Haha I know you're joking about the crows feet. BUT in aviation we use them all the time. And I'm definitely copying that crows feet storage idea because laying flat they take up a lot of space
Excellent suggestion on applying mag tape on the bottom of Olsa rails. This should end up half the price of the Ares/Harbor Freight magnetic rails. Thanks, that's exactly what I will do.
I've thought many times about switching to trays, but I love being able to grab a strip o sockets and carry it to where I'm not sure which socket I will need.
A good way to store crowsfeet sockets are to get ya a piece of 3/8" key stock and cut it a little longer than ya need for all your crows feet. Then take a file and put a notch on each end and use an o-ring on the ends to keep em in place.
Honestly, I have only ever used a "Crows Foot" once or twice and both times were on brake lines coming off of a distribution block where I couldn't get on the fitting with a line wrench or socket of any kind. With that I had to use the crows foot with an extension to break it loose to the point that I could get it with my fingers then I used it again to tighten the fitting when the new line was replaced. They do have their place but you are correct, they are very far and few between.
Crows feet are for torqueing things you can't get a socket onto. We use them all the time in aviation. Think jam-nuts on control rods, flare fittings, cable turnbuckles, things like that.
I have had situations that only crows feet will work. I have one that I think is 3.5" for getting transducer nuts in bilges and I use smaller ones for some other situations that a wrench just won't work. I also have a few line wrench style crows foot for specific situations. Once upon a time I used them for marine engine alignments until I fabricated my own special tools for this purpose so if you get around enough you will find uses for them but they do suck at corroded fastener situations.
I saw those. And all things considered, they're not ridiculously priced either. :) I did like the low mount point, and I prefer my sockets to be pointed up so I can see if it's 6 point or 12 point or etc. My only criticism is kind of petty, I just don't care for the numbering system. Some of the numbers have an arrow pointing to a socket and if something is in the way or your socket drawer is up high, you just can't see the number. I do like the look of them though. :)
I've never been a fan of crow's feet on a socket rails due to the amount of space they take up but your placement of the with a magnet so you put on the side of the drawer is a great idea. 👍
Hansen was the original company to make that style trays and they made them for snap on. The Hansen's are USA made and all the copied brands like olsa are made overseas. I use to have gearwrench and oemtools and their both Hansen copies made in China.
we use crows feet to torque in tight areas but we build high powered linear generators electromagnetic energy but for a common wrench garage your right I never used them at home.
“Crowsfeet are useless.” I guess you’ve don’t/never done much heavy equipment lol. They’re real useful for hard to reach fitting, but I used them a lot on hydraulic lines. I’m looking for some good socket trays, but having trouble with the 3/8 and 1/2. My problem is my most 3/8 got up to 19 or 20 (mine go up to 22) and 1/2 typically stop at 27 (mine are up to 36). Only ones that seem to go up that high are the Westling trays or the modular ones, such as Toolbox Widget and Toolganizer.
@@MontanaMetal I do school buses now, only used them twice here. But when I was a hydraulic field tech, it was almost weekly and I have them up to 2 inches. If you know anyone that does heavy equipment, I can almost guarantee you they use them.
Only occasion I needed a crows foot is removing a turbo off an obs 7.3 other than that I couldn’t tell what they’re used for definitely the least useful tool in my box as well til you need it
I knew plenty of people that use crow's feet wrenches me included sir, and I have OEM tools socket trays and neiko I believe aluminum socket rails I don't believe they are magnetic but both came from Amazon and I also have titan bit socket sets on aluminum rails those I believe are magnetic.
I use the old 2 row hands-on socket trays working well and you can save space and put 3 and even 4 set's of sockets on a 2 row socket try I've made CZcams videos about it. I also use the plastic socket rails but if you want the best socket rails it the vim magrail but there msrp $$$ is there Achilles heel.
the problem with all of these systems is no decent customization, those magnetic trays look decent, but my sockets go up way past the sizes offered so it would be crappy to have that. Then the rails while decent and I guess customizable, are quite boring in terms of look and also quite small in terms of length. Might have to make my own.
Those Plastic Trays are all made Hansen Global since they own the Patent on them. I know for a Fact that the ones you buy off the Snap On Truck are manufactured by Hansen Global. They are contracted by Snap On to manufacture them and they just Stamp Snap Ons name on them. I have verified this thru Hansen and my Snap On Dealer.
No way. You are featuring socket rails that do not have the twist feature. Olsa and Gearwrench both have magnetic rails with twist feature so you can rotate each socket to exactly where you want it, usually for visibility of markings. I would never have rails that don't allow for that rotation.
