Long Term Wrench & Ratchet wrench Review

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4 жыл бұрын

Every Wrench I've used within a 10year period as an Automotive Mechanic/Technician. Some I've had for 10 years, others for around 6 years & some more recent with the last year or so. Such brands include Icon, Snap-On, MAC, Armstrong, Huskey, MATCO, Cornwell, Craftsman, & Gearwrench. I have put together an amazon affiliate list of different styles with different purposes that you may find to be a time saver. Hope you enjoyed today's video. If you did consider subsrcibing for future content. If you like today's video thumbs up it. if you didn't thumbs down, share if you want to share. Tell us what brand and how long you've had your wrenches for and which ones you felt dis-satisfied with. Cheers!
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Sunex 9914A 14 Piece Angle Head SAE Wrench Set :
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Sunex 97010A SAE Raised Panel Jumbo Combination Wrench Set:
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CRAFTSMAN Wrench Set, SAE, Jumbo, 5-Piece:
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14-Piece Premium 1/2" Drive Jumbo Crowfoot Wrench Set | Include Standard SAE Sizes from 1-1/16" to 2" :
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Grip 21 pc Jumbo Service Wrench Set SAE:
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Wright Tool 958 Full Polish Metric Combination Wrenches 7mm - 24mm :
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Wright Tool 915 Full Polish 12 Point Combination Wrench Set 5/16" - 1-1/4" :
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Sunex 9708 3/8-Inch Drive Fractional Crowfoot Flare Nut Wrench Set, 3/8-Inch - 7/8-Inch:
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GEARWRENCH 11 Pc. 3/8" Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set, SAE :
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GEARWRENCH 20 Pc. Ratcheting Wrench Set, SAE/Metric:
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GEARDRIVE Extra Long Flex-Head Double Box End Ratcheting Wrench Set, Metric, 6-Piece, 8-19mm:
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CRAFTSMAN Ratchet Wrench Set, SAE, Locking Flex Reversible Set, 7-Piece:
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WORKPRO 8-piece Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set, Metric 9-17 mm, Flex Head, 72-Teeth:
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CRAFTSMAN Stubby Ratchet Wrench Set, Metric, 7-Piece:
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TEKTON Stubby Combination Wrench Set, 12-Piece (8-19 mm) - Holder:
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GEARWRENCH 5 Pc. 12 Pt. Reversible Half Moon Double Box Ratcheting Wrench Set, Metric:
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Sunex 9935 SAE Half Moon Wrench Set, 5/16 x 3/8-Inch - 13/16 x 7/8-Inch, Fully Polished, 5-Piece:
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GEARWRENCH 12 Pc. GearBox 12 Pt. XL Ratcheting Double Box Wrench Set, Metric:
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GEARDRIVE Extra Long Flex-Head Double Box End Ratcheting Wrench Set, Metric, 6-Piece, 8-19mm:
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@chemicalspore 3 жыл бұрын

It seems in AUTOMOTIVE, you can never have enough of one type of tool.

@scinto23 3 жыл бұрын

It's true for the most part.

@Combo223 3 жыл бұрын

tekton recently released made in usa crowfoot wrenches. I haven't used them, but I figure i spread the words since they are made in usa

@mcbeet1 3 жыл бұрын

TEKKY-TAWN!

@melgross 3 жыл бұрын

As someone else has said about certain tools: “You may rarely need it, but when you need it, you REALLY need it.” Yup. I’ve got a lot of tools like that. My wife says (with some truth), that I’ll buy a tool I don’t need just in case a friend may need it sometime. I still have, and use, my first Vise-Grip that my father bought for me in the early 1960’s. That’s gone through a lot. I’ve got many tools for decades, including my Rockwell power tools. Just need brushes now and then, new cords and a cleaning. Though, my battery DeWalts have taken over for most things.

@GEARWRENCHTools 3 жыл бұрын

Justin, very thorough cool video. Glad to hear that the GEARWRENCH ratcheting wrenches back in August of 2010 at 12:36 are still working strong! 🤜🤛⚙️🔧

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy with the quality you put into your products & the fair pricing you offer for guys like myself that are wanting quality without breaking the bank. I appreciate your support. Thanks for your comment. Cheers!

@fortheloveoftools 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning my channel 😁👍 i really appreciate it

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great reviews. I enjoy your channel very much. Maybe we can have you on tonight’s live stream if you’re interested. Starting around 6:00 PM Pacific standard time. DM me on Instagram if you would like to join in

@ryanramirez9739 Жыл бұрын

Justin I enjoy your channel, after my separation I had to start all over with my working toolset still building it . But I appreciate your reviews and have purchased tools based on your options. Keep up the great job.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Keep Grinding My Friend :)

@mmmmbbbbcccc 3 жыл бұрын

This video represents why I'm subbed to this channel. No fluff, no clickbait. Honest advice and product reviews.

