We Accidently Kill a Viewer's Impact: Snap On's New Compact vs Matco

Our live rank list has moved! torquetestchan... Check out our T-shirt Shop: bit.ly/3z98ryF and amazon store (that only includes winners): amzn.to/3rjhZ6P Why the socket size difference? PT338 is a 3/8" impact. We had 3/8" custom sockets made for this huge bolt, they couldn't make us a deep. On these two sockets, the difference is less than 5ft-lbs. As socket size decreases the difference % goes up. We have 2 episodes on it. Also at 2:21 you see a 3/8" anvil swapped compact being dyno'd vs its 1/2" anvil using these two different sockets. So that dyno graph shows the difference.The newest stubby on the market Snap-On's PT338 goes up against Matco's big dog stubby MT2765 to find out who is the big purse powerhouse, with at least one fatality along the way. See if our emergency resuscitation is effective on this weeks impact episode!
Torque of TTC is working for Astro Tools who also make impact wrenches (air). TTC is not the only testing out there, always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!
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[@TorqueTestChannel]

Believe it or not, the socket sizes here make no real difference! See 2:21 for how much this same *3/8" socket vs the 1/2" deep socket* used in this video effects power on the same impact (at this bolt size). Weighted sockets and smaller bolts are a different story of course. Our live ranking list was taken down on us, so its new home is now here: etsy.me/3G8j3QK. Not that you NEED the ranking list, but some people like to have it all in one browsable place. Torque of TTC is working for Astro Tools who also make impact wrenches. TTC is not the only testing out there, always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool!

[@aussiehardwood6196]

You guys should try to get Facom's Nano impact. It would be interesting as it's well spec'd and we'll regarded by users.

[@rednecksdoitbetter491]

@torque test channel so glad to see you guys back!!!! but I have a interesting question 😅 how many beans do you think my old craftsman 1/2 19.2v CS1131 is pushing now that I’ve adapted a kobalt 24v 4.0Ah battery to it

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

i dont think you ever tested the 20V 3/4in earthquake from HF. didnt see it in your videos. i realize the 1/2in missed the mark but id like to see the 3/4in tested.

[@saucedacarlos91]

Anvil size might not but socket size, thickness, and weight does. The socket on the snap on is shorter, thinner, lighter. Per impact it bounces back more compared to the heavier 1/2in drive socket that has a much more positive impact.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@saucedacarlos91 No one seems to get that the impact at 2:21 's dyno curve is being compared to that same tool with the 1/2" deep impact socket. The same two sockets in this video.

[@RANDOMNATION907]

One of the nice things about pneumatic tools is, they all use the same 'battery'. An air hose. You don't need to buy all in on Brand X just because you already bought into the battery's form factor. You just get what ever tool you need, as you need it, based on availability and funds.

[@jameshunt2141]

you can get battery adaptors. i have milwaukee and dewalt running off my makita batteries

[@RANDOMNATION907]

@@jameshunt2141 true but, that's practical and sensible. The psychological impulse, is to have all the tools in the battery line.

[@pflaffik]

I can see myself requiring air hoses everywhere, and a bunch of 12v compressors to bring around, yeah thats cheaper and just so practical that theres simply no doubt, youre a genius.

[@RANDOMNATION907]

@@pflaffik ... thanks for the snarky negativity.

[@joshuaspencer6246]

plus, if you don't use tool very much, no worries if batteries are charged or any good.

