Tool Talk Ep. 4 Wrenches for your Tool Box

[@Bittrich1]

I bought the Craftsman Professional full chrome polished set that are made in the USA and they have held up great. Also both a standard and Metric set of Mac long pattern wrenchs. Love the v cut for the open end. My ratcheting wrenchs are Blackhawk is an off brand of Mac that are reversible.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Great to hear thanks for sharing

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

hey great post and timing tony. I just used three wrenches tightin a belt on a small stump grinder. one was an old but reliable s-k another was a new long Craftsman the last was a gearwrench ratchet wrench all three were 9/16 size you know what all three worked great and did just what I needed

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

but I still like the long flex head gearwrench part # 86142

[@greygoosemafia]

I agree with you tony. I have the gear wrench ratcheting and non ratcheting long pattern and straight wrenches. sunex impact sockets. I'd like to see some thing on tekton chrome socket sets.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Richard Cowtails thank you and thanks for watching. ill see what i can do. i dont have any tekton sockets but ill look into getting a set. then ill compare them to the sets i have now and maybe do a video on that. thanks again for watching

[@greygoosemafia]

Thx man

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Richard Cowtails no problem. thanks for watching

[@revsharp777]

My impacts sockets are tekton for my standard sizes and sunex for larger, individual sockets. I work on forklifts & they get a lot of use. Both are fantastic.

[@jonatwood7208]

another set of wrenches that I have found to like is the genius 0 degree offset metric and standard. For the price they are perfect for cracking fasteners loose.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Jon Atwood thank you for commenting and watching

[@a075923]

I have a set of New Brittan tools I bought at a farm sale many years ago. Good quality.

[@briansmith4932]

Got a bunch of USA Craftsman, SK, Gearwrench flex-heads and metric stubby Tekton.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Brian Smith very nice 👍🏻

[@elioselectric468]

I remembered buying those flex head gearwrench sets about 10 or so years ago, they were around $100 each, and that was a sale. The older gearwrenches are actually made better. I have compared the old to the new and the ratcheting mechanism is much better on the older plus the open ends are smaller but stronger. They say flex gearwrench instead of just gearwrench.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I know exactly what you mean. They used to be built much better. Not that I have an issue with these but they aren't as nice as the older ones

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I love my Wight grip wrenches, you can can break the heads off grade 8 bolts like they plastic with the open end... I got my set brand new from ebay for $79, they took my offer.!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yoda Doug very nice!!!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yoda Doug very nice!!!

[@justind6039]

Love the XL Gearwrench 120 offset box and flex gear

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Justin D i really like those as well. i was hoping someone would comment about them. ive seen alot of tool box tours with them. and was actually thinking about making that purchase for my matco box

[@johnerickson8234]

i don't own any tekton stuff. but the gear wrench i own the studdy metric ratcheting set. i have had them for about 20 yrs know and still going strong.

[@koolever3]

Thank you. I'm just a DIY kind of guy with my old man's tools. But this is very helpful for me. It's Very Appreciated.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

koolever3 thank you I’m really glad you enjoy the videos! And thanks for commenting

[@koolever3]

TonyTheTechnician you sold me on those tekton wrenches. Thanks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

koolever3 your welcome and thank you. I really hope you enjoy them

[@gmg921]

loved the video really informative.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

gmg921 thank you!!!

[@88FCRX7]

I have a set of double box zero offset non ratcheting long throw 12 point metric wrenches from Snap-On I really use them for drain pans and brake calipers I love these wrenches they're amazing and I'm buying a metric set of 6 pointed Snap-On metric wrenches yeah it's a pricy set but I prefer 6 points to 12 I hate rounding off bolts and have to hammer a socket to the head

[@TonyTheTechnician]

David Post ya 6 point is always nice to have and that’s great to hear. Ya those long wrenches are great

[@piledriver141]

Good video/ thank you for your service 🇺🇸

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Dwayne Shippey thank you 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@teresaallen3045]

Which SUV do you recommend ford escape crv ?

