Which Brand Slips 1st & Why? Snap-On, Wright, SK, Tekton, Craftsman & More

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Here are the follow up videos: Non-slip wrenches like Icon & Metrinch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4mrp6mgrbeYecU US vs Europe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqnXmIqJpbl2ZtE MAC RBRT & more Europe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqnXmIqJpbl2ZtE

[@momuller7216]

Please test „hazet“, „gedore“, „stahlwille“, „würth“, „facom“ and other popular german toolbrands 🙂 „wright tool“ isn‘t a real german toolbrand

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@momuller7216 Correct, it's American. And Facom would be French but made by Stanely, and Wurth would likely be made in Asia as they dont make they're own stuff anymore I believe. But we're open to anything!

[@momuller7216]

@@TorqueTestChannel oh ok then I got it wrong. Würth ratchets are manufactured by Facom, possibly also the wrenches

[@michaelschlarman7835]

German, Japanese, and what about some of the snap on owned brands like Blue Point and the USA Made Williams Wrenches?? I’d be curious how the Williams stack up against snap on since they’re both made in the same factory but with considerable difference in price!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@@momuller7216 It's honestly hard to keep track now a days, no worries!

[@joshuapreusser2265]

Big box store brands (e.g. Husky, Kobalt) would be nice to see along with Proto, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Klein and Urrea -- which I think would round out the brands most commonly carried by big box tool retailers.

[@RealLimesAreSweet]

Steelman Pro as well.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We can do that

[@auto_mania]

@@TorqueTestChannel I agree with everything Joshua recommended, I’d also like to see Carlyle Tools and Evercraft from NAPA added to that list!

[@hoeleefuuk9647]

@@auto_mania my local Napa tried to charge me 300 for a 20pc set of Carlyle 1/2in sockets

[@auto_mania]

@@hoeleefuuk9647 I’m not familiar with that set, but Carlyle tools definitely aren’t cheap compared to Craftsman, Tekton, etc. (EDIT: Cheap in terms of cost, not quality.) I usually buy Carlyle tools when they go on sale online and do pick up in store.

[@jseen9568]

My impressions: 1) Gearwrench and Tekton continue to impress in these tests. They might be the best value for performance you can buy. 2) Snap on has been riding it's name for the last several years. 3) Wright tools are like that QB that always is at the top of the stats sheet every year but people never talk about them. Just steady doing work.

[@gorkyd7912]

For some reason I am never really surprised when Matco and Snap On underperform. The business model is more about making mechanics feel important for the money they're spending, less about making them actually better mechanics.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

@@ObservationofLimits Olympia is like Biden. Wright is like Trump. 🤣

[@psycho-nutkase9233]

@@gorkyd7912 But Snap-on carriers a life time warranty while the others you have to rebuy also they have a more complete selection for every thing while the other brands you have to look else where for those types of tools. Nothing like needing a 1" long 1/4" ratchet with a shallow swivel socket to get in a spot with out it you would have a boring time with a end wrench that might be to long.

[@oceanwaves83]

I agree with this

[@Stromaism]

@@psycho-nutkase9233 tekton offers a no questions asked lifetime warranty, you literally send them a picture of the defect and they ship you a new product, straight up. no receipt needed, they don't ask you to ship them the product. gearwrench is mostly the same except sometimes they'll ask you to ship the product in first

[@denoftools]

You got almost the same result I did. My takeaways were that wright tools makes a monster of a wrench, the basic snap on wrench is a waste of money and tekton might be the best bang for the buck. But I think the real winner is the tooth design. I tested a Carlyle that I almost couldn’t get off the bolt after torquing it down.

[@PorkyHontas]

Spoken like a true novice that enjoys skinned knuckles.

[@johnb1121]

Where do you warranty Wright tools

[@denoftools]

@@johnb1121 Is it through the distributor you bought them through or directly through right tools. Honestly not as easy as other companies unfortunately

[@tsl7881]

johnb1121 likely the same place.you warranty GearWrench, call the company's support line. Gearwrench sent me a couple of replacement flex heads that got wobbly.

[@unclebs4732]

Cornwell Tools are a great value in most aspects. I was pulling for Wright tools during the test and cheered when the results were in.

[@djosbun]

Wright has always made excellent quality tools. I have owned one of their high tooth count 3/8” ratchets for quite a few years and it is a very solid tool with excellent in-hand comfort (which is very important to me).

[@taylor2105]

Their wrenches are the best I've ever abused. I've got a non flank drive 10mm snap on I plan to put up against the weight grip 2 now

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

im not sure if i have any but if i do im not going to let them go. id sooner shitcan snap-off.

[@texasredneck9226]

I purchased 1/2"drive ratchet at Montgomery Wards years ago which was made by Wright. Great ratchet used till early 2000's when my son lost it. Made me sick...

[@taylor2105]

@@texasredneck9226 he still owes you a new one then

[@stoveboltlvr3798]

Williams are good too. Good to know when buying a set. I'd buy the Wright set for sure!