And that's a fair idea. I didn't care for the twist idea though. No idea founded in anything other than me being a lazybones and not wanting anything to twist. 😄
Bruh I use crows feet, my feelings are hurt. Tekton has the best crowsfoot storage ive seen, I personal have a small red metal toolbox that I keep mine in, its heavy as fuck though because its loaded.
lol. :) I will say this, I've had some people suggest a few things on how to use crows feet in different applications. And I appreciate the effort. I mean I'm willing to give them a try. They still stink, but I've been persuaded to give them a fresh look. :D
Start using code words… big socket is still watching and listening. Stay safe my brother
😆 "Big Socket" LMAO
I don't let my kids back in the house until all the sockets are back on the rails...I'm that OCD with tools.
Smart plan.... I'd have never been let back into the house as a kid. :D
Don't need crows feet often but when you do you'll know it and be glad ya have em
You're probably right. I'm still gonna make fun of the dang things. :D
Thanks for your feedback regarding our rails!!
so how is it pronounced?! :)
Haha I know you're joking about the crows feet. BUT in aviation we use them all the time. And I'm definitely copying that crows feet storage idea because laying flat they take up a lot of space
Crows feet for high pressure fuel lines/pumps on diesel engines, where the spaces are so tight to get into. Nice review.
I have the Harbor Freight ones and they have been great. The idea of using the tape magnet on the Olsa is a good idea.
And it kinda saves a few bucks. They sit "slightly" lower too. :)
Excellent suggestion on applying mag tape on the bottom of Olsa rails. This should end up half the price of the Ares/Harbor Freight magnetic rails. Thanks, that's exactly what I will do.
Aviation we use crows feet all the time but at the house I’ve rarely needed them! Great videos!
Thanks man. :)
I've thought many times about switching to trays, but I love being able to grab a strip o sockets and carry it to where I'm not sure which socket I will need.
Agreed, that is super handy :)
A good way to store crowsfeet sockets are to get ya a piece of 3/8" key stock and cut it a little longer than ya need for all your crows feet. Then take a file and put a notch on each end and use an o-ring on the ends to keep em in place.
Dang, that's a solid idea! :)
I have the socket trays from harbor freight and I brought the sockets also. I like them
Honestly, I have only ever used a "Crows Foot" once or twice and both times were on brake lines coming off of a distribution block where I couldn't get on the fitting with a line wrench or socket of any kind. With that I had to use the crows foot with an extension to break it loose to the point that I could get it with my fingers then I used it again to tighten the fitting when the new line was replaced. They do have their place but you are correct, they are very far and few between.
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Crows feet are for torqueing things you can't get a socket onto. We use them all the time in aviation. Think jam-nuts on control rods, flare fittings, cable turnbuckles, things like that.
Ahhhhhh.... finally, a use. The odds of probability said there must be at least one. 🙂
I have had situations that only crows feet will work. I have one that I think is 3.5" for getting transducer nuts in bilges and I use smaller ones for some other situations that a wrench just won't work. I also have a few line wrench style crows foot for specific situations. Once upon a time I used them for marine engine alignments until I fabricated my own special tools for this purpose so if you get around enough you will find uses for them but they do suck at corroded fastener situations.
Look into the Westling Machine socket trays! They're great, and they look amazing!
I saw those. And all things considered, they're not ridiculously priced either. :) I did like the low mount point, and I prefer my sockets to be pointed up so I can see if it's 6 point or 12 point or etc. My only criticism is kind of petty, I just don't care for the numbering system. Some of the numbers have an arrow pointing to a socket and if something is in the way or your socket drawer is up high, you just can't see the number. I do like the look of them though. :)
@@MontanaMetal Yeah, true. You can get them without the numbers also, though! Anyway, that's for the videos. I enjoy watching them!
@@MontanaMetal I ordered all my westling trays without numbers and haven't missed not having them labeled.
@@joeyrangel3927 Aww shucks... Thanks man. :)
I've never been a fan of crow's feet on a socket rails due to the amount of space they take up but your placement of the with a magnet so you put on the side of the drawer is a great idea. 👍
Crows feet like dog bones (torque adapters) are used along with a torque wrench to apply a certain torque.
Better than my plan to toss them in the bin.... :D
Great review. My only complaint about rails is there’s no socket size indicators on them for easy searching.
Hansen was the original company to make that style trays and they made them for snap on. The Hansen's are USA made and all the copied brands like olsa are made overseas. I use to have gearwrench and oemtools and their both Hansen copies made in China.