[@andrewk8636]

Hey here's a video idea: test an air impact using smaller 20 gallon compressors as well as pancake and maybe twin tube style compressor with like 5 cfm and see how long they can provide power

[@TheJBpics]

YES! That would be a nice piece of information. Which size of a compressor can provide enough CFM for a given category of impact wrenches.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We're working on that. We's need to shlepp our home compressors into work, so yeah not right away lol

[@Dansk55]

@@TorqueTestChannel You guys rock

[@andrewk8636]

@@TorqueTestChannel thank you! Also please test with cheaper harbor freight guns too cuz some of us are poor lol

[@agoogleuser1188]

@@andrewk8636 the green earthquake one they have

[@kswis]

That matco stubby is amazing! Good on you guys for doing the right thing. More folks live that way the happier everyone will be

[@kswis]

Hope snapoff doesn't come crying next. F-em if they do

[@upnorth5465]

I have both and both are great guns. The Matco just has way more rpm (10,000 vs Snap On 8,000) giving it more power. I run 185psi static pressure thru my 3/4" air lines in my shop which makes any air tool a screaming monster.

[@haroldbradley2618]

I haven’t seen many Cornwell tools tested on this channel. I use the older cornwell stubby for everything and it doesn’t disappoint me.

[@LIKEcommentANDsubscribe]

Disappointed in matco for the quality control oversight, but also proud that it was still more powerful than the more expensive snap-on.

[@meme5887]

That's going to happen with anyone. Doesn't matter the brand. Like he said, it's not common nor have they really found anything on it. That single one just happened to be one. Milwaukee, DeWalt, Toyota, Samsung, Apple.. all within the top of their class.. none are perfect.

[@jjunderwood4095]

Ya and the matco is a 1/2 stubby opposed to the snap-on which was 3/8. If you ask me, matco lost big time in that test.

[@RangieNZ]

It might not have been an oversight. Over a number of hours, the rotor and housing will wear to perfectly match each other. Just like 'running in' a new car.

[@mikethetoolman8776]

sunex makes it-- matco make no tools at all

[@notaskinwalker3566]

@@jjunderwood4095 he literally says in the video that anvil size doesn't have a bearing on testing

[@gaute6056]

That Astro Nano is looking better and better. Especially for the price. Could you guys try the Ryobi PBLID02 Impact driver? Would love to see how it stacks up on the ranklist. Great video as always!

[@-tr0n]

It's really really great, other than the volume. It's honestly my go-to impact, been using it as a daily with a swivel for a few years now. Going to be buying another just as a backup in case I can't get a rebuild kit should I need it. I end up using it in all sorts of weird spots where I never would have thought you could fit in impact, so much that the paint is basically completely gone. You can wedge and jam it in anywhere, but it's still go the torque to bust lugnuts all day. I love it for the pump rebuilds I have to do, I'm up on a stand 8 feet in the air so small and light is good, and I have about 30 1/2" bolts to deal with, and a couple 300ft/lb wedge bolts that it zips off every time.

[@Starzz62]

I bought it and there’s no regrets it’s done everything I need. It also busts off lug nuts like no problem

[@roylowery1329]

They do make a 1/2" drive version of this stubby fellas it's called the PT350 and I have one, and it's a badass.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Oh hey thanks! Didnt see that yet when we were testing these

[@FusionKota]

Its nice to have some reassurance that I bought a very good quality and powerful gun from Matco. It's been putting in work doing rusty shocks on semi tractors since I bought it and was only defeated once by a bolt we had to torch out lol. Honestly a great gun that's worth the price, even more so when it goes on sale!

[@Jay_Ira]

Yet another great example of an amazing test. Thanks for your hard work Torque Test Channel. It's nice to see Matco not being a one trick pony with their larger guns. Keep crushing the videos!

[@patrick11169]

I have the old version of that matco gun, can confirm it hits like a freight train despite its tiny size. was using a mac awp050m awhile ago, that thing was nuts, dunno how long it will live but its 1/2 the diameter of the old matco gun and is the fastest impact I've ever used

[@jeremypike9153]

I have the same gun great little impact they punch hard. I did have to rebuild mine last year though. The last shop I worked at had a ton of water in the air compressor killed it pretty quick. I've since swapped to using Milwaukee electrics and keep the stubby around for extremely tight areas.

[@walkernottexasranger7565]

I've been running the nano professionally for well over a year now. Still going strong! The little guy is hard to beat!