[@PhillyFixed]

Happy to validate that the Gearwrench ratcheting combo set I already own is half decent! Of course, if they did poorly on the tests, I would cite frivolous reasons for why the testing was bogus and threaten to unsub.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Standard SOP, very good

[@bradhaines3142]

orr, not comment at all and soak in the shame

[@bradhaines3142]

@@joeinkentucky that's hot bullshit. i promise you no nut is ever at 'torque value of a machine bolt'. have you never heard of rust? or heat cycles? why do you think they make things like a 3/4 inch socket thats 1 inch drive? or phrases like 'it cant be tight if its liquid'. things dont always go as planned and machines break down, that's the purpose of a mechanic, and if things were as perfect as you say theyd never break to begin with according to some engineers

[@PhillyFixed]

@@joeinkentucky This has some big desk job energy to it

[@Porty1119]

@@bradhaines3142 He's obviously never had to work on wet-process equipment!

[@Jay_Ira]

Putting my votes in for the Carlyle, Icon, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Astro Bolt Biter. I'm not a huge fan of my Icon's, but I'd like to see where they rank according to truck brands. My 19mm anti slip is impressive but the smaller sizes are not very hard. Thanks for these awesome tests guys. Keep Crushing!

[@IrredeemableGhost]

I second the Harbor Freight tools. I always hope to see them in comparisons.

[@rawevoli]

And mac And proto

[@blackjackfabrication4043]

The Milwaukee wrenches seem to work better and feel better in the hand. I’d love to see them tested.

[@capnplaidbeard]

Half my tools are either Carlysle or Pittsburgh. I’m not super hard on my tools, so I’ve always figured I oughta go for the budget option until it no longer works for me. I’d love to see how my cheapo Pittsburgh wrenches stack up against the competition in a controlled environment

[@nfrcomputers]

Would really like to see Pittsburgh, I have USA made stuff that I use on the daily, but I keep a backup Pittsburgh set in my car for emergencies

[@Hugh_Janus_69_420]

I've been using Icon wrenches for the past 2 years and absolutely love them. Surprised not to see it in this test. Would love to see how they compare.

[@jcewl93]

I just bought the Icon anti-slip wrench sets yesterday, so it's good to hear this feedback. I expected to see them in this test, because isn't that what they open the video with?!

[@shawnh08]

Thanks for including Wright, as good as Snap-On for 1/3rd the price!

[@FishFind3000]

Your welcome, I recommended them for testing. I have both there metric and sae sets in satin and polished. I love them both, great wrench’s you wouldn’t be disappointed in there performance.

[@mmholling87]

@@FishFind3000 **you're welcome. You want praise for recommending something? I think you forgot you didn't actually perform the test.

[@ratchetwise440]

Noop. Buy Strap_on ! "Almost as good" as Wright at 3x the price BUT.. only $33.77 ,every Friday ! For life ! PLUS. A hat and bottle opener FREE !!!!

[@nordicpride9708]

Yeah Wright grip 2.0 kicks the shit outta Snap on any day and I own snap on flank drive plus

[@johnnyolson258]

​@@FishFind3000 no actually I recommended them, so ur welcome

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Really impressive cost vs. performance for Wright. Seems like the best value 🔧

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Absolutely

[@tnbspotter5360]

Now you must test Proto, and Williams?, to see who is the king of the mid priced USA made wrench.

[@boowiebear]

Take off 1000 points for any brand that puts stickers on the tool that leave residue.

[@stephenyoung7267]

maybe you can have a man stop by and show you how to spray some brake cleaner on a rag and wipe it off. Really, takes maybe 30 seconds to do a set.

[@jwszewczyk]

Williams, Wright, and Proto are my go to when I need tools so seeing that head to head would be cool. I own pretty much every brand as cost is always a factor and sometimes it's tough to justify the price of your favorite brand.

[@nickdecker2350]

The industrial brands like that do tend to get left out of these reviews a lot. Not really surprising, but it would be nice to see them included. Probably most of the viewers watch for the more affordable brands. And there's a good chance they'd skew the results a bit since most of these other brands are engineered towards cars and smaller projects vs. industrial tools that are engineered for straight up performance regardless of application

[@crevisb1969]

Wright tool makes some of proto and sk sockets

[@kylesonsalla7620]

Williams Supercombo wrenches are Flank Drive wrenches with a different stamp

[@crosbyvandemon4878]

I’ve been wondering this for a longgggg time. It’s finally nice to see someone do this.

[@deepsquat600]

I have not finished this yet but there was a guy can't think of his name now used to swear a lot on his own trucking company that did this test and eventually on the snap-ons he got so he could hang on it and hold up his fat 280 lb of body weight on a small ranch too I want to say it was like 13 mm anyway I love this test

[@tinkmarshino]

That was freakin' amazing.. I have been bending wrenches since the early 60's and used mostly vintage craftsman (because they had a replacement policy) and S-K... Never used snap on.. just to high a price and the snooty used to brag to there customers.. we use nothing but snap on.. though I did like the replacement and the truck that came to you.. That valve grinding compound worked good especially when you could feel that nut/bolt was about to give.. Boy those were some good old days.. back when you didn't need a computer to fix a car and mechanics were more then just parts changers.. No offence to real mechanics meant.. Well done.. Carry on.. I will be watching from my rocking chair........

