I had my tools stolen a few years ago. They were mostly craftsman I bought in the 70s. I've replaced most with import stuff. I feel your pain. I have my dad's tools and have gone through pulling out all the old American tools. Even though mismatched and a bit random I go for them first. Fortunately they didn't get my set of Klein tools.
Couldn't agree more. Industry standards mean little when so much is bought online to a then much broader consumer base. Companies can get away with selling shit like this because for every professional out there who rely on tools, there's a hundred diyers buying tools for hobbies with a less discerning eye towards quality and purpose. A tool manufacturers business model no longer worries about making a good tool if they know pumping out crap will still pay the bills
If you look at a listing for a Vaughn flat bar online it shows the end beveled correctly. I'm sure that bevel is done on the raw bar before it is bent or stamped, however they shape it, so I think you were the lucky one who got the ones made by the new guy who had no clue or gave no ____s about which way to put the raw bar into the bending or stamping machine.
I believe I purchased a kit of these three Vaughan flat bars from Lowe's. I've never seen good quality small flat bars for sale. However I did purchase a really nice larger Estwing flatbar from Lowe's after a lot of searching, that I should've showed. Thanks for watching, and the input.
Industry Standards mean nothing when the "industry" has people who have never used nor even seen the tool used designing them. I would really enjoy a contest to see which CEO or Head of Design go against each other in a contest using THEIR OWN tools directly off the wall from the big box stores. Winner gets a big prize. In these days of automated machining and additive manufacturing, why do so many tools suck. Cheers! P.S. please do more if you can.
Sad anymore, isn't it? I purposely look for older stuff all the time. It's always considerably cheaper, and typically higher quality too. In this throw-away world we have anymore, it's about the only positive
penny pincher redesigns from people that don't know what any part of the tool does and offshore labor paid too little to care the parts are running through upside down
Could be issues related to potential lawsuits. They don't want people getting hurt in a day and age where people love suing every company for everything.
I had my tools stolen a few years ago. They were mostly craftsman I bought in the 70s. I've replaced most with import stuff. I feel your pain. I have my dad's tools and have gone through pulling out all the old American tools. Even though mismatched and a bit random I go for them first. Fortunately they didn't get my set of Klein tools.
@@aubreyleonae4108 sorry to here that, found some cool old tools from my grandad myself, double stamped wrench says 11mm and 7/16 on the same wrench
It's like the manufacturers skip the finishing steps. It's like you got to finish making the tool yourself.
It's these real-world tool displays and reviews that help us all not waste our $ and time on junk.
I look at estate sales and yard sales for old tools. It takes my time, but they are usually sold for dirt cheap.
Couldn't agree more. Industry standards mean little when so much is bought online to a then much broader consumer base. Companies can get away with selling shit like this because for every professional out there who rely on tools, there's a hundred diyers buying tools for hobbies with a less discerning eye towards quality and purpose. A tool manufacturers business model no longer worries about making a good tool if they know pumping out crap will still pay the bills
Pry coming from Chinese factories, designed by people who have never used a flat bar.
I bought those Irwin O-ring pliers with the swappable prongs. They do indeed, suck.
The mayhews are indeed good bars. Zoro has the best prices last I've seen
If you look at a listing for a Vaughn flat bar online it shows the end beveled correctly. I'm sure that bevel is done on the raw bar before it is bent or stamped, however they shape it, so I think you were the lucky one who got the ones made by the new guy who had no clue or gave no ____s about which way to put the raw bar into the bending or stamping machine.
I believe I purchased a kit of these three Vaughan flat bars from Lowe's. I've never seen good quality small flat bars for sale. However I did purchase a really nice larger Estwing flatbar from Lowe's after a lot of searching, that I should've showed. Thanks for watching, and the input.
Thanks for the video
It’s called profit over quality…
Industry Standards mean nothing when the "industry" has people who have never used nor even seen the tool used designing them. I would really enjoy a contest to see which CEO or Head of Design go against each other in a contest using THEIR OWN tools directly off the wall from the big box stores. Winner gets a big prize. In these days of automated machining and additive manufacturing, why do so many tools suck. Cheers! P.S. please do more if you can.
People that have never used the tools being made are try to cut corners to lower production cost. That is why it is close but just not correct.
If you find a prybar that is 1/16" thick, throw it directly into the trash 😂
Sad anymore, isn't it? I purposely look for older stuff all the time. It's always considerably cheaper, and typically higher quality too. In this throw-away world we have anymore, it's about the only positive
penny pincher redesigns from people that don't know what any part of the tool does and offshore labor paid too little to care the parts are running through upside down
They are afraid to copy perfect or are idiots. Don't buy or modify, make it right.
Might as well buy a keyboard where you need to cut out all the keys as they just molded it as one piece. Not acceptable, junk.
Could be issues related to potential lawsuits. They don't want people getting hurt in a day and age where people love suing every company for everything.
Buy better tools sometimes you get what you pay for.
I think he kinda mentioned expensive or cheap so really your point is null
@Negative, sir. You know nothing about quality tools therefore, you shouldn’t speak on it. Your very existence is null so refrain from replying.