I've used my gator grip for years on every type of fastener you can imagine and it's been one of my go-to tools. Lives in my truck toolkit and has earned my trust!
I have that hex a matic laying around in my shop. It was Grandfathers, and always thought it was some sort of gimmick. After watching your video, it appears to be rather well designed, and well made. Thanks
I bought the Stanley Hex-A-Matic a long, long time ago. I never could get it to work for me so I just use my nut drivers. I also never could figure out what the spinner ring was for. I will say this though, it is a very well made tool.
The Gator Socket is one of the best designed tools I have ever had. Despite having full sets of SAE & Metric sockets, this is the one you want to have in your car or your hammer belt. Take care of it and it will last forever. It is also very good for removing a bolt with a rusted or damaged head, with rounded corners. Brilliant design. This from a fellow life long tool-junkie. The first one of these I bought was a T handle model, it saw a lot of use in the factory I was running.
The problem is the hex socket cannot grip onto the hex bolt because it has been rounded off, will the Gator Socket work, I mean the bolt is 18mm, but it won't loosen without a good grip, the 18mm socket is only sliding not gripping or loosening.
i like having the gator grip in my toolbox, just knowing i have that option, but honestly i've had it for 20 years and i'm pretty sure i've never used it
For that first one (or any of them really) how much torque would you need to bend and destroy the pins? Looks like an amazing idea, but I'd be concerned about longevity.
The biggest issue with the socket is a deep well length socket but only works on short Fasteners the pins themselves or extremely hard the bigger issue would be corrosion and then getting jammed up I think that if you put enough pressure to actually damage a pin you would just split the wall the socket
Harbor Freight has a Maddox set of security lug nut sockets that might work. Using the gator grip socket may or may not work it's kind of hit and miss when it comes to you odd shapes and splines whether or not the socket pins will line up well enough for it to remove the fastener. And in a lug nut situation the socket maybe way too large a diameter to fit down into any wheel recesses.
The gator grip comes in a number of sizes and grades. Plus there are tons of knock offs, so be aware of those. It’s actually worth having in the tool box.
Orta göbekteki altı köşe pim plastik ve dibe doğru çok ince bir uzantısı varArıza verdi.Tekrar kendim yapıştırma ile eski haline getirdim.Güzel bir anahtar harikasına niçin böyle sürekli baskı hareketi alan parça plastik yapılmış?Anlamakta zorlanıyorum.İşlevine söz yok.Mutlak çok yönlü faydalı bir alet.Kendim aldım.İş düşmediği için müzelik silah gibi çantada duruyor.
I have seen actual testing of universal sockets where pins would not drop down after a few uses, pins started falling out after a while and it was not effective at turning under load. You showed us but did not demonstrate,,,thanks anyway but will look elsewhere
I work all things from phones to car engens. I'm thinking about replacing all my non deep sockets with a gator grip. All my sockets are mostly cheep kamart crap. Would you disavise on this ? Whats the max tork it can handle ?
DO NOT REPLACE WITH GATOR GRIP. At best, it will tear itself apart before causing any damage to the bolt or nut. Rough estimate is from 60-90 foot-pounds before breaking if you're lucky. And even if you avoid exposing it to that high torque, it will last through maybe 40 uses with 40-50 ft-lbs. Socket sets are sometimes a hassle to carry around, but there's a reason you don't see mechanics, or anyone else, using them. They're unreliable and a hazard to whatever bolt or nut it's being used on.
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I've used my gator grip for years on every type of fastener you can imagine and it's been one of my go-to tools. Lives in my truck toolkit and has earned my trust!
I turned 1 faster not even a rusty bolt and it bent a bunch of pins in my gator grip...
I have that hex a matic laying around in my shop. It was Grandfathers, and always thought it was some sort of gimmick. After watching your video, it appears to be rather well designed, and well made. Thanks
I have the xl version of the gator grip it has saved me just once but that one time really helped.
I really like using the gator grip when screwing in hooks
Catus Maximus I was just thinking there has to be an easier way when I was hand screwing a couple of hooks into wood to hang plants. Thanks!
Planning on buying a gator grip socket today your vid was very helpful thanks.
Why didn't they make those round pins hexagonal and it would help resolve a lot of the issues with the round pins?
I have one of the gator grip style. They're amazing when you don't have the right tool available.
Cool you hit 500 subs. Keep up the good work.
Thanks
Catus Maximus now 5,000 and counting :-). Good work!
Imagine that people complain that Gator Grip does not work on stuck rounded off bolts.
I bought the Stanley Hex-A-Matic a long, long time ago. I never could get it to work for me so I just use my nut drivers. I also never could figure out what the spinner ring was for. I will say this though, it is a very well made tool.
The Gator Socket is one of the best designed tools I have ever had. Despite having full sets of SAE & Metric sockets, this is the one you want to have in your car or your hammer belt. Take care of it and it will last forever. It is also very good for removing a bolt with a rusted or damaged head, with rounded corners. Brilliant design. This from a fellow life long tool-junkie. The first one of these I bought was a T handle model, it saw a lot of use in the factory I was running.