[@chefshadetree3972]

I love that the old vintage Craftsman smoked the high and mighty flank drive Snap-on. Also liked seeing the Tekton did well. Pound for pound and price the Tekton is about the way to go these days. Another great video and test.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Got to admit I was rooting for it after its flarenut episode doing not awesome, not that rooting for it has seemed to help before. But I have a lot of very old Craftsman wrenches I'd love to continue to have good memories associated with :)

[@chefshadetree3972]

@@TorqueTestChannel I have 2 sets of Craftsman vintage, all I've ever used other than my dad's old old Snap-on. I also have a set of Craftsman professional line wrenches, they are way better than the vintage raised panel ones.

[@Frank-pv1hp]

Thanks for the shoutout at 13:49! (Frank Drive Plus) I sprang for those when they first came out and they have come in handy a bunch of times around the shop over the years. Great channel, keep up the good work!

[@Hunteratloppshop]

The wright engineers seem to really understand the concepts well! Simple tooth design, but fantastic performance. Order the matco and Capri bolt extractor wrenches to try next!

[@mikejensen6684]

I use Wright before any other choice

[@aaronporter2180]

Wright is mostly industrial supply. No need for fancy marketing wank. If it works it works and thats all that matters.

[@not-a-raccoon]

Capri tools seems to have their act together. I've seen a couple of their tools on Project Farm and they've done very well

[@Boomveger]

Kinda suprised not seeing the Wera Joker wrenches mentioned. Its a very interesting design, you can use it the traditional way, but also by gripping 3 sides of the nut. Curious what that will do, i've worked with them and with Snap-On FDX, the Wera feels alot more 'sturdy'. Would like to see them tested

[@williamtait2764]

I'd like to see the difference between the wera joker and joker ratchet since the ratchet ones have that little plate to hold a nut, I have both sets and haven't had any issues with them but seeing numbers on it would be good

[@LabiaLicker]

The best way to describe them is a 12 point open ended spanner. The Wera Joker ratcheting shifter (Joker 6004) also has the this design feature which I very useful when a fastener is right up against some thing and a normal spanner/socket won't slip over.

[@gdoldays9964]

Allot of KZbin testers from the US only seem to do US tools. I've noticed this over the years. Some great European tool brands, not just from Germany!

[@LabiaLicker]

@@gdoldays9964 Heres hoping that can change

[@MotoGoato]

Project Farm often includes Wera in his tool tests ... and they generally finish in the top 10% if not higher. Great quality tools 😉

[@mlwest8975]

I have wrightgrips from 7/8" to 2". Once they get to 1-5/16" the handle gets thicker and man they let you torque whatever youre tightening or loosening. Even using the open end and having a come-along hoist on the box end to unjam a rusted nut. They are heavy but for design.

[@mt1885]

Best purchase I ever made was the Snapon flank drive plus, they fit in places where others can't. Work at a Yamaha/Kawasaki shop and never had any issues. Most Japan fasteners are fairly soft to.

[@hermesvalencia2187]

You call it best purchase when you over payed for a tool? WRIGHT Tools is only $160 compared to $452

[@mt1885]

@@hermesvalencia2187 I bought mine several years ago and problem like everything else is warranty.

[@hermesvalencia2187]

@@mt1885 unfortunately that is the scare tactic that keeps working for Snap On, and that's how they continue to rip-off their customers WARRANTY!! Hand tools are not electronics that are going to stop working. Decent Tools rarely break if used properly, and they can last decades.

[@mt1885]

@@hermesvalencia2187 They don't last and I don't care.

[@hermesvalencia2187]

@@mt1885 cover your ears and close your eyes, and scream "I don't care!"

[@danielscarbrough4363]

Hey! Might want to give the S-K another chance WITHOUT valve grind compound but also FACING THE PROPER DIRECTION as it was in your second test. I think it could have done better, you tested the other brands with the wrenches facing the proper direction, and with interesting results. (probably just and oversight I have found this to hold true, I'll pull the wrench off the bolt/nut if not paying attention and willy nilly toss a wrench on a fastener, whereas when flipped over the wrench will pull INTO the fastener instead of OFF the fastener. IMHO, there is a reason for the angled open end design in relation to the wrench. I believe the angle is engineered to deliver higher directional torque than a straight through design. If we use it with the open end angle facing the wrong direction it is not as effective and WILL slip under pressure as demonstrated with the S - K in first trial. I have experienced that very thing, me not paying attention using it improperly, (busting knuckles) then flipped the wrench and successfully finished the task. As always, I enjoy your TORQUE TEST presentations, well done!

[@semiprofessional8470]

Love my wright wrenches for industrial stuff and snap on for automotive, mostly because they are thin and still strong. Hate the price like everyone else

[@davidparker9676]

A big Thank You for this test. Exactly what I asked for. This definitely makes me want to try the Wright tools. I think it is the difference in finish that makes the shiny chrome slip on the SnapOn FDX.

[@AToolWithTools]

Definitely give them a shot. Having both the satin and full polish Wrights, I will say they both grip amazingly. If you rewind to where they show the logo on the beam that also shows the jaw design I think it'll make more sense. The Wright doesn't just have a few teeth at the bottom, it's actually broached to where the end of the wrench comes in just over nominal but down where the teeth are it's wider (the logo shows this under where it says "grip", you'll notice a part that is the teeth and it bows down before going up). So not only does it have the teeth biting but the specific profile makes the fastener head pretty much get wedged into the wrench. Their patent drawings also show the theory of operation; if you consider a regular old parallel jaws wrench, when you turn the wrench the two contact points will be two corners, right on the corners. The specific degree of that special angle Wright does on the teeth side makes it so instead of that side touching just a corner, the fastener actually is parallel to the teeth which helps with that much vaunted "off corner loading" that a lot of tool companies do so much marketing about these days. I would be definitely willing to bet that unless someone else comes up with the "Wright Killer" design at some point, when Wright's parents expire on the 2.0 the companies that already do grip wrenches will be considering knocking off their design, or elements of it. The special pocket for sure.

