Strongest Ratchet Brand Ultimate Test SnapOn Tekton ICON GearWrench
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2019
- Strongest Ratchet Brand Ultimate Showdown Hand Tool Destruction SnapOn Tekton ICON GearWrench Husky Duralast SK Tools and Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro
This really is the Ultimate 3/8” drive Ratchet Torture Test between SnapOn vs Tekton vs ICON vs GearWrench and so many more brand like Duralast from AutoZone Husky Tools from Home Depot, USA made SK Tools and even add in the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Pro as well as the Newest Harbor Freight ICON professional tools as well as the GearWrench 120xp
Now return them all and see what is the easiest to return.
I second that. Please do that.
all of them should be, pittsburgh should be for sure, harbor freight employees arent payed enough to ask questions
From what I have seen, TEKTON all you have to do is send them a picture of the tool and they send you a new one which you receive in about 3 days to your doorstep. You don't even have to move for that one lul.
Why? You do that kinda scummy shite with stuff you don't think you'll need more than once?
@@GlorifyGodInEverything I bought a Tekton set and got a duplicate socket. All I had to do was send them a picture and they sent me the socket I was missing and I got to keep the extra one.
All of those ratchets are adequate. If a person is putting over 200 ft lbs of stress on a common 3/8 ratchet, they are an idiot and should be kept far away from your tool box lol
I agree with you 100%, but there will always be that one idiot who thinks this is the end all of tests
What he ^^^^^ said lol. That was exactly my thought too. They ding that kinda force go win a STRONGMAN COMPETITION Lol
They should use them in a regular shop for 3 months then perform this test, and see how they stack up again.
Ziptie the GTI that doesn’t really matter either as I’m sure they all have a lifetime guarantee. The winner should be the ratchet that makes you money the fastest. By that I mean if you’re making $20 an hour a $20 ratchet is making you money after the first hour. A $140 ratchet will take 7 hours before its making you money. That’s almost a full work day. Now multiply that by all the tools that guys love to overpay for simply for fashion and what you end up with is a guy that really loves being in debt.
@@jhitt79 Retired mechanic with 2 ASE Master certificates here (I don't use Tech because I've always though of Techs as people who work on computers and draw blood in hospitals). The price of tools is a really, really big factor and there's never enough of them. I have a bunch of Snap-On tools but as long as the ICON tools have a great warranty I would buy them not caring about the "prestige" of Snap-On. They look alike so who cares? not me. I've never seen anybody break tool cost down to hours worked to buy them but it drives your point home - "What a waste"!
Been using some Tekton for around 5 years. VERY underrated product.
Just got a few things they are very nice
I just don't like that their sockets are around 3mm longer than most others so they don't fit as well
Only underrate by stupid people in love with coupons and other nonsense. Most every knowledgeable person has had their hands on, and has respect for Tekton. Tekton cares about us.
They’re the best period
Tekton is my go to ratchet every time for the last 5 years even after using Snap on for over 20 years before that, even the sockets are great.
Watching this vid, I finally understand why they call it "Foot"-Pounds of torque.
Cool socks also
The bent handle could be handy in a tight spot
They make them like that
@@v8consumption I know. I was just joking.
😂😂😂
That's what she said
Ed Fleming my wife has a tight spot. Have a feeling she would hit me with the ratchet if I brought it up.
Dad: what u do today son? You been in the garage all day
Guy: i broke all your ratchets!
😂
M Yes OMG! There would be a death! Me I’d have a heart attack!
Lmao That was a good one. Family about to have 1 less mouth to feed too lol
@@readingrambo3058 You guys are kiiling me.... Lol
This is why I chose snap on
My grandfather used to work on tractors and he gave me his 1960s era 3/8” SK ratchet and that thing is still as smooth as a brand new ratchet and it’s got many impacted bolts and nuts under its belt
I bought a Tekton set just to keep in the truck but I was really surprised with the durability of both rhe ratchet and sockets. They've earned promotion to one of my shop boxes.
Just like the Quinn’s line
I detect a slight snap-on bias.It seems to me that the tekton was the clear winner. It withstood all the torque that you could apply on the first failure test. After being weakened by the first attempt beyond 600 ft-lbs, it was tested again in both directions when it wasn't in the same condition as the other tools (which were tested only once).