[@jeremypike9153]

Astro makes good tools especially for the price of them

[@richardorendt6365]

I realize this is an old video and this comment probably wont be seen but I work in a heavy diesel fleet shop and have the big brother to the Matco stubby the MT2779 and your results with that gun are astonishing because if it runs the same way as the MT2779 your results in reverse would have been with the gun set to low torque, can't say anything on behalf of the Snap-on because I don't have any Snap-on air guns. But on my MT2779 you have to twist the power dial to the left or "low" when you put it in reverse to get full beans which is counter intuitive as it is not marked on the back of the tool but the difference on my gun in free speed RPM and effect on a rusted up fasteners is night and day. Anyway keep up the good work, always look forward to the videos and its nice having someone give these things an honest test against whatever pie in the sky numbers that a marketing dept wanted to print on a box.

[@BlindBatG34]

I just picked up the SnapOn brushless CT861 3/8 impact. Would you like me to send it in to dance with the dyno?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We have someone in line for that currently, thanks!

[@BlindBatG34]

Awesome. Fantastic review by the way.

[@frontspring1]

@@BlindBatG34 send it to me I'll throw it in the lake and buy a milwaukee.

[@TheBootyWrangler]

@@frontspring1 why not sell it and buy a Milwaukee instead

[@frontspring1]

@@TheBootyWrangler I can't sell junk

[@machineryandtools6214]

You should do a destructive test. Get a 2000 psi cylinder and keep running increased pressure through the gun till the case cracks. I always wondered what is actually too much for an air impact. Formula 1 guns are like 400 PSI.

[@YourPalQWERTY]

Most of the bigger tools they test are lent to them by other tool KZbinrs unless they bought the tools (which they do a lot)

[@williamthompson1455]

​@@YourPalQWERTY plus that is straight up dangerous. And expensive. . . No way is that worth it.

[@larryl2682]

I’ve own the snap on 3/8 stubby for over a year now and I will say I’ve noticed a difference of power like you guys said, especially when jumping over to having to use the air compressor in the shop vs. the service trucks compressor

[@larryl2682]

I love it tho I use it more often than ever, it’s helpful when getting between tight spaces it’s price was alittle higher than I would’ve liked but my snap on guy worked out a deal to throw in sockets so it was worth it

[@jamesgeorge4874]

there is a reason I have a 2141 3/4 IR impact, a 7748 CP 1/2 inch impact, an IR 2115 3/8 impact, and a Milwaukee 18V Fuel 3/8 cordless. Sometimes, you need more. Sometimes, you need way more. The shop has a 1" D handle 2850 IR for the big boy stuff. Great content, TTC.

[@mrb1864]

That matco is a proper nice ergonomic design as well as internal ability, snap-on really not best place to be buying air tools lol, worst cost outright and for repair, it hits your wallet hard and that about it lol .

[@Leonardo-tj6up]

This channel is severely under rated You guys do an amazing job Love this channel keep up the great work

[@noclass2gun342]

I have the pt338 and it's definitely an air hog... snap on even tells you it requires high flow fittings. But for a 3/8 gun it's definitely a monster

[@ZK-DK]

Oh snap! Matco brings the beans. To bad You just have to take it apart and sand it down. Thank you for the extra effort.

[@z33tanner]

As much as I love supporting USA made products the Snap on air and electric tools are just too pricey.

[@chesterswingjr9796]

Hand tools, absolutely. Battery tools, Milwaukee spanks it in EVERY category.

[@Alucard-gt1zf]

@@chesterswingjr9796 even hand tools there's a good amount of competition that snap on can't really justify their price The only real place snap on stands out as being the definitive best is their tool boxes

[@chesterswingjr9796]

@@Alucard-gt1zf - Yep. I’ve got a $180 dollar + Snap-on 3/8” locking flex head ratchet that I don’t use as often as my Harbor Freight ratchet, and it’s been rebuilt twice, and is broken AGAIN!!! My Harbor Freight, Husky, and Gearwrench ratchets haven’t let me down yet, I’ve used 3ft pipes on my Harbor Freight breaker bar, and it’s still going strong!!! My snap-on ratchet has been pretty much babied, and it STILL breaks!!!