[@joshuaflaherty]

They've already been mentioned but I'd like to see Kobalt, Husky, and some of the cheap fodder sold at local auto parts stores. This is the stuff I usually grab when I'm in a pinch and need a single tool to fill a gap. Easy to get, cheap, and readily available.

[@gearjunkie3402]

Those Wright wrenches are impressive! I have Snap On flank drives and Matco. But I would buy the Wright wrenches now.I may buy the set to 24MM and leave it in my truck!.

[@Tonycallanta1]

I love my Wright grip 2.0 wrenches! Best wrench set I’ve ever purchased/used

[@garrettjohnstone7229]

Would like to see Proto tested, not sure about the regular open ends, but the ratcheting ones I have do have a grooved jaw (TorquePlus) and feel very solid on fasteners. I use those as well as gearwrench and the proto seem to feel just a little better. Also interestingly the Black Chrome Anti Slip wrenches seem to be different than the regular chrome ones.

[@NDC1115]

The black coated Proto ratchet wrenches are made in Taiwan. In fact I believe all the current Proto ratchet wrenches are made in Asia. The Satan "Anti Slip" are made in the US

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Olsa makes a set of box wrenches that they call extractor wrenches. I bought a set for a stripped bolt head on my Corolla that did not work as advertised. Saw a video that looked good and was the reason that I bought them. I have tools from many manufacturers. Most of my tools are Craftsman as I bought them years ago. My first hand tools were SK Wayne but never bought anymore as the Craftsman were just as good and a lot cheaper. I have some Tekton tools and have been pleased with their performance. I worked for IBM and got to keep my tools they are mostly Snap On. We used to call them Snap off as their screw drivers would snap off at the end of the driver. Good video. Will check into Wright tools.

[@marksolheim9690]

Please test Milwaukee, dewalt, Williams super combo, husky, würth, and Mac precision. I love you guys so much, my day is 1000% better when I see a new video

[@ATH24TXEX]

Really superb job on the testing... one of the best videos you’ve done to date (flare nut wrench video was excellent too). Vintage Craftsman user here, so am pleasantly surprised at how well they did. Would be interested to see the parts store brands like Auto Zone’s Duralast and O’Reilly’s Power Torque wrenches tested (along with any other store brands such as those found at Advance, Napa, Pep Boys, etc.). Also, as others have already mentioned here in the comments: Harbor Freight’s Pittsburg & Pittsburg Pro (Icon too, if you can in fact get them individually via ordering), Home Depot’s Husky, Lowe’s Kobalt, Proto, Blackhawk, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Wera, Mastercraft... also the European and Japanese brands which are common to their respective locales yet might not be so often seen here in the U.S.

[@brentdabels803]

Great video choice! Mac tools precision torque is a choice I'd like to see as well. Only reason I'm considering this brand is because of the folding case, which is convient for a field tech. Thanks for the test!

[@jamesu]

I have the Mac Precision torque in metric and am very happy with them. I have not tested them to failure but use them daily without complaint. My SAE wrenches are the WrightGrip 2.0 and they serve well also.

[@rawevoli]

My buddy had those with flex but tbh the length was a short. It was inbetween a stubby and a standard more or less. Personally I opt for proto over mac everytime

[@SmallChooch]

I have the cheaper Craftsman version in both SAE and Metric for the exact same reason. Definitely shorter (not always a bad thing) but after two months of abuse, they’re holding up #fieldtech

[@Odinger67]

I have a set that I'm very happy with. I'm not a field service tech, but the holder is really good for organizing your drawers while taking up as little space as possible, but you can get the same thing by buying a mechanics time saver brand magnetic wrench holder. the folding case is good for when I need to bring wrenches home for a project though.

[@zachfinn-dunn9309]

Not a field tech but I have snap on FDX & mac pt wrenches at work, I’ve yet to have either slip on damaged fasteners, but using both you can definitely tell fhe FDX design works better

[@1tojo]

As a industrial mechanic for on 30 years I use Proto up to 1" over 1" I preferred Williams. But everyone has their favorite

[@PhillyRacer121]

Id really like to see some of the other common sets i see at work. Milwaukee, gear wrench regular combos, Pittsburgh, and icon

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I love S-K brand, I got my old man's vintage set of wrenches and sockets after he died and they work great never had an issue. Granted I'm not out here torture testing them though LOL.

[@austinpeterson4898]

I got mine from my grandpa, still warrantied and work great. Never had one slip on me. Have snapped some bolt heads and studs off with them though.

[@TheSir2005]

European brands next like Beta (made in Italy), Facom (Made in Germany/UK), Wera (Czech Republic), Bahco-Gedore-Hazet-Stahwille (all made in Germany), Unior (Slovenia). Especially Beta, Italian made tools are underrated. Maybe throw some European budgets brands in the mix as well like Topex (Polish) or Kwb (German) etc etc but i figure some might be a challenge to get.