[@ronrichard141]

I really like your Tool Talk series, good details, info, and you are doing a great job.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ron Richard thank you. it means alot. ill try to keep making good videos for everyone. also i am always open for suggestions for new videos. thanks again.

[@miguelmendez4718]

Keep up the good job. I have the SK X frame wrench set with a 6 point head one of my best investment. I also like using craftsman double box end wrenches great for large bolts and nuts.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

miguel mendez thank you for the comment and i was also looking at purchasing the gearwrench x frame wrenches. it seems like a really nice concept

[@Davidajr23]

I love all your videos. What light do you have hanging in your top tool chest? I just ordered that same Husky Tool Chest.

[@bryanlawless1858]

Ditto on the Craftsman Chinese.

[@jcreep135]

I got Carlyle wrenches, the long pattern ones with the flank drive, they are awesome. Cost alittle more, but worth it.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

jesus bravo jr nice! ya i have heard some good things about those!

[@Txdartaholic]

Lots of good info here! I have the Dewalt long combination wrenches as well as the ratcheting wrenches. They can be be found for typically around $30-40 a set. They have an open end design like the MAC knuckle saver and precision torque wrenches as well as the modified box end to lessen the chance of rounding fasteners. Plus they are made in Taiwan so as you know the quality tends to be better than most of the China made tools. I really think dollar for dollar Dewalt and Tekton are two of the better brands out there.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

King1320 ya I agree with you. Thank you. I also have the dewalt reversible ratcheting wrenches and I think they are amazing!! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Bernie559]

@@TonyTheTechnician does dewalt have full sets of the reversible ratcheting wrenches?

[@bryanlawless1858]

Does the gearwrench have a screw instead of a pin. I saw some double flex from cornwell that had pins. I'd like to know I could tighten them up when they get loose. If your hogging on them daily the'll get loose eventually. I would like to think gearwrench(ratcheting wrenches) are at the same level of quality as the big tool truck brands. What are your thoughts on just the ratcheting wrenches?

[@steedandersen]

and I thought I was a wrench junkie. Great video.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Steed Andersen haha thanks

[@vanquishstorm3806]

Do you think those seven piece Gearwrench Flex wrenches will hold up for professional use quality wise?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes I think so. Now I don't think the flex portion will stay tight. Some of mine have loosened up but still works fine

[@scooter6054]

My best set is the wright tools 952 set of wright grip metric combo wrenches.

[@MrFixit-xt7oo]

Love the tool talks man keep them up👍🏻😁

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Mitchell Schomacket thank you! will do!

[@richardolsen6476]

Honestly at this point with all these wrenches it seems like it would be a pain just having all these different kinds of wrenches simply because you have too many options. You’d either have to go get a different wrench for every situation or just deal with a regular offset box end open end which would make buying the other ones pointless. Might as well just own basic wrenches and maybe a few ratcheting and then even further maybe offset depending on your line of work.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Richard Olsen ya the Tekton angle wrenches got sold. They are more for people who deal with hydraulics on a daily basis.

[@richardolsen6476]

TonyTheTechnician yeah I’m an industrial lift truck mechanic and haven’t invested in an angle set yet but the day will be coming soon. I’ve had to borrow some angles a few times otherwise I would have had to go through some hoops so they would definitely see some use for me.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Richard Olsen ohh nice. Ya I didn’t really have any use for them. I don’t work on anything that big lol. Thank you for watching and commenting

[@johngibson3594]

Great vid thanks for sharing your collection of tools and review on them as well as the price.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

John Gibson no problem. thank you for watching my videos. and commenting

[@scarling9367]

I bought a NAPA set of wrenches and the 7/8" was as long as my 19mm (3/4"). 🙄

[@mattturner8753]

