Thanks again Howard. They are not as nice as the Mac PTs, but if you want to see if you like the angle of either the open or box end then this is a great start. The holders are also what makes these a nice addition.. Stay safe my friend
Are the craftsman a spline drive on the box end? They look like a nice set. Hope your doing good I’ll try to catch up with you soon. Your dog doesn’t sound happy outside 😊
They are not spine. But the shape or angle let's you get into spaces that normal wrenches dont... Thanks for watching Kelly. Hope you and yours have been well
I have that same Craftsman set. U do find it funny that they skip 13/16" but it does come with 11/32". I have been thinking of ordering the Facom 13/16" just to have it ?
Those are direct facom rebrands, they are a good value. Most of the v line is rebranded facom/expert or a redesign of the brand. The v line is actually good, and not crazy expensive usually. I own several facom tools, they not cheap.
You are right, they are not cheap in FACOM name. I had a set of metrics and they are nice but I prefer the length of the MAC PTs. Stanley Black and Decker has rebranded these to many other branches of the company. thanks again :)
Great review of the V-series wrenches. I can find them all day at my local Do It Best, but never at Lowes. I like the fact that they use the same clamshell-style case as the MAC wrenches. I think that was a great move on behalf of SB&D. I think they put some real thought into the open-end. I think you said they were thicker than MAC, which makes sense. They want as much material in the weakest section to prevent spreading. The overall length is shorter, which also helps to reduce spreading of the open end. That angle profile on the box-end is something I've seen on some older wrench designs, but I can't remember the brand...wait, it was a brand called Powr-Kraft...had to go look at the second video I ever uploaded to YT...
Hey, Thanks for watching. The original design is from FACOM who SB#D bought many years ago. And they have taken the style to other areas like MAC, Craftsman and Sidchrome. I also like the angle.. Stay Safe
@@OneMechanic 9/32 isn’t that big of a deal unless you run across an 8mm that’s kinda rounded or rusty, but skipping the 13/16 is almost unforgivable…I guess I’d have to make sure to carry my 21mm with me wherever this set goes.
I dont have the FACOMs anymore. They are similar but the FACOMs have a better finish and doesn't skip sizes. They are also a more complete set than the Craftsman. I would say the length are about the same. I hope this helps 😁 Stay safe
I have been very impressed with the MAC PTs. I know that some have complained about the open end angle but I personally like it. And yes, The holders are awesome for hauling around the wrenches and make it easier in the field or the side of the road ... Thanks for watching and stay safe ..
No I haven't. I remember a few years ago that IR was trying to come out with tools that same time Milwaukee but never really heard anymore or where to find them.
I’ve had the PT sets in SAE and metric for a few years now. Got a few co workers that don’t like them, I like them a lot. Got em on that wrench sale they used to do. I’ve been curious about the V Series. I’ve heard they weren’t quite the same, but relatively close. I knew about the anti slip and being shorter, but the beam width and skipped sizes are news to me. As usual with my luck, the skipped sizes are always something I use. 13/16 is the wrench I use for back up nut on JIC and ORFS -08 fittings. Still, looks like a nice prosumer set for $80 (just looked it up).
@@OneMechanic Funny story about it: as a Tech II, we’re required to have 4 ASEs or obtain them within a year of hire. Funny part is that they don’t care what they are. I ended up getting T4 (brakes), G1 (general maintenance), T7 (A/C), A7 (A/C), and S7 (school bus A/C). Took a gamble that A/C would be pretty standard across the board and it paid off 😂
😁 we have the same thing here. They want two of the four that they think is important and then two of your choice. Even though they won't get us an AC machine, we have AC cert... lol
It is not the Mac. It is the falcom wrench they're identical and some of the other V-Shary products are falmcom And they're all part of the same Stanley Black& Decker brand
Also for those complaining about skipped sizes. do ask yourself, am I gonna use the size? From experience I've never used any of the skipped sizes these type of set skip. I own several sets, most collect dust, the 20mm for example.
