XL double box flex-head ratchet wrench sets,which ones to buy,which ones to stay away!! must watch!!

[@jefftovani5535]

Check out the play list on more info on the individual items!!

[@WesleyDropDead]

This was a great series and will certainly help a lot of people out. My vote goes toward the icon version of the reversible double box end spline drives like those mountain and ktools wrenches. I have read many things about how hard it is to warranty out a mountain or ktool. I have the icon set and when I had a pin fall out of my 17/19 wrench I was in and out of harbor freight in 3 minutes. With a new one from another set. I also believe the ktool and mountain might be 72 tooth. The icons along with a couple other rebranded sets are 90 tooth and then Cornwell has them in 120 tooth. 90 tooth to me is the perfect balance of backdrag and swing arc. Typically 120 tooth has slightly more backdrag. The last thing to note as well, I commented the other day saying spline drive wasn’t my favorite. It had slipped my mind that spline drive does have some pretty good use cases for other types of bolts. I pulled an engine yesterday and could barely access these 2 very large etorx bolts. My sockets were too deep and I found that the icon 18mm spline drive fit over that bolt perfectly and I was able to break it free and get them out. 👍🏼 so they aren’t just for 6 sided fasteners. Anyways thanks for the videos!

[@jefftovani5535]

All good info you gave out!! spline drive does have a place like you said!! i like 6 point for breaking lose stubbourn fastner, but sometimes you cant get the rite position on the fastner and you then need a 12 point!! thanks foe the info on the tooth counts!! stay tuned!!

[@JayBird911]

Thanks, Jeff!...I appreciate you taking the time (and money) to share your knowledge, and opinions on all the different tools on the market today. Takes a lot of the guess work out of buying new tools. Really enjoyed this series, and looking forward to the next one!

[@jefftovani5535]

I love doing it!! you guys seem to enjoy it!! whats next? you guys have had many good ideas!!

[@mlieser1230]

Great series. A set of double box flex head wrenches is on my bucket list. If money was no object I'd get a set of the new Snap on wrenches. $800 is way too much of a price for me to justify. Looking forward to your next series. You do a great job of reviewing tools!

[@jefftovani5535]

I would love those snap on ones!! like you said to much money!! thanks my friend!!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

Thanks for the videos on the Double Box flex head. They really are a must tool in the garage looks like I'm gonna have to same my pennies and get a set. Thanks again my friend.

[@jefftovani5535]

I may be giving a set away in the end of november, stay tuned my friend!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

@@jefftovani5535 oh I am not going anywhere I have been watching your channel from the start

[@donwendling7800]

Thanks again jeff for another great series... I'm probably gonna go with the icon version because of the warranty & convenience, since they are right down the street.

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea i dont blame you,the icon are the same as mountain and k-tool thats why i didnt have them in the series, i should of though because there so popular!!

[@robertwynn7686]

Thanks Jeff, hay how about a series on pliers or adjustable wrenches or even locking pipes

[@jefftovani5535]

All good ideas!! will use them at some point!! keep the ideas coming!

[@mlacher100]

Wow, that's crazy you bought them to review at once.$$$ thank you for the informative video! Nice work

[@jefftovani5535]

I already had 5 of the sets from years gone by, but i did buy 5 sets this month for the series!! thanks my friend!!

[@Snowmannorth]

I appreciate all you do for us guys out here in the KZbin tool world, Jeff! Keep it up!

[@jefftovani5535]

Im trying,i know im not a professional at doing the reviews,but im still learning!! i will keep doing it as long as you guys enjoy it!! take care!

[@scottaddison8071]

I agree, thanks for the great presentation of all these Tools. I really enjoyed the videos. Thank you

[@bigc7t]

That's a lot of wrenches, 😊, once again really nice stuff,Jeff thanks.

[@jefftovani5535]

No problem my friend!!

[@georgebonney90]

I really appreciate all the effort you put into this channel Sir👍God Bless

[@jefftovani5535]

No problem george,i enjoyed doing it!! stay tuned!!

[@scottaddison8071]

Mac Tools has their set on sale this month and I received my set a few days ago and I bought the NAPA/Carlyle set yesterday and they are both Super nice, but I Like the NAPA/Carlyle better

[@scottaddison8071]

The Mac metric set is 12 wrenches for $549 and the SAE set is 10 wrenches for $499 The NAPA/Carlyle is on sale for 50% off this month and you get 9 wrenches for $500

[@jefftovani5535]

Those are all real nice sets you have!! the carlyle set is it like mountain and k-tool?