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

It’s great to have access to such a large variety of wrenches! I am really liking the extra long versions fixed and flexhead they make a lot of jobs much easier!

@billbeckett1021 3 жыл бұрын

I have to admit your reviews have never let me down. Impressive collection overall! Great vid!

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thanks Brotherman Cheers!

@LuchMobGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Love the ratchet wrenches has a set till someone stole em off my truck years ago 🤘🏻🐿🤘🏻 good stuff broheimian 🤘🏻🐿🤘🏻

@bobbygarrett9588 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin! For another great video!

@dainsmart6237 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favourite tools is a single vessel Philips 2 screwdriver great for most Philips heads , and a set of flex head aviation spanners there was no 12 mm so brought it separate it cost nearly £40 but i hate to skip sizes.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

Me too bro. I have the same feeling when it comes to mix matched sets as well.

@luisdeleon9186 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the Gearwrench review 💪🏽

@judosailor 3 жыл бұрын

Love these long term tool reviews, man!

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brotherman 🍻🤙

@lunchbox0666 3 жыл бұрын

Great review

@thebackwoodsmechanic5029 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video dude. Great selection. I've seen 1 person i knew with Wright Grip wrenches & he enjoyed using them Armstrong made some great quality adjustable wrenches too

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

That they did. Cheers!

@dakotajohnson2182 3 жыл бұрын

Just gave the Matco Man a hefty payment yesterday, and you just reminded me of the hex wrenches they offer. I’ve need a “turbo wrench” mainly for the convenience on stripped drain plugs. Welp looks like I’ll be sliding onto his truck again next week. 😅

@jake.r8843 3 жыл бұрын

Love the intro keep it up bro

@benjaminblackmon9130 3 жыл бұрын

I remember buying those Cornwell adjustable wrenches about 10 years ago when they were sold under the Pittsburgh Pro label. Exact same set, the price was a lot easier on the wallet back then.

@chasehufnagel6935 3 жыл бұрын

I use so much metric seems like! Love the videos Justin!!!

@monkeysbusiness 3 жыл бұрын

Digging the bullnose F150 👍

@kevinfrye1822 3 жыл бұрын

15mm Distributor wrench works good on old front wheel drive motor mounts especially Cadillac 90ish that 6 point 5/16 brake bleeder wrench works good on differential carrier pin bolts as well .

@MajorWeakness 3 жыл бұрын

Man that's a lot of wrenches!

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

I Know Right... Gosh, but they have save my butt a time or two that's for sure.

@182JoeT 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Justin Enjoys the channel and the tool reviews. I purchased a set of angle head wrenches from a little known company named extreme torque they are made in the USA and well made. Might be worth looking into as we all know those snap on wrenches are super expensive. And for the obstruction wrenches or half moons as they are called sunex makes some real nice ones and gearwrench makes a half moon.

@georgeferlazzo7936 3 жыл бұрын

Hello again Justin Thank you for another Great Video. Two thoughts for you. 1) On the angle head wrenches, as a aircraft aircraft mechanic, I bought a set from Harbor Freight (HF). I think I paid $16.99 for a twelve piece set over 10 years ago. I haven't broken one yet. This is not my every day tool. 2) Torque adapters could possibly get into places your wrench cannot. I haven't seen these at HF yet, this one of those tools I'm always on the lookout for but can never seem to find!! Anyhow, thank you again

@tonyflores7930 3 жыл бұрын

Gearwrench stubbies!

@tonycroteau9264 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video 👍

@claytonscheiber3493 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nice assessment on a wide range of wrenches. I'm curious how the generic brand M11 batteries are holdin up so far?

@mechtechtools838 3 жыл бұрын

You need more wrenches😆

@RenegadesGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Justin Dow.. Harbor Freight recently opened another store here closer to me so I went to check it out. I was looking for some sort of case to put my camera gear in to keep it protected when not in use. I was looking at the Icon tools in person and I have to say they look really good especially the wrenches. I wouldn't mind trying them out..

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the Icon extra long reversible ratcheting wrenches (Mountain) and they are really nice! 20% off using a coupon and they have the icon lifetime warranty! I was surprised with the excellent fitment of the spline drive.

@ChadG2 3 жыл бұрын

I was literally going to stop half way through the video to ask about how the icon ratcheting wrenches are while I was thinking about it cause I have a set of gearwrench standard length ratcheting wrenches and need more leverage sometimes and i don't have a tool truck that comes to my shop as of right now and harbor freight is 15 min away. Nice video btw🍻 cheers

@kevinragsdale6256 3 жыл бұрын

Icon is superior to gearwrench

@xephael3485 3 жыл бұрын

Sunex crows feet look cool.

