All of the TEKTON Tools You Should Consider Buying

[@marcwerth1857]

I love the no skips.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Same here!!!

[@Hotdrboy88]

that is why when ever i need something i get it from them, they do NOT skip sizes* very important!

[@freddyg6940]

A lot of Manufacturers Don’t realize how Valuable Videos like this are for the Every Day regular Guy.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍👍👍

[@shawntucker7674]

I started looking at Tekton because everyone says good things about them. However I didn't realize how much their prices have increased this year until looking at these vids

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya they have went up but 90% are still well worth the price

[@nicholaslord3944]

They do 15% off for students in a trade school

[@Heated_Diesel]

@@nicholaslord3944 and I love it, I’ve dropped thousands on them already since being in school

[@nicholaslord3944]

@@Heated_Diesel same here, you should see my tool box at work, it’s so pretty

[@duanesampson8435]

Btw, lately they have been shipping out items in stock same day as ordered through Fed-Ex Ground, love their service.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Awesome to hear. Ya they usually do a very good job about getting products to customers

[@mongo228]

I discovered Tekton a couple of years ago ... first tool I bought was their 1/2" torque wrench. GOOD quality. Got the 3/8" next, then the 13 pc. ratcheting wrenches, the punches, and the brass hammer. LOVE the tools!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Glad to hear it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@NguyenPhuMan00]

I have just ordered their 1/4" ratchet set and ratcheting wrench set. This is my first order and looking forward to using them. If these tools turn out great, I will no longer buy Snap On tools. I am living in Viet Nam now and being able to just send pictures of damaged tools online for replacement is just fantastic.

[@warrenrharding]

How do you ship them Viet Nam? I live in the Philippines and I’m looking for an affordable shipping option.

[@NguyenPhuMan00]

@@warrenrharding I use a Vietnamese shipping service. I am sure Philippines has it.

[@bbqguy6538]

My Tekton list grows by the day 😂.. Given up on Box store's for most part.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha same here

[@terrygriffith7907]

I own a lot of tekton tools I like these tools more than the junk i bought off of tool trucks the shipping is fast and free if you spend more than $25.00 this is my go to place if i need a tool their ratchets are awesome I love the 90 tooth ratchets

[@nickpersenaire4443]

So far the tekton tools I've purchased and used on my service truck have been great so far. Definitely recommend.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Glad to hear it

[@andybub45]

The Tekton ratchets are absolutely amazing for the price. I have also fell in love with the chrome bit sockets, they are very high quality. I have used some Torx on a 1/4 impact and none have broken. Go Tekton!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Great to hear and agreed 👍

[@marko11kram]

I just love the tekton hard handle drivers! They feel so 'right' in the hand. I'm kinda hoping that Tekton comes out with a set of thin profile wrenches. Interesting discovery- or I noticed last week. I have had a 6 in one screwdriver in a kitchen draw for years & years. I believed I picked it up at a NAPA at the counter, andbought it because I think it was 6 bucks maybe but felt decent. It's always had a quality feel, and I didn't mind not going for a 'real' SDriver 'cause it worked so well. The other day I noticed it was marked made by MIT. Now that SDriver is maybe 15 years old, made when I believe Tekton was still named MIT (I Think Michigan Industrial Tools)

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice that's pretty awesome. 👍👍👍

[@willb3018]

Nice overview. In the last year or so as I have added new tools or upgraded, I have thrown Tekton into the mix. A little bit of everything, 90 tooth ratchets, screwdrivers (hard handle). impact sockets, pliers (including locking). All well made. Good quality at a good price. Love those slim 90 tooth ratchets. Unfortunately I added some 3/8 drive impact sockets not too long before they added the stamping. But I haven't had any problems with laser etching on the Tekton or any of the much older and more used Craftsman so I will survive. I really like that they are expanding their made in USA offerings. It will keep me coming back, even if the particular item I need may not be USA made. The company should be supported for that effort.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you and that's great to hear and ya even the older style tekton impact sockets are still great sockets. And I also love the slim 90 tooth Ratchets. I agree. I'm glad they keep expanding the USA tools and are trying to bring more and more to the table.