I do agree for the most part, except that I wish sets had 25mm. I know that it basically a 1 inch. But I have messed up hydraulic fittings with a one inch. So I had bought a Tekton 25mm just for doing those. Thanks for watching and stay safe
I have the Tekton angle wrenches for doing hydraulics when needed and they have been great. But I only use them if my Wright's or Mac PTs don't fit the location.
I bet they do. I wish in many ways that I had gone into being an airplane mechanic. I love though how you guys organize your tools because you have to count for every tool used.
I dont know how I would rank myself as a driveway mechanic... fairly advanced since I have done engine/transmission/ transfer case, etc swaps. I found the MAC versions used for a great deal. But for most donit yourself people the Craftsman sets would be great.
At any shop I ever worked at, anything Harbor freight except for maybe a creeper or a floorjack would get you laughed out of the shop. There's a reason good tools exist....it's because bad tools also exist (wrap your noggin around that one). The only good tools Craftsman had were the "professional" series, they only made them a few years and that was maybe 15-20 years ago. Mac...ehh....they work, but honestly Matco, Strap-on, Cornwell, and most of the euro trash like Hazet and Stahwille are much better. BTW, I had that same Strap-on tool box for a few months, couldn't stand it, sharp edges everywhere and was always nicking myself on it, traded it in on a better box setup.
Oh really? I love this SnapOn box... but to each his own. I'm sorry that you where made or others made fun of because you had cheaper brand tools. That is so stupid because a name brand of a tool doesn't make or break a mechanic. It's the knowledge and skill that does. Why would anyone care how you spent your money? I personally believe that if it's a tool that you depend on everyday that you should get a better quality tool. That is why I have WrightGrip wrenches as my everyday wrench. But why spend top dollar on tools that you hardly ever use. For me, that would be chrome sockets and that is why I have tekton. Great sockets especially for the money but not wasted money that isn't making me money... Thanks for watching. Stay safe.
Proto was making this wrench style in the US maybe 10 years ago before the design was sent to Stanley’s Facom Taiwan factory for Mac and everyone else. I have the old Proto ratcheting spline drives, very good design for the Stanly tool brands.
1:00.. they're the Facom 440 set..I have them...Duratech (yes Duratech from Amazon) has them now too..they're matte chrome finish is fairly nice..✔️ 5:35 go pat your dog on the head and tell him dad loves him...lol...he sounds pretty upset ☝️
Same here as @billbeckett1021 says, great to see you and your perfectly made reviews on tools. Love your videos and I have great respect for you and your opinion. I also have the Proto USA made ratcheting spline drive, very well comparable with the Snap on set I have, (if it's not better) Thank you.
I have no clue on that... but honestly if you are looking for that kind of strength, maybe look at Wright Tools. They are made here in Ohio and has an awesome product. Especially their Wrightgrip style. I have them in the shop and they have been awesome. #wrighttools
@@OneMechanic I have older proto and sk full sae sets but my metric sets are mixed usa wrenches I almost pulled the trigger on the wrights last month but had to hold off I just got a good deal on sk x frames but I think they might sit on the shelf unless needed
Those X frames look sweet. But im afraid to buy SK since they are having so much trouble staying in business. I have the old school raised panel SK that I used in vocational school in the late 80s... love those wrenchs... I had Super Chromes later on and wish I had kept them
The Mac is clearly way nicer. The chrome is higher quality. Craftsman stuff has became trash. I was hoping them moving stuff back to America would help but they backed out of that deal. Idk. I would not waste the money. Buy Tekton or Capri.