@Mattman9826 3 жыл бұрын

Late to the video but along with the updated Jamestown tour, could you do a review? I stepped out of a 5 drawer blue point into the same cart you have and I have a few nitpicky negatives about it, would love to hear your input oo

@dakotajohnson2182 3 жыл бұрын

Idk if you scooped up the double box end ratcheting wrenches from Icon aka Harbor Freight, but I love those things! Haven’t had a single issue, fit all the nuts and bolts perfectly. Ratcheting mechanisms are smooth as well. Well made product from them. Obviously GearWrench offers a little more bang for your buck but regardless.

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

I got those too, 20% off coupon and they are great tools. I understand they are made in the same factory as the Matco and Mountain’s.

@bluemantom77 3 жыл бұрын

I have some Craftsman wrenches and sockets along with some husky wrenches which are made in the USA I have to look at the markings I have no idea who makes them for husky

@anthonygm85 3 жыл бұрын

I do the paint and engraving on my tools I use sublime green, when I started out. The shop in knows if its green its mine. Im passining tools down to the young techs mostly cheapos and modified stuff i don't buy with some good stuff for them

@mikescot7187 3 жыл бұрын

23:27, i remember when you got those.

@JDMJACOB1 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do an update on your 56 us general?

@BigFrogs4x4 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought the matco 30" flex head ratchet. I'm planning a long term review on it for my channel. Have you used any of these long ratchets? If so what are your thoughts?

@rockstarfan886 3 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight credit cards are out at all stores. Thoughts? Video? Like to hear you opinion

@MrFlashx1 3 жыл бұрын

9/16th is 14.05mm sfa dif

@craigdave3266 Ай бұрын

The Chinese Craftsman double box set sale for 250$onlin and the made in USA sale 500$ 4 times more than original price and and the snap on sell for five times lesd then the original price online can u recommend more good wrench

@asmautollc 3 жыл бұрын

For the Love of Tools is a good channel. Like his content.

@ayolatab5192 3 жыл бұрын

Drop a link for that CIB.

@karstanlund5247 3 жыл бұрын

Nice CIB man, what unit?

@StupidestBot 3 жыл бұрын

Hey justin like the video! I’m getting into mechanics and i begin school soon. what’s the best one stop shop for buying tools online? i don’t have a local dealer that i know of and the closest thing to a tool store is lowe’s. amazon seems to have a lot of stuff but i’ve always been sketchy about buying from amazon i don’t wanna get fake stuff. is that just dumbass fear i have or should i just pick everything up off there and not worry about it. i’ve also heard about some companies not doing warranties from stuff off amazon

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

I have gotten plenty of things off Amazon. My dad always told me as a rule of thumb if they’re willing to ship it through Amazon prime which is two day shipping and it has the company name as far as the seller than you should be good to go

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

In short the Amazon pretty much is a one stop shop. They have everything most any other tool truck has for the exception of some of the higher end stuff like Snap-On but even some of the stuff that Snap-On re-brands can be purchased from Amazon as well

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

I think you’ll appreciate some of the links that I’ve shared and saw my videos I’ll give you a better idea of what’s out there what I’ve used and what I recommend

@joshmx7161 3 жыл бұрын

What really sucks is when you buy a tool that you didn’t have for a job thinking you’ll definitely need it... then never use it again

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

lol I know all too well. Cheers

@justforkiks29 3 жыл бұрын

What classes did you take at community college that gave you 50% tool truck discount? And was it for a the trucks or just snap on?

@maxwellpeter1598 3 жыл бұрын

Way back when the schools had a program with the big three tool truck companies and it was mostly on sets that they built for the programs and not just any tools on a truck and i had to order my stuff through a corporate rep

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

If you were in the automotive program at any community college or trade school you fill out a form through Snap-On’s website and you get 50% off of their tools same thing with MATCO and I’m pretty sure the same thing with Cornwell and Mac Tools as well. We also got a 25% discount at any neighboring Sears at that time frame as well. The most of those stores have closed

@davidwalle5025 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. I have alot of the craftsman usa wrenches better than the china. Have some husky, blackhawk and kobalt. Grearwrench and texton are starting the invasion. When working on front wheel drive you can never have too many different style wrenches.

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

True story

@marlenechavarria5264 3 жыл бұрын

Are those matco wrenches double flex head reversible?

@JustinDowDIYcentralhighway 3 жыл бұрын

If you flip them but there is no reversible switch

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

I got the icon (20% off) with the reverse switch. They are a very nice set with a great warranty.

@idontknowwhattoputhere1933 3 жыл бұрын

The only metric wrenches and sockets I own is a complete set to 19mm everything else a standard is going to fit perfectly never had a problem. Save you'r money kids you dont need every metric and every standard size.

@scinto23 3 жыл бұрын

All depends what your working on. You never know what's going to come into the shop on any given day.

@richb2229 3 жыл бұрын

Who sticks to only what “you need” when it comes to tools? lol