Mac Precision Torque Wrenches Knuckle saver Snap-on Flank drive oh my!!!

[@markdavid578]

Mac precision torque wrenches are the best.

[@stockking5712]

I just got a set of those off the truck at my work yesterday

[@DownHillgamer]

Precision torque vs knuckle saver. Why do they make two different regular 12 point box combo wrenches? Aside from one being tiawan and one usa madr

[@CPthetooladdict]

Because people are too cheap to buy the usa made ones, they are destroying the US market for slave labor.

[@jackazz691]

The precision torque wrenches are absolutely awesome. Replaced my matcos when the precision torques came on sale and they are light years better

[@MrSupernova111]

When do the Precision wrenches go on sale? Looking for the ratcheting set (non-flex). Thanks!

[@eliezerramosjr1017]

Many are good but that Mac precision I say is cream just as the Milwaukee anti slip vgroove pretty much same design and comfortable. Great content as always bud.

[@Occupant_]

Great content CP A high quality set of wrenches is one of the last things I still need. I have a set of Blue Point ratcheting wrenches and it’s a decent set, but I really want a top tier one. Good to see so many brands in one spot with tons of time on them to help me make an informed decision. They’re a lot of money so this helps big time.

[@brando81]

I love my blue point ratchet wrenches. I had a set of snap-on flank drive plus ratchet wrenches, they were beautiful, but the open end would always gouge up the fastener. Not ideal for wrenching on Harleys. I traded them in for the blue point, which goes down to 5/16", and like $200 less for the set, and they're bullet proof, couldn't be happier.

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

Just love your enthusiasm. We've been busy planting cotton, peanuts and you've seen my gardening videos. Take care and have a great weekend my friend.

[@kingslayer623]

Awsome video CP. Love love LOVE the precision torque wrenches there #1 on my list.

[@billlee1724]

4:40 that’s why I bought the long handle flex head tekton wrench over gearwrench and mountain etc.

[@GottaJibboo]

Sup CP? Great videos. How about a Flank Drive Plus verse Knuckle Saver video? Grade 8 bolt, nut, vise, get it on!

[@keithmerce3863]

I’m a Snap-on wrench guy had them for 20 years but the first wrenches I got were the original craftsman professional USA metric and I also got used sae SK super chromes I got at auction still have them in my box and use them I tell young techs to buy SK for your sae wrenches they are made in USA and you don’t use sae enough to spend Snap-on or MAC money CP great service you are providing to young techs I was lucky to have good guys in the shop that looked out for me I don’t know if the guys in shops today help the young techs

[@Natedawolfman]

I've been wanting to get those reversible ratcheting wrenches from Mac precision torque. I own the sk metric X-frames and they're great.

[@Poolmedic]

My first set of wrenches were Snap-On Flank Drive. Working in the swimming pool industry I don’t see a lot of steel, I see all soft metals, stainless steel, brass, bronze and aluminum. I need a tool that is going to bite into that to remove it and I don’t care what it looks like when I’m done. I also like Snap-On because it resists the chlorinated water that I work in, I have yet to have a Snap-On tool rust. My old Matco tools holds up really well. I think the other reason I have so much Snap-On is I can always find a dealer, Mac and Matco are hit and miss. I just ordered a set of SK stubby wrenches and swivel impacts, I’m excited to see how they perform.

[@russelldainack595]

I've also heard good things about the milwaukee combination wrenches. I've been thinking about picking some up for a higher quality set than what I currently have

[@MrSupernova111]

Bro, this is exactly what I needed to see! Thanks man!!

[@brad3741]

I have those Mountain wrenches and can't believe I went my whole life without them. I was a little skeptical of the spline drive but so far I really like it. They can be a little harder to get into a fastener all the way, but I kind of like that because they are a more precise fit than my 12 point stuff. Mine haven't damaged or marred anything and have worked on some rusted stuff. They can stick a little after torquing, but so far 99% of the time they have been awesome.

[@TurningsbyTurner]

Great overview of all those types of wrenches CP 🔧 👍

[@mooreryu]

You did'nt mention the awesome wrench racks that come with the precision torque wrenches! I have both metric and sae sets and those racks work as rails and carriers and are indexed as well! They speed up organization as well as access/usage.

[@HiFiInsider]

in 2024 is it still worth buying a double box-end standard wrench? or just spend the $800 for flex head Snap-on ratcheting set?