[@z33tanner]

@@chesterswingjr9796 Funny I've had this same exact experience with Matco ratchets breaking on me at work after being babied (never hammered or cheater piped) broken 4 pawls in 10 months, unacceptable. I've hammered and cheater piped my Gearwrench ratchets many times over many years never broke one! And when it comes to boxes, my Gearwrench 72" x 25" box was an amazing deal for $3k. Thicker gauge steel than entry level tool truck boxes, double slide drawers with 300lb capacity, and a very nice rocking handle desgin that i like much better than snap on's loose plastic handles. Made in Taiwan, yes, but you can't get this much box from a tool truck for even 8k..

[@chesterswingjr9796]

@@z33tanner - That’s funny you say that, because one of my BRAND NEW Matco ratchets broke the first time I used it!!! Snap ring popped out, and the paw, and gears went flying across the floor. I just went to loosen a bolt, no cheater bar, just a regular fastener. The replacement has worked fine, but now I’m scared to actually use it!!! I did buy the 44” US General lime green box. I got lucky, and my store had a open box model for $399, so I got a good deal. I’ve had nice Matco, Snap-on boxes in the past, and while they’re great, quality boxes, I can’t justify the price at close to retirement age!!! 😂

[@JCWren]

How much effect does the different mass of the sockets have on the numbers?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

On these two sockets, less than 5ft-lbs. As socket size decreases the difference % goes up. We have 2 episodes on it. Also at 2:21 you see a 3/8" anvil swapped compact being dyno'd vs its 1/2" anvil using these two different sockets. So that dyno graph shows the difference.

[@cortezaz]

You read my mind. How fair of a comparison if not running same socket and now who knows what pressure🤔

[@outdoorsliving464]

A "tip" I'll tell you about the Snap On PT338 and PT350. The motor cylinder has a screw that attaches it to the rear motor plate. This screw comes loose and the tool loses power very quickly. Dab a little lock tight on the screw and torque to about 8-10 inch pounds and the tool will run the way it was ment to run.

[@frankthespank]

I love it when the cheaper tool beats the more expensive tool 😎

[@christopherlastname7638]

How much did it cost if they add in the repair! I had the same problem with my matco impact! It’s junk if i can’t do my job!

[@williamapplegate3813]

We need to see the cornwell impacts soon!

[@mikethetoolman8776]

all ingersol made usually

[@ajwash3247]

Got a matco 3/8 stubby and man it works better than everyone else’s 3/8 guns in the whole shop

[@theawesomeguy9999]

I've been loving my Astro Nano, these results are very validating. Also is still shorter than the tool truck brands

[@saulgood6190]

Does it need alot of cfm to work hard?

[@theawesomeguy9999]

@@saulgood6190 I work in a shop with a large air compressor so I'm not exactly sure, but I do know it doesn't eat near as much air up as something larger. I can do probably 2x work with it before the compressor kicks on compared to my earthquake XT. It definitely likes higher pressure though, went from 90 to 120 and it feels better

[@25centsapop]

Would love to see Macs Mini tested against this! I'll have to send you one if I can get the address for it's arrival!

[@kb01663]

i'm telling the astro pneumatic stubby is the way to go. Even being the smallest, it still can't get anywhere. And it can break loose crank bolts and axle nuts.

[@Joe___R]

Snap-on air tools are psi whors but since shops regularly run at 150-180 psi it isn't really a problem. Air tools should be designed to run best at shop pressure if they are made for professionals interested of DIYers.

[@linvillehendrix7516]

Snap-on makes a 1/2 drive stubby impact on the website you have to go to the 1/2 section and scroll down to the bottom

[@stevendobbs7318]

Great runs but I’m still loving my Aircat 1056 XL. Especially for the price.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

100%

[@shanerorko8076]

I have the 3/8" MG gun I think it's the MG325 from Snap-on and I kept on sending it back as it was gutless in forward. I got into an argument with my dealer saying they should port it. The forward reverse bias on Snap-on tools is anoying so I don't buy them.

