Are Flare Nut Wrenches Any Better? Let's Settle This!
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Ай бұрынWrench Sets: Snap On, Proto, Williams, Mac Tools, Crescent, Kobalt, GearWrench, Duratech, Milwaukee, Performance Tool, Craftsman, Matco Tools, Quinn, Efficere. Several sizes of wrenches were tested to determine overall best performing wrench set. Wrenches tested repeatedly revealed a huge durability issue for several brands.
Are flare nut wrenches a scam? Almost all of the flare nut wrenches became bent during the review. My "opinion" is that manufacturers make "soft" wrenches to avoid warranty claims. Once bent, the wrench will cause damage (round off) a fastener very easily instead of loosening the fastener or nut. A properly hardened tool offers much more strength but is also much more likely to break, instead of just bending.
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@deepghetto8968 Ай бұрын
If it weren't for you there would be a lot of people needlessly wasting their hard earned money on suspect tools. Todd, you are getting up there with the likes of many other revered members of the human race like Mr. Rogers, Steve Irwin, David Attenborough and others. You are a continuous bright light in a sometimes dark world. Thank you for your steadfast, honest work. It means a lot to a lot of people. Be well.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@Prosecute-fauci Ай бұрын
That’s deep
@therealking6202 Ай бұрын
@@Prosecute-fauciYour username definitely isn't.
@martinmiller8953 Ай бұрын
Well said I love when he says(very impressive)
@alexcallas8222 Ай бұрын
Todd's contributions to humanity cannot be over stated! Nothing less than the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center honors, and UK full Knighthood are deserved. Better yet: the reverse side of our quarter dollar coin- Todd's bespectacled likeness, with the words "We're Going To Test That". Generations going forward will know and revere his name!
@EricA-nr2jr Ай бұрын
My suggestion: make a website that compiles all your data and recommendations for viewers. Provide affiliate links for your recommendations according to your data so you earn compensation and help out viewers. Data is so vital for everyone and your testing methodologies are some of the most reliable I have seen
@Wolfcone 20 күн бұрын
Pin this. This is golden advice.
@zerohecks4864 11 күн бұрын
It will just get scraped by bad actors. Watching the videos means he's getting his work monetized.
@jessuckakepow 10 күн бұрын
He’s part of the Amazon Affiliate Program and has affiliate links in all his videos in the “description.” I think k he should mention that more bcs I know people would be happy to support the work he does. And also… he does get comped from YT for views so he’s doing it right. Sometimes I scroll to the end to see his final findings but always go back to watch em entirely. I started to make an affiliate site for my passion (rowing) but that industry is just so… scammy… the SEO bro industry is scammy… not rowing. Good websites get pushed into the deep nether regions of google. I’m not sure if he’s on TikTok but that would prob be the way to go now since about 50% of Gen z use it for their searches. He’d have to cater to short form w less long form but that’s what YT is for :) Also… as a purchaser… I don’t even remember the last time I bought off an affiliate link from a site. I exclusively do from YT and TikTok.
@connivingkhajiit 5 күн бұрын
Yeah and it isnt hard to just search "project farm " to quickly find the video
@johnthew5798 Ай бұрын
My buddies and I played the Project Farm drinking game. (A beer for every "very impressive" occurrence) Not everyone made it until the end... I love this channel!!!
@MrOshirinoana Ай бұрын
I play that game with "..we're gonna test that.."
@tellyfaulkner3466 Ай бұрын
Gluttons for punishment. Classic. lol
@pgramsey1 Ай бұрын
Is it even possible to drink beer that fast? I would think that Wild Turkey 101 would be the only way to play this game.
@davidparker9676 Ай бұрын
My buddy is a diehard Gearwrench and Matco fanboy, he always told me I was wasting my money on Snap-On and the better performing brands. Looks like I will send him a link to this video. Very Impressive.
@TheMrBrendo Ай бұрын
I dont know why, but your content is relaxing in a way that i cant explain…maybe its because the world can be so crazy and emotional, but there is something so soothing, systematic and logical about the way you breaking down the technical specs and capabilities of random tools. Like a meditation…thank you, please dont stop. It is a service for the world
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@iiiabobomb2803 Ай бұрын
I watch his videos at night and it helps me fall asleep 😂
@betabry42 Ай бұрын
Back in the day when Sears backed Craftsman it was a no brainer. 75% of the quality for 25% of the price. And replaceable in minutes by driving to Sears. Nowadays, I’m with Cousin Eddie. Thanks for keeping those luxury toolmakers on their toes by giving us real data!
@aired-downdisconnected4125 Ай бұрын
Craftsman still does that warranty on handtools. (at Lowe's) . I just replaced a ratchet recently.
@flyinwalenda Ай бұрын
Thank Eddie Lampert for that downfall !