[@eliseoguzman6939]

Mac tools were some of my tools that my autoshop teacher sold us at class. Of course those were for outside after class use. We were provided snap on tools at the shop class. Wish I had my Mac tools don't know what happened to them. They were decent tools.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Love the energy! Great video and content.

[@fordmustangjaime]

My favorites are the SnapOn FD+ standard combo wrenches and the PROTO ASD Ratchet Wrenches. The Protos looks very similar to those MAC precision torque. The long double box end ratchet flex head Tektons are also great.

[@PhillipDrumz]

Wrenches rock! Keep up the good work CP

[@CPthetooladdict]

Thanks, you too!

[@peterchristlieb]

CP, when I gave my old Husky tools to the shop, I kept a few items. My single drawer flip lid cart, the black 100 tooth long 3/8 ratchet and the Crescent made Spline Drive Wrenches. I want to say they are 8-19 and 5/16 - 7/8 or something close. There’s nothing better than winning the fight against that old rusty pump or fan mount with a $2 wrench. Obviously the old hardware goes in the trash and usually gets replaced with stainless (Which sucks but that’s a topic for another time). Spline drive has its place, I wouldn’t spend a lot of money on it but it is necessary whenever you encounter rust. I like 6 points as well. Anyone who works in a shop specializing in German cars probably has a few Snap On or Mac double box 6 point long handle wrenches to deal with soft drain plugs. I had I believe a 14/17 that got used several times a day.

[@beowulf3303]

I really like my Wright Grip wrenches but they were too thick when I was working on my 2014 Jeeps brakes! My SnapOn wrench got the job done!

[@TooljunkieDave5215]

I almost went with the FDX and the knuckle savers. But being low on funds due to being a full time student I bought the precision torques in metric and the Matco in sae. Wish I would’ve bought the precision torque in sae also but I’m not gonna buy them when I already have decent sae wrenches. Thanks for these vids my guy.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Wise choice

[@TooljunkieDave5215]

@@CPthetooladdict yeah I’m hoping them spline drive Matco wrenches don’t do my fasteners dirty

[@prevost8686]

Thanks for the video. Just a heads up for guys looking to replace missing wrenches or just buying extra for the house. There’s a seller on EBay that is selling various sizes of Armstrong and KD wrenches for very good prices. If you’ve ever held a USA made Matco wrench then you’ve held an Armstrong. All USA made and he’ll combine shipping on more than one item. I’ve purchased several and they are indeed the same as older Matco wrenches. They even have the same maker’s dating mark on them. I think the seller is cripedistributing.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Ya my original matcos are Armstrong but the new ones are hot garbage lol

[@prevost8686]

CP the tool addict You are right. Matco newer offshore line of hand tools just don’t interest me. I don’t think it’s going to be long before all of their hardline hand tools are imported. The ratchets are, for the moment, still USA made. They still offer USA made sockets but my dealer doesn’t even stock them.

[@Natedawolfman]

Cripe is one of my favorite places to buy tools for my home tool box. Very good prices. Bought a whole Armstrong wrench set chrome long pattern 1/4 to 1 inch off them for 90 bucks.

[@prevost8686]

NateDaWolfman can’t beat that with a stick!

[@brandong1990]

I love the fact that you watch out for the next technician I always tell all my trainees be smart use anti seize don't put anything together that you wouldn't want to take back apart no crossthread isn't better than no thread and you never know you could be the next tech so don't leave anything in a way that you would hate to work on it

[@nachos_70firebird66]

In alignments I always have a 22mm and 7/8 wrench same size.

[@damiensingh4950]

i purchased both full sets of the flank drive plus reversible ratcheting and i must say they are great. These are my first and only set of wrenches so i said why not go with the ratcheting . Now that its been a couple months i wish i wouldve skipped the ratcheting aspect on a regular wrench . i see that there may be times where the slimmer standard box end would be the better option and when holding on to a backside spinner not having to always play with the reverse lever to get it in the right direction . I shoudlve went with plain old snap on flank drive plus non ratcheting as my first set, and then i couldve went with a flex head for my ratcheting option like the mac PTs, where i have flex head ratcheting and an open end that wont mar any fasteners. Thinking to just keep the snap ons i have and add a set of mac knuckle savers and some mountains for my flex option

[@semiprofessional8470]

Hey buddy awesome video! Lots of good information in here but maybe hold the wrench still for just a little longer when you hold it up to the camera? It'd just be a little easier to get an idea of the finish on them. Thanks!