The problem is the hex socket cannot grip onto the hex bolt because it has been rounded off,
will the Gator Socket work, I mean the bolt is 18mm, but it won't loosen without a good grip, the 18mm socket is only sliding not gripping or loosening.
The best unbiased description, keep the good work up mate,
I really like the Stanley Hex-A-Matic, any idea where I can get one in decent condition ?
The Stanley tool would be very popular nowadays, if it would be made as power drill adapter!
That's a good idea
i like having the gator grip in my toolbox, just knowing i have that option, but honestly i've had it for 20 years and i'm pretty sure i've never used it
Lmao
Thanks for making this video 👍🏽👍🏽
My pleasure!
Years later, and this video showed me a universal tool (the last one) that I didn't know existed.
For that first one (or any of them really) how much torque would you need to bend and destroy the pins? Looks like an amazing idea, but I'd be concerned about longevity.
The biggest issue with the socket is a deep well length socket but only works on short Fasteners the pins themselves or extremely hard the bigger issue would be corrosion and then getting jammed up I think that if you put enough pressure to actually damage a pin you would just split the wall the socket
What type of oil did you use to prevent rust on the grip tool?
That Stanley handle looks like the 100 plus series
Where to buy?
I wonder if the pin one will work for my hubcap locks on my caprice i lost my tool
Harbor Freight has a Maddox set of security lug nut sockets that might work. Using the gator grip socket may or may not work it's kind of hit and miss when it comes to you odd shapes and splines whether or not the socket pins will line up well enough for it to remove the fastener. And in a lug nut situation the socket maybe way too large a diameter to fit down into any wheel recesses.
How can purchase I m bangalore India
Where can I get it ..please share the link . Needed in Andhra pradesh in india
@@caandcwarjun Amazon sells them. I came to this video from there for a review.
@@stephenhill1089 thanks for your reply
I gotta Gator type socket. Its proved invaluable over the years!
Gator grip is one spring on a backplate.. that's why if you push one pin in the center plastic will go in also.
Nice! Maybe I'll get one of those for those odd shape fasteners. Thanks!
They need to make the gator pins square or octagon shaped
Good video, I have also put some oil on induro universal socket that I purchased today. It says chrome vanadium
Oil and tools go hand-in-hand
does it really hold on half mm i cant see it properly functioning
The gator grip comes in a number of sizes and grades. Plus there are tons of knock offs, so be aware of those. It’s actually worth having in the tool box.
what are the price and where can i get them
the one i got the springs are hard as a rock, lots of force is needed.
That sucks you can always try oiling in a little bit that may help
The pin loaded 1 ...I dunno almost feels as if would break if the nut is really fastened on.
cool channel brother
6 point best Choice..
Orta göbekteki altı köşe pim plastik ve dibe doğru çok ince bir uzantısı varArıza verdi.Tekrar kendim yapıştırma ile eski haline getirdim.Güzel bir anahtar harikasına niçin böyle sürekli baskı hareketi alan parça plastik yapılmış?Anlamakta zorlanıyorum.İşlevine söz yok.Mutlak çok yönlü faydalı bir alet.Kendim aldım.İş düşmediği için müzelik silah gibi çantada duruyor.
I have seen actual testing of universal sockets where pins would not drop down after a few uses, pins started falling out after a while and it was not effective at turning under load. You showed us but did not demonstrate,,,thanks anyway but will look elsewhere
You didn't mention that you can't use these in a lot of situations because of clearance of issues.
I thought I had yes these sockets the Achilles heel is that they have a large diameter
I work all things from phones to car engens. I'm thinking about replacing all my non deep sockets with a gator grip. All my sockets are mostly cheep kamart crap. Would you disavise on this ? Whats the max tork it can handle ?
No need to commit to replacing all your lesser crap. It is not very expensive, but it and I suspect you will make your own decision quite quickly.
DO NOT REPLACE WITH GATOR GRIP.
At best, it will tear itself apart before causing any damage to the bolt or nut. Rough estimate is from 60-90 foot-pounds before breaking if you're lucky. And even if you avoid exposing it to that high torque, it will last through maybe 40 uses with 40-50 ft-lbs. Socket sets are sometimes a hassle to carry around, but there's a reason you don't see mechanics, or anyone else, using them. They're unreliable and a hazard to whatever bolt or nut it's being used on.
@@kindledninja Well said!
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i have a good socket with many pins...
also another super heavy duty socket...
but only 3/8 and not 1/2
wow i just had to watch 3 minutes + of commericals just to see your content? can you reduce the commercials or at least add a skip function?
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Didn't show really working, not enough information, looks too good to be true.
Hint - "WALA" I am french Canadian so just a little help in the future."VIOLA":)
These things suck they don't work half the time the pins leave to much wiggle room
Lousy review