[@user-cs1ne8gx9u]

Mite as well throw in some Japanese tools as well like nepros.

[@aliveandkicking1977]

Proxxon,Lux,Matador...

[@PlasmaBallX]

The newer Facom and Bahco wrenches and ratchets are from USAG and made in Italy.

[@TheSir2005]

@@PlasmaBallX Ah your right, i just checked with my supplier. Standard length Facom combination wrenches 10mm comes from IT instead of UK/Germany like others. Bahco show made in Germany when i check Bahco 111M-10 (for example) so not sure about that.

[@WisemanGreg]

Not all Beta tools are made in Italy. I bought a few Beta reversible ratcheting comination wrenches and they were made in Tiawan. The country of origin is not very important to me but I due feel the edges of the wrenches are too sharp to be comfortable in the hand. The matte chrome finish is flacking off as well.

[@randysmith9636]

Thanks for another great video brother. My boxes have 95% American made tools, Wright and Williams are definitely present. I do love my Snap On wrenches although they are 35 plus years old. I also have a Wright set that goes up to 2" that I picked up 20 or 25 years or so ago on a special deal. I have a USA Craftsman tool set that rides in the truck.

[@michaelkeefer6799]

Definitely should do some big power tool brands that are moving into hand tools like Milwaukee and Dewalt.

[@rogerwoods9510]

Thank you for providing great content, as always. I carry a set called Metrinch in my truck that I'd like to see tested. The SAE & Metric size are on the same wrench/socket. From the website, "...handles all nuts and bolts - Metric, Standard, and even ones with rounded or worn edges. These sockets and wrenches are able to grip both inch and metric fasteners, reducing slippage for greater safety and making it virtually impossible to damage them."

[@camerone397]

Love my Wright wrenches. Not super cheap, but reasonable IMO for being made in the USA from a smaller sompany, and the biting open end has been awesome. Great to see it do well, I feel validated lol. They see professional usage on cars and haven't broken a sweat yet. Definitely a "forever" wrench for me - I've got 6-19, 21, 22, and 24mm, as well as 1/4"-1" so far, and definitely want to collect some more as I need them I've used high end Snap-On before and those were also great, but I just couldn't swallow the price, and I'm glad I didn't. Glad to see Tekton do pretty well too, I've bought a lot of tools from them including the majority of my sockets and some pliers and have been overall very happy. Seems like a solid company

[@georgecolee7663]

Agreed Wright is the Best Buy in America currently. The American made Tekton is very nice too.

[@camerone397]

@@georgecolee7663 I like my Tekton tools a lot, their Taiwanese made sockets are great and the customer support is excellent. Ive probably spent upwards of 1k on their tools at this point haha, haven't failed me yet

[@boostedcarlos5953]

I work at a shop and some of the old wrenches in there are craftsman usa stuff… crazy how good the quality was back then

[@FishFind3000]

Glad to see my wright grips putting in the work! They’re the best for the money. Plus it’s an old school usa company, us steel, us employment. I believe it’s a 3rd gen family owned to.

[@RoboDriller]

I find them at times to be too thick for some situations. That's my only complaint about my wright wrenches

[@brettwalkom948]

@@RoboDriller they're no thicker than most every other spanner

[@RoboDriller]

@@brettwalkom948, I've had to go get a crappy Dewalt wrench several times because my wright's were to thick. It's just something I've noticed Several times. The Dewalt wrenches, super soft, but got the job done I believe one time I was working on the axle on a BMX bike. To thick between the frame and hub. But my Dewalt fit

[@Gunbudder]

i love Tekton, and it was always my go to for cheaper than snap-on tools for my lab. they are way more expensive now, but up to 2015 they were extremely cheap. they had chrome vanadium wrenches and everything, and the only catch was they were a bit sloppy on the open end. i never had one slip though for the work i was doing, which was fairly low torque. i mainly needed specialty wrenches anyway, like super tiny or super thin wrenches.

[@Quadcopterguide]

I hear ya. They just sent the third price increase notification in a year or so. Wish I woulda bought their stuff earlier. It’s starting the get pricey….and yes I get inflation…

[@jehdo144]

i find it surprising that the tolerances in size have such little impact, great video!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Agreed

[@jusb1066]

I'm sure it has more of an effect when the fasteners already worn,rusty

[@mickk8519]

@@TorqueTestChannel after watching the very first few minutes of your video where you break the open ended part of the spammer. Are you not aware that you used that spanner the incorrect way around? The shorter prong is meant to ALWAYS be the leading prong, with the longer prong trailing. You connected the spanner on the nut as it should be for anti clockwise use, not clockwise as you had it.