[@GGundamBlue]

I own the Matco one and love it my 1/2 impact is a snap on due to comfort not power

[@BigRedtheGinger]

Well, once I pay off my current Matco bill, I may look into getting this Matco gun in Orange.

[@orijimi]

I hope Matco hears about this.

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

It's always interesting to see what these new stubbies are capable of. It's also interesting to see that Astro is repairing Matco impacts too. My old Matco AI150 decided it wants to run without squeezing the trigger, and my Matco distributor said a minimum of over two hundred bucks and a $95hr labor rate. It's been a good impact for the last twenty years, but damn! Perhaps you guys could give us some insight on how to fix this problem? I'd hate to just throw it away and buy another Astro, if I can get my hands on one anyways...

[@LorandHungary]

Imo there are 4 possibilities. 1. The trigger gets stuck in a pushed in position , most of the times it's caused by grime , dust and other things getting in the trigger. 2. The opening mechanism itself got stuck in the open position from grime.... 3. Something mechanical broke which should stop the air from going into the impact. 4. The trigger itself broke So easiest thing to try would be to take it apart and try cleaning it You are gonna have to take it apart either way , so while it's taken apart , check parts for any damage which may cause it to not shut off.

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

@@LorandHungary I already pulled it apart, and the delrin like seat has a chunk missing. I'd be more than happy to replace that valve seat, but it seems to be made of unobtanium. Just like the info on how to do it.

[@Krankie_V]

I've got a stubby 3/8 from Mac tools. It's pretty good, gives the Snap-on MG325 a run for its money, subjectively speaking. If I end up buying another stubby, it will be from matco.

[@nibotkram7743]

The Snapon will develop more power over time as the air vanes seat in and allow less air to bypass. This is because they use a resin coating in the vane construction that gives the air motor longevity and durability.

[@Iowa599]

I wonder if you'll see any improvements after "break-in", and the vanes get "set" to the housing?

[@keulek]

I would really like to see the Facom Stubby line of Impacts. I have a 1/2" Stubby and it is absolutely impressive!

[@mikethetoolman8776]

looks like an aircat impact

[@CrkdFngrGngrBndt]

Some of the Matco guys I’ve hear say turn the dial down in reverse and it makes more power somehow, doesn’t make sense but wonder if that can be tested

[@legros731]

Possible maybe the dial go to far and go pass the edge of the hole effectively reducing the air flow volume So it's bad tolerance or sloppy manufacturing

[@randr10]

I had a thought while watching this about the Snap-On tool. I'm wondering if the increase in number of vanes causes an effect that looks similar to a lower displacement engine because the distance between vanes is smaller. That would explain why they went with a larger diameter rotor if true. They would do that to compensate for the lower torque from this design by increasing the diameter at which the torque is applied. Honestly I don't understand what the thought process was from an engineering standpoint on this design because it's clearly starving for air at normal lower pressures. I guess like with a high revving, low displacement engine, you could get the same results with gearing it properly, but the problem with that is that these air tools don't have any gearsets like the cordless tools do. Weird that they did this.

[@roylowery1329]

Yall kept saying pt650 it was the pt850. Just saying! Love you guys!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Oh wow, and I didn't even catch this until now. Haha, you're 100% spot on

[@wallyhare8616]

i have the matco for a few years now. if im not mistaken i got it live on koons channel. regardless it let me down for the first time this past week during a engine over haul. i would pull the trigger and it would hammer once and then just lock up and hissss at me. i oil it often and i have a grease gun that i use on it..... well i got mad and opened it up and noticed all it was was the hammer was dry. i took the hammer and the cover and cleaned it and greased and finished my overhaul with no more issues.