[@bluefj-wc3vz]

I've had a set of the flat ratcheting Mac RW wrenches for years. I like the non offset as well.

[@airratchet7313]

My favs: flank drive Matco xl with swivel ratchet heads Mountains

[@LiveandAmplifiedProductions]

very valid points on the 6 and 12 point box ends. 12 points are nice for the clean fastners. especially it tighter space. But living in the rust belt, them 6 points come super handy. not as much options as far as placement but wont round the heads with em as much as a 12 point would up here. Down south is awesome to use 12 points. but up here is another story.

[@carlosgaray9212]

Nice video, well done, no one fits all type of thing. Wonder if they should do a flex head dox end type of wrench, it would be like a breaker bar.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Great suggestion!

[@russelldainack595]

I've only gotten a non reversible gearwrench kinda stuck one time and never did it again🤣 lesson learned lol

[@miguelmendez4718]

Great video, are the Mac tools precision torque wrench the same as the Facom 440 series wrenches ?

[@CPthetooladdict]

Length seems to be shorter on the facom

[@brando81]

Used both the flank drive plus and knuckle savers, I'll take the Macs all day.

[@charlesabbott5563]

High Mr. CP, Good information, good video holler at ya tonight.

[@Toolaholic7]

I have the Channellock V groove wrenches with the open end like the on the open end on the Capri.Like them so far for a couple years now.Look like the Napa Carlyle wrenches made by the same manufacturer,Infar.The Snap On wrenches,they do have issues with chrome peeling and this is covered under warranty due to safety reasons.This includes their other chrome tools

[@mangaswilliams4145]

I live in California but I love six point cuz it grabs when you need the grab and I have pulled out so many metric bolts out with sae

[@big_mike_nyc]

Awesome video and comparison CP!! 👍🏼👍🏼👊👊

[@toolsmetals2148]

I had them MAC Precision Torque's and I lost a few . I discarded the few that I had left when I should had just replaced the individual sizes I was missing .. That's exactly how I wound up leaning in the direction of purchasing the Milwaukee Maxbite Sets and the marring issue you are talking yes it does happen because the Maxbites really lock down in some cases they do fit tight on fastners

[@davidpinnix7446]

New sub. Good video! Could not agree more on the spline drives. Just now almost rounded two 14 mm bolts!!

[@strangetamer69x]

1/2” is actually 12.7mm & 13mm is like 33/64”. So that could account for the slop in the 13mm snap on & that fastener which is most likely a 1/2” bolt. That’s why SAE & metric tools are both necessary to have if you don’t want to strip or round off fasteners. You can get by with using just one set but you’re more likely to fuck shit up

[@dcran33]

At 2:38 I think you meant a 7/8 is similar to a 22mm but I get what your saying, always good to have both metric and standard on hand.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Yes thanks

[@icemonk12]

Nice wrenches👍🔧 today i picked up 5 piece metric Mac deep offset double box end wrenches made here in Dallas. I have mixed feelings about my precision torques wrenches they feel nice but I wish they made them in USA. The offset is great.

[@schoder78]

Good to have as much of a variety as possible with all the applications but if you work at a dealership then it’s easier to narrow down between a few different sets.

[@bixkauldhar1566]

I’ve got a set of SK x frame Ratchetting wrenches, wish they did an offset version of them.

[@mangaswilliams4145]

I definitely need to upgrade to some of the different ones you showed I'm in the craftsman platform that I got from my dad they work but there's times I just need that extra bit or some angle love that you said you think about the next guy that's going to work on it I wish everyone would do that great video bro 👊

[@pillcosby3949]

Have been disappointed twice by snap on wrenches when it comes to the chrome plating. Received 2 different sets that either had a crack in the chrome, or debris on the wrench that was chromed over. Pretty pissed as they were brand new, still wrapped in cellophane

[@brettwalkom948]

Warranty

[@pillcosby3949]

@@brettwalkom948 warranty a brand new set of wrenches? On 2 separate occasions? No thanks, that’s just poor craftsmanship. I sent both back

[@brettwalkom948]

@@pillcosby3949 a dealer would just give you a replacement wrench no questions asked

[@butler386]

Any wrench that works for me is the best at the time. good review.