[@matthewweaver1123]

@@mickk8519 "the shorter prong is meant to ALWAYS be the leading prong" . Im not trying to be mean, but I'm not sure where you're getting this, it's incorrect. The reason the open end is offset 15 degrees is so you can flip the wrench over every rotation if you need to, to get a wider range of movement in really tight spaces. I just had to do this with a long bolt at work last week. It takes forever, but it was the only option. It's far more common in industrial work than you would imagine, especially as new machines get more complex, and more compact. More evidence of this is the fact that the serrations on "flank drive" style wrenches are inside both prongs of the open end. If you were only supposed to pull the wrench in the way you state, then the serrations would only need to be on the inside of the longer prong. I hope this is informative. Take care

[@billj5645]

This is a very interesting test. I've been around lots of old meachanics, I've never heard of the valve grinding compound hack. Your test proves to me that there are a lot of good brands available today. When I started as a mechanic I used SnapOn and most othe rbrands were very inferior when i tried using them.. Years later when I realized they were too valueable to carry around in my car I bought a set of USA Craftsman. I still have those and use them in my home garage.. Even though I wasn't a full time mechanic I still had occasion to work on jobs in my father's garage and I found that even though the Craftsman tools weren't nearly as refined as the SnapOn they still performed well for me. Now 25 years later I've by coincidence bought a set of Chinese Craftsman to carry in my car. I was shopping wrench sets in the pre-Christmas sales and Craftsman turned out the cheapest I could find for what I wanted among Husky, Kobalt and Harbor Freight.

[@arc00ta]

When I worked on aircraft we always had "screw grab" in stock, its basically the same stuff. Very, very helpful for corroded Phillips screws that cannot be drilled out without a lot of money involved.

[@tomcardale5596]

It would be really interesting to see the Wera Joker in this list - they're more available in Europe than some on this list, less expensive than the Snap On and have a fancy jaw profile that should help.

[@Matt-ps9iz]

Seconding the call here for a Wera Joker against a Wright wrench. Not the joker adjustable wrenches but the 12 point open end combo wrench without an offset. It’s a goofy looking thing. But it’s got some big meaty claws.

[@tomcardale5596]

@@Matt-ps9iz Ah, good point. The open end is the one I was referring to and I'd forgotten the adjustable thing had the same name. It has an insert with teeth that's allegedly exchangeable but I don't think I've ever seen them for sale. Might just weaken the whole thing but might be a game changer. The combination 10/13mm wrench is a very handy one for my use.

[@LoLo9078]

One of the first "pro" tools I purchased once I got serious about being a mechanic was the Snap-On FDX wrench set. I've had them for around 15 years, and only had to warranty out 2 in that time. One had the chrome peel off, and the other was my doing....I was working on an Audi and got it stuck, and used an air hammer to get it off....well, that damaged it to the point of being useless. So we ended up breaking it....in a vice.....and a hugggge bar. I will say, they're nearly impossible to break.

[@as3sxp]

How about some Proto wrenches? Maybe both the Blackhawk and Proto versions. Maybe Westward, Williams and Armstrong?

[@84fiveo]

@as3sxp Unfortunately Apex Tools (Gearwrench) bought Armstrong and shut down the factory in order to boost sales of their chinese made Gearwrench tools.

[@jacksonschoettgen2462]

Wright is an industrial brand, it would be great to see their competitors as well; Proto, and my favorite Williams SuperCombo wrenches, best wrenches to work with in my opinion. Williams also makes wrenches and all other hand tools for Caterpillar as CAT branded tools. Keep up the good work.

[@georgemiliotis9389]

Williams is now owned by snap on

[@amstanek]

Would LOVE to see Proto tool in the future. Husky would be great from a budget perspective.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Will do!

[@scottbrown8142]

I was a shop mechanic for over 20 yrs, as a por pup I started with Sears, after years I was able to afford Snap On. Honestly i was always able to do any job with the Craftsman but having the tool guy roll up every week was convenient. I no longer work in shops and when buy new tools I’ve been buying Kutch at Northern Tool. Very affordable and no complaints

[@luked8101]

Love my Wright wrenches, doesn't hurt they're made 20 minutes from me.

[@crevisb1969]

I work there

[@greapsoho]

Cleveland or Akron?? That's one of the things that makes me proud to be from Ohio. Wright, Mac, Matco, Cornwell, Kennedy boxes. OH..

[@99-Projects]

Love the videos! Keep them up! One thing I noticed for future videos is a few wrenches such as for the S-K you tested the wrench backwards, meaning short jaw was trailing instead of leading. Wrenches are designed to always have the short jaw leading the the direction of turn. Hey good video opportunity, test the various designs in each direction...

[@rodneyharouff5739]

they tried it both ways. made no difference. that's in the video. i thot the same thing.

[@dylanyancey7503]

Definitely would love to see those icon anti-slip wrenches tested if yall get ahold of a set

[@TurboV8boi]

Yeah I was really looking forward to seeing what the icon would do.

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

@@TurboV8boi this channel tests some HF stuff but not nearly all of it. jackoff still never tested the 3/4in 20v impact.

[@TurboV8boi]

@@Lee-lb9qh post it if you find it please 👍

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

Great video, only surprising thing for me was how well the Chinese made Craftsmen wrenches did, the heritage is only harmed from manufacturing location, not from an inferior or poorly valued tool. I'm using GearWrrench open/box ends (non ratcheting) in the shop right now with very good results so far. Thanks.

[@shrek_428]

You need to add Metrinch into the mix, especially against damaged fasteners, you'll find it among the best.

[@erictinnis8703]

Metrinch rules (except for very small nuts). It presses on the center of the flats of the nuts, not at the corners.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Love your tables and unbiased advice! Yes it is a balance of wide head where you have access and hardness. Besides valve grinding paste, grey hairs also know the secret of heat!!

