Wrench Extender Tool Comparisons

In this video I will compare 3 different wrench extender tools

[@josefelix4152]

I had no idea the other tools existed! I honestly like the first one you reviewed, it's compact and I work on domestic cars so I rarely go over 24mm on a wrench, it's nice to see new tools like this at least new to me.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Yes thanks Jose, I myself just discovered these tools. I am not sure how long they have been around. I recently hurt my hand trying to loosen a tie rod by connecting two wrenches together. I wound up cutting off one of my good wrenches so I could slip a pipe over it. I started looking for a better way when I discovered these tools. thanks for watching my channel

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Thanks for the review. I am now going to the K tool. I enjoy the Boston accent.

[@richardspaulding5035]

I live 1/2 way between Boston and Cape Cod, so it is a little of both.

[@paulsmith4220]

Good to see a comparison with engineering sized spanners. Excellent observations. Thanx.

[@richardspaulding5035]

These are tools that are not used very often but at times they really come in handy.

[@GarenP]

I enjoy accents, yours included. In case you didn't notice or forgot to mention, the K-Tool adapter has a 21mm hex surrounding the 1/2" drive slot, so you could use a long 21mm wrench on it. What got me interested in this is changing transfer case gear oil on my older Toyota - it is nearly impossible to get to it from underneath (little clearance) the car, but if you go in from the tire side you can get at it, BUT you need a huge amount of length - hence where this comes in - I plan on trying it with this tool and an extra long (aviation) 21mm double-box end wrench at some point.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for pointing that out. I always used the 1/2 drive slot. Never gave the hex a thought.

[@sonerozgur]

Where it shines is that you can use it with a torque wrench to fasten bolts in tight places. Of course you need to do math to compensate for extended leverage. Great find!

[@richardspaulding5035]

I never thought of using I that way. Thanks for taking the time to place a comment and thanks for watching my channel.

[@RingZero]

@@richardspaulding5035 I have used the K-Tool to torque to specs with good results, a bit of math is required.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@RingZero not good at math.LOL

[@georgecroney6168]

I had no idea there were so many types, could come in handy. We all have another 5 ways of doing the same job but these seem like you could cheat a lot of the hard work by using leverage, always a plus

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks; I don't use them too often but at times they are a life saver.

[@jptrainor]

The k-tool extender looks really useful. It could also be used turn an ordinary wrench into a torque adapter. Just fit a torque wrench at 90 degrees to the extended wrench and viola.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks Jim for both your comments. I agree it is a nice tool to have in your box. I am concerned however that if it is used with a torque wrench it could possibly multiply the force to some degree and not give you an accurate reading. Thanks for watching my channel.

[@jptrainor]

@@richardspaulding5035 It won't change the torque as long as it is at 90 degrees to the torque wrench. If it is in line with the torque wrench then, yes, it will change it. The key is to not change the length of the moment arm, which won't happen at 90 degrees.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@jptrainor Ok ; thanks I understand what you are doing now. Thanks for clearing that up for me LOL

[@jptrainor]

@@richardspaulding5035 But I just realized it won't work for tightening, only losing. So scratch that idea!

[@jptrainor]

@@richardspaulding5035 Check out the Motion Pro 08-0380 Adjustable Torque Wrench Adapter. That's what I was thinking it might be useful for. You'd need a tool like the k-tool extender but with the reverse geometry. I'd buy both if they both existed.

[@donaldspaulding5817]

Dear Richard, just found your channel, love it so far. I had a cousin Richard Spaulding from Danvers MA who had a few restaurants ( named Spuds) that I believe his sons run now since he is recently deceased. Any relation. My Dad was from NH and was a 1st or 2nd cousin to Richard. Cheers from California Don Spaulding

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thats funny, in grade school the kids loved to make fun of the name, spuds was one they called me. Our immigrating ancestor arrived at Quincy in 1630 and was one of the fathers of the town of Chelmsford Ma. Therefore, there are a lot of Spauldings in Ma and Nh. My great grandfather 3 is from Manchester Nh. Always nice to hear from a fellow Spaulding. stay in touch

[@anthonyshepard9606]

You can also use it with a regular wrench with a box end or a ratchet socket wrench 1/2" drive also. 🐢 👍 🐢 😀

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for sharing that information, by all means don't be a stranger.

[@youridiguy3409]

Breahka bahh!!! I love it lol

[@richardspaulding5035]

No you are wrong. It is baah.

[@Rainman270]

Maybe grind down the inner widths of the second one ?

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the suggestion, good to hear from you once again.

[@adeladd7638]

The K Tool is a good idea,but they made it the wrong way round,it would need to be on the 'inside' of a spanner to loosen ( imagine a bolt head on a surface) ,and I would not use it to tighten a fastener. There are several reviews on it which share that view,one guy cut his up and welded it the other way round.

[@richardspaulding5035]

The problem Ade is you are not thinking of the use as intended. First of all, let me say I never use it to tighten, only loosen. If you have access to the bolt strait on then you do not need this tool. You can use an ordinary socket and extention. It is perfect when you can only access the bolt from the opposite side like a caliper bracket bolt. check out this video and you will see what I mean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4fWqoeopJWgeKs.

[@adeladd7638]

@@richardspaulding5035 I know when it is meant to be used,I would always use a socket and extension to undo a fastener,but if I could only access with a spanner and need more leverage,which I am pretty sure is the intended use,then it is the wrong way round,it would need to be placed on the 'inside',against engine block,gearbox or whatever. Fine if it extends clear,but it would be more useful overall if it was the other way round. If you check the reviews on sites where these are sold,many users say the same thing,as I said,are they all not thinking right too ? What do you mean by 'opposite side',nuts and bolts work the same way whatever side you come at them from? It would be great for left hand threads of course.....

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@adeladd7638 We can agree to differ. i like the tool just as it is

[@adeladd7638]

@@richardspaulding5035 Yes,funnily enough I was going to say agree to disagree,but same thing. I'm going to make one the other way round when I get some spare time.

[@RingZero]

Great video and explaination and your accent is beautiful and unique. All well spoken humans have accents too, its just that they don't know and english is not even my first language.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Halfway between Boston and Cape Cod, picked up a little of both.

[@Metalhead-4life]

Whats the easiest cheapest thing you can buy to extend the handle on a small craftsman ratchet wrench? (when you r too cheap to buy a longer ratchet). Loks like that CTS black bar has an open end so it might work but I assume its expensive.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Find an old piece of pipe. I have a drawer with several of varying sizes.

[@Metalhead-4life]

@@richardspaulding5035 I know right, be nice if I had one. That's the reason I'm looking for something cheap to buy

[@richardspaulding5035]

You can get all different sizes of pipe at your local hardware store.

[@alexisg311]

Thanks for the information.

[@richardspaulding5035]

These are tools that are not needed very often, but occasionally they are a life saver..

[@kc329191]

Good video! Thank you for the review.

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching my channel

[@cameronritchie2]

I'm looking at getting the KT Tools one, do you know how small of a wrench it will fit, sometimes need the leverage onto small bolts too!

[@richardspaulding5035]

It will fit sizes all the way down to 10mm or 3/8 However I don't think it would be useful under 14mm or 9/16.

[@2ndamendment495]

Can I get a link to the first one you showed. Can’t seem to find it. Thanks

[@richardspaulding5035]

I purchased it on ebay, Here is the link www.ebay.com/itm/133633885489?hash=item1f1d334531 thanks for watching my channel

[@vendelet]

Anyone know of an extender that will work well with something as small as a 10mm wrench?

[@richardspaulding5035]

I cannot imagine you would need that sort of leverage on a 10 mm wrench. I would go with what they call and extended length wrench. I have a set of extended wrenches. My extended 10 mm is about 10 inches long instead of the usual 6 inches.

[@vendelet]

​@@richardspaulding5035 Thanks!

[@guzforce]

Great review! Thank you!

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching my channel

[@_digifish]

Australians had no problem at all with your pronunciation of Breaker *Bar* ;)

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL Thanks do you say it the same way down there ?

[@_digifish]

@@richardspaulding5035 Yup almost exactly that way ;)

[@robertrobinson3861]

Hi Richard. I'm also an Aussie, and I too couldn't see what all the fuss was all about. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@LEAT616]

Can you please share a link for the breaker bar attachment version.

[@richardspaulding5035]

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-Tool-49403-Universal-Wrench-Extender-Adapter-/233236213238?hash=item364df62df6

[@bernardmauge8613]

you forgot to mention that the KT tool is mainly used for torque wrenches not baker bars.

[@richardspaulding5035]

You can use it for wrenches and / or breaker bars. but never for a torque wrench.

[@bernardmauge8613]

@@richardspaulding5035 WRONG!

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@bernardmauge8613 For one thing the tool is designed to loosen a bolt or nut, not tighten one, therefore rendering a torque wench useless. Not to mention if you did manage to use a torque wench to tighten a bolt with this tool you would not get an accurate reading. This would be do to the multiplied force that would be created with the wrench that is offset in the cradle. No offence friend but I am glad you are not my mechanic.

[@bernardmauge8613]

@@richardspaulding5035 used at 90 degrees it will give you an accurate torque reading.

[@richardspaulding5035]

@@bernardmauge8613 My dear friend bernard, I thought the video was quite clear on how to use the tool. It is not made for tightening. It is for loosening stubborn bolts when you have limited access to the nut or bolt only from the opposite side like a caliper bracket. I cannot imagine any circumstance whatsoever that anyone would feel the need to use it with a torque wrench. However, by all means feel free to use the tool anyway you see fit. I have enjoyed the back-and-forth dialog. Don't be a stranger.

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

No links to these in the description ?🤷‍♂️

[@richardspaulding5035]

The CTS extender does not seem to be available anymore the other two can be easily found on eBay. Thanks for watching

[@salvadoralvarez279]

It tools where do I get it iam from Guatemala ihave akcente

[@richardspaulding5035]

Gracias por tu pregunta Compré las tres herramientas que se muestran en el video en Ebay. Gracias por ver mi canal

[@nowthenad3286]

Go on, say it again, just one more time!

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL, sorry I am trying to talk a little less in my more recent posts. You are by far not the only one to mention that.

[@nowthenad3286]

@@richardspaulding5035 I enjoyed the review by the way.

[@mickjager5974]

Best video baa none!....he he he...

[@richardspaulding5035]

it is more like baaaaaaaaaaaa none . I'm a New Englander. Thanks for watching.

[@mickjager5974]

@@richardspaulding5035 I like accents, makes language more interesting!

[@patrickbodenham6879]

I’m English, what’s a Brigger Bar?

[@richardspaulding5035]

The reason you have a problem understanding me is because I do not speak English. Here in the 6-state area of the USA called New England we speak New English

[@barney2633]

What a pathetic attempt at humor.

[@patrickbodenham6879]

​@@barney2633Barney needs a cigarette

[@kllgrogto5838]

The breaker bar defeats the purpose of extending a wrench, why not use a socket and breaker bar instead of that adapter?!🤔

[@richardspaulding5035]

Thanks for the question kllgro; I think you kind of missed the point. If you take a close look at the video, I was working inside a wheel well. There was no room to get a long breaker bar in there. There was only enough room to fit a small wrench or small ratchet. By putting the attachment on the wrench and adding an extension I was able to get the breaker outside of the wheel well thus giving me the room I needed to turn it with plenty of leverage. Please take another look if you will. There are lots of situations like that I have encountered over the years. There will be not enough room for a breaker bar or you must use an open ended wrench. One type of repair that comes to mind is when replacing a tie rod end. You cannot use a socket, It must be an open-ended wrench and they are extremely tight. Sorry my answer was so long winded but I felt others may have the same question. Thanks for taking the time to place a comment and thanks for watching my channel.

[@kllgrogto5838]

@@richardspaulding5035 i may have missed that part. I love tools, specially those that can get me out of odd situations and save me time. Great video 👍

[@1mw4tch1ng]

Breaker Barrrr!! not breaka bah!!

[@richardspaulding5035]

LOL you are correct, it is breakah baahh.

[@coletruesdale1073]

Breaka baahh

[@richardspaulding5035]

lol Thanks Cole; Boston / Cape Cod accent