[@barrytemplin6052]

Dude I LOVE my stubby Matco. I have the dr pepper red color, it's never failed me! Torque converters, rusted fasteners for exhaust etc. I have Matcos purple 1/2 in. Rex impact. The stubby is for please come off, and the 1/2 in. Is when I'm not asking rather telling you to come off! Matco has some good tools, so does Mac, and snap on, but my Matco impacts are some of my better purchases!

[@rooster6630]

was contemplating on getting the 1/2 stubby today haha

[@is_michael_is_michael1590]

It would be cool if you tested Milwaukee one key line see if you set there custom torque figures if they stay consistent between runs/different batteries/batteries level and even if you used a high torque set down to 300 foot pounds compared to a mid torque/stubby set yo 300 foot pounds see how close they compare on the dino

[@Stefan_Kawalec]

I like that menacing presence of Makita among the air tools.

[@GTRliffe]

the low-end in the snapon makes it the better tool like turbo engines, torque overpowers many others with more power

[@michaelfoster9964]

Would you consider testing the difference between the M18 and M12 Surge hydraulic impact drivers vs the regular M18 and M12 models?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We tried dyno'ing it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/foWqo4yhe5ientk they dont dyno

[@michaelfoster9964]

@@TorqueTestChannel wild. Thank you.

[@revnto7k]

Great video, I have an MT2779 and it works amazingly well. No need for a compact yet but I'd still go Matco if I had to pick...

[@2down4up]

I’ve worked in 3 automotive shops and all of them ran air pressure between 150-175 psi. I’ve got a gauge on the inlet side of one of my air tools and this 150-175psi was the actual line pressure at the tool connection while the tool was in use. Aside from body shops I’m curious how many shops actually run such a relatively low pressure.

[@crnkin2]

"Less buggered screws" - I had to listen three times to make sure it wasn't my kiwi as dad narrating

[@mr.appalachian8252]

I’ve had a 3/8 Air Cat impact made in America for about 7 years, it’s a phenomenal impact, I wouldn’t take 2 Snap Ons for it

[@joemunk]

I have a decade old AWP050 compact. Can you break that one and send it back better than ever? I love that thing. 😁

[@Truckmechanic949]

Ive got the blue point stuby in 1/2 use it for caliper bolts all the time and and other places the bigger impacts don't fit handy for manifold bolts to even taken out frame crossmember bolts when I had to drop a fuel tank on a E450

[@ethanwatters8704]

I can't help but wonder why the tool manufacturers don't send you their pre-production tools to you for testing before they release it as "The new latest and greatest".

[@89vette89]

Funny enough I also had issues with my matco stubby, I ended up trading it in for a PT338 and I’m a lot happier with it

[@MrRandyj72]

I was going through your videos and didn't see any where you test Torque Limiting Extensions... Am I missing it? I'd be curious to see how accurate these extensions are for easily getting the Torque right on our wheels without having to break out the Torque wrench

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Working on editing it soon

[@MrRandyj72]

@@TorqueTestChannel thank you. I seriously hope they are pretty close to accurate. I really hate having to go back and verify torque after rotating tires.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@MrRandyj72 Always verify torque with a torque wrench. Those tools simply allow you to quickly get the vehicle back on the ground without damning the wheels with an impact

[@xgcskiman]

@@TorqueTestChannel , truth.

[@LYC_44]

I have a future video idea. Testing the strength and accuracy of impact torque sticks?

[@Chippy569]

I asked about that like 2-3 weeks ago, they said there's some content involving torque sticks in the works.

[@theblinkstykrab3106]

I'm so high watching this it took me half way into the video to realize he was talking about air impacts and not electric ones 🤣🤣

[@mendivil71]

You should have torn apart the Snap-on one and sent it to the Machine Shop that did the work on the Matco one as well just to be fair.

[@outdoorsliving464]

Power tools have psi ratings because they will brake if you run them to much at higher levels. This also could possibly void any warranty it might have so it's kind of stupid to show this as a test.