[@KingYang05]

Don’t forget that their American made pliers and pry bars are actually manufactured by Wilde. Very good stuff.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes indeed. Own both and love them

[@joshd9463]

Do they have new prybars? I have a 4pc set and have had all of them bend or break fairly easily. They are from 5 or 6 years ago tho.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes those are the old style the ones I originally had as well. The new ones are way thicker way stronger. Made in the USA and have a striking cap on the handle

[@joshd9463]

@@TonyTheTechnician thank you! I've been looking at the snap on striking bars(I am a junky). In practicality tho how would you compare the new tektons to the mayhew dominators?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@joshd9463 those are good as well. Very similar but the Mayhew has a comfort grip which is a rubberized plastic and the tekton, Craftsman, hypertough and masterforce design is a grit style plastic. Both great prybars for the prices

[@ronbelldvm]

I love Tekton tools. Just ordered a new 3/8" Tekton ratchet last weekend. Great tool, and always great service.

[@desertratedc9596]

You will be happy with it i am sure. I own the 12 inch flex 3/8th and 10 inch standard and have had lots of luck with mine at my place of work as a Chevrolet auto tech.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Glad to hear it. I hope you enjoy the new tools

[@benjaminching9756]

Thanks for the video, It would be sweet to get a closer look at the tool boxes! I discovered Tekton just as I started purchasing my own tools, around the same time they started shipping to Canada. Awesome value and super customer support!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Glad you found them in time. And ya I was hoping to get a closer look at the boxes for a review but covid kind of delayed that since all the tool shows got canceled last year. But hopefully soon

[@swarren925]

I have been buying tekton sockets for a few years now. I discovered them watching someone else on KZbin. I have about 5 or 6 sets saved on my Amazon wishlist.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Great tools. Have been using them since around 2016. Glad you enjoy them as well

[@TheEwponkala]

I got the $375 set and love it, I also went to foam fit tools and got foam that holds this set exactly so now i have it all in one US General tool chest drawer

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very very nice. Great choice.

[@thomasdabbs1628]

Got first set on Amazon, then went to Tekton. Can't beat them for quality and warranty.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely 👍

[@duanesampson8435]

Just ordered more Tekton socket rails todays, love them. I already have several of their tools but have you heard if they will be getting "Mid-Length Sockets" or "Swivel Impact Sockets" in the near future, I would love it if they did, thanks for all the videos Tony.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice glad your enjoying them. I think swivel impact sockets might be coming. I don't think I've heard anything about mid length sockets though.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Capri is advertising a mid length deep now!

[@rhadamanthwick]

I love their socket sets and recommend the 3 piece compete set. Their wrench set is awesome too, I got mine laser engraved

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Glad you enjoy them as well and I saw they were offering that. I think that's pretty awesome

[@WPR_Viking_Wolf73]

@Tony thank you for the video brother and it is because of you that i got into Tekton tools and your reviews otherwise i would not have even known about them... the only problem i have with them is that i dont have enough of them lol not much money to spend in my life being on Disability so i dont always get to buy tools but when i do i buy Tekton

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you I appreciate it. Haha ya I feel you. Sometimes it can be a hard decision but I'm glad your enjoying them

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Good post Tony. I have both snap-on sae 1/2 drive deep and tekton, the snappy set is a 13 pc set the tekton is a 16 pc set in six point and they work very well.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Glad you enjoy

[@DougFLA123]

I’ve been looking into the socket and ratchet sets. Prices have gone up a lot since you posted this video!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya still really good tools for the money but it is sad how much more everything costs today compared to just a couple years ago

[@mattaoespencer5339]

Great video, I can’t wait to get my hands on more Tekton tools. It would be very cool one day to see you do a review on there sockets and compare them to other brands and a possible torture test!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you.. I don't do to many torture tests but I'll definitely be doing a comparison and using them every day at work to see how they hold up

[@rileycoble5842]

I’ve been using the Tekton sockets on tractors and other farm equipment they fit the bolts great and let’s be honest tractor bolts are more stubborn then most car bolts. The sockets hold their own

[@phillipdewitt4454]

I bought my first Tekton tool resently. The long flex head rachet wrenches. I tried them because they were hex and not reversible,thinking they might be stronger due to there simplicity.

