The Best Ratchet Wrenches In The World Are Made By ToolGuards? That's Ridiculous!

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When I think of the best ratchet wrenches made in the world, brands like Matco, Snap-on, GearWrench, SK, and Whia come to mind. But if you do some searching on the interwebz, you will see that ToolGuards is one of the first listed on MANY sites out there. How have I been living under this rock for so many years and NEVER known about this brand that is taking over hand tools by storm
We go through these tools with some skepticism and what we find out is interesting.
#Best #Tools #Ever

[@powderriver2424]

Your logic is sound, most of us aren't everyday users. I found a GearWrench set on sale at Tractor Supply last year for $76 bucks its fairly complete. For the home stuff I do my tools range from 1960's and 70's Craftsman to HF and everything in between.

[@jloomis7]

I work at home depot and suggest husky hand tools pretty strongly. The warranty process is what you described. Hand over the faulty tool and we grab you another off the shelf.

[@munecaeburro]

I got the Huskey 7 piece ratchet wrench 50% off. No brainer.

[@WorkshopAddict]

That is how it should be! Thank you for letting others know.

[@tomycodd]

You cannot go wrong with Husky hand tools.They hold up well.

[@davidmcgee2126]

Sometimes. Sometimes you get the new guy at the counter and have to explain you don’t need the receipt

[@Foxleaxer1981]

Old craftsman were/are legit. Haven’t had the need to replace them yet.

[@WorkshopAddict]

All of my old ratchet style ones are junk, but the combination wrenches rock.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

I live 1 mile from home depot, Menards, and harbor freight. I have two large tool chests filled with old craftsman tools, when one breaks im sol. Sears closed both locations in my city years ago. The menards store in my town requires a receipt to exchange for a broken tool. I don't buy tools at Menards. I have husky and harbor freight tools also, when one breaks I walk in with the broken tool and walk out with a replacement. Home depot and HF will continue to get my business.

[@durantplayz7111]

I love menards. Not for masterforce personally. I turned in almost 1000 in rebates Las month. I love home depot and harbor frieght too

[@cowboy41231]

I like gearwrench- ratchets and sockets,I own quite a few ..... but I refuse to buy any more of their ratcheting wrenches, insane amount of slop/backlash, including the new 120xp ratcheting wrenches. I returned a brand new 120xp offset long handled box kit (was $200+) the broaching was completely WRONG in the mm set, 12mm was closer to @1/2"-13mm, the whole set was like that. Eagle too distributor have us a heck of time to return/warranty it. We thought maybe they were stamped wrong, but it wasn't, it was just horrible tolerances. I've experienced this and sloppy gearing with quite a few of the ratcheting wrenches....on the flipside, I recommend the gearwrench socket kits and socket ratchets in a heartbeat

[@jasona8396]

Safety squints went on when you were bending the wrench towards you, but when you started bending away from you, holy crap, I got chills..

[@WorkshopAddict]

You probably could hear I had a full face guard on AND I did not bend it far when I went away from me. I was ready for it to break and did not expect it to take that.

[@Jasonitodd]

I bought the Milwaukee max bite wrench set. Haven’t regretted it once. Have yet to slip on a bolt. They live up to their “max bite” name and will mark up a head of a bolt but it will not slip. Snappy wrenches are staying in the toolbox a lot more these days.

[@takismantas1159]

Any wrench set that 1. Skip sizes (is there a reason to skip the 11mm?) 2. is not reversible ( no need to box yourself where you either have to cut the bolt or the wrench) 3. Does not have an offset (save your knuckles) is not worth buying. Period. Even if it is made by Snap-on.

[@tanyaerskine7657]

I just bought an 8mm from them today. If it lasts longer than the Gearwrench one I had which fell apart in my hands, the $7 is worth it. Besides, I break nuts with a regular wrench first and then use the ratchet afterward so it doesn't get stressed, which leaves me even less impressed with the Gearwrench one.