Yeah, I think the fact that they tested the tekton twice is the opposite. Those things can take some serious punishment.
The tekton had the hand bend which allowed it to last as long as it did tbh I'm gonna be sticking to my snap on ratchets they have been tried and tested for years and the price may be high but they won't disappoint
If Tekton keeps this up for 10 years, starts coming by the shop every Friday, and warranty’s/services those tools, I will definately consider buying one of those next go round!
@@ancientgospel909 😂🤣😂 whatever you got to tell yourself so you can sleep at night 😂🤣😂👍
You're right jp tekton is the clear winner 🏆
My ex girlfriend is the strongest ratchet.
😂😂😂👌
I tryna test that ratchet tho
@2:03 does that mean you are “a little bit slimmer in the shaft”?
@@Toolingabout a bit stubby also, but I gets mines.
I think you meant retched.
That's insane! Hats off to the Tekton which refused to completely fail!
I'm still using my S-K set bought about 1970.. Awesome tools. I also have Craftsman, Duralast, Tecton, and Bosch. Still use my S-K set the most. I even have a no name 3/4" drive set used to work on the tractor.. picked up that set at an auction, complete with metal tool case for $35. 😁 ❤️
That's awesome. I have my Grandfathers SK ratchet set from the 60's when he bought his 66 buick LeSabre Sport Coupe. Which I have also. The SK have faired much better. Hahaha.
Who tf wears gloves in the shop but not shoes? 🤨🧐🤣
I watched a guy restoring cast iron cookware barefoot, some people have no smarts.
I know a diesel mechanic that wears nothing but flip flops in the shop. Some are wise, some are otherwise. I don't go near the shop without jeans and leather boots myself.
All you need is underwear and a Miller Lite. Lol
@@thatol2.72 lol
@@thatol2.72 lmao
As a Tekton user, this satisfies my choice. Thank you
This test was biased toward Tekton , the cheater bar is a genuine Tekton cheater bar - lol
@@sparkywirenut what does that even mean
@@ernestopulido8837 A joke about Tekton , the piece of pipe is just that - a piece of pipe , Tekton doesn't make pipe - lol
Just looked up on line, out of curiosity which ae the best Torque Wrenches for 2020 and Tekton was rated best for first time buyers.and for home use, looks to me as for the price of them, buy 10 or 20 of them for one snap on and have gifts for all your grand-kids, etc.
Same here. Just found out their made in Michigan
That's a cool video thanks for sharing. I've owned and used most brands but my oldest and most faithful are my Snap-On ratchet set. The 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets were actually the first Snap-On tools I bought when I first obtained my Snap-On account. They have been with me for about 30+ years.
Being a calibration technician i really appreciate your verification of the accuracy of your torque transducers. Well done!
If you need anything else tested let me know, ill see what I can do
Tekton customer service is also phenomenal. Use their torque wrench for my barrel nuts and castle nuts. Had the first one I ordered fail and they sent me a new one free of charge. Couldn't believe it. New one has lasted a metric ton longer so probably just got a lemon from what I can tell.
That Tekton ratchet was really top end and if you'd put the pipe all the way up to the ratchet head as you had with the others, it may not have bent. Considering the prices, Tekton is pretty hard to beat. Not to mention, if you took a photo of that and sent it to Tekton, they'd send a new one no questions asked. One other thing I like about them is they actually offer rebuild kits for their ratchets that are pretty cheap so if you didn't want to wait for a replacement you could rebuild in about 5 minutes in the unlikely event you actually broke the mechanism itself.
that's what I noticed too, the pipe was down the shaft so the tekton one doesn't count
You can get the Pittsburgh Pro for $18 and have an easy to replace lifetime warranty.
I bought the tekton 3/8 74 piece 6 point set love that set even comes with breaker bar and no skips in the sockets.
@@mini_worx Only if there is a harbor freight nearby.
This was an excellent and very informative video. I really appreciate all the time you took to do it and now I know where my money will go --- Tekton all the way and the value is incredible. Well done!!!