[@802Garage]

Wow, the biggest revelation for me may be that which way you angle the wrench doesn't matter for grip! As usual, diminishing returns for spending more money. Snap-On FDX is good stuff, but I'd give my money to Wright first. Otherwise Tekton isn't a bad bet. I'd really love to see Teng and Icon included, especially since they both have special gripping heads available. I've had pretty good success with my Teng Anti Slip I got on a great sale.

[@IliyaOsnovikov]

Who said it doesn't matter? It seems like guys just didn't pay attention and that could affect the results of this test.

[@spawnandbatman6975]

I got very lucky and scored a brand new general mechanics tool kit from Wright. Bought it from a garage sale who was a retired vet. Only $75 The damn 1/2 ratchet alone goes for $72 which to me is freaking expensive as hell. I was lucky to have other tools passed down when my grandpa passed away. I was to young at the time to do anything with tools but now that I’m older I’m super blessed. He had a bunch of heavy duty tools for his tractors and stuff. I got his compressor with a 1/2 air impact gun that’s been beat to hell but will still probably outlive me.

[@matthewbell483]

I’m debating buying Millwaukee wrench set and it would be really cool to see how it stacks up

[@magnusmugnas9493]

Can't reccomend it enough, I shelled out an got the flex heads and hoo boy lemme tell ya that's a fine wrench

[@bcwrangler]

I'm surprised the Milwaukee were missed

[@Iambetterthanyouanduknowit]

They are amazing for the price, I’d rather have them than gearwrench, tekton, craftsman etc Milwaukee actually makes an open end that isn’t trash

[@svn5994]

Just buy the Wrights.

[@pillcosby3949]

They’re way too short imo

[@needleonthevinyl]

Before even clicking on the video: my main set of wrenches are Gearwrench, my all time favorite wrenches are Snap-On FDX, and my next set of wrenches are going to be Wright. Really cool that the real data actually confirms what I already thought. Big surprise from the S-K though. Great content as always.

[@TheDanil044]

I want to see some Wera Wrenches Tested because they claim so much and look so weird. And i dont know if you can hands on "Stahlwille" or Hazet but would to see them and some Japanese Wrenches against US Brand ones

[@iflifewaseasy]

I love how you quantify those! I own flank drive snappy, crapsman, some kobalt, and harbor fright... Honestly, I can't tell much difference between them when on the open end. Interestingly enough, I think Cornwell are kinda crappy. I've grown to really appreciate the cheapest harbor fright set as I've been using them lots while working on my Billie Jean, a 1986 Ford CF7000 rollback truck.

[@LilasTools]

Awesome testing as always, 3 brands id like to see tested are - Milwaukee, Proto and MAC!

[@vanblindguy4600]

Yes how in the world did MAC not make this 1st round??

[@gingebrien2408]

I’ve seen another review that compared American and mostly Chinese options. You got to love snap on if you have the availability of a truck & have the money. I did see a comparison with respect to combination wrenches and Wright out performed even Snap on. The chrome on snap on is legendary . So I did purchase a set of imperial and metric Wright combination wrenches. They are shorter than Snap ons. They have held up and worked extremely well.

[@PhildoBaggins]

Always remember the first time I used a Wright wrench after a lifetime of Chinesium and I couldn't even believe the difference.

[@ftlaud911]

Great test!! Wish I had this channel data available before I bought any tools. Glad to have it now though for replacements when needed. Thank you for the great videos.

[@DeadKoby]

Wright is very good stuff.........they are often a forgotten maker outside of the pros. SK Ratchet/Sockets were my Dad's favorite..... guess their wrench needs some help.

[@LuisGonzalez-qh3tm]

Yes! My vintage craftsman’s are as good as I thought. Definitely better than my icons since i can feel the open end begin to open when applying torque slowly to stubborn fasteners. Thanks for the video!

[@yannai0h]

Milwaukee wrenches please, lets see if they hold up to the hype

[@ZippoVarga]

Food for thought on Data. When new, they measured "insert measurement here". Well, what did they measure AFTER testing? Did any of them actually fail to resist flaring open at the end of the foot after being subjected to their max performance limitations? I must say....Although I love Project Farm and how he tests, your tests are much more controlled and thorough. Been a silent subscriber for quite some time and I'm here to say, your success is well justified and I wish you all the best. Cheers! Zip~

[@jonathansherwood5841]

What a fantastic showing from Wright! 🔧🔧

[@Science-sans-conscience]

Suggestion brand for testing wrench part 2 : Facom, SAM, MobPeddinghaus, Unior, Beta, Hazet, Gedore, Stahlwille, Wera, Proxxon, Vigor, Wiha, KingTony, Bellota, Bahco, EgaMaster, Fervi, C.K, Toolcraft, KsTools, Milwaukee

[@user-hm4yi7um9d]

I would really like to see you test more Walmart branded stuff like Hypertough and Hart. It's pretty much the bottom end that a large part of the population would default to. They're also very cheap like a 14 piece set of wrenches for around 22$

[@AK-vu7vk]

I’m a diesel mechanic and I’ve used the Wrightgrip wrenches for seven years or so? I’m very happy with them.