[@dutchynehtam]

I have many different brands of ratchet wrenches. For me. They all work the same 🤷‍♂️ I have Gearwrench, Kobalt, Duralast, and a few old school USA Craftsman which you don’t see anymore. Like your point you made: as long as there is a brick and mortar store to swap you are set. 👌

[@TheGameBoy56]

I did realized how spoiled I was with Milwaukee flank drive till I tired shear wrench standered open end wrench

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I iffy about buying stuff on Amazon that I’ve never heard of. Warranty is a pain (if doable at all) and I prefer to feel it out. I’ve got the Mac Precision Torque wrenches and love them. It’s not just the function, but how they feel. They feel a lot more comfortable to be than others and knowing warranty is easy puts my mind at ease. Obviously, I paid a bit more than a lot of people would want, but it’s what works for me.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks for sharing Jake!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

ive sent in so many things from amazon that was shipped to me incorrectly or defective and every single time it is replaced within 2 days of calling and with zero hassle, they are probably the best return/warranty to deal with in all of history

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

@@Mr.Thermistor7228 You’re talking about returns, that’s different. Amazon doesn’t do warranty. Of all those returns you did, how long did you have them? Days? Weeks? That’s part of the grace period. How many times have you sent in an item that broke or needed warranty after years? None, because Amazon doesn’t do warranty. Some companies won’t even warranty if you buy from Amazon, such as Milwaukee. I agree that their return process is easy, but they don’t do handle warranty. They even tell you to check with the manufacturer on every product page.

[@stevesheasly8266]

great review! You took the time to beat the hell out of a tool and show what it did. You obviously work with tools alot and I apprecate your honesty.

[@nicholasthalbourne5948]

You should definitely compare this to Bahco ratchet spanners as I beleive these to be the best I've ever used just a suggestion tho

[@jimpalmer1944]

Really good review, lots to consider before putting down your hard earned cash. Also, most wrenches are bought with the idea that they will last a lifetime.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Is anything you buy on Amazon a lifetime purchase. LOL.. I am not making fun of you, I agree, so buy the best you can get right?

[@sasquatchrosefarts]

Lifetime tools was always a lie. They wear out just like tires or bearing in a car. Or a piece of sandpaper.....or a file. Wrenches get rubbed on rusty steel. They get looser over time. They are not lifetime, and expecting that is just stupid . You expect tires to be lifetime? Sure, wrenches should be quality, and to poper size spec, and reasonable cost. And maybe a warranty. But lifetime is stupid.

[@MikeBMW]

Nice review, much appreciated. These days, I find many tools to be a disposable item. Use it until it wears out, get a new one. Prices are much cheaper these days, as well as overall quality, sadly.

[@thedewdster]

Couldn't agree more. Alot of people bitch about tool prices but looking at an old Sears catalog recently my jaw dropped at the prices of some sets 😅

[@skrsys]

Harbor Freight is really good with warranty replacements, just hand them the broken one and walk out with a new one.

[@robertjackson4701]

anytime you purchase a tool with a lifetime warranty usually you are paying for the warranty upfont in the cost of the tool

[@nvidiashield495]

Great video. I asked Lowe’s and yes, you can warranty a defective wrench in the store. Also read the 1 star reviews with photos. Your right, quality control is poor

[@shallah777]

Lowe's came me the run-around trying to exchange my 7/8 ratchet wrench. I build scaffolds so i need my 7/8s

[@404notfound.....]

Awesome!!!👍🇨🇦

[@markw999]

"Unbreakable" = CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!

[@ZeroEntropy.]

Is this a sponsored channel or are they trustworthy like Project Farm?

[@guyconnell2250]

I recently bought a new Blackhawk set of non reversing ones in SAE off eBay for a really good price. One of them had the "out of round issue" also on the box/ratcheting end. My "fix was the same as yours. Not sure how I would warranty them either though Blackhawk at least is a division of Proto. My rationale is that I don't use ratcheting wrenches all that often, mainly due to the bulky box end most have. There are times when a ratcheting wrench is quite useful though obviously. Ultimately, the old adage, "you get what you pay for" generally applies.

[@dstblj5222]

Proto will warranty them just fine

[@americanbadass05]

I see you abusing the wrenches hitting with the hammer and trying to bend it. But I noticed you didn’t try that with the other wrenches. Your assuming based on probable bias of that QC is bad. But none of us have been to a Chinese foundry to watch the making of these as we have also not been to snap on watching the same thing. Bottom line if you’re going to abuse 1 wrench abuse the gear wrench also

[@Pro1er]

I have a GearWrench that came from the factory out of round and it sticks. Like you, I put some lube on it and it's not as bad but it still bothers me.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Get a new one. You can walk that guy into a store and get a new one.

[@cowboy41231]

Sadly Most stores will not honor gearwrench warranties. You can email apex tool group directly for warranty shipping/replacement

[@bsowhat]

As long as you aren’t in a rush, Apex warranty is pretty hassle free. Takes about a month to get your replacement shipped to you.