[@codygatti8358]

I got one tekton socket set and I will never buy another socket set(other than capri) I love their super complete sets and at a great price point

[@EXPENDABLE50]

Great video. Ordered the 1/4 set in metric last week. I love their long swivel head ratchet wrenches.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you. Very glad to hear it

[@larrycroft470]

Tony congratulations on 25K subscribers my friend!!!! You have worked very hard and always have great shows - and people are noticing!!! As i have told you - based a great deal on your recommendations i have purchased quite a few of Tekton sockets, ratchets. wrenches, USA made screwdrivers, pliers, chisels & hammers. They are perfect for my needs and are nice enough to pass on to my son. Thank you Tony!!!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you that means alot. Really glad you enjoy the tools and the videos

[@ronallen5957]

Thanks for your videos... I'm am starting a stump grinding business and any and all the information you can/ are providing is so very helpful with what I should be looking into when getting started... Thanks again and have a great day...

[@E.IS.M.I.A.]

I’m getting exited, new ratcheting wrenches, I might have to get me another set for the home

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya I sure hope so!!!

[@mbforwood6926]

Great video TONY! Some good choices to ponder here….

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you!!

[@Fredd_Flintstone]

Never left a comment on KZbin before. But I couldn't even imagine where I'd be without people like you taking your time to give people like me the insight that takes time, trial and error, and money to have. I really appreciate you man and its awesome to think how many people I'm sure feel the same way. I stumbled into turning wrenches 6 years ago, started running heavy equipment for an excavation company and kinda found myself turning wrenches. Was never really mechanically inclined, but I love learning new things and working on big equipment and dumptrucks really felt gratifying as a young man. But I had no knowledge really, and limited resources so for what its worth I've kinda taught myself. And more than any other resource, these guys on KZbin have really made it easy for me to learn. I tell all the young bucks, all you have to do is want to learn, you have a vast, if not limitless, library of information right at your fingertips. With that out of the way, I just started buying my own set of tools. I looked at tekton because all I ever grab is the set of tekton impact sockets they have. Beat the hell out of them for the past 6 years, working on peterbilts, excavators, dozers, front end loaders you name it. Never had an issue. But i don't have money to toss around, and even putting together a cheap set of tools is expensive, to me at least. You definitely gave me reassurance that I was making the right choice. And to anybody who's read this far this is my 2 cents if you ain't heard it already. Get as much as you can for your money first, within reason. Then you have options for most things you'll come across. If you use something enough or hard enough that it fails you. Then you can justify going with a more expensive option. Tools for the most part are an investment. I appreciate you guiding us along.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

First I want to thank you for your support and watching the video. I also want to thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts. It means alot and I completely agree with you it's definitely an investment and if they serve you well thats great to hear and if anything ever fails you can always upgrade if necessary. Thank you again and I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@GSPRKY]

I can’t wait for the 1/4 impact 6PT Socket Set. Hopefully that comes out in the near future sense they’ve already released a 3/8 & 1/2 set.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Ya that would be a nice addition

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

Im looking at the prices today. You are right! Quite a jump from 6 months ago :(

[@STREETFIGHTER50]

From your experience working on cars, which 5 ratchets would you add if you already have the 213-piece 3 set socket bundle?

[@MrMrmetro]

Love your videos! Neutral comments that are informative and helpful. Thanks! Been in the business for 40 years and never heard of these. How are their Hex /Torx bit sockets holding up? I have tried s&k, craftsman & sunnex but now only buy snap-on as they hold up best. What are your thoughts?

[@davidwalle5025]

Good video. I have some texton and getting more of the specialty wrenches and socklets

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. Thank you!!!

[@taylorwilliamm]

IMO, Tekton should send you a toolbox for all of the advertising you've done.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lmao that would be cool. But as long as they keep making great tools I'll keep making videos

[@giuliobaecker5476]

Those wrench sets look like my next buy

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍👍👍

[@chaddles623]

Ya the 3/8's set is more than doubled

[@jacksmith2315]

Hey tony. You said something very interesting when talking about ratchet wrenches. You said that 12 point was better for tight spaces than 6 point. All my years of wrenching i never heard that. Why is 12 point better than 6 point for tight spaces? Wouldnt a 10mm 6 point wrench be the same size as a 10mm 12point wrench?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Yes they are the same fitment. Sorry I should have clarified a little more. What I meant was when in a tight space it's easier to get the 12 point on the fastener then a 6 point bc it has more locations around the 12 points to fit on the fastener. Where a 6 point it may not line up just right and you may need to rotate the 6 point a few clicks to get it onto the fastener. Sorry it's hard to explain. And a little easier to show. So I hope that makes sense.