[@CVP-og9pw]

Hey! Thank you for this accurate testing. Would love to see some european brands like Beta, Usag, Bahco, Hazet.... tested since that's what we get here

[@danebrewer10]

I'd add Teng in there too, I think there must be say Gedore or Stahlwille in the US?

[@AToolWithTools]

@@danebrewer10 I've been getting ads for Teng so they appear to be available in the US. Also yeah we can get Stahlwille and Gedore here, there's a company that specializes in importing and selling German tools specifically (KC Tool)

[@xBirdManDriZZyx7]

I would really like to see you use Blackhawk brand tools too. I work at aerospace company and we usually use Blackhawk, snapon, Milwaukee, and proto. Our machinists swear by the Blackhawk brand

[@85square]

page 162 of the HF parts PDF has the individual icon wrenches listed, you just have to call to order.

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Looks like page 76, thanks!

[@7891ph]

Good to see that I didn't throw away good money with the Tekton wrenches I just bought. I've been using their sockets and ratchets every day at work for several years now, have been nicely impressed, figured that the wrenches should be a safe gamble....

[@naezro]

Would love to see Milwaukee and Wera make it to the list.

[@joshuakarr-BibleMan]

I'm glad Wright did well. I've always had a soft spot for that brand.

[@BillyTheTeen95]

Awesome! Can you test 6 point socket brands next to see the difference? EDIT: Also, love my Tekton wrenches, a great budget brand with a great lifetime warranty. I also own Gearwrench and Snap-On wrenches, obviously both worth the money too!

[@Joel_E]

I was excited to see the SK X-frame at 21:09, but was disappointed not to see its anti-slip open end performance tested. Real Tool Reviews had a lot of great tests of those wrenches, including a comparison vs. Wright and S-O FDP, but I'd be interested to see your instrumented approach.

[@yzfffooo]

6 point socket test please

[@andieslandies]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing your great work! I found the results very interesting indeed. An idea for a future video (that isn't too costly now you own those spanners) would be to repeat the same sort of test with an 8.8-12.9 fastener and see how many times each spanner can repeat the test before its performance is permanently degraded.

[@andybrooks4070]

I love my wright wrenches, the chrome is definitely not as tough as snap on but still very very good and they bite like nothing else, I also love the thick beams so you can really put the snipe on it and your not feeling like your cutting through your hand

[@nunyabusiness7405]

im happy with my vintage craftsman in 4th. i have the complete set from sears, sae/metric combo wrenches and ratchet with a ton of sockets purchased back in 2000 something like the 450pc mechanic, only had to replace one socket (got lost or broken) they have been my bread and butter, will never let them go or let them be borrowed.

[@larryhd3720]

Wera joker wrench like to see it on here

[@yannai0h]

Yes please

[@Nascar995]

I have those Wrights and they’re the best wrenches I’ve ever owned. I’m an electrical mechanic and I’d been rocking old school Craftsman sets up til I got them, and oh man the old school Craftsmans were good but the Wrights are superb.

[@justhays]

Snap on is just riding out the name until everybody figures out they’re no longer top quality.

[@cameronforeman1043]

Idk man I know this video is 2 years old but their open end flank drive is pretty damn good!

[@carlosbelo549]

I'd like to see you try Gray tools wrenches, made in Canada, my preferred wrench.

[@robcrossan6274]

Those Wrightgrips are awesome tools. If anyone hasnt yet, I recommend checking out thier website. They are undeniably proud to make good quality USA made tools and it shows with thier performance. If I didnt already have multiple sets of FDX wrenches I'd be buying Wrights. One good thing about buying snap on is the truck coming to you, that I do enjoy. Warranty and needed tools in the shops parking lot every week.

[@Max_Chooch]

The Precision Torque wrench line from Mac are hands down the nicest wrenches I've ever used.

[@MikeVinKC]

I've been touting Wright wrenches as the best wrench for the money for professional use for a long time. I've only broken one, and it was an old style with a square beam. Only broke it because I was trying to break free a bolt seized up in an aluminum tanker, and kicked the wrench a couple times till she snappedl The only down side is the warranty isn't as user friendly as other companies. I would like to see the proto/mac/craftsman precision torque wrench in this test.

[@hardeho]

I'm feeling pretty good about the USA Craftsman set I bought in 2001 ( I bought two complete wrench sets back then) . Perfect price/performance ratio for me as a DIY/homeowner, and its been over 20 years and I have no need to upgrade except when I lose one.

[@ferrumignis]

Great to see some definitive results for the grinding paste trick. I've used it once years ago in a really tight spot where I'd have been in the shit if I rounded the hex and it seemed to work, but had nothing to compare against.

[@as-ez1er]

I wouldn't mind seeing how Sidchrome performs or SP Tools.. Love your channel, has helped me decide what tools I have bought or put on the wish list.

[@jrbpit1]

I have a set of the Wrights and a set of the long pattern SK’s. I have a few Snappys and Mac. I like the feel of the Wright and Mac the best. So far the Wrights have not let me down.

[@ktm42080]

Old video, but I had vintage Mac wrenches with their own flank drive that i used daily on hydraulic fittings. Hydraulic fittings are famous for being easy to round off and i had great luck with them. Mac went down hill years ago and probably not available anymore. I'm a gray hair, and I've never heard of using valve grinding compound. Neat idea.