[@cowboy41231]

@@bsowhat can't agree to that. All my apex warranties have been within a week

[@singachuotodiy]

how to lube these ratchets ?

[@MC-eq8sm]

Interesting. I just made a warranty claim for 3 wrenches that I bought from Amazon. Will keep you posted…

[@John..D]

Any updates?

[@MC-eq8sm]

@@John..D Yes! The vendor reached out to me asking pictures of the defective wrenches and two weeks later, new wrenches came in by mail.

[@wickedtit4488]

What brand

[@drive-channel1834]

Snap-Off

[@markantinore6418]

Price listed in link has jumped to $103. Still reasonable.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Are you a prime member?

[@wim0104]

amazon has spider sense; price will come down again once sales or conversion rate go down.

[@markantinore6418]

@@WorkshopAddict I am, yes. Hey, on an unrelated subject. I purchased that latest Milwaukee tower light. The one with the 3 separate lights on a pivot 2136-20. Second time I used it I was watching where I needed to redirect the light and as I went in to pick up the tower to reposition it I accidentally kicked one of the legs. It broke right off! It wasn’t until then I realized how weak the pivot point on the legs are. I have to find a box big enough to ship it back to them to honor the warranty. If they ship me a replacement leg the warranty is void. Disappointing for an almost $600 light.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@markantinore6418 That is so odd, for me it still comes up 74.35 prime. If I log out, it comes up 103. I used that tower light in most of my videos and I kicked one leg and it unclipped itself, but never broke. Did you use Milwaukee E-service to send it back? They will give you a fed ex label and if you take that to a fed ex office store to ship, they will normally box it for you for free. Once I had to pay 5 bucks.

[@markantinore6418]

@@WorkshopAddict I didn’t know about that FedEx boxing service. That makes it easier! Thanks for the tip. 👍🏽

[@mihiustv]

Thanks!

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Thanks Brian 😎🛠️😎🛠️😎 we as North Americans need to be worried very worried!!!

[@randysmith9636]

The best ratcheting wrenches in the world cannot even function properly out of the box. The Milwaukee wrenches kick their tail in both strength and function. But hey, you can claim anything. I can claim to be rich, dosen't make it true. The flex head Milwaukee has went to 150 ft lbs and it was still perfect. The 150 ft lbs maxed out the testers meter so he could not go further . Still not sure of your thought process on the testing was. I am going to bend this wrench in a way that has nothing to do with how it will perform on the job.

[@michaelkolbe5963]

Use a breaker bar first then it don't matter what wrench you use cause there's no force being applied to the wrench this way.Wouldnt ever wear wrench out either !

[@speedster-qe1nj]

I bought a individual 7mm wrench and it was not the greatest I think gearwrench is a better offer

[@MrSupernova111]

Interesting review. A lot of DIYers (myself included) watch tool channels and its good know about other less known options. Thanks!

[@WorkshopAddict]

I look at all sorts of lesser quality items and I know many other reviewers do not. But I view this as experience. I know what is out there on the market on the cheap side and the expensive side and it helps me figure out what is the happy medium for most people. Why others think they are too good to look at these cheaper tools is beyond me. We all need to constantly be watching the market and the changes.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@WorkshopAddict . Bro, you nailed it! I don't buy the absolute high end like Snap On but I don't like cheap tools either so I stay in that middle range with brands like SK, Milwaukee, DeWalt, etc... I've been watching your content for a littler over a year and this is the reason why. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@MrSupernova111 Thanks Bud.

[@Bigthunder607]

Everything you say about those wrenches I have run into with tekton and snap on

[@anthonymc76]

Hey, pass me the 11mm wrench!!! 😜

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Thing is alot of turbocharger piping v-band clamps and silicone elbows use 11mm nuts on the t-clamps..I needs me an 11mm...🏁

[@davidsmith-pz3qg]

I have lost so many 11mm wrenches. That's the one I can never find when I need it.

[@desipelletier2981]

David when you by the set it comes pre lost 😅

[@Easton21]

You need at least 2 clicks to measure, no? How does one guarantee an even starting point?

[@WorkshopAddict]

With the wood, the starting point was easy, get the wrench to the point where the bolt is under tension and would start to tighten. Just like it would be if you were tightening something in a very tight place. Then you back off until you get a click that would allow you to tighten it more and that tells you exactly how much room you need to tighten a bolt. If I just measured the space between clicks, I would not get the "slop" associated with the change in direction and it would not be real world.

