Very helpful. Good video, thanks.

this is top notch info . guy really knows tools

I picked up the same set, and I’m loving it so far.

USAG has a lot of great tools on their site and I've seen a ton of "like" tools on their site vs the MAC Tool truck

I totally agree with you about the 12 point box end. It’s a Must have deal

Wow $310 for that Mac wrench set is an absolute steal, I cant even find them used for that price.

Stanley Black & Decker is, I believe, the largest tool company in the world. They own numerous famous tool brands all over the world. They have many similar or identical products across their various world brands, but those other brands are not marketed or officially sold in the US. USAG is an Italian brand, and Facom is French. They both have identical versions of the MAC Precision Torque wrenches. I bought a set about a year ago from Mister Worker, the Facom 440XL. So yes you CAN buy their foreign branded tools that are identical to the MAC versions and have them shipped here, but there are no US distributors I know of for those brands. So you have to wait a week or two for them to be shipped from overseas, and then you don’t have the lifetime warranty plus quick and easy replacement that you would get from a MAC distributor. If you’re a mechanic and you’re working on something and need a tool, you don’t have time to wait a week or more for something to come from overseas. So in reality, the different brands serve different markets, and few people who do business with a MAC dealer are going to start getting a lot of their tools from the overseas Stanley brands for those reasons.

I'm glad Stanley put these spanners under other brands as we don't have Mac tools in Australia. We do however have sidchrome, owned by Stanley and they sell the same spanner here with the sidchrome stamp

Usag is Europe baised! They are solid tools! We use them at work all the time

At work i have Snap-on gearwrench craftsman professional and i find myself using the old craftsman professional wrench more than any other they are the older ones made by Armstrong

Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the videos coming. Hope you have an incredible night. Much love and RESPECT

Those are the kind of videos why i love this channel! No Influencer bullshit, just honest reviews that weigh the pros and cons, from a person who actually uses his tools for work. Regarding the wrenches, as far as I know, the original design came from facom and then spread across the other SBD brands in recent years. That the Facom/USAG ones are half the price of their Mac counterpart just shows how shameless these companies are screwing you guys up. This might be worth an video of his own, discussing how tool brands in the US overcharging their customers in comparison to the european market.

Big Brother, I had the SKs back in 2000, the open ends did in fact suck but the boxed ends had more clearance than anything on the market at the time. These days I’ve got Wrightgrip 2.0, Williams Supercombination in 12 point and Proto ASD in 6 point along with original Flank Drive, Milwaukee Maxbite in both straight and ratcheting, the Craftsman V Series (Almost like a precision torque) some Husky spline combinations and a set of featureless Tektons (the plain forged wrench). All of these are light years ahead of the SKs but somehow we still got the job done back then. That being said, are all the featured wrenches designed to help guys in the rust belt or industrial guys who come across a lot of rusty corroded fasteners? Seems like the market is just flooded with these designs all getting the same job done. Hell I went a year using nothing but a set of Apex made Husky chrome combinations. They worked and the only one I had to replace was one that got “Borrowed”.

Former northeast asphalt open wheel modified racer here. We ran Muncie 3 or 4 speeds. The Richmond 2 speed is now approved. Automatic transmissions are verboten! Your truck must have come from an IMCA racer. I wasn't aware that USAG was owned by SB&D. My most used wrenches were my MAC combinations. I'll have to look into the USAG wrenches. Thanks for the tip CP!

Another great video...🔧🪛🔩

It's cool good to know that thank you

Nice video and nice looking wrench set. Facom recently came out with there version of RBRT too. I think they are 441XL. Same wrench just not as shiny as the USAG version.

What up cp! Love the videos!

USAG is pretty good stuff. Given that there is no US subsidiary/importer to do any warranty work, these would be good as a back-up set to have around when/if any wrench from your main set of wrenches, e.g. tool truck brand, gets lost or has to be warrantied.

I don’t think warranty is an issue with these. I doubt they’ll get used enough (as you said) and should last a long time. I don’t really “need” them, but I was considering getting the Capri extractor wrenches for those times I do need them. I may get these instead, but I’m not in a super hurry for it either. I have had some rounded bolts, but have been able to get them off with the Rocket Sockets. Your little rant about SB&D is spot on. I felt the same way with the Craftsman V Series, Craftsman RBRT stuff (can’t remember the name right now), and now these. It’s like they’re trying to ruin their dealers. You’d think they’d keep it proprietary to Mac (at least in the US) and drop the price a bit. I don’t even think this lasted 6 months.

Man that 65 should have a big block. Get a 454 and put a 396/427 crank in it, build your own 427. One AFB and your basic massaging and that thing would be not only a hauling machine but a weapon on the street.

Dam nice wrench drawer cp. Great video and info 👍

CP you where 100 percent right about snap on buying Malco talked to my dealer last week said they are moving it to Tennessee plant you where right from the beginning appreciate all the video’s my friend

Cp if you like the beam of the pt wrenches look at the knuckle saver extra long 😍😍. I traded my pt in and took home my snappy flank plus. I loved the thicknesses of the pt and the box end but the open end seamed way too big almost like a cheap wrench. But the extra longs are way superior to the pt. Beam thicknesses, the feel and the head profile plus usa made 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Just grabbed this set from mister worker can’t wait to get them greasy

I agree with why this makes you not want to be a dealer. This sucks. However, they are really great wrenches and I'm fortunate enough to have both.

Liked and subbed for the credit reel at the end 😂 appreciate the video bro.

Have to agree warranting wrenches has been very minimal , almost never..but is it because I bought quality ones years ago....nice wrenches..Thanks for showing Buddy...👍

My go to are snap on flank drive ratcheting wrench

You’re the reason I picked up those Mac wrenches awhile back. The holder they come in is great to just grab and throw in the truck or bag. I love my Wrightgrip and Proto 6 point nonslip but there is just something about the Macs that make me want to grab them all the time. So thank you for talking about the precision torque wrenches

Dang, y’all have rain there? We’re in bad shape down here in Texas

And I occasionally have to work on farm equipment so most of the time my normal use wrench sets and there are three sets all of those are the 12 point wrench sets...

I've been thinking about the Capris, now I'll have to chew on this a bit

Mac doesn’t care about their distributors or their managers!

in the rustbelt the 6 point wrench 🔧 is a absolute for breaking a faseners loose great video chad 🔧👌👍😁🇨🇦🛠

I used a wheelchair lift on the back of my f 150 it's rated for 600 some go up to 1000 lbs

Macs are for left handers though. Stanley is registered offshore to get out of paying any taxes too we read.

I don’t really like the new max wrenches. I like the older ones with out the I beam shape. Just curious, how much were those jumbo Mac wrench’s? Like $600?

They even came out with the Craftsman v series. But it skipped sizes.

I still consider them one of gm's best 3spd automatic transmissions,throw a rebuild kit at it and it will serve for another 35 years can the namesake say that for the famed new 4L60E 4spd automatic overdrive automatic transmission, and I say that owning a newer truck known for its transmission being like glass shifting fine, but it needed a input shaft seal and a front pump and the torque converter replaced at 176k miles that's ridiculous for a 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed 318 magnum 5.2 litre v8 46 RE AT manual shift transfer case lever on the floor yes I like my newer truck, but that being said my 86 chevy k20 custom deluxe long bed well used and beat to hell farm truck was well over 210k miles before its th400 3spd automatic transmission with the hd stamping in the top center of the hell housing just below the top left Bell housing transmission bolt, and that says something for the older vehicles they were built better motor didn't count because I built a 1975 350 0.30 over with a balanced bottom rotating assembly hypereutectic trw .20 dome pistons file fit mahle piston rings and the factory forged crank and the competition cams xe 268h 477/480 lift cam kit and the summit racing equipment brand gear drive timing gear set the one machine for more noise it was given to me brand new which made my truck sound like it had a supercharger not something id buy myself...

try saying U-sag the company was started by a german in Italy

Was looking at the usag seen them on techschoice but might just get the mac instead

Facom usag the same. Made in italy (stanley group)

Hello CP AND HENRY: CP. thank you for a very well presented video on your new acquisition the, USAG WRENCH SET. Your description is on point, & it's what all of us professional wrench turners agree ( the correct tool for the job). Just like you have stated many times that we still have tools from our humble beginnings but as time goes on & the technology improves we must adapt or get run over. Yes I still use wrenches that are over 62 years old but it's what the job calls for. When we were all starting out & fumbling our way through things yes we had to upgrade cause the older stuff just doesn't cut it. I'm happy you are getting your turbo 400 Trans rebuilt & that you have a professional ready to assist you. Here in N.J. it's tough & expensive to get anything done. The other day I stopped at DQ & a plain vanilla ice cream cone was $$ 11.00 + tax $$ Another great video my brother, God Bless & my best to Henry. TMP from N.J.

I bought the metric sets that go from 6mm to 32 mm great wrenches

Hey CP. What are the brand of the green wrench organizer you use in your box? Really like them.

I prefer the mac precision torque wrench set so much in fact that I have found myself looking at the facom and the newer craftsman v series wrench all Three are very similar however they are not the long pattern the mac precision torque wrench set was originally?!

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CP, where did you get those GREEN wrench organizers man? I want

Hey CP, What brand are those wrench organizers shown in this video specifically the green ones with numbers of wrench sizes on top? Been looking for some wrench organizers and those look pretty nice. Appreciate your channel.

Facts CP. I always prefer my trusty 12 point wrenches. Especially flex head ratcheting, if they fit. I still bought the USAG for the powah

MAC is sadly going the way of Matco. They’re trying to go away from making tools in the USA in favor of Taiwan made tools. I truly hope they correct course

Tommy lift gate are made right here in Woodbine Iowa , where I live , a friend of mine is a dealer he could help you with parts . Let me know if you need help.

Doing a great job sir!

Did TTC call it the best everyday wrench? All I see is it being shown to slip the least and even pointed out that 6-point is not ideal for access. It's a non slip wrench that does as advertised well, that was the take away

Cp! Based on your experience whats the better buy? Capri wave drive pro wrenches or the usag wrenches in this video?? Thank you sir. Much respect.

Good info co. I use both 6 and 12 pt wrenches and sockets depends on the use.

Stop making me want to buy more wrenches CP 😂😂😂. I just bought WrightGrip 2.0 wrenches, USA made for $200…. Great video, keep up the good work my friend!

No reason why patents (big government enforced monopolies) should exist in the first place. Companies exist to innovate and compete for customers' business in an open market. Customers don't exist to keep the profits of huge companies artificially high and the supply of quality goods artificially scarce. There's even less reason why foreign companies ought to obey the arbitrary regulations another country imposes on their domestic companies. You either believe in serving the customer or serving rent seeking corporate cartels and the expense of customers and willing competitors.

So if I understood the video, if you want the USAG equivalent of the MAC precision torque 12pt wrench it's available as just the 285?

Although it can ship here from Europe, I don't think the warranty is going to be any good. And if so, you'll be paying a ton of money to ship a wrench. I don't think Black and Decker is screwing over Mac dealers. I think this is just a lower price to compete in other markets.

Hey CP im a young man and new to the alignment game. I dont have much money for tools whats the best wrenches you recommend for alignments for the budget any response would be very appreciative thank you.

Aren't the Mac knuckle savers USA made and are those good?

What kind of crazy tailgate is that ?

Thanks CP another great video Cool seeing your wrench drawer

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CP just out of curiosity you haven’t heard anything about them ever offering an SAE set of the USAG 285-x wrenches have you?

Who makes those green wrench organizers?

I just can’t get down with capri. I have 1 capri wrench in 13/16 zero degree. I bought it specifically for the rear caliper bolts on my cutaway ford E-450 buses. Typically, I use a 13/16 ratching gearwrench and a pry bar. I thought damn what happens when this bitch breaks on me. Found out by buying a snap on ratching wrench and broke it day 1 of use on the second bolt. Got mad and said screw it and bought the capri zero degree. Bent it. Back to the gearwrench

It’s corporations in general they don’t care about the little guys unfortunately and my Mac guy is a nice guy he’s not a cram tools down your throat guy you interested in something he will work with you but he’s not one of the here you need this

My brother had a cool USAG Ferrari edition toolbox and tool set in the 80s. I thought they went out of business. Where can I buy that set usag wrench set.

I'm just a DIY guy, looks like the MAC screwdriver set is on sale this month. Are those USA made?

If only there was a one wrench fits all i would have saved a lot of money lol

Craftsman v series wrenches look similar to them

Great information. There's no denying that the Chinese/Taiwan tools are really coming up, I'll continue using my local tool reps for my everyday tools.

Im looking for a flex head ratcheting wrench set that is usa made lol

I really like how you don't even say his name. That's great. No free advertising. Even though it's kinda opposite nicks thoughts ( which ain't to bad ) I bet he approves .

They are all the same wrenches.....usag, facom. Mac all the same co.... f1 guy

The MAC Knuckle Savers used to be King

It took a poop on him? Poop?

See if you can re-edit this and block out your lic plate. Your privacy, dude!

Who is the mechanic that works out of the garden shed? lol

I wish to find Snap on, Mac in Germany 🥲

Would you say the USAG are of the same quality as the MAC wrenches?