@ixfxi Ай бұрын
@@aired-downdisconnected4125 Yeah but their replacements arent worth a damn, unfortunately. Its such a shame how that brand turned to shit.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@user-sx1ov1bu2w Ай бұрын
MENARDS FTW
@Timberland1963 Ай бұрын
One of the things I like about all these videos is that Todd always says where a product is made. It saves me a lot of time since I will avoid buying anything made in China if it is possible. Thanks
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@adambyrd2193 Ай бұрын
Like-minded soul here. I will gladly spend more to buy American
@forzaguy1252 Ай бұрын
Try not to buy Chinese, but i will gladly buy Taiwanese made, they seem to know what they are doing
@DarthCiliatus 26 күн бұрын
@@forzaguy1252 ROC > CCP
@zerohecks4864 11 күн бұрын
@@forzaguy1252 THIS ^
@josephrepetsky546 Ай бұрын
I said it once & I'll say it again. When I worked sales at Home Depot. I always pulled your channel up & told everyone from your DIY'er to Professional Contractors/Mechanics. Very informative you are & the amount of money you saved myself & other's is absolutely astonishing. Thanks again.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@TheReal1953 Ай бұрын
Once upon a time I worked at a gold mill in CO. Our tools of choice for everyday work were New Britain and Proto. You can't imagine the conditions and abuse they suffered. The Proto tools were cruder but STRONG. Then later I had a big farm in MO and again, invested in New Britain and Proto. All the bigger tools were Proto and never once had a failure of any kind. They were cared for better than at the gold mill but used as hard. Thanks for this review!
@woodrowsmith3400 Ай бұрын
I worked in a NAPA store in the '80's and have a lot of New Britain tools. Still.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
@TheReal1953 Ай бұрын
@@woodrowsmith3400 Love New Britain tools. So much so that I scoured the Net for the New Britain 'story'. Turn of the 20th-century tool company that made lots of familiar brands...if you're an old guy.
@MitzvosGolem1 Ай бұрын
Proto awesome 👍
@SharpAssKnittingNeedles Ай бұрын
Badass! Colorado native here and geological engineering student. Did you work at the big-ass bitch in Victor? Visited there on several field trips and really cool operation that seems passionate about what they do and excited to share it with future geology nerds!
@crabwalk7773 Ай бұрын
Ex retail worker here. Just a reminder that, if you can wait, tools often come on sale in May/June for Father's Day. At least that was in the past....
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@xzx4696 Ай бұрын
I have Fathers Day marked on my calendar for this one reason 😅
@___Bruh__ Ай бұрын
That makes so much sense now that I'm reading it. Don't know why I never thought of this before. Thanks for sharing this tip.
@TheSaw410 Ай бұрын
Sales? In retail? No way!
@punkem733 Ай бұрын
@@TheSaw410 They did say "At least that was in the past" lol
@darkerbinding6933 Ай бұрын
FWIW, the Proto wrench that snapped is warranted for life. Considering the very high level of force that took to break it, normal use is unlikely to see a similar failure. Thanks for the great review.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@jayslager1200 Ай бұрын
I have the proto and they never fail me.
@ensidfkgnur Ай бұрын
For all the tools he buys he probably has a garage filled with broken/mismatched tools from the tests. It they warranty replace the Proto he may, for once, wind up with a full set of useful tools!
@sulljason Ай бұрын
@@ensidfkgnur Even though he has like 10-20 sets of a lot of tools he probably still struggles to find the one he needs lol. Now it's just a massive pile. Maybe he's SUPER organized and avoids using the tools from the channel. Was wondering how he made much money but just occurred to me he must make bank off affiliates especially if a cheaper higher volume product does well. No offense to him for doing that ofc he invests a lot of time and money and is straight forward about it.
@lasskinn474 Ай бұрын
@@sulljason he has a patreon with 2300+ paying members, so that would cover some of it and the channel is fairly popular and a lot of the viewers are from usa and are adults in age ranges that have spending power so I reckon he does allright with ads as well. I like that it doesn't have sponsors because that would throw the point of the channel away as a fan to watch. like most of the stuff bought people just give him the money to buy for through the patreon, it's a big part of what makes the larger tests possible. affiliate links don't pay much, generally, since people need to spend a lot of money for you to make much out of it. well maybe they're over the average for him considering bunch of people would use his links just 'cause they're his links if they're buying something they watched reviews for.
@HellhoundXIV Ай бұрын
This channel became my go-to for reviews. No bs, no favoritism, and directly going to the point. Companies should ask for your stamp of approval.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@shang0h Ай бұрын
I'm sad that I hadn't seen this channel until now, but also kind of excited for myself that I get to watch it all for the first time and everyone else here can't have that experience! Awesome, thorough and straightforward reviews for all kinds of things I actually need and use around the house and property, and it puts in drastic relief how bad the internet has gotten for plain old information these days. I've never subscribed to a channel so fast, and I hope you're being rewarded.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@jvcyt298 Ай бұрын
When you need to work on anything with a brake line or a fuel line, a flare nut wrench is essential. 20 or 30 years ago, I would have recommended Craftsman, but those days are long gone. My Dad gave me his old Proto 1/2 inch socket set when I turned 18, so it's nice to see that they are still making a good reliable tool no matter what corporation runs the company.
@ixfxi Ай бұрын
After years of wondering why so many difficult tube nuts would get rounded from my Craftsman flare wrenches, I bought myself a used set of SnapOns and never looked back. It was easier to stomach the buy since they were used, but hands down they are strong and reliable. Nice to see this video proves that.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
I don't have flare nut wrenches. I do have Vise Grips though. If Vise Grips can't get it then the line gets cut and it gets an impact socket on it. It's coming apart one way, or another. I can guarantee that.
@jvcyt298 Ай бұрын
@@1pcfred ;So, I guess that you're the type of guy who rips open a zip lock bag with your teeth. You know, finesse is not a four letter word.