[@willb3018]

@@TonyTheTechnician You explained as well as you can in writing. That is why most folks have both. But IMHO, more of an issue with wrenches though.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@willb3018 yes indeed. Much more common with the wrench since most the time with wrenches you find yourself in those tigh situations. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as well

[@drifter436]

I know this is a little off subject, but is the DeWalt 204 piece mechanic tool set worth the price? I was thinking about the 243 piece Gearwrench or a Tekton set. Just wanting to know your thoughts before I spend the money. Thanks. Great video.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I think they are all great sets. I really like the Dewalt 192 PC set. I went with it instead of the 204 bc it was 50 dollars cheaper and didn't need the wrenches. And the gw 243 is a great set if you can get it on sale.

[@drifter436]

@@TonyTheTechnician Thanks so much for the reply.

[@cowboysilver4838]

Their prices have gone up. But what hasn’t. Their a good value

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Absolutely agreed 👍

[@michaeldollarhide5254]

When were you looking at this? I’ve been checking their website for the last month or 2 and they’ve been out of the 6 point 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 combo set every time I’ve looked.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Love USA made, gotta get me some Tekton, thanks Tony😎😍😎😍😎

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha absolutely 👍

[@brandongotchall1428]

Hey I seen on one of your videos when you were making the AN fittings for your third GEN I was wondering what adapters you used for your hard fuel lines

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I'm sorry I can't remember off of the top of my head. I know I had to call summit racing and they were able to tell me what I needed

[@Ninety_Zebras]

Great video. What are your thoughts on Tekton’s impact sockets compared to Grey Pneumatics?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

They are great impact sockets and priced very will and same with Grey pneumatic. I will say tektons warranty is much better but both are amazing impact sockets for the price

[@jacksmith2315]

I always heard good things about both of those brands and sunex as well, so i just got a 51 piece 3/8 metric impact set thats 7-22 shallow, deep, and universal for like $125. What do you think of sunex compared to tekton and GP?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@jacksmith2315 those are my top 3 go to impact socket brands that I recommend. For the prices you can't beat them. They are all great

[@willb3018]

Can't compare to Grey Pneumatic but I have some newer Tekton 3/8 drive impacts and they are holding up well. My 1/2 drive are 25 year old Craftsman and I would consider the Tekton on par allowing for the more heavy duty nature of 1/2 inch generally.

[@norge696]

I have the master 3/8 and 1/4 in sets. HIGHLY recommended even with the price increases.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

👍👍👍

[@kjmdrumz3]

A year later, the $375 set is $445. Still worth it IMO.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed! 👍

[@Christopher._M]

470 now.

[@traceelliott414]

Does Trusty Cook make their dead blows? They just look similar?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I'm almost positive they do. Not many usa made companies make Hammers. Especially of this style

[@whatfreedom7]

Laser etched sockets are pointless IMO . It’s not long and it will lot be readable anymore. I’d rather have larger engraved or stamped numbers on my sockets.

[@austinbridge]

Shewww, now that Socket and Ratchet set is up to $445!

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

Hey bro. What’s your take on grey pneumatic impact sockets vs since? Thanks

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Sunex and Grey pneumatic make some of the best impact sockets for the price. Can't go wrong with either just be aware of where you purchase Grey pneumatic bc alot of Amazon sellers void the warranty so Grey pneumatic won't warranty them most of the time

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

@@TonyTheTechnician also which do you prefer the long taper on the Gp or shorter taper on the deeps on sunex? Appreciate your responses thank You so much

[@stanfromcleveland7313]

Does texton make a magntic tip screw driver

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I also have their folding ratchet it works okay sometimes. However my new Koken 3/8 and 1/4 ratchets will always be pulled first because they're that much better and cheaper.

[@glenncrewdson2758]

Thumbs up for Texton 💪🏻😈👍🏻. Can’t wait for more USA made will buy

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Rhank you and same here!!!

[@jonathanhill7295]

Hey tony, what’s tektons next Made in USA tools? Do you have any idea?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I'm not sure as of yet but as soon as I find out you all will know as soon as possible

[@jonathanhill7295]

@@TonyTheTechnician thanks man keep up the good work!