[@scottaddison8071]

I’m sorry, the NAPA/Carlyle set was $407.31 including tax with free shipping. They look mighty similar to Mountain-Ktool design, however I’ve only seen mountain & Ktool wrenches online and Not in person. I Love NAPA and we trust NAPA for warranty & service

[@oscarquezada895]

I bought the Mac Tools set off of Facebook market place for a sweet price of $320 and I love them🔧🔧🔧

[@jotu173]

I greatly appreciate you doing this series but while watching this grand finale video, I just realized that you did not look at icon from Harbor Freight which is a huge hole because that is one of the most accessible retailers in America and probably one of the most popular sets. It would be awesome if you would do an add-on video with that one at least and then say sort of where it sits on the spectrum with these others. Again, thank you.

[@jefftovani5535]

The icon are the same as mountain,k-tool,thier all rebranded, but i will still pick up a set,and do a review!!

[@jotu173]

OK GREAT! @@jefftovani5535

[@tanksoldier9770]

The gear wrench set ĺooks like a winner being so long , in today's cramped engines can you get much use for them ..

[@michaellindsay8934]

I would probably go with the Duratech with the fact that I only work on my vehicles. This has been a great series Jeff thanks for your expertise

[@jefftovani5535]

Duratech is good bang for the buck,no doubt!! stay tuned!!

[@WildBill1984]

Nice work Jeff, I think there’s a need for a series on removing damaged/Broken fasteners. There’s a lot of new tools and brands coming to the market. There a lot individual videos but a nice comprehensive series would be helpful.

[@jefftovani5535]

Thats a good idea!! will do at some point!!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

Maybe do a video on Flex head ratchet flare nut wrench,

[@jefftovani5535]

Another good one,ill put it on the list!!!

[@PapasHobbyGarage]

@@jefftovani5535 a flare nut can be the hardest nut in the world to get to

[@jefftovani5535]

No doubt!!

[@CountryMileGarage]

Had the GW for the longest time and they are great they are in my cart now. For the main box I just picked up the all new Snap-on reversible in metric and the new 120 tooth from Cornwell in SAE and they are really nice

[@jefftovani5535]

I saw the cornwell in your video,they look very nice! and they have a higher tooth count then most others as well!! thanks my friend for joining in!!!

[@WhatTheIfYouSeeKay]

I was able to get the Tekton 6point double ratcheting box end XL wrenches. I really like the 6 pt over the 12 or spline. But they don’t have the reverse button. And they have been discontinued. But these are my go to. I wish Gearwrench or Mountain made these in 6 pt. With reverse then it would be a perfect wrench! IMHO.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi steel horse those would be great added features that would be much liked by many of us!! thanks for joining in!!!

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Great evaluation of these flex head ratchet wrench Thanks.

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks david for supporting the channel!!

[@shadow7796]

I like the i-beam design of those Craftsman. Thanks Jeff.

[@jefftovani5535]

Those are nice,those were one of my give aways!!!

[@mlacher100]

When I was first toooking to get a set of these, I almost bought the duratech brand. Instead I went in ebay and got the ez red 2 sets for a little over $100

[@jefftovani5535]

ez red are decent sets!! better then average!! thanks my friend!!

[@mlacher100]

@jefftovani5535 Yes, I got both sets. One set was like the duratech, and the other set was the updated set it had the offset end, locking flex head, and reverse switch on it. Both work well depending on if you're having a clearance issue.

[@Anthony-wj6xb]

Japanese tools usually have a fair delay in delivery unless you spend extra and go thru an American vendor with stock on hand. Which there usually aren't many unless you are talking Common KOKEN tools, Vessel, Vamplier. But Tone, Nepros, Engineer(makers of VAMPLIER,only cheaper as they are the producers), etc... often have delays in the delivery. Sure you have experienced that B4. Just like newer released KOKEN products.

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea its happen before with japan tools!! but lately it happening with other brands as well!!! thanks my friend for your support!!

[@Anthony-wj6xb]

@@jefftovani5535 yeah supplies are constantly running out on anything that is even remotely popular

[@DiscipleDown]

Duratech has another variant with anti-slip 6-point ends. Thinking about those as a home gamer (in theory less chance of rounding off a fastener). But I do need a couple larger sizes (at least a 22mm). So will probably end up with some Gearwrench to fill out the set.

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks wayne for joining in and sharing your thoughts on them!!

[@markrodcpa]

thanks, helps me decide which set to invest in

[@Deathbecomesme3]

Mac, Icon, Mountain, maybe Snap-on (can't remember for sure),and one other I can't remember offhand are all the same wrench made by ATD. ATD and Mountain are sub $200 but only have one year warranties. The best bang for the buck are the Icons. An extra $50-60 gets you a lifetime warranty.

[@jefftovani5535]

Yes sir my friend lots of rebranding going on in todays tool world!!! thanks for joining in!!

[@EmporerBlock]

You should put these series' into their own playlists to make referencing them in the future easier. Good video.

[@jefftovani5535]

I agree, for some reason i having techonal difficulty doing that!! i hope i figure it out!! that would sure help the channel!!

[@HiFiInsider]

i really appreciate this video. helped me a lot.

[@jefftovani5535]

Glad to have helped!! thanks for watching!!take care!!

[@michaeldeel7998]

those craftsman V wrenches just look beautiful.... i think i have a thing for craftsman V series,, lol...there just a little pricey. and then there are so many other opitions, its just hard to choose..../

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea but i love having options,it makes it much more interesting!! thanks my friend for your thoughts!!

[@dimitrisloufakis916]

I'm really looking into getting a set like these. Man I wish I could win one of your giveaways and be able to select one of these. That would be so perfect. As a weekend warrior I cannot justify the cost of these. Even the cheap stuff

[@jefftovani5535]

There more give aways coming my friend!!! stay cool,hope its not to hot where you are!!

[@dimitrisloufakis916]

@@jefftovani5535 thank you, fingers crossed! I hope you're safe as well

[@darrenporsch]

I like the craftsman but like you said I didn't like to skip so I didn't get it. I like double box flex heads on each side. I like Tektons set cuz there's 6 point with little slots that'll do 12 point fasteners also. I think the Harbor Freight icon set is just like the mountains or the easy red. Made in Taiwan rebranded You can probably get them about the same price maybe a little cheaper if they're on sale

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea were on the same page!! let me know if you want to see the new tekton ratchet wrench set line,there coming out with this month!!

[@darrenporsch]

@@jefftovani5535 Yeah if you're going to get the new text and stuff I'd like to see it I heard about new ones but I haven't seen any pictures yet. Oh and I have the door text I thought they were pretty nice for the price I got them new in the box off eBay for like 45 bucks

[@petescustomcarshop]

Jeff you sure do have a lot of tools no wonder you had to get a new toolbox.

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi pete thats why i have alot of give aways!!!! thanks pete!!

[@ASEmastermechanic]

Jeff, which ones are longer the last Gearwrench you showed or the Capri's you showed on another video? Both you selected as your top choices. And yes I know the Capris are non-ratcheting and these Gearwrenches are half ratcheting (one side ratchets, one side does not). Thanks

[@jefftovani5535]

The GW are longer buy a few inches!!!

[@cpowerscpo2002]

i was wondering were to make the investment in ty for the insight

[@jefftovani5535]

Yea you got a few choices there!!!!

[@bruceguenther3256]

I have the Tekton 6 point racket set and they are amazing

[@marko11kram]

The top priced sets would all perform well, but that DuraTech is indeed, the standout IMO, I think it will perform well, and the price? FUGETABOUT IT

[@jefftovani5535]

Hi marko,smart choise ,nice for what you pay!! stay tuned!!

[@michaeldeel7998]

maybe Pliers next..??.. maybe like slip joint pliers,.

[@jefftovani5535]

Another good idea,keep them coming!!

[@michaeldeel7998]

@@jefftovani5535 yes sir. I will try lol

[@Raskaldoublefivenine]

Love the content

[@jefftovani5535]

Stay tuned,thank you!!

[@Callelle6251]

Only ones that would get my money are Ktool / Mountain (AKA the Kabo wrenches). Gearwrench is owned by Apex so that's a no from me, Craftsman skips sizes, EZ red is an okay 2nd. Everything else is ChiCom junk.

[@jefftovani5535]

Thanks my friend for your input!! we both agree for the most part on whats good and not to good!! stay tuned for more!!

[@ronaldjohnson1474]

Disappointed you didn't include Icon. HF has been taking on the tool truck brands and smacking them hard.

[@jefftovani5535]

I was going to, thier the same as mountain,and the k-tool sets i showed!!