@KameraShy Ай бұрын
Likewise. Fortunately, I filled my tool box with Craftsman back in the 70's.
@hemansr3893 Ай бұрын
We all appreciate what you do for us Todd!!! THANK YOU! 👊👊👊
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@philkugler2429 Ай бұрын
His name is Project
@sdenineteenfifty Ай бұрын
Uh, no. Its Todd@@philkugler2429
@scottyellis3442 Ай бұрын
I second that.
@user-bs6th7vq2p Ай бұрын
This is the only channel I trust for product reviews and comparisons. Thank you for your service. You truly look like you enjoy every minute of it.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Maxire Ай бұрын
This is why I keep watching these videos: I never would've even considered Proto or Williams but they're solid. I always thought Matco was overpriced for their quality and this test scientifically confirms that. Another day hearing "Very impressive!" and smiling is another good day. Please keep up the awesome comparisons!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@ArnCital Ай бұрын
I shop thrift stores and buy just about every old tool that I can; half the fun is figuring out what the tool is. It is sad that the tools are often from an old gentleman or gentlewoman who passed away without heirs to cherish the craftsman and his or her tools; may they Rest In Peace. I am in the same boat with no heirs so... I have taken box wrenches and sliced a very narrow slot to fit over the tubing. Then I clamp down on the box end with a pair of vise grips to really put some force on the flare nut. I also use Freeze, Kroil, or Knock-r-Loose overnight if possible. Thank you for another great tool test.
@ixfxi Ай бұрын
Vice grips? How much room do you have to work with? You're better off giving the tube nut a whack to shock it, that will unseize the nut real nice.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@FlorinArjocu Ай бұрын
That gentleman/woman saying is funny. In Europe we have some similar ones when buying a second hand car: it belonged to an old lady that was only driving it to the church :)
@lasskinn474 Ай бұрын
@@FlorinArjocu well, I reckon what he meant he just goes to the yard sale after the passing. not that common in europe at least in places i've been.
@tellyfaulkner3466 Ай бұрын
@@lasskinn474 OP opened with "I shop thrift stores" not yard sales. What about Sunday flea markets, swap meets etc because there are always old tools at those events? They do/have them in Europe?
@nutsnbolts76 Ай бұрын
This is going to be a great comparison video. The quality of these wrenches vary a lot.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Great point! Thank you!
@OcularPerceptions Ай бұрын
Love your channel. I don't shop for tools until I've swung by your channel first.
@wlsonoma Ай бұрын
When my 2003 GMC Sonoma reached 100,000 miles I decided to change the fuel filter. I had a set of made in Taiwan flare nut wrenches. I could tell pretty quick that the wrench was flexing and was going to round off the nut, so I quit. The truck was running fine. The filter sat there on a shelf mocking me for a few years. I decided to get a better wrench. Bought a Williams flare nut wrench in the proper size. Had to drive it onto the nut because it was tight on the rusty nut. It broke it loose quick and easy. I would highly recommend Williams brand. I guess my wrench is an older one. It is made in the USA.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@justjay3750 Ай бұрын
i used the headlight restore kit recommended, the sylvania one. it looks brand new, thanks again. i dont trust a single youtuber other than you. i always use the products you reccomend and i am always glad i did. you are the man!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@owensomers8572 Ай бұрын
Haha, I can say that for several products, but have been really impressed with the windshield crack/chip repair. I had tried several kits over the years but none seemed to do much. But the kit Todd tested with the best results has worked well for my gravel attracting windshields!
@reserved50 Ай бұрын
i like how you included both styles of snap-on wrenches, a quality open end will out perform a lower end flare nut wrench😃
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@fastinradfordable Ай бұрын
And a vice grip will crush it slightly but perform way better than either. Because a clamped on vice grip has zero slop. Which no socket can do
@davidpowell3347 Ай бұрын
Especially on harder metal.
@reserved50 Ай бұрын
@@fastinradfordable that works but.... the best setup i've used if you have room is clamp a vicegrip on the outside of a flare wrench. Prevents the vicegrip from crushing the nut.
@NoNo-df5tl Ай бұрын
I like how snap on and Williams are the same tool with different stamps, but performed completely different.
@coreyswann8735 Ай бұрын
Brilliant and extremely helpful work as always! I always enjoy watching your tests and when I'm watching at home even my wife will sit and watch, which is a testament to how good your content really is as she generally hates watching youtube!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@moto_moo Ай бұрын
Absolutely love the channel!!! What I want to know and I'm sure many others want to know is how you maintain the energy thru the whole video. What kind of coffee do you drink and/or what do you do to maintain that energy? Very Impressive!!!!!!
@eldoradocanyonro Ай бұрын
I find it interesting how the Craftsman wrenches look--and behave--very differently from the ones in my garage, which I bought almost 30 years ago. Another great job! Thanks! Well said about having the harder tool break rather than damage the fastener!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Good Point! Thanks and you are welcome!
@ixfxi Ай бұрын
The quality is just not the same. USA vs... you know
@LTVoyager Ай бұрын
The C in Craftsman now stands for Chinesium.
@Fister_of_Muppets Ай бұрын
@ixfxi Agreed. I have some older Craftsman tools and they're rock-solid. The new stuff is junk.