Mac is definitely way better. My point though was that for the money, these aren't a bad choice for a mobile or field mechanic. I have had Tekton wrenches and they where nice. Never had Capri. But because of all the imported tools such as these two and HF and many others, they have to be made overseas to be competitive. It sucks but that is the world we live in. I have WrightGrips as my everyday wrenches and in my opinion, the best wrenches on the market in the US. And the are made in Ohio. Thanks for watching and stay safe
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm not a tool guy. I'm just hard working mechanic sharing some useful information on what I think of these wrenches. But hey, you do you... Thanks again and stay safe
Can a professional use these? Lol, a professional can use any tool he or she wants regardless Of the make or rebranbed what ever it takes to get the job done rite 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
Yes, but you know what he means. A professional needs to get the job done properly in an acceptable time. When an amateur runs into a problem, he goes looking for another tool he needs to finish the job. One question for the professional mechanic in comparing these two wrench sets is: will the shorter length do the job?
@GH-oi2jf Sometimes the shorter length is a blessing where the longer length is hard to get into places. And then you get more leverage over the shorter ones... sooo.... depends on what you need 90% of the time in my opinion..
Anything advertised and is professional that has skips is annoying and I don't like it. I bought the metric wrenches because I don't really use my dick often and I had old USA non-ratching and I wanted some ratchet and I figured f*** it. We'll see how they are and they're not bad but it skips 9 15 16 and 18
I wish they would at least offer the skip sizes so in case you do want a full set . Example - Menards wrench sets are not complete but they offer every size so that you can complete your set.
After Stanley Black and Decker bought FACOM, they went all over with this design across all their brands.. The actual FACOM are nicer but for availability and price, I wouldn't discount these..
Great to see you back! Always great to see a true professional’s opinion on something!
Thanks Bil and thanks for watching... Hope you have been well..
Great video, thanks for uploading. Love my Mac PT set. Glad you’re doing well buddy.
Hey bro!
Thanks as always... Hope you have been well. Please stay safe
Always enjoy a real pros opinion.
Bring in the howling puppy dooog! He wants to look at your tools to.
🤣🤣 my dog is a clown, always fun
One Mechanic.. I want to get both the SAE and metric sets of those but I never see them in my Lowes. Thanks for sharing them with us.
You are welcome... we got them off Amazon... took two weeks...
Take care Dave 😁
Been eyeing these seeing as I have none of that style & no Mac truck..Great job..✌
Thanks again Howard. They are not as nice as the Mac PTs, but if you want to see if you like the angle of either the open or box end then this is a great start. The holders are also what makes these a nice addition..
Stay safe my friend
Are the craftsman a spline drive on the box end? They look like a nice set. Hope your doing good I’ll try to catch up with you soon. Your dog doesn’t sound happy outside 😊
They are not spine. But the shape or angle let's you get into spaces that normal wrenches dont...
Thanks for watching Kelly. Hope you and yours have been well
I have that same Craftsman set. U do find it funny that they skip 13/16" but it does come with 11/32". I have been thinking of ordering the Facom 13/16" just to have it ?
Yeah, I hate when companies skip but in reality, those sizes are seldom used...
Thanks for watching 😁
Those are direct facom rebrands, they are a good value. Most of the v line is rebranded facom/expert or a redesign of the brand. The v line is actually good, and not crazy expensive usually. I own several facom tools, they not cheap.
You are right, they are not cheap in FACOM name. I had a set of metrics and they are nice but I prefer the length of the MAC PTs. Stanley Black and Decker has rebranded these to many other branches of the company.
thanks again :)
UNCLE DAVE !!! your dog is calling for a pet lol ... good comparison
Hahaha... that is him howling..
Thanks for watching Theo
Great review of the V-series wrenches. I can find them all day at my local Do It Best, but never at Lowes. I like the fact that they use the same clamshell-style case as the MAC wrenches. I think that was a great move on behalf of SB&D. I think they put some real thought into the open-end. I think you said they were thicker than MAC, which makes sense. They want as much material in the weakest section to prevent spreading. The overall length is shorter, which also helps to reduce spreading of the open end. That angle profile on the box-end is something I've seen on some older wrench designs, but I can't remember the brand...wait, it was a brand called Powr-Kraft...had to go look at the second video I ever uploaded to YT...
Hey, Thanks for watching. The original design is from FACOM who SB#D bought many years ago. And they have taken the style to other areas like MAC, Craftsman and Sidchrome. I also like the angle..