Damn u have a lot of nice tools! Gearwrench is may favorite just bought both 120xp master socket sets on tool Discounter. Where did u get the flex gearwrench set for $29.99?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Matt Turner thank you and nice!!! I got them at sears around Christmas time if I remember correctly

[@TheToadkicker]

I love the concept of the EZ Red wrenches but the quality sucks anymore. I break mine every week or two without using them hard. Luckily I bought them through Snap-on so he just keeps replacing them.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Iwen Auto hmm i havent broken mine yet. havent used them alot but the seem fine to me. hopefully they hold up. but im also going to be purchasing the gearwrench sets for my work box

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Iwen Auto thank you for watching and commenting

[@chrisjones6165]

Iwen Auto ive not had issues with mine

[@MrSamBowers]

You better be very careful where in the engine compartment you use a non-reversible ratcheting wrench. I had a Craftsman non-reversible wrench that I got stuck because the bolt turn out to be a hell of a lot longer than what I thought. I had to destroy it to get it off. Surprisingly Sears hornored the warranty. After that I put the whole damn wrench set in my toolbox and I have never used them since.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Samuel Bowers lol ya that can happen sometimes. But I don't use my matco a whole lot bc I have an issue with the ratcheting mechanism pretty often so I got some other ones

[@koskey06]

I love my Carlyle. But if i was looking to buy a wrench set now....i think i would go with the channel lock ones with the v groove. It does skip a size but they have so many single sizes that you can Get a truly complete set for under the price of the Carlyle set. I have some gear wrench and craftsman usa reversible ratcheting wrenches but i never use them. Just remember there will be times you need 2 of the same size wrench! So a cheaper set is nice to have. I have wayyy to many. Like 3 sets of craftsman usa including double open end. Snap on standard, Carlyle metric, gear wrench non ratcheting metric. And some Pittsburgh bigger wrenches etc. It just sucks that i put all my craftsman usa sockets and wrenches because they are like collectors now. And replaced them with pretty much all Taiwan tools.... crescent, gear wrench sockets etc. Make sure you don't cheap out to much on wrenches! Right now channel lock v groove are the best bang for your buck! Around $30 a set. Add another $20 to grab the missing sizes or just the bigger sizes you need and you won't regret it.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

koskey06 ya those channel lock wrenches are great. I’ve used the Carlyle and loved them. And the channel lock is the same thing but much cheaper. They are a great way to go

[@imreptar7038]

yo do you have a gearwrench truck? i have a gearwrench truck that stops by my shop once a week like snapon,mac and matco. i dont have a cornwell driver but the gearwrench drivers dad drives cornwell so he has so cornwell on his truck and can get me whatever i want.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Sabin OwnzU no I do not but I really wish I did. That would be awesome!!!

[@rayrowe2664]

I HAVE THE ""S" SHAPED GEAR WRENCH SET

[@teresaallen3045]

Can get craftsman from ebay American made

[@dillwiggle2]

Good info !

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Dill Wiggle thank you!

[@imreptar7038]

also, i got the cornwell long wrenches like the ezreds and they are garbage. i bent almost all 5 within a few weeks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Sabin OwnzU oh damn that’s crazy!

[@chapmaker46]

yea though you might military ,,thanks for your service....ole vet

[@TonyTheTechnician]

chapmaker46 thank you!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@scottcarlon6318]

Wera joker wrenches have a very innovative design and german performance, but, at a price....oh, and by the way,Tony, it seems your focus is on “shiny-pretty” rather than performance, just sayin........

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Scott Carlon I have seen the joker wrenches and wanted a set for awhile but your right they come at a cost and I already have a lot of wrenches so I can’t justify getting them right now. It’s not that I go off of shiny. Obviously performance is the key but I’m not going to show tightening a fastener until it eventually fails you know what I mean lol. But the imperfections and chrome is still a very important part to cover as it is what protects the tool from exposure to the environment plus yes I do think if I’m going to be paying hundreds for my tools they better look good lol. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@keithmckeith]

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