@jorper2526 Ай бұрын
@@ixfxi Really, it's not USA vs X.. It's USA companies who have outsourced to whoever can do it cheapest.. Chinese manufacturers could make the highest quality.. But Craftsman doesn't want that anymore. They want maximum profits. Quality means keeping every piece of the manufacturing process in good shape. It means more maintenance of the equipment, lower lifespan on the "replaceable" pieces, stricter QC. But no, instead they increased the tolerances to allow for inferior products to be sold. And they keep selling. I really wonder what the profits margins are like for their tools.
@artillerybuff2000 Ай бұрын
Great test Todd, thank you very much! As a retired professional automotive technician that started buying these tools back in the 1970's, I can tell you back then nothing compared to Snap-On. I used to bail out other techs out all the time with my "at-the-time" way better quality Snap-On tools. When they started stripping fasteners, quite often my Snap-On tool would save the day. However, the patents ran out on the flank drive sockets and wrenches a long time ago because even the cheaper tools are using the same technology now. Very nice to have less costly options like Proto; if I was starting out today I'd probably not even look at the Snap-On line and save thousands of dollars...
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
Snap-On is still doing the best heat treating in the industry. That's what you're paying for. Heat treating is an art. Snap-On is practicing the art at a very high level too. They use a triple treatment process. Which is one treatment more than everyone else does.
@larrydudgeon2846 Ай бұрын
Back in the day the Mac line wrenches were way better. How do I know. My dad had both Snap-on and a set of Mac and the Mac's were better by a long shot.
@artillerybuff2000 Ай бұрын
@larrydudgeon2846 I had/have both too and MAC's were good, but not better than Snap-On in the '70's, not even close...
@TigDegner Ай бұрын
@@1pcfred unfortunately for Snap-On, producing the best tool available requires more than good heat treating. While they're good on paper, Snap-On is consistently beaten in the field by Knipex and Klein in pliers, MAC and Proto (and Williams and etc.) in ratchets, sockets, and wrenches; Wera and Wiha in screwdrivers, and so on. Which would be fine if Snap-On was priced what they're worth. These days, most Snap-On tools are worth about half what they cost IMO. They're still good, but not $$$$ good.
@scoobtoober2975 Ай бұрын
Dang it. bought a set to do brake lines. the craftsman about 18 years ago. Tried to use them. They wouldn't break th connection. Sloppy fit for the metric set. I never knew there was a quality difference back then. You have highlighted the problem and what the right tool is for the job. THANKS from the bottom of my heart. I'd easily do a brake job today with two knipex parallel pliers. All day. Back then we used two regular vice grips and marred the fittings to death. But that is all that would work back then. THANKS again
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@richardray7972 Ай бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you so much for what you do. Your tests are absolutely thorough and that means a lot. Keep doing what you do. You are amazing
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@Sainte305 Ай бұрын
I'd go with Proto as well. None of their tools have ever let me down.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
Stanley Black & Decker owns Proto today.
@Sainte305 Ай бұрын
@@1pcfred I know, but I still have had good luck with them. And for the price they’re pretty hard to beat, but no tool or brand is perfect.
@pikaonyoutube2139 Ай бұрын
Career ending injury lmao🤣🤣🤣🤣 i agree wirh you proto tools you cant go wrong with
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
@@Sainte305 Proto got bought by Stanley and Stanley is indeed a company that will not be beaten. Their bean counters don't leave any meat on the bone. Which can affect overall quality.
@kontakt4321 Ай бұрын
Love that you measured the width of the deformation that the wrenches leave. That really helps quantify the depth of the taper and the actual working surface. Thanks for all that you do!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@oldskoolfattieg Ай бұрын
You really do deserve any sucess thats come your way, because the amount of work you put in for these videos is staggering. I appercite it, anytime i decide to buy a tool or something i always check your channel 1st to see if youve done a test.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@trentvlak Ай бұрын
Good point on the breaking vs bending. Thanks for the video.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@bobbykately9621 Ай бұрын
Went from 50 vies to 250 real quick, been watching you for years , can't wait till me and my future kid can watch your videos!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!!
@tjhemrick Ай бұрын
Guys over at Torque Test Channel giving you a shout out in one of their videos speaks volumes about your rep. Thanks for all you do to bring us the numbers. It's greatly appreciated. Can you do sockets? Just regular sockets. 6-point vs 6-point, 12 vs 12, etc. After that, you can have a grand finale of 6 vs 12 vs _______. I've looked and all I found was wrenches, damaged fasteners sockets etc.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@nleippe Ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm 6 vs 12 vs spline would be great.
@fire304 Ай бұрын
You content just keeps getting better! So glad you're including tool truck brands in your regular testing. Here's a test idea; they say they didn't make em like they used to. Would be a fun video if you could test a few vintage tools against the modern set to see how they stack to. I have a set of Craftsman from the early 80's and I swear they hold up much better than most of the newer tools I have (on the rare occasion that one breaks I loath having to warranty them because the new stuff is thicker and not as good). Keep up the good work, I'm sharing this one with all my gear head friends!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.
@ColombianLNP Ай бұрын
These are essential videos! Thanks for everything you do man! Cheers from Colombia amigo !