[@Easton21]

@@WorkshopAddict That makes sense, thank you for explaining

[@Jarco101]

Nice set. Till now I am very pleased with my husky set for 49.99 including stubbys.

[@WorkshopAddict]

And you can most likely return them and get new when they break.

[@MrSupernova111]

I have an old set of Husky wrenches and ratchets that after 10+ years I'm finally replacing with, perhaps, even better brands but there is nothing wrong with them. I'm only replacing them because I do a lot more automotive work than I used to and I need complete sets. My Husky tools were thrown together over time (think loose sockets and wrenches in a tool bag) and often I don't have the right tool for the job.

[@Jarco101]

@@WorkshopAddict that's absolutely right... well I heard that. Fortunately none of them have broken yet. Thanks Brian

[@Jarco101]

@@MrSupernova111 true that. As you get more experience in the mechanical field, you get more expensive stuff.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@Jarco101 . Sounds right! The question is when to stop adding new tools! haha! Cheers!

[@acidburn149]

they should have just left the 10mm out, gonna lose it with in days anyway!!! :-)

[@SteifWood]

I'm always skeptical when I see a video, article, etc that highlights *_"the best ..... in the world,"_* especially when it comes from someone doing tool reviews on YT. I assume there's a *world* of Japanese, Taiwanese and Korean premium tool manufacturers out there, but for convenience I stick to obvious European alternative companies that produces premium tools (also ratchet wrenches) such Stahlwille, Rothenberger or Hazet (Germany), Facom (France), Irimo (Spain), Bahco (Sweden) or Fervi (Italy) that _may_ far exceed the quality of snapons, dewalts and millwaukies. Ohh, a side note, I nearly forgot the revolutionary plier wrenches from Knipex (Germany) that can eliminate both your metric and imperial sets into one (or two) tools. Point is: Americans must stop saying "best what-ever-stuff in the world" until they learn that there is a 'real world' outside their own toddler playground (frankly, I have extremely low expectations they ever will,,, sorry)

[@WorkshopAddict]

You did see my full title right?

[@SteifWood]

@@WorkshopAddict I did and I agree, it's ridiculous that ToolGuard argue they are the world best. My point was that the _reference best tools_ you and most other US based creators are referring to are purely US made tools, like SnapOn, Milwaukie, DeWalt, etc. Further, that extremely many (literarily all) in general argue that only "Made in USA" is of value. Yes, I agree we all should buy locally produced stuff (cars, food, tools, chef knives, you name it) to support our own workers, society and economy, but to argue that it's always best is at least an insult to others. In many cases US made far exceeds products form other countries, in others it definitively doesn't. Remember, you are on KZbin, and how KZbin is constructed is that it's not targeted only towards US viewers, but towards everybody - worldwide - whether they are located in a bush town in Egypt or in Idaho.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Tool guard is 199 for see/metric set, no thanks

[@peterd2587]

Im glad they weren’t great

[@RCRitterFPV]

Nope... don't do the amazon..

[@konamanstudio2447]

👍🏻🍻🍺🐶

[@jncn1490]

China crap. ….Get yourself some Proto , made in the USA . 12 pt, reverse ratcheting, 5 degree arc, 15 degree offset . Thin, strong , lifetime warranty…. Nothing better , equal to snap on.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Hell Yeah, BUT you are missing the point. There is a happy medium for many people out there who want to get the best quality at a lesser price. So if we know the quality of the items from top to bottom, we can easily make that decision. 5% of the population, maybe, will buy the brand you listed due to the price. No one would argue the quality.

[@brettwalkom948]

The new snap on ratchet wrenches are super slim

[@thebigdoghimself]

Amazon reviews are worthless. I get at least 3 emails daily from Chinese companies asking me to review their garbage on Amazon. I stopped doing reviews because they get pissy when you write an honest review. Plus my policy was, if a product did what it advertised, it got 3 stars in order to deserve 4 or 5 stars it had to really be great.

[@MrSupernova111]

I think Amazon reviews are very valuable especially if there are a lot of them. Sure, a lot of people will simply say the item is good or bad with no reference. But often times you can find very detailed and technical reviews with pictures or videos. You can also sort by stars and only look at good or bad reviews to get a better understanding of the reviews. Next time one of those "Chinese companies" ask you for a review don't be afraid to show them what a real review should look like. Future shoppers will appreciate it.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@MrSupernova111 Hell yeah. I buy shit and put it on here to help save people money. Just simply Help People.

[@MrSupernova111]

@@WorkshopAddict . You da man!