[@corykennedy1043]

New to the channel. I'm enjoying it. Maybe a question and answer that has been discussed, but the readings are from a clamp force test. I get that a torque test instrument/dyno is expensive and useful for nothing else. But a torque test measures rotational force. Your clamping force on load cells has losses in the stretch and vibration of the bolt and friction loss in the 90° directional change and drag between the threads of the bolt and plate. Roughly a 20-25% loss. Your test is very applicable and more cost effective to build. Might help people understand the guns are actually more powerful than the clamp reading. Sorry if already discussed.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

All of that becomes irrelevant once calibrated with a coefficient. Once a known value makes a known value everything is good to go. See episode one. Being repeatable is all that's needed. These guns aren't rated for rotation torque. They are rated for bolt tightness. Not like an engine.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I'll keep my IR stubby that cost $179 and works great for almost any job that isn't crazy tight. My IR Titanium comes out for those jobs. Did I mention I sold off all my Snap On air and electric tools? ;)

[@scottberreth8159]

My matco stubby has the same problem smells like it’s burning when used and seems to bog a lot, going to talk to my matco dealer about it

[@dylanlegge7287]

you should put the CP 7732C compact 1/2" impact in to the mix, great little gun would like to see how it really fairs up against the big brands along side of the rest of the competitors!

[@leonlemgruber2119]

Thanks for have figure out what was wrong with the impact gun. Know that something is broken and I don’t know why really bother me. Hahaha

[@mike89box]

Try the Paoli DP 1050 Really nice gun . Thanks for your videos they are all amazing .

[@ejr_02]

Do you plan to test the m12 fuel 1/4 inch?

[@TorqueTestChannel]

No, no 1/4" drive socket going to fit a 38mm bolt :(

[@emmanuelencarnacion8219]

Snap on Offers a stubby 1/2 impact, was released on Jan 07 2022!

[@alexhise968]

I've had the matco stubby for a while now my purchase was $400 but came with a set of stubby sockets and no issues with it

[@caswellracing7626]

I hated my Matco stubby! Couldn’t even get driveline bolts out

[@0RayJones]

Mine’s a let down to. I bought for taking out caliper bolts. A lot more times that not, I have to bust out the long ratchet.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Are you guys able to take off those caliper bolts with any other stubby? I'm curious.

[@0RayJones]

@@TorqueTestChannel no I haven’t tested any other stubby. The stubby has come in handy for normal crank bolts though!

[@javier3539]

I own both my matco stubby has been sent out 3 times for repair I also have a coworker who’s had his sent out 2 twice. The matco definitely has more power but for overall quality and power buy the snap on.

[@-tr0n]

I heard you say "buy the..." and then all I heard was static, so I bought 3 more Astro Nanos.

[@svn5994]

Pay more for less? No thanks.

[@kaxorghostproduction]

I was gonna buy a 1/2 inch from my Matco guy but he told me if I use it too much, I would be sending it in all the time for repairs, so I bought a Mac Tools one instead, hasn't let me down in 6 months of daily use, and I got it for pretty cheap. One of my favorite tools I have in my box.

[@pudermcgavin4462]

Gotta love Doritos lol they act just like a rotary motor in a Mazda

[@nickmeistersa123456]

Can you do more air powered tools? That's what I use most at my shop. Love your channel!

[@UncleIvan1]

that viewer that sent you the matco tool better not be scamming you

[@josephmarcinkowski6341]

Seeing as I'm the viewer that sent it in, no scam. Bought it from my local Matco truck at work. Used it maybe 5 times prior to sending it in. The TTC guys were awesome in handling the issue with it and have to give them the upmost appreciation and props on their honesty.

[@UncleIvan1]

@@josephmarcinkowski6341 good to know boss....no hate, just curiosity...cheers

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@josephmarcinkowski6341 Thanks for loaning us the gun Joe! Sorry it took us so long to put it in a video vs a good competitor!