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@derekfarley5899 Ай бұрын
One of the few creators left that I will actually sit through full length form. Been waiting on this vid
@dunhell9929 Ай бұрын
right when my food was ready i got a notification that my favorite youtuber posted a video
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Perfect timing! Thank you
@tkonzl6059 Ай бұрын
I love watching your informative and succinct videos. Thank you for them. I have a suggestion to test OBD2 bluetooth scanners.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@davaogary7042 Ай бұрын
I know 1st hand from years (er-decades?) of doing my own DYI on my vehicles, the poor fit (sloppiness) of flare wrenches. I also found that metric flare wrenches can be a good fit on SAE brake line fittings. A 12mm can be a good substitute for a 1/2", a 14mm a good sub for a 9/16". These metric wrenches fit tighter on the nut. Really love your channel.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
A half inch is 12.7mm and 9/16" = 14.29mm so the metric sizes are a smidge smaller. But then there's tool tolerances. A half inch wrench wouldn't fit on a half inch fastener. It'd just be too tight. I mean you could hammer it on. I'm not sure how you'd get it back off. Generally anything less than 4 thousandths difference is an interference fit. You need some slop. 3/4 - 19mm is another close match too. They're basically the same size. You don't need both of those tools.
@MAGGOT_VOMIT Ай бұрын
Williams makes some really great tools. I've got a set of their aluminum handle pipe wrenches that I added to my work-box years ago and they've worked just as good as my Rigid brand.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@gus473 Ай бұрын
Good to know, thanks! 😎✌️
@pnotuner1 Ай бұрын
Where can I find Williams tools?
@MAGGOT_VOMIT Ай бұрын
@@pnotuner1 Been almost 20yrs ago but I think I bought mine from Grainger, when I bought my set of GENERAL Internal Pipe-Wrenches.
@MAGGOT_VOMIT Ай бұрын
@@pnotuner1 It's been almost 20yrs but I think I bought them through Grainger when I bought my set of Internal Pipe-Wrenches.
@probesport Ай бұрын
Fantastic video, one of your top reviews. Thanks!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@user-nv9wk9vc1l Ай бұрын
Great tests this week. I look forward to watching on Sundays.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear!
@bewernia Ай бұрын
I would have never expected a wrench to stretch like that. Over time, and maybe not a long time, the wrench will "wear out". Really enlightening.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@AN-kg4ei Ай бұрын
I know it refutes the idea of a decent stand alone tool, however, if you clamp the flare wrench with vice grips, it will break fasteners before slipping. If you don't have a spare flare nut and don't want to roll the dice, give it a try. I love my 10mm SnapOn flare but after watching Todd's torture testing, I wish it was a Proto. 👍
@harryharry3193 Ай бұрын
THUS the importance of replacements for free-warranty. all wrench's will stretch with strong use.
@bewernia Ай бұрын
@@harryharry3193 would they replace a tool if it isn’t obviously broken? Would you have to get out your calipers? I just never thought of a wrench stretching before. I thought they broke or didn’t break.
@reverse_engineered Ай бұрын
It's important to note that stretching (plastic deformation) is generally a result of excessive stress. Keep in mind, he's using a cheater bar and seeing how much they can take before completely stripping the nut. In practice, I'd hope you don't do the same with your tools. Under more reasonable stress, the metal shouldn't leave the region of elastic deformation, where there is no permanent elongation and it will return to its original size. While materials will fatigue from repeated stress, that's typically on the order of 100k - 1 million cycles - way more times than you'll ever use a wrench.
@SPMech1 Ай бұрын
Trying to remove a Power Steering line on my Wife's 78 Mustang II back in the early 80s my Craftsman flare wrench failed me. I was able to borrow a Snap-On flare wrench that worked flawlessly. Needless to say I bought a Snap-On set. Great Test as ALWAYS ! ! ! ! ! ! Thanks ! ! ! ! ! !
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Billbobaker Ай бұрын
the ones I bought a couple decades ago all finally broke. Great Video. Thank you sir for sharing it.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@electronicsNmore Ай бұрын
An extremely useful hand tool that I've used countless times over the years. That's a really great torque tester. Your thorough testing and close up images are top notch! Thanks for the video
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@Lesterman_1 Ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know the best performing line wrenches, without having to buy them myself! I was getting very tired of my gearwrench open ends as I feel they were the worst lol and I wanted a better set of open-end wrenches to deal with certain Flair nuts. I didn't want to go for line wrenches because then, I would have still had "bad" open-ends. I decided to go with the Mac Tools RBRT wrenches with the 6-point Box end. They have been phenomenal! I treat them like my candy tools 🤣
@_BAD_MERC_ Ай бұрын
What a fantastic test!! Not only was it thorough - it was informative in layman's terms and explained how and why a particular tool will perform better. You sir have once again checked ALL the boxes!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@liljoeii6091 Ай бұрын
Awesome video you put some real detailing in your videos and I appreciate that
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@lepunicorn Ай бұрын
I love how reliable and applicable your testing is. That said, spring cleanup is here! I'd like to suggest chippers/leaf shredders, weed killer concentrates, and wheel barrows!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@MariaRodriguez-bp1tl Ай бұрын
Finally! I have a set of flare nut wrenches set but I am constantly worrying if there is something better, I look for your videos before making a purchase so you can imagine the breath of fresh air to see a new video with exactly what I need Thank you so much for your work 💚
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
@nazaa999 Ай бұрын
What's the specific use for flare nut wrenches?