[@dannyhefner]

Do Tekton chrome sockets have the same shallow broaching as snap on sockets? Im debating between Icon or Tekton. I know Icon’s broaching is like Snap On since theyre direct copies lol

[@TonyTheTechnician]

If you check the website and click on any of the sockets it will show you exactly where it is. It's half way down so not right at the top and not all the way at the base. They have also narrowed the neck on the deep well sockets. You will see what I mean if you check the tekton website 👍

[@dannyhefner]

@@TonyTheTechnician just checked it out, awesome. Really wouldn’t mind mid way, the shoulders look perfect on the deeps

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@dannyhefner 👍👍👍

[@lunchlady2023]

Why is it so hard to find a metric adjustable wrench.

[@G34RH34D]

I just recently bought their quick release ratchet and swivel head ratches in 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2. I was a little surprised, but I had expected they would be really good quality. First time owning 90 tooth ratchets. I'd like to see them come out with power tools to go with their impact sockets.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice and ya some Cordless tools would be awesome

[@DougAlesUSA]

♦️Tony - this is a very serious question. Based on several KZbin videos, including your videos, I have transitioned to TekTon hand tools for most of the tools they offer as I upgrade, and give many of my lower end tools to my children. Top on that list of what I have purched and continue to purchase is wrench and socket sets. I’m trying to purchase more, but I can’t. I’m ready to buy the larger assortment set of deep, SAE + Metric, impact sockets on rails. The website has said no stock, but back in stock in 1-2 weeks. Okay, this has been 8 weeks now. So, move on. I want that 1/4” chrome set on rails. Short / standard, again SAE + Metric, on rails. No stock. Okay, how about chrome 3/8, deep, SAE + Metric on rails? None. Chrome 3/8”, shallow, SAE + Metric on rails? None. Big, deep, impact sets on rails? Had said no stock, now its no longer on the website. I assume they want me to buy the cases then seperate rails then toss away thier case. This feels like a company on credit hold from its suppliers. I understand backorders, that happens, but not on eveything but oddball stuff. I honestly fear investing into this companies tools due to my perception they are close to permidently closing their doors. My question to you Tony, do you have insight into TekTon’s current financial position?

[@DougAlesUSA]

@TonyTheTechnician its even worst then I stated above. I went back, trying to build the 3/8” deep, impact, rail, SAE + Metric set by purchasing separate rails then the rail holder. Can’t even do that without having it be incomplete. Man, Tony, this does not look good.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I will message them and see what is going on. I'm almost sure it had to do with shipments from the companies making the tools bc of everything going on but I'll keep you updated

[@DougAlesUSA]

@@TonyTheTechnician than you Tony. I enjoy your videos.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@DougAlesUSA thank you

[@TonyTheTechnician]

So I just spoke with them and they stated don't worry we aren't going anywhere it's just the supply issues due to last year is finally catching up with them. They are doing the best they can to play catch up with supplies.

[@josuecaleb5053]

It seems like it's cheaper to buy each socket set individually. $60 + $75 + $225 = $360. Unless Im missing something, I did just wake up.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I'm not sure I haven't looked at the prices recently. I know it has all went up in price

[@abdomination]

Prices going up again on February 1st 2023. Not all products but most. Significant increases too.

[@johngibson3594]

Thanks for sharing

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks for watching

[@victorlp2075]

that is rousseau metal toolbox made in canada

[@brendanmctigue9641]

Good vids

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you

[@davidchavez657]

One thing I hate about Tekton is they alway have no-skip sets. At this point I'm done buying 9mm and 20mm wrenches and sockets that will literally never get used. Just give me two 10 mm or two 19mm or save me the space and leave that ego crap out of it.

[@michaelthompson7570]

Luv ttt and tekton!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha thank you

[@ChevyBlazerBoy]

Order me a tekton tool box, ship it to my address and i'll let you do a review on it. :)

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lmao hmm for some reason I don't feel like I'm getting a good deal on this one haha

[@willb3018]

What a thoughtful guy! 😂

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lol 🤣👍

[@Volksoner619]

Stop making tekton videos! I’ve been trying to get the 3/8 deep impact set for 2 months now. Still out of stock.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Lol 🤣👍ya it's hard they have been selling out fast. Hopefully they will be back in stock soon

[@jeffreywolf5235]

I'm not a big fan of their socket rails specially on half inch sockets..