[@Q12366]

I have and use the matco on the daily. Worth every penny

[@mikev7987]

You guys ever consider testing out hose sizes on the dyno? 1/2” vs 3/8 vs 1/4? Obviously all the corresponding fittings.

[@terryeffinp]

At our shop we run our air at 180 psig. I would like to see how these do at this kind of pressure.

[@dmcdonaldnumber53]

Try the Red Earthquake air impact from Harbor Freight. It puts my old IR to shame

[@saulgood6190]

What size compressor do you use it with?

[@AdriftAndAtPeace323]

I’ve actually heard a lot of real world issues with those new PTP Matco stubby impacts. A lot more so with the direction buttons blowing off

[@chaolee3605]

I’d love to see a test with sockets like the Lyles Honda Harmonic Balancer Socket. This socket is proven to break loose the harmonic bolt vs traditional sockets the same size.

[@legros731]

If a recall correctly it already did this test and was surprised by the results It work great on smaller fastener but at this size bolt it doesn't really make a difference Watch back at the 2min20 sec in the video he show the astro nano wit both the long socket and the shallow socket and it made no difference

[@jonathansherwood5841]

"Accidently"...yeah, we'll go with that! 😂😂

[@arturomukul2677]

Hey ttc these are great videos that i enjoy watching. For another compact air impact wrench battle i would like to see the mac mini impact to see how it stands out to these others.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Ok will do

[@DerFledderer]

I would like you to review HAZET Impacts! They produce high quality, high torque german tools! They also offer sepcial form factor impact tools!

[@mosewalton6156]

Got the Matco gun Man the same green that bad boy is truly the best stubby air impact gun for the money only problem is the quality control I had to send mines out as well but that’s probably because I got it when it first came out hopefully they got there tolerances down better because man oh man. Only other problem is that little gun screams in the shop lmao

[@junkyota]

Ive personally seen 4 of those matcos break, not surprised

[@Dansk55]

Love your channel. Could you guys test a 1/2 impact with 1/2 to 3/8 adapter to see if there's a difference? Im debating on whether to invest in stubby 1/2 impact sockets or just use my 1/2 impact with adapter on my 3/8 stubby sockets.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Yes, we can do that

[@NBSV1]

Generally any adaptors will reduce the torque some. It allows some slop which takes away from the hammer blows. The adaptors are cheap so I’d just get one and use it. If you find the gun can’t make enough torque with the adaptor then it’d be time to get the sockets.

[@Dansk55]

@@TorqueTestChannel Awesome

[@Dansk55]

@@NBSV1 What Im more curious to know is by how much that difference will be. Will it be enough to justify buying a $60-100 set or not? Possibly.

[@Enrightauto]

I’ve had to send in my Matco gun now for the 3rd time for repairs. It’s got beans but annoyed by the quality

[@colemanbonner]

It seems to me that there is no development happening in the long, narrow “full-size” 3/8 air impact category, like the IR 2115timax or the snap-on MG325. Matco seems to have the most recent in the category. I find that general category of air impact to be excellent for my work, and I would love to see a PT850-shaped 3/8 impact come out from snap-on or a more-powerful replacement for the 2115 from IR. I don’t want a chode 3/8 lol

[@epicragegaming2016]

its hard to consider anything over the nano considering the price. 3x difference astro vs snapon

[@rubenvillarreal3819]

You should use the same socket. Tell me you never worked in a shop without telling me you never worked in a shop. The socket %100 matters

[@kurtispastue3225]

How about a max run in reverse with the higher psi. Like you did for forward.

[@kylemoore9626]

It’s almost like snap on knows there are 0 techs that run their tools at 90psi 🤣🤣

[@willyck948]

I guess I'll stick with my Ingersoll 35QMAX compact impact been working good and I pull out the 3/4" 40v makita for the beans I'd be lost without your compassion channel🤘

[@jameshowey7102]

Are you going to test the Mac stubby? I have one I could probably send in.

[@frederikhebert7791]

I had the exact same issue with my matco stubby !