@fastbusiness Ай бұрын
@@nazaa999 They are used to tighten/loosen the connectors (nuts) that are used on tubing that controls the flow of fluids. Some examples: brake line fittings, hydraulic hose fittings, air hose fittings, water lines, etc. These fittings are generally made of softer metals and are usually difficult to replace if damaged.
@RoyRogers-ll5ji Ай бұрын
Your tests and evaluations are very much appreciated, always look to your videos when making decisions on what to buy!! Thanks
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@rickflores4077 Ай бұрын
Great job thank you. That's the kind of testing I've been asking about.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@fZionists78 Ай бұрын
The additional suggestion/recommendations at the end is great advice and appreciated. Most experienced mechanics know what they like. But even as a middle aged carpenter I never considered the size of nut would change the desired style of wrench. Upon hearing your explanation, it all makes sense. Wise advice.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@thedownwardmachine Ай бұрын
I like the learnings section at the end of the video, I hope this becomes a regular addition. Thanks for your hard work!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@chrishensley6745 Ай бұрын
Sad Matco/Williams and Craftsman has went to the dumps.....years back when they were made in U.S. ...they were top notch or close to Snap-on and Proto was always a good brand as a darkhorse for some reason....but those that have been around,Proto makes good tools and boxes still today. Love your videos man!
@dlewis9760 Ай бұрын
Don't blame the "Made not in the USA". Any country is capable of making anything. It's not magic. The "Names" are still US names and they find someone to build their stuff to their specs. They don't want to pay, even in outsourcing to a foreign company. Less quality and cheaper for them to make? Great combo. You'd think less labor went into it, they'd use the savings and put it into quality. Funny how, phones can be made "Over there" with no problems. My Samsung S21 was made in Vietnam. Very good chance the chips in your phone are made in Taiwan.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
Williams didn't do bad. They came out third. First in value I'd say.
@deanmckean7770 Ай бұрын
For almost 60 years I've used a combination of snap on, proto, and craftsmans, depending on application. But my go-to is Armstrong. If you you could, give these a try to see if i have put to much faith in them. Great job as usual. I don't spend any money on anything, until i see if you put it through a test. Thank you very much for all you do. Best channel on KZfaq, period.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@corysavage609 Ай бұрын
Hi, How are you doing today? I am doing pretty good myself. I just would like to say thank you for getting to another one of my video ideas. I love all the great work and the great information that you have provided us. I would like to see you try testing: utility knifes to find out which manufacturers are the best. I hope that you and your family take care until next time.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@corysavage609 Ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm Your welcome!
@Austin23191 Ай бұрын
I use a 3/8 7/16 gearwrench flare nut wrench at work for fuel oil burners. It works a lot better than the adjustable wrench I used to use which slipped if a fitting had been torqued down too hard
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@F4Wildcat Ай бұрын
Thank you PJ for another stunning video & all the great work you are putting into this!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks again!!
@hunterb1215 Ай бұрын
Another informative video. Thank you !! Great work!!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@dsloop3907 Ай бұрын
My 50 year old NAPA 3/8 x 7/16 flare nut wrench broke last year. Took it back and they gave me a new one. yay.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@bttfdmc1984 Ай бұрын
I agree with you I’d rather have the tool break than just stretch that way you know it’s been compromised rather than stretch and not notice until it’s too late. I know it would be subjective and a bit inaccurate but I’d like to see a revisit a similar test with used/old wrenches to see if one that has been well seasoned holds up or does poorly against the new one.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@mopartony7953 Ай бұрын
Excellent! Flare nut wrenches are where never to skimp on. Deserves a Part 2. To include Vintage Craftsman, Blackhawk, Cornell, Armstrong, Gedore, Stahlwille, Hazet, Beta, SK.
@Yosho359 Ай бұрын
Add in Wright Tools as well!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@clutteredchicagogarage2720 Ай бұрын
I have a lot of vintage sk and also several vintage Armstrong and Wright in my tool collection. I used to work as a car mechanic. My older mac and snapon tools are also generally very good, but I would not say that they’re always better than older sk or Armstrong or williams, etc. I loved the ergonomics and quality of old sk. I haven’t used any sk tools newer than 20 years old, and so I cannot comment on the quality now. Those old made in the USA tools were great though. Some tools made in taiwan are pretty good. Some European tools (but not all) are also very good. I think some gear wrench tools are made in China, but their top end stuff is probably better than the average hand tool at a big box store in the USA (also likely made in China). Craftsman tools vary greatly in quality. The best craftsman wrenches from decades ago were solid, but some of the old stuff was also terrible. I am guessing that all new craftsman hand tools are pretty bad.
@SaltMinerOU812 Ай бұрын
Tekton, Capri
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
The problem with vintage tools is they're no longer available to purchase today. So it is pointless to test them now. Because no one's going to be able to get them.
@trakyboy5128 Ай бұрын
Good info !!!! Hadn't thought about the nut SIZE issue B4 !!!
