"Carstrong" I like that! I am capable of outputting incredible force in the most awkward positions when working on a car but put me on a flatbench and I will embarrass myself 😆
Wrench-feel is real. I had a set of Mac Knucklesavers I bought starting out. I lost the 10 and 12mm, and replaced them with Snap-On. I'm by no means a Snap-On snob, but those wrenches felt soooo much better. Softer lines and a bit longer. I eventually replaced all my 10-19mm with them.
You couldnt be more right about that Flat Rate Master! Alot of people buy off of what other people have/use etc.. U got to put tools in your own hands literally before you make a decision. Thanks for the video FRM
Since we are all piling on with our favorites, I always loved the old Apex built Armstrong/Matco wrenches. I still have a full set of inch and metric Armstrong in my travel box. RIP. My main set is now the fully polished Protos.
I picked snap on. Combo wrench years ago they feel the best in my hand and I accept no substitute but on some wrenches that not common used I went with a cost effective options
40 years ago I bought Bonney long reach and short reach wrenches and never look back from the lowest bid wrenches that the Air Force had. When I retired three years ago I had broken only the 13 mm doing the double wrench thing. I loved those Bonney wrenches and they were the Loc-rite wrenches. They always fit my smallish hands well and I could get enormous torque loads on the wrenches. It is mainly a personal thing on the wrenches a person prefers and that is all that matters.
Right on Mike. I just got a set of the Icon long wrenches from Harbor Freight and while the extra length is helpful, they are very thin which is a bit of a discomfort.
I agree, the feel in hand is a big factor for me cause my palm is meaty but have bony fingers which creates major joint pains, I resolved that problem buying a wrench extender really helps with leverage. Our tools are our toys so I like play with them and feel them before I purchase them.
Hey You are definitely correct. Back in the day you walked into Sears and tested tools out. No you can’t There not even the same. I have wrench sets from the 70s Craftsman and SK in larger sizes. Both have the dull finish. I also have others. But the older Craftsman and SK are my go to tools. Excellent video
Great Video Mike. Personally i like Proto and Craftsman, but never had an issue with any tools hurting my hand. I do have the industrial Williams and black Snapons which are good as well.
I agree buy 1 wrench and test them totally agree the feel of the wrench is the most important some wrenches are uncomfortable the feel is the most important no matter the brand or the finish
Good video frm! I have the same issues with ratchets hurting my hand. I have a bunch of snap on and matcos that I love. I do have a blue point set thats wonderful but they hurt my hand really bad even though they are a quality set
I’ve owned a dozen different brands of the cheaper brands of wrenches... I broke down and bought SnapOn wrenches and haven’t looked back. They are the best fitting, best quality out of anything I’ve used.. haven’t used them all, but wow I love them.
"Nobody cares about the brand that is written on it, what you care about is how well it works for you". Very well said
"Carstrong" I like that! I am capable of outputting incredible force in the most awkward positions when working on a car but put me on a flatbench and I will embarrass myself 😆
Wrench-feel is real. I had a set of Mac Knucklesavers I bought starting out. I lost the 10 and 12mm, and replaced them with Snap-On. I'm by no means a Snap-On snob, but those wrenches felt soooo much better. Softer lines and a bit longer. I eventually replaced all my 10-19mm with them.
You couldnt be more right about that Flat Rate Master! Alot of people buy off of what other people have/use etc.. U got to put tools in your own hands literally before you make a decision. Thanks for the video FRM
Completely agree! The senior tech that was my mentor, told me the exact same thing 20 years ago.
I have no need for a giant wrench, nor will I ever, but damn now I want a giant wrench.
Since we are all piling on with our favorites, I always loved the old Apex built Armstrong/Matco wrenches. I still have a full set of inch and metric Armstrong in my travel box. RIP. My main set is now the fully polished Protos.
Good video and advise. I prefer the cross force , twister wrench, not really made anymore, fits very well in my hand.
I picked snap on. Combo wrench years ago they feel the best in my hand and I accept no substitute but on some wrenches that not common used I went with a cost effective options
40 years ago I bought Bonney long reach and short reach wrenches and never look back from the lowest bid wrenches that the Air Force had. When I retired three years ago I had broken only the 13 mm doing the double wrench thing. I loved those Bonney wrenches and they were the Loc-rite wrenches. They always fit my smallish hands well and I could get enormous torque loads on the wrenches. It is mainly a personal thing on the wrenches a person prefers and that is all that matters.
Right on Mike. I just got a set of the Icon long wrenches from Harbor Freight and while the extra length is helpful, they are very thin which is a bit of a discomfort.
I agree, the feel in hand is a big factor for me cause my palm is meaty but have bony fingers which creates major joint pains, I resolved that problem buying a wrench extender really helps with leverage. Our tools are our toys so I like play with them and feel them before I purchase them.
Hey You are definitely correct. Back in the day you walked into Sears and tested tools out. No you can’t There not even the same. I have wrench sets from the 70s Craftsman and SK in larger sizes. Both have the dull finish. I also have others. But the older Craftsman and SK are my go to tools. Excellent video
Great Video Mike. Personally i like Proto and Craftsman, but never had an issue with any tools hurting my hand. I do have the industrial Williams and black Snapons which are good as well.
I’m thankful i found my snap on flank drive plus 10-19 for 35$ at my local pawn shop, I already had the Milwaukee’s and huskies and I like them both
I totally agree with your advice. Every hand is different, therefore everyone has to try out himself what‘s suits him best.
I agree buy 1 wrench and test them totally agree the feel of the wrench is the most important some wrenches are uncomfortable the feel is the most important no matter the brand or the finish
Good video frm! I have the same issues with ratchets hurting my hand. I have a bunch of snap on and matcos that I love. I do have a blue point set thats wonderful but they hurt my hand really bad even though they are a quality set
I find Craftsman are great nut holders when you're using an impact on the bolt. Snap on are for the tight squeeze areas.
I’ve owned a dozen different brands of the cheaper brands of wrenches... I broke down and bought SnapOn wrenches and haven’t looked back. They are the best fitting, best quality out of anything I’ve used.. haven’t used them all, but wow I love them.