I have the short icon 3/8 i use for pretty much every automotive job i do every day. I’ve abused the hell out of it so far. Changing brakes with it, getting in tight spaces for motor mounts. Breaking transmission bolts loose with it. It really really does take some abuse. Also being saturated with motor oil or other fluids. I’ve been using the same ratchet for a little over a year now, and after all that abuse, it’s still working just as good as it did out of the box. Handle still attached and all. It’s really a quality tool
Now your Tekton ratchet can work around corners! Bending instead of breaking is true strength!
Might be worth keeping for those hard to reach areas.
@@whatfreedom7 I thought that too!
Bending means cheap steel and it gave in under load not good at.all
@@doctordiesel5467 sounds like a snap on fanboy lol.
@@dr.k7111 a quality fan boy yes snapon sometimes it be but as for you you are a cheap tool is just as good as snapon fan boy when its not even close I've used them all cheap supposed to be professional quality imports to tool truck economy pro tools and the German made pro tools and usa made pro tools and as far as dependable hold up to abuse tools for 12 hour days in all climates hot Sub-Zero rain snow so on German and usa pro brand tools hold up the best Japanese pro tools have not much experience with to comment what I have used was very impressive from Japan but again prices as much as snapon. And so on you get what you pay for
Tekton is a solid brand to keep your eye on. High quality, and a great price. Isn't that what you want in a tool??
No that stuff doesn't matter, aslong as it says snap-on on it so I can brag to everyone
Tekton baby buying mine rn
@Scram Jam smart! Be careful on those trucks. I have a few snap-on and matco things that are in my hands 8 days a week getting abused all the time worth the warranty/quality. For the love of God stay away from their Ferrari priced toolboxes
Not really warranty matters a lot some of their tools aren’t that great quality
@@rickytrevino8281 lmao that’s the only reason I buy snap on😎
I love how you Put tape over the handle on the snapon so your dealler doesn't see the marks from the cheater bar if you have a new gear set put in😂😂
I would have put a piece of leather inside the pipe but couldn’t fine one. Tape worked🤫
Would your snap-on dealer put up a fuss about that?? You paid $120+ for the ratchet, who cares how the fuck you broke it, you're paying the premium price for the warranty
@Flat Bastard Engineering Channel I'm not using the ratchet as a hammer. If I have a proper sized socket on a bolt, no matter how much force I put on it and it breaks, Snap on will replace it. My guy does no questions asked or no one would buy from him. When you pay an extremely high price for tools like snap on, I'm paying for the convenience of warranty. If it breaks, it gets replaced. (power tools etc are different of course) I'm talking about basic hand tools. Wrenches ratchets sockets stuff like that should be covered for life if you pay $50 for a single fucking socket for example
Also fun little fact. Snap On makes a 200mm socket 2 1/2" drive I think... Single socket is $4800+
Side topic thing I found in thier catalog. I wonder what application a socket that size has.
@Flat Bastard Engineering Channel he broke a snap on ratchet with a cheater bar, so what. Replace it. You paid $$$$$$$$ for it.
This is really interesting to watch. I’m sure it would be hard to test objectively, but life expectancy under normal use in a professional setting would be great to know for us everyday wrenchers.
i can tell you from my experience ( over 35 professionally) that a decent quality ratchet in a professional use scenario under reasonable conditions and with minimal maintenance can last indefinitely, I have tools that I purchased used in 1980 and some that I inherited from my father that are from the 60's that I use almost daily and are as good today as when they were new.
"Normal use" as a tech means everything is a hammer/chisel/breaker bar 😂
I’ve invested in all Tekton sockets and ratchets. Price, easy warranty, and durability have won me over. I’m not surprised Tekton was at the top.
Damian Koenemann same here, haven’t popped a single Tekton socket yet!
Have you broke or had a TEKTON fail? Just wondering how the warranty replacement went.
Dave Bliley I have not. Pushed some sockets and a 3/8” ratchet pretty hard but never broke. All you should have to do it snap a photo with your phone and upload it to their website contact sheet and they should send one out. Don’t know where you are, but when I’ve ordered them I got my stuff in about 1 business day, but I don’t live super far from their location.
Damian Koenemann - Good to know. Thanks for the information!
Dave Bliley sure thing man
Good example of why everyone should use a breaker bar when creeping into the high stress area. Breaker bar is much cheaper to replace than a ratchet.
A good US made breaker bar still costs more than a cheap Chinese ratchet.