[@larryborkstrom3580]

My go to combo wrench is snap on ratching wrench SK

[@saintsarecoming13]

Here's something you may not have anticipated CP, I'm a cummins tech in South Florida and all I see is rusty RVs and trucks because people are either long haul drivers who drive in the rust belt regularly or they're from every other state that does have road salt and they come vacation here. They get services when they get here and they get services before they leave. Just because we don't have road salt here doesn't mean we don't deal with it, it unfortunately attracts people from the rusty areas.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Oh I'm sure but 100% of the junk I work on is rusty not just some lol thanks for the heads up always great to hear about stuff like this just good information!!!

[@saintsarecoming13]

@@CPthetooladdict I can't speak for the auto techs but I know working on RVs, OTR trucks, and marine applications we see an absolute TON of rust. It's ugly.

[@Jpilgrim30]

You mean 7/8 is similar to a 22 mm. I know you know I just like to point out peoples errors 😂. I’m with you on the spline drive but those long offset spline drive ratchet wrenches are a MUST HAVE. I have the Matco set and they can really save the day sometimes or at least make it a lot less of a headache.

[@AdriftAndAtPeace323]

I have had the SK SuperKrome long pattern wrenches for many many years. They’re are amazing but there is some quality control issues with the new ideal owned version. Still a great American made wrench. Also have the proto USA made ratcheting version of the Mac precision torque. I personally can’t justify buying the Mac version for a Taiwan made wrench (step it up sb&d, I know you have the means to make them in the US)

[@joedirt1712]

Thanks cp again. Was on the fence about getting in mac Percision wrench’s because they’re from Taiwan I really want USA but I’ll get them. Can you do a video on the wrench’s slop play? On the wrench’s vs others

[@joedirt1712]

Hoping you can to help my eases

[@CPthetooladdict]

Eases?

[@robindabank4089]

Replaced my Snap on FDP for mac precision torque

[@jessemartinez2957]

Quick question CP. Been looking at getting some precision torque wrenches. Do you recommend going with the ratcheting or combination wrench? Considering they’re a little bit pricey 😅 Thanks for the awesome content!

[@CPthetooladdict]

The combination have a longer pattern and I'd definitely go that route

[@harveysmith100]

With the 6 point 12 point argument, on a ratcheting wrench with a 6 point, if you can't get it on, you can always turn the mechanism manually and then refit on the bolt. To be honest, 90% of ratcheting wrenches should be 6 point, the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

[@daltonwilson2105]

OG knuckle savers

[@bhasby1]

CP what are your thoughts on the Capri impact sockets

[@CPthetooladdict]

I think they are solid I have a few I've used work excellent check out @beardedseabee82 videos he goes over them alot very good info

[@danmckevittstoolsbagels3258]

i love wrenches haha

[@kingslayer623]

... I love wrenches too

[@tonydimaio1220]

Is the angle of the open end on the Mac Precision Torque different than other combination wrenches? Thanks

[@AdriftAndAtPeace323]

Tony Dimaio Yes, they have a 30degree offset vs the standardized 15deg offset found on most wrenches

[@tonydimaio1220]

Michael Pine Thank you for the reply. I thought it looked different than most other wrenches. You would think that MAC would have something in the associated “material “ or description touting the advantages on both ends of these wrenches.

[@CPthetooladdict]

Yes its proven very handy you can slip behind things alot more love this angle

[@CPthetooladdict]

Michael pine Thank you sir!!

[@tonydimaio1220]

CP the tool addict do you have a hook up on a set of the precision torque wrenches in metric?

[@Coreyutt45]

Good video! Hope to see you live later?

[@jeffskewes9456]

what no protos or jh williams

[@CPthetooladdict]

I know right I'm sorry lol

[@kelvincontreras5102]

Duralast regular wrenches (but not ratcheting wrenches) are like the "knuckle saver"

[@jamessparagana7589]

Mac and matco i know you dislike matco but those 2 are my go to for wrenches also spline is shit

[@CPthetooladdict]

If you like it thats all that matters!!

[@ViperMods_216]

I think the precision torque is not USA made.

[@ViperMods_216]

Actually I believe facom makes them

[@CPthetooladdict]

I never said they were USA made lmao!!!

[@ViperMods_216]

@@CPthetooladdict I know but a lot of people May be under the assumption.

[@WillsHellaHeat]

WD-40 really lol Jk I am a Pb Blaster guy myself