Stay Safe
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Like that MAC version is nice, only need Metric here but wish Craftsman would expand their product line.
Yes, Im surprised that with all the original hype on the V-Series that they haven't..
Thanks for watching and stay safe
Been trying to get that on lowes but they never have the Vseries.
We got them off Amazon. Took two weeks to get them.
What sizes do they skip?
Hey, The Mac PT has 9/32 and 13/16 where the Craftsman doesn't.
Thanks for watching .. 😁
@@OneMechanic 9/32 isn’t that big of a deal unless you run across an 8mm that’s kinda rounded or rusty, but skipping the 13/16 is almost unforgivable…I guess I’d have to make sure to carry my 21mm with me wherever this set goes.
@Sid The sloth you’d think they’d be standard…
They also own USAG. And the USAG 285X are the same as the MAC RBRT wrenches.
I have to look into that... Thanks !!
I just purchased the USAG brand feom mister worker prior to seeing the craftsman. I will see how they are
Sweet... please let me know
How do these compare to the Facoms you have, same wrench?
I dont have the FACOMs anymore. They are similar but the FACOMs have a better finish and doesn't skip sizes. They are also a more complete set than the Craftsman. I would say the length are about the same.
I hope this helps 😁 Stay safe
Great info. Thanks!
Hey, thanks for watching... stay safe
Great video Dave👍
Thanks Tony ! Hope you have been well
The MAC version are very nice. And the holder makes it a complete package. I have the MAC set in milky meter, but need to get the SAE.
I have been very impressed with the MAC PTs. I know that some have complained about the open end angle but I personally like it. And yes, The holders are awesome for hauling around the wrenches and make it easier in the field or the side of the road ...
Thanks for watching and stay safe ..
So happy to see your beautiful face!!
Awww.... shucks 😂
Thank you for showing the sets off, I want to go in the opposite direction and get the full proto USA made reversible Ratcheting wrench set
Very nice. Be careful though. I ordered some proto ratcheting stubbys and they are not US made. They are still decent but wanted US made ones...
Great info... Thank 😁
@@OneMechanic have you tried any of the Ingersoll Rand sockets or hex bit sockets that come in snap on like trays?
No I haven't. I remember a few years ago that IR was trying to come out with tools that same time Milwaukee but never really heard anymore or where to find them.
Are the Mac’s made in USA?
No sir, most of Black and Decker/ Stanley products are made in other countries including Craftsman.
I’ve had the PT sets in SAE and metric for a few years now. Got a few co workers that don’t like them, I like them a lot. Got em on that wrench sale they used to do. I’ve been curious about the V Series. I’ve heard they weren’t quite the same, but relatively close. I knew about the anti slip and being shorter, but the beam width and skipped sizes are news to me. As usual with my luck, the skipped sizes are always something I use. 13/16 is the wrench I use for back up nut on JIC and ORFS -08 fittings. Still, looks like a nice prosumer set for $80 (just looked it up).
They are not as good as the PTs but for the money, not bad.
Thanks as always for watching. Hope you have been well...
@@OneMechanic Doin alright, hangin in there. Just got my 4th and 5th ASE yesterday, job required me to get 4. Won’t get fired for that now 😂
@Jake Not From State Farm That is awesome bro 😁👍
@@OneMechanic Funny story about it: as a Tech II, we’re required to have 4 ASEs or obtain them within a year of hire. Funny part is that they don’t care what they are. I ended up getting T4 (brakes), G1 (general maintenance), T7 (A/C), A7 (A/C), and S7 (school bus A/C). Took a gamble that A/C would be pretty standard across the board and it paid off 😂
😁 we have the same thing here. They want two of the four that they think is important and then two of your choice. Even though they won't get us an AC machine, we have AC cert... lol
🎶Return of the Mac 🎶
It is not the Mac. It is the falcom wrench they're identical and some of the other V-Shary products are falmcom And they're all part of the same Stanley Black& Decker brand
Good one Dