MUST HAVE TOOLS!! For an Auto Tech

[@TreborYagenrok]

It's actually a Swedish pattern pipe wrench... very common across the pond. Old plumber I used to know swore by them.

[@mandapalque]

I am a MOTORCYCLE mechanic, and MANY of the tools you guys in thr auto industry we don't need, but i listen to you, you share invaluable information and tools that might ALSO make our lives easier and better, also your suggestions, hinds and advises are VERY appreciated. Thanks for all the time and effort.

[@cangiscon]

these pliers or wrenches or whatever they are, work great for alignments turning a stuck inner tie rod

[@gregblau8082]

These are amazing. Besides the obvious sockets, wrenches, ratchets, impacts, hammer, pliers ... pwz2 is the most important tool you can have.

[@gargoylebrother]

Pwz0 size are amazing to get stripped drain plugs out with. they are also my goto alignment pliers for outer tierods and adjustable ball-joints.

[@DBIIIStudios]

Not sure how much cheaper the pwz’s are on amazon but my buddy at work just broke the top jaw off the body the other day so the snap on warranty was definitely worth it.

[@devildog_iii3492]

Yea inner ties and doing alignments on ford and Jeep, or any big trucks for the center links

[@Harvester5000]

Bahco is a Swedish tool company and they make some top notch stuff

[@TheWildmanjr]

I got a set of KNIPEX Swedish Pattern Pipe Wrench from my Matco guy 5 years ago. Also get yourself a pair of Knipex 38 81 200 B Mechanics Pliers.

[@anthonygm85]

I got a knipex one great to to have covers a lot of ground

[@spiritualhouse2]

These are the best gripping pliers I have found I use them all the time bought the smallest pair first then the next 2 sizes up don't have the big one. They are freaking awesome use them alot for frozen the rods and jam nuts when doing alignments

[@ClaytheBMXer]

I have a rigid pipe wrench in my box, but I'm certain these would be useful in a lot more places due to clearance. I may have to grab one to try.

[@jamessikes5369]

I also have those from snap on. I like them because the head is smaller than your average pipe wrench and can get into tighter places

[@honda_doc6826]

Was on the fence about buying theses, but you convinced me now.

[@brotherbrian1]

I've got the PWZ2QA with the quick release button, and the new version says Snap On on the inside. They are indeed a very useful tool. I actually had to use them one time to get a stuck caliper pin out. Ruined it, but I got it out.

[@SAAutoRepair]

Looks like a nice wrench. I'll have to check em out

[@tracydiller4492]

Great video FRM. Going to get them there tools could have used them yesterday.Keep those videos coming brother and you and your family have a SUPER weekend as for me got to work.

[@UBBERTANKER]

i dont like using those on the short style sleeve adjusters as the squeez the sleeve against the tierod but on they have lots of uses, One good one is on chevy cruze drain plugs when the 10mm rounds off just use the pwz on the lip of the plug and it comes off everytime and put a honda plug in place haha

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

UBBERTANKER hate those cruze 10m I always found them over tight

[@thatmechanicguy8773]

Screw Jeep alignments. I don’t miss that at all. I agree, those wrenches are da bomb.

[@mikeswindell4917]

Great addition to the tool box ...I have the pwz1 and pwz3’s and use them often, wouldn’t wanna be without them, more leverage than vise grips when you need it!

[@alholloway3620]

They are my go to for alignments as well I have the 0 to 2

[@r.a.p.k.models4160]

Pwz2 is a monster gripping, especially in tie rods when alignment

[@DOYLECLEVERLOBE1]

Also known as a Swedish pipe wrench and come in different varieties by different brands including Knipex.

[@joeroadtocanada5833]

I have a pair but not used them all that much but think i will try them alot more good video keep em coming

[@johnroussell8101]

I have the pwz1. It has helped me all the time with alignments

[@jhowie949]

I’ve been looking at these and for the Amazon price you can’t go wrong. Another great video see ya in the next one

[@Dansyoung]

I have the pwz1, they are awesome especially for alignments/tie rod ends. I also recommend the knipex cobras 10” - difference being the cobras grip onto a smaller surface area (not as wide) for holding stubborn sway bar links.

[@epicragegaming2016]

the difference for me as a canadian between snap on and amazon is 8 dollars on the pwz1. 8 bucks is worth paying the snap on guy for ease when warranty is needed.

[@qnzboy223]

Yessss! I have PWZ1&2 they are super worth the $

[@dustinbarc]

I have the smallest size of these, find them extremely useful. Knipex also makes some similar pipe wrenches that are also very good.

[@darklordbarney]

I had been eyeing a set of those pliers on eBay for a bit since Snap On is rare in my area. Glad to see that they are carried on Amazon!

[@barrylenhart7240]

Mayhew Pro 29910 Speedy Universal Inner Tie Rod Tool theee best inner tie rod end tool. the newer ford inners with no flats are easy with this over pipe wrenches.

[@memopat1]

Work on 1liter engines up to 50 liter engines and those puppiez are involed in almost every job in some way They are the best

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

Agree, I have the set and has save me! Great advice for all, thx my friend.

[@montestu5502]

Never saw that tool before. Your reco and all the good comments make me think I need it....

[@johnw4590]

My gripper is red and says Ridgid. Comes in small, med and really big for the toughest jobs with his best friend Victor 🔥together they never fail..

[@fatknucklesproductions7517]

I think snap-on has now bought out bahco

[@ericgunter45]

Well bit the bullet and bought the Milwaukee M12 Fuel 3/8 impact kit. Cornwell has a special this month on a bunch of kits where you get a free 6.0 battery. The bad part is I may have a new tool addiction.

[@erictv3495]

Cordless is definitely the future in auto repair. So nice to be able to move a tool around an engine bay without being tethered to an air hose.

[@kwmiked]

Go on Ebay look at SanDiegotoolsforless, hes got the beat Milwaukee prices. Wouldn't buy anything Milwaukee from Amazon or took truck cause it's all over marked on prices. Bought 4 tools from this guy and 3 other friends used him. Hes legit

[@Stainlessslayer]

Eric Gunter m12 is awesome. Our shop upgraded all impacts to 3/8 and 1/2 drive. The old pneumatics we had don't even compare.

[@melsmobileservices4223]

I believe these are called Swedish pipe wrenches. Knipex also makes some bad ass ones.

[@josegoni9142]

What’s the part# for the red snap on pipe wrench????

[@flatratemaster]

You can find them on Amazon, search Bahco pipe wrench on you will find the part number under snap on is PWZ 1,PWZ 2 or PWZ 3

[@joehyundaitech7961]

im a lube and tire tech. cant see needed them for what I do

[@aaronmaendel9730]

I’ll be getting those on the next snap on Wednesday 🤙🏼 good video

[@joelopez40oz23]

What size do you recommend for loosening frozen tie rods?

[@flatratemaster]

The larger size pwz 2

[@angelmejias6730]

That's a good price on those. Birthday present 2 me coming up! LOL Thanks FRM!

[@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929]

Great looks like something else to buy lol. Great video

[@claytonanderson3111]

We have had a high turnover rate lately of junior techs coming in without having even the most basic tools. Last guy quit because the grizzled old Master Tech refused to loan him tools anymore. Kid was taking high-paying jobs off the pile and couldn't understand why everyone was pissed at him when he came to borrow tools for the job. He was also part of a string of about three guys who bought tools from the tool trucks and didn't pay their bills. Flat Rate Master, is this an isolated problem in my area? Or have you noticed a decline in the preparedness and knowledge of young techs? (I use the word "tech" pretty loosely in this comment)

[@flatratemaster]

Not a new problem, but i think it is getting worse

[@MauriFunez]

Thanks for all the info and knowledge 👌🏼

[@idlewildgarage1146]

Flat rate master, what would you recommend for a digital/analog caliper? I have a digital Vernier caliper with anvil tip for rotors (matco) but it seems a little junky and I need something better (more reliable.)

[@flatratemaster]

I let you know if i find anything better, i haven't so far

[@svn5994]

MItutoyo is the only digital caliper you should be using.

[@ahwee77329]

My go to wrench for everything,lug nuts ,drain plugs, you name it ..It's one size fit all😂

[@kwmiked]

hua jack would like to see u do a video of the lug nuts and what happens to customers Rim, please make video!!!

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

Thanks for the video FRM. Very useful info today.

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Great video thanks brother. I have been hearing a lot of great stuff about those. I had a 48 inch Ridgid pipe wrench for simis sometimes that wasn't enough. I sold it and looking at the pwz. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again brother

[@NICDOE819]

Have them, always the goto on inner ties

[@13FRAMER]

How do you think it will compare to Knipex Raptor Pliers?

[@flatratemaster]

Can't go wrong with Knipex

[@spiritualhouse2]

Knipex has awesome pliers but I think for a non slip grip the pwz from snap on are better

[@NRecob]

So if "the bomb" is old what's newer/current? "Sick" or ? Just curious. Sign me -Knipex fan.

[@flatratemaster]

Hell if i know😐

[@frugalprepper]

Hey FRM Great Video. I am not trying to be a troll or anything, I love your vides, but you may want to consider taking the intro music volume down a notch or two to be more in line with the volume level of the rest of your video. I actually had to start making my music volume a little lower than the rest of my videos. Some people who are new to your channel, will just click the back button and go on and never get to see your video. When I brought my intro volume down I saw my first 30 seconds audience retention nearly double.

[@flatratemaster]

All of my audio is normalized to -3 db and so is the intro music, but for you i will drop it to -6😀Most of my videos have a normal gradual drop in view duration btw

[@asianrice02]

What sizes do you have?

[@woosukchoi2897]

After I ordered green PWZ1, I have waited it almost two month and I didn`t get it yet. Why Snap on Canada does not keep various stuffs in stock?

[@MrAnonymousRandom]

Woosuk Choi Canada as a country is always on back order...

[@busbqbill449]

thanks just ordered them with your link. your gonna make me broke. haha.

[@blazebox71]

Another awesome video FRM

[@mikejens2271]

Those PWZ pliers are my go to for pretty much all oil drain plugs

[@erikulintz]

bahahahaha

[@RBGarick]

Scruffy Mclick thats not a good thing, only ever use them if fhe plug head is rounded.

[@nox_chan]

Its not tension...its compression

[@finnsagg5264]

Never get the Snap-on ones as they are rebranded bahco ones

[@jaythomas827]

finn sagg rebrands piss me off

[@ozzstars_cars]

A big ol wrench!

[@flatratemaster]

😉

[@johnclintonmusicandmore]

good video

[@johnlong5899]

Holy crap. For 60 bucks I'm on this. Vise grips and pipe wrenches on tie rods are a joke.

[@P.A.C.E.automotive]

PW Zed!!!

[@dummkompf]

you are wrong about that last thing you said. you're the fat rate master, not flat at all. lol jk

[@frostfirei]

Sorry, but a pipewrengh, has curved jaws, to fit around pipes; without marring the finish.

[@flatratemaster]

Sorry but that is what the company calls it

[@frostfirei]

I'm 66.