I started useing tekton a few years ago and I love them, and their warranty is top notch and super easy to get a replacement if you break a tool
Buying my first tool set soon, super glad the Icon brought the guns out. Will definitely check out the Tekton line now too. Will probably come down to which one is more readily available.
Who need breaker bars, I got tekton ratchet
I busted a snap-on breaker bar at the flex join. Since I was not associate with a shop I couldn't get a rep to replace it. I took it to home depot and they traded it for one of their husky versions. This was 25 yrs ago. Now home depot doesn't even want to replace their own brand name
@@jamessmoth8683 😅😂
James Smoth and their tools are now where near as good even compared to 10 yrs ago
@@jamessmoth8683 better customer service back then . Much better
@@obenwahkenobib8899 ive had a husky rachet for 7 ish years and it stopped racheting
Looks like that Tekton Ratchet just became a special tool I wouldn't throw it away. Cuz you never know. Still watching...
Pretty sure that how they make those specialty tools at the factory
I’m good with saving about 75% of my hard earned cash buying cheaper tools!! I have a craftsman ratchet from the 80s and it’s never failed me
facts the older shit dont break. i got a craftsman from my dad that was prob made in the 60s/70s. thing is BUILT
Craftsman in the 80s is a very different company than Craftsman today
Favorite ratchet of mine is my 3/8 flex craftsman with a long handle. USA made version, bought in the early 2000s I believe.
I got that husky ratchet. I’m maintenance for a farm, use it all the time. 2 years so far, still going strong, love it’s small compact design.
I would really love to see a similar heads up challenge on 1/4" ratchets. I have had several fail on me recently.
How many of you guys where blinking your eyes like shrapnel was going to fly in it? 😂😂😂
Great test. I always go with Duralast. There made well and I’ve never broke anything except a jack that had a bad seal and the hydraulic fluid leak out. AutoZone replaced it no problem. Plus AutoZone is everywhere so if something does break it’s easy enough to have it replaced within a few minutes. Been beating the crap out of my 3/8 Duralast socket set for 10 year’s with no problem. Had to remove a few wheels with it when my 4 way went missing.
I have a long neck I bought from auto zone and its one of my favorites to use
Awesome test... shopping most of these brands now, need to upgrade my old husky round-heads.
Loved how you had your stuff tested first to make sure the results were legit!! Very smart idea!!!
Appreciate you commenting about that. Others have tested similar tools on machines or made one, but No one has a measurement device that was independently and physically verified like what we used today. Accuracy and validation is key to good measurements. Thank you for watching and commenting!
Next test I want to see ankle socks to failure....
We can make it happen...
@@ClientGraphics good!!!
Yea y no shoes bro
Ya I'm wondering also but it's probably the 17 years old thing
TEKTON hands down all Snap off is out of my boxes and have been for three years now buy directly from TEKTON in Grand rapids Michigan their customer service is unbelievable if you have a tool failure simply take a picture send it to them two days later you get a replacement no questions asked love their saving plan on buying tools spend 50.00 and get a five dollars credit 70.00 get a 7.00 dollar credit and so on
Needed a set of allen wrenches, was pretty close to retirement (covid sealed the deal)
Bought the Tectons, was impressed, very high quality steel, after 50 years as a working machinist, you can tell this stuff right away.
Yeah I bought a tekton 74 piece 3/8 set came with 90 tooth ratchet 18 inch breaker bar and no skips in the sockets seems like top notch tools so far !
Great video! Thank you so much for taking the time!
Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate you taking the time.
I've had the duralast flex head ratchet for 3 years of daily use and I'm impressed with it. Very good quality tool, and it has a lifetime warranty
Very impressed with the Pittsburgh. Not bad for a $10 ratchet. Very impressive
Yeah harbor freight gets hammered by "real" mechanics but personally I have had great luck with the tools I have bought from them
I’m a mechanic and I love harbor frieght. In fact I have the same Pittsburgh that’s in the video and I keep it in my drain pan for oil changes
I’ve been a Tekton fan for a few years ever since I bought a torque wrench from them. Incredible products.
It's crazy how far affordable tools have come. They're catching up to the 4 big names.
Just curious, what are the big 4? I’m assuming Matco and Snap on, who else though?
Mac. And Cornell maybe
I'm going to guess they are Snapon, Mac, Matco, and/or Wright, Nepros, Koken, Geodore, Stahwille, Proto, Armstrong are the big Fours?
Tekton and ICON are both made in Taiwan. I heard there's one specialized factory there that's only purpose is to make wrenches. And they seem to do that very well.
There is a distinct difference between tools made in Taiwan and China. Like everything else made in Chyna...their tools are utter crap. Many American tool companies have their tools made in Taiwan to exact methods and are of very good quality (Blue-Point, Gear Wrench, Matco, Mac etc). Own a car shop and have a LOT of tools.
Taiwan seems to make fairly good tools in my experience.
Holy crap - I had never heard about Tekton until today - thanks for a great video
This is a great video. Thanks for making this. I would love to see a second video of you flying backwards every time these ratchets give way.
The duralast one was the only one that was dramatically different having many more points of failure. I’d like to see a more standard ratchet from duralast compared! I have no idea the accuracy of my torque meter but mine got 750 - the max of the unit, and didn’t break. I use it still all the time and it works beautifully. I’ve broken so many husky’s it should be my job to torture test them in their QC department lol 😂
Great video friend, learned a lot here 👏👏🙏
This is not a brag, you are using the tools wrong 😂😂 buy a breaker bar
I guess we were right about tekton Snap-on alternative...
Thanks for the video
Tekton is my favorite tool brand. Love to rep the local tool guys here in Michigan. They make some incredible tools.
Great video. I was already looking at the Tekton for the price. You have convinced me that is what I want.
There are a lot of great tools out there at all price points. This is why I prefer snap on and why I’m willing to pay more for them. I don’t like to replace tools. Once I find something that fits my hand and learn how to use tool, I don’t want to replace it when it breaks. I bought my snap on screwdrivers in the 80’s and ratchet in 90’s. I like the older Handle style and it works great in a area where lots of solvent is used. Ratchet just feels nice.
We break screwdrivers every now and then. Rather than replace entire tool, my dealer removes broken blade from handle and inserts a new blade. I find it amazing that their quality control is so consistent that a blade made today perfectly fits a 40 year old handle. 3/8 ratchet is still in nice shape. Have broken the pall once and stub once. Each time, dealer pulls out a kit and rebuilds it. I paid about $85 for that tool 30 years ago and could sell it for $50 today. Sometimes expensive tools are the least expensive. There is also something to be said about having something that fits my hand and I enjoy using. I have a husky ratchet that I don’t enjoy using at all. Great around the house and gets a job done but it’s heavy, sloppy, and and just doesn’t feel nice. It works and that’s important too.
Snap-on Hand tools fit the best in your hand
@@suburbancasualty Because you have no more dollars left in your hands to get in the way.
Good overall strength test, but in my experience they all work well when new, the issue is wear, or lifespan before they strip. Plus length of throw between clicks.
After nearly 40 years, i’ve been thru some ratchets. lol
The tekton has 90 teeth vs the Snap-ons 80
Instant subscriber. After watching this video. Great work on testing these tools! 👍
You commented in the "Duralast from AutoZone" wrap-up portion of the video that you hardly ever see a broken pawl. I used to break the pawls all the time when I worked in the shops using Craftsman ratchets. Of course, back in my day, we just went back to Sears with the broken ratchet and they handed us a rebuild kit. Wham-Bam and you were on your way. I finally broke a 3/8 drive that I originally purchased in the 70s this past summer. I don't know what broke (teeth, pawl, or whatever. I am sure it was metal fatigue not over torqueing that did it in) but I returned it to Lowes and discovered they no longer have rebuild kits. They just handed me a new ratchet. Which was cool, but I'll be honest; I am going to miss that old ratchet. I had it for so long it felt like a part of me.
You should make a chart comparing all the ratchets at the end of the video showing at what torque they faild
Awesome video but may I add that the duralast ratchet is also impressive because it was the only flex head. A lot of people don’t realize how weak that pin can be in some ratchets and fail way before the head will... And were you having issues with the icon ratchet getting stuck? I noticed you edited that part and looked like it was hanging up even though it was working in the end
I've always preferred Tekton and gearwrench, but after seeing what the Tekton is made of..... I might lean more towards Tekton.
Wow! Great video.
Dude, great content! Nothing like getting your hands on something to try breaking it. Impressive!!!
Awesome test! Thank you.
Shocked by the SK. Have used them for decades and found them to be extremely tough.
had to be a fluke I’ve beat the hell out of these ratchets that are 30-40 years old and only broke one
Had a Craftsman in early 2000s, went through 3, before picking up a snap on that I still have an use. Even pulled lug nuts in a pinch once.
I’m glad you returned to the tekton because I was about to prematurely comment that the bending handle gave it it’s high breaking torque. The tree that bends doesn’t break.
It was 💯 personal after the bend, had to finish it off🤣
Definitely put Tekton and Snap on as a tie to not trigger a bunch of mechinics😂
Tekton pissed all over snap on in this test. Poor snap oner's.
@@muddyriverdogz Literally "poor" lmao
My garage is full of older Duralast tools but now I am buying Tekton since the new Duralast tools have all changed to rebranded Gearwrench (which is the kind seen in this video). Husky is also made by Gearwrench.
Duralast is not made by Gearwrench. They are made by Great Neck Saw, who also makes OEM Tools.
@@jaybirda23 that's outdated. Apex (makers of Gearwrench) is the current supplier. Great Neck supplied tools were phased out in stages from 2017 to 2019. OEM is a Great Neck brand.
15 years in the dealerships, 24 years and counting turning wrenches and busting knuckles snap on is the king when it comes to sockets and wrenches . Their pliers especially their wire cutters have dropped off the deep end but luckily the wrenches and sockets still hold up the best
Only 24 years?Hell,you've barely used up a roll of tp by yourself!Snap on is great,they're hardley the "king".
@@tompatton4010 never found a better wrench or ratchet for the extreme abuse . Especially wrenches dealing with rounded off , stripped out , rusted up bolts and nuts .
Big Thanks. I'm shopping for 1 and was wondering just this very thing.
Been looking for a sub $30 1/2'' ratchet for occasional home use. Considered capri because another youtuber was impressed it held up in diesel work. Now I might just get the 1/2"" tekton ratchet .
capri is the same as carlyle
A very good and informative video. Thank you very much.
I would have liked you to list the prices of them as well though. I don't know about anyone else, but I don't expect a $50 ratchet to perform any place near as well as a $200 ratchet. It would have been interesting is all.
I would also like to have seen how a MAC ratchet stood up to the Snap-On, as well as the others.
Thanks again!! Good work!
I heard about those tektons before I can’t believe it ! Very impressed
This was a Awesome video!!! I have the Tekton 3/8, 18 inch long handle/non quick release ratchet. Very strong. I love it.😎
The newest Snapon has those little tight gears allowing more bolt turning in tight spots, also your takon ended up with a custom shape to the handle like all my beaker bars have.
Good job man !
The snap on has 80 teeth vs the Tektons 90 lol
But the Snap On has dual pawls lol!@@shermanshelichannel6540
Another excellent video Chris
I wish I had discovered Tekton tools sooner. Now they are my go to
I used to buy Snap-on until i started working on heavy industrial equipment and from then on Brittool have been my go to kit they seem pretty bomb proof.
I think the only reason the Tekton was so high, is because the handle was softer allowing it to bend way more than the rest of these. If it was harder, I believe it would have snapped sooner.
thats the point though
@@timsterling2949 what's "the point"?
Devin Cross he’s saying it was made soft on purpose. It was designed that way with what you just described in mind.
You did not see they returned to the bent Techton and bent the handle back , and then it failed at 292
@@richardmorrison2686 The fact that it matched the Snap on one is even better
You should try Cornwell, MAC, and Matco ratchets
it would be interesting, having a break off between the big 4
I’m blown away that he didn’t include the other tool truck brands.
What do you guys think of other brands like DeWalt, Husky, and Stanley?
Eh idk bout matco
He didnt do craftsman either
All my heavy sockets are tekton and I am extremely happy with them. My sets go all the way up to 3 in and I put them through hell. Never skipped a beat.
I have an SK ratchet just like that one. I've had it for at least 20-25 years. It was used when I got it.
The newer tekton 90t ratchets are simply amazing for industrial maintenance.
If they have an extra long 3/8 90 tooth, I'll probably get one. Off to Amazon....
@@felixf5211 I have the 18".. get one!
@@felixf5211 yea they have a 18" 3/8 drive ratchet with or without quick release. And the 18" breaker bar. My 24" 1/2 drive just came in today. Been really impressed n happy with tekton over the last year.
@@ViperMods_216 Got one! Like it a lot. Thanks!
@@the_towerhand1873 I'm kinda thinking of the 24". The 3/8 18" is working out really well and my long 1/2 SK is about 17". The additional leverage would be nice.
The best thing we learned from this is that the fine tooth ratchets hold up similarly to the coarse tooth ones....no reason NOT to always purchase the fine tooth ! (The Sq. drive seems to be the weak link)
I've upgraded my Kobalt hand tools to Tekton within the past 5 months. They feel solid and good in my hands. Now I feel even better about them.
This was a cool test. The paw strength is really the part that wears so personally a high strength paw is what I would prefer.
That's a nice custom Tekton offset👍 usually you have to heat up tool to get a bend like that.
I know right, that’s the same thing I was thinking.
Makes me happy I bought tekton tools
I like how you did a voice in after you filmed saying u don't think it would get over 300 foot lb when you already new
I still prefer the snap on ratchet it’s that easy to break it as to replace it , good job guys it was very educational on how to test your ratchets!!
Now you have a specialty angled tekton ratchet
The difference in results between the AvE video you referenced on the husky ratchet and yours has to do with where the force was applied and how smoothly it was applied as well. On his, the force was applied directly to the hand hold on the handle very smoothly with a hydraulic torque wrench (albeit used as a pneumatic one iirc)
This is true, but I would wager this is the more realistic test. What kind of orangutan could apply more than 200 ft/lbs to a 12 inch handle directly without a cheater bar? Neither is scientifically significant, because they only did one test per ratchet. Repeat, with different date codes, and average. It would be an expensive test, for sure.
Great video! Tekton tools have always been my top number quality tool in terms of durability and reliability for the long hauled. Snap on tools would be my top number 2 choice if I can afford it at that hefty price tag as the last resort.
Snapon is not that great....I work with em everyday. I've broken my 3/8ths ratchet atleast 4 times and sooooo many sockets
Great video. I'd like to see you pit equivalent QR vs. non-QR ratchets to see if the QR's really are weaker (not every brand has equivalents, Tekton is one that does, SO, maybe some others). Looking at Wikipedia, when Sears was looking into whether to incorporate QR into their line, they found that the ratchets were not weaker. Makes sense because most QR ratchets drill out the center of the anvil which has almost no torque on it, all the torque will be on the outside of the anvil, however, there are other factors in manufacturing that could come into play. You might bust a myth or confirm one.
Do another test with more brands like Craftsman, Milwaukee, etc
I tell you now, Craftsman sucks. I've damaged the internals on those quite a few times. That's the rough finish ones before Lowe's took over.
@@virginia7125 I have blown out more of other brands than I have Craftsman and I primarily use Craftsman. Granted I have never used a snap-on I have tried half the ones in this video and then some... like Stanley and Kobalt. Craftsman has held up to more abuse than most people give them credit for there's a reason they out lasted thier parent store and still maintain a following all theses decades I promise it's not because they suck.
@@virginia7125 but I'll take your opinion with a grain of salt since you said Lowes took them over. As Lowes didnt take them over, Lowes doesnt own Craftsman after Sears finally locked thier doors you could find Craftsman at Menards, Ace and Lowes. Granted Menards no longer carries them here.
All of those ratchets work fine, if you have to put a pipe on a 1/4 drive your using the wrong tool
Also craftsman sucks because they stopped making tools here
Heck man, those bent handle Tekton ratchets cost extra, you increased the value of that straight ratchet by about $15.
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Wow! Great video! Very interesting results.👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for hard work really good information
I have a lot of tekton tools so far and I'm really happy with them. I just bought my first three torque wrenches. Hopefully they do good.
I've had the 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch torque wrenches for a while and they've been solid
I've had my S-K 3/8" drive ratchet for 50 years and it still works great. I cringed when watching that S-K ratchet deliberately destroyed, LOL! But I bet it can be rebuilt back to spec.
your tube is awesome love these demos
I will put ICON up at my local HF store. Thanks man good video.