@samhicks97 Ай бұрын
This is invaluable information, appreciate the uploads.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MattsAwesomeStuff Ай бұрын
I loved the added context in the conclusion this time. More of this more often please.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@sirmister4411 Ай бұрын
I hope the tools companies watch your videos so they can learn how to improve their tools keep up the good work thanks
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Free_Ranger_CT110 Ай бұрын
These videos are so good, you are definately teaching this old dog some new tricks (& saving some money) And learning that 'you get what you pay for' isn't always correct. Cheers!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@danielj.schneider5162 Ай бұрын
Thrilled to see this comparison! Thank you! I think it's worth noting that since flare nut wrenches are almost always used on hydraulic coupling nuts and other similar fittings that usually have tapered threads or other characteristics that mean the wrench will rarely be up against a boss like in your test, the taper may not actually play a huge role in real-world performance. That said I suspect your rankings wouldn't be affected much anyway. Another note: I have loved when you've included an older, USA-made Craftsman tool for comparison in these hand tool reviews; I wonder how an 80s-era Craftsman would have performed here, since I still have several and they've never let me down.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@carseat1921 Ай бұрын
You are the entirely the reason to why I puchased all my power tools a specific brand based on my personal needs. Thank you for all the helpful information you've done for us
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@DanKoning777 Ай бұрын
Week in/week out there's never any mystery as to why you have 3.14M subscribers. Thanks for all the time, effort and thought that goes into each video that we benefit from-especially that of resisting those who'd love nothing more than to have you $howcase/promote their products. Thanks again. God bless.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Bertminator Ай бұрын
I always am entertained at seeing how cheap tools outperform the super-expensive one's. It just goes to show that it's not always high price that determines a tool's quality. The first time I used my flare nut wrench was when I did a brake job and the nut was practically sealed to the caliper. It's cool to see that these tools have a purpose, YA, a box wrench's open end might have freed up that sealed nut, but I wasn't going to risk it, and the flare net I purchased at "Princess Auto" (Canada's equivalent to Harbor Freight) did the job just fine. Thanks for your videos Todd!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@NTATchannelNickTaylor Ай бұрын
I've had a Williams master set for some years. I only get to use them when working on my track loader and backhoe or power steering / air fittings on one of the Rigs. I have no complaints out of them. Another good show!!! 👍🏽
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for sharing..
@Ataraxia_Atom Ай бұрын
I have the cheap harbor freight set and they have been a godsend, always use the right tool especially when working with brake and hydraulic fittings
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@liam.da.ghostboy Ай бұрын
Saw you in a clip of Westin Champlin's video yesterday. It was from Matt's offroad recovery's offroad challenge in Utah.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
That was a fun event!! I enjoyed meeting everyone who attended!!
@liam.da.ghostboy Ай бұрын
@@ProjectFarm sure looked like it was a blast.
@RealJeep Ай бұрын
Was Matt giving a symposium on how too commit insurance fraud? Something he's very good at.
@kyleh3615 Ай бұрын
@@RealJeep what happened with insurance fraud?
@RealJeep Ай бұрын
@@kyleh3615 Matt pled no contest in Utah for defrauding Insurance companies. Google it.
@skiball83 Ай бұрын
Thank you for all of your hard work buddy. Well respected and the respect is well deserved.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@rsanchez9865 Ай бұрын
Great video! Informative as always, thanks. 👍
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@kmac2923 Ай бұрын
Yess been waiting for this one!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@999brbr Ай бұрын
i wish you could do multimeter comparison video next time ❤
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@SaltMinerOU812 Ай бұрын
Easily one of my favorite tools
@CharlesProoth Ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos and learn from your methodologies. Since my Audi A6 will need its first oil change soon I would welcome a test on oil extractors.Could a $30 oil extractor work better than a $100 extractor. Usually, when I buy from Harbor Freight, I regret it later.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion.
@A----T Ай бұрын
Top notch comparison. Thanks for your honest reviews.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@flowerpt Ай бұрын
Crescent wouldn't have needed to run a 34% discount today if they knew Todd was dropping this video! Twenty one clams for both metric and SAE? Yes, please. Good job, India.
@KameraShy Ай бұрын
It seems every time a product is subject of a KZfaq review, the price skyrockets. I expect the 34% discount will disappear real fast.
@freespirit1975 Ай бұрын
It seems like for price, performance, and "not made in China", Crescent goes for the win. If I made my living with the tools, I'd probably go with the US made Proto (BTW the small set is now over $100). I put the three-piece Crescent set for $10.99 in my Amazon list. We'll see how long the price stays that low. I have lots of Crescent tools made in USA that my Dad bought and used including Crescent "Crestoly" crescent wrenches.
@JonathanFisherS Ай бұрын
"I was on a road trip when a brake line ruptured" dude whatever brand of underwear you were wearing needs a review here.
@grubb910 Ай бұрын
Something to consider... A good Snap-On dealer will warranty a wrench, socket, ratchet, hammer, punch, ect... if it is showing signs of wear, not only if it is broken. I've warrantied most of my sockets because I could tell they were getting worn out. (Example: if any chrome is chipping away, it will be replaced) I hardly ever break them, that is not an issue. As a professional mechanic, you will wear tools out very often. If you break them, you are probably misusing them or experiencing a rare defect. I don't think any other brand's warranty covers wear and tear but, professional brands such as Mac, Cornwell, Matco, possibly will... If you don't use tools at a professional level, don't bother paying for professional tools... Heck, you'd have to go out of your way to run down a Snap-On truck just to buy their tools, unless you are at a professional garage of some sort (where a truck stops). Mechanics aren't dumb... and there are many reasons why they choose Snap-On, making it the #1 professional tool brand, and one of the biggest tool companies in the world. If you are just changing oil in your driveway and tuning up the lawn mower, you don't need them.
@grubb910 Ай бұрын
@Billybigrigger-ic7jp I suppose that you may have missed my point. Snap-On tools are not overpriced, they are just expensive. You are paying for a service that comes to you every week, and supporting American workers that earn a decent living while making them. If you use a wrench for 30 years, the cost is not an issue, especially when it is replaced at any time needed, and is arguably the best tool you can buy. Good luck warrantying any tools from overseas brands five-ten years from now. They will rebrand and/or change affiliation, discontinue models... and you'll have nowhere to take them other than the trash bin.
@grubb910 Ай бұрын
@Billybigrigger-ic7jp No, I have a few Hondas though.
@15buckeye15 Ай бұрын
I have a set of Wright Tools metric flare wrenches. They seem to work well. I was looking for a USA made flare wrench that I could afford when I purchased them. Thanks again for all your videos. They are very educational.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
@Hoaxer51 Ай бұрын
Maybe next time you can test the Wright brand wrenches, they’re comparable with Mac and other higher quality brands and they’re made in the U.S. also. I already own a set of Wright tubing wrenches but I’d like to see how they compare to the others you’ve tested, there’s nothing like having Project Farm show you what you really have and how they stack up if you’ve already purchased that product. Thanks for showing us how different wrenches compare to each other, great job as always.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@SaltMinerOU812 Ай бұрын
Yeah like a round 2, and add like capri, tekton
@abrahamsandwich4532 Ай бұрын
@@SaltMinerOU812 I'd like to see other brands tested, as well as Vise Grips and Eagle Grips that often get used instead of a proper wrench.
@SaltMinerOU812 Ай бұрын
@@abrahamsandwich4532 shame Malco already discontinued their grips.
@Turdafonzanoon Ай бұрын
I have the wright line wrenches. Don’t use them often and don’t have any other brands to compare them with. But they are solid and a snug fit. I was hoping they would be included in this comparison. But they are hard to come by sometimes
@l5514598844k Ай бұрын
You could test different types of drywall joint compounds and tapes. Mesh tape vs paper vs fiber
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@DB-yj3qc Ай бұрын
Todd great review now I know best bang for the buck on set of flare wrench set, I've definitely trashed a few sets on brake line fittings. Looking like a set of Williams or Cresent in the future.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
@DarkDraconX1 Ай бұрын
Never got the notice for this. I really needed this video. Thank You Project Farm.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@bobbykately9621 Ай бұрын
Only channel i wouldnt mind watching an ad at the beginning of the video!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@cje26 Ай бұрын
Video suggestion: Revisit of diesel fuel additive comparison. Comaring Seafoam, Archoil, Hot Shots Secret, Stanadyne, ACDelco, F Bomb, and Amsoil everyday treatments to compare their detergent properties, cetane boosting capability, efficiency improvement, lubricity when diluted in fuel, and ash content left after combustion would be a tremendous help to the diesel community.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Great suggestion! Thank you
@lmt7816 Ай бұрын
Love this idea, particularly, lubricant additives for those of us with CP4 variants.
@abmtz8537 Ай бұрын
Don’t forget Lucas fuel injector cleaner
@cje26 Ай бұрын
@@abmtz8537 I never realized it was safe for diesels. It definitely belongs on the list!
@HSKFabrications Ай бұрын
And opti-lube
@TrevorGehman-bk7yr Ай бұрын
Dude you rock. Keep doing what you're doing. Please don't ever change!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@ngt8042 Ай бұрын
Your work is impeccable and priceless. Thank you for all you do. Would LOVE a Bore Scope comparison. Side note: This man and his channel has over double the subscribers of mine and many folks favorite band, TOOL. How's that for excellent content!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks!! Thanks for the suggestion.
@mwilliamshs Ай бұрын
Dunk the wrench in water. Measure its volume. Divide mass (weight) by volume to get the wrench's density. That's more useful than just weight due to variable length, design, etc.
@1pcfred Ай бұрын
OK Archimedes.
@patrickfreeman205 Ай бұрын
@@1pcfredLOL!🤣
@otarsulava Ай бұрын
Suggested video: Best TACTICAL PEN - Water resistant, glass break capability, retainer clip and overall durability test, can it write down on paper in freezing temperature - 32F or less, compare extra functionality if it may have, like: integrated screw driver or flashlight, as an example
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video idea!
@xploration1437 Ай бұрын
Or get a pencil.
@Kamunchu Ай бұрын
I am pretty sure the word "tactical" has lost all meaning.
@gus473 Ай бұрын
@@KamunchuNot if you're in Marketing! Say, can I interest you in a tactical can opener....? 😉✌️😎
@HSKFabrications Ай бұрын
Pretty sure that fisher space pen he's been using for the last 20 years would win 😂
@jayblz1 Ай бұрын
I love this channel , this man it’s a master at this , keep the good content going
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@donmedford2563 Ай бұрын
GREAT video, as always. Please do a review on air hammers.
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@Dragoninja833 Ай бұрын
Project Farm: A true American Hero! We're lucky to have you! Thanks for all your hard work!
@ProjectFarm Ай бұрын
Thanks and you are welcome!
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