I kinda figured somebody had to be the ring leader of that stuff. :D
1:50 Thats what the Bolt said to the Nut! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
we use crows feet to torque in tight areas but we build high powered linear generators electromagnetic energy but for a common wrench garage your right I never used them at home.
;Box end crowsfeet for hydraulic fittings (oil, gas, air) are very good to have.
I've used crows feet a few times this past year.
“Crowsfeet are useless.” I guess you’ve don’t/never done much heavy equipment lol. They’re real useful for hard to reach fitting, but I used them a lot on hydraulic lines. I’m looking for some good socket trays, but having trouble with the 3/8 and 1/2. My problem is my most 3/8 got up to 19 or 20 (mine go up to 22) and 1/2 typically stop at 27 (mine are up to 36). Only ones that seem to go up that high are the Westling trays or the modular ones, such as Toolbox Widget and Toolganizer.
So you actually have used crows feet?! Dang! 🙂
@@MontanaMetal I do school buses now, only used them twice here. But when I was a hydraulic field tech, it was almost weekly and I have them up to 2 inches. If you know anyone that does heavy equipment, I can almost guarantee you they use them.
@@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm I will confess to doing mostly "lights duty" work. 🙂
@@MontanaMetal Nothing wrong with that haha. If you do enough, one day, you’ll need em. When you do, you’ll be glad you did.
Only occasion I needed a crows foot is removing a turbo off an obs 7.3 other than that I couldn’t tell what they’re used for definitely the least useful tool in my box as well til you need it
I used to have a complete set of 3/8 mid deep sockets they were Craftsman old USA
Well there ya have it. 🙂
I knew plenty of people that use crow's feet wrenches me included sir, and I have OEM tools socket trays and neiko I believe aluminum socket rails I don't believe they are magnetic but both came from Amazon and I also have titan bit socket sets on aluminum rails those I believe are magnetic.
I use crows feet to torque high pressure fuel lines on a digital torque wrench with offset compensation
I use the old 2 row hands-on socket trays working well and you can save space and put 3 and even 4 set's of sockets on a 2 row socket try I've made CZcams videos about it. I also use the plastic socket rails but if you want the best socket rails it the vim magrail but there msrp $$$ is there Achilles heel.
nice saddle, looks like a Billy Cook
I got that bad boy at a garage sale. :)
@@MontanaMetal is it in fact a Billy Cook?
Now I have gearwrench midlength sockets.
I didnt think id like the peg treys but i prefer them over the rails all day.
i like magnetic designs. too bad there aren't many that hold up to 1-1/2" sockets.
the problem with all of these systems is no decent customization, those magnetic trays look decent, but my sockets go up way past the sizes offered so it would be crappy to have that. Then the rails while decent and I guess customizable, are quite boring in terms of look and also quite small in terms of length. Might have to make my own.
If you have a valve that's flagged against a wall...you are looking for a crows foot.
I use crows feet a few times hear and there on aircraft but that's about it LOL.
That is an important use though. :D
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Those Plastic Trays are all made Hansen Global since they own the Patent on them.
I know for a Fact that the ones you buy off the Snap On Truck are manufactured by Hansen Global. They are contracted by Snap On to manufacture them and they just Stamp Snap Ons name on them. I have verified this thru Hansen and my Snap On Dealer.
No way. You are featuring socket rails that do not have the twist feature. Olsa and Gearwrench both have magnetic rails with twist feature so you can rotate each socket to exactly where you want it, usually for visibility of markings. I would never have rails that don't allow for that rotation.
And that's a fair idea. I didn't care for the twist idea though. No idea founded in anything other than me being a lazybones and not wanting anything to twist. 😄
Bruh I use crows feet, my feelings are hurt. Tekton has the best crowsfoot storage ive seen, I personal have a small red metal toolbox that I keep mine in, its heavy as fuck though because its loaded.
I'm going to try to find rails without magnets, I don't like all the things that the magnets attract, screws Nails wire staples, razor blades
That's a valid point.
I will take your crow foots an you can mail them to me.lol
Lol... junk, total junk.. 😄
If you work on aircraft, you gotta have crows feet.
This guy kinda reminds me of Ted Nugent.
I wish you would have said crows feet are worthless earlier in the video so I would have known to stop listening earlier.
lol. :) I will say this, I've had some people suggest a few things on how to use crows feet in different applications. And I appreciate the effort. I mean I'm willing to give them a try. They still stink, but I've been persuaded to give them a fresh look. :D
You are so funny you rock bud just like I think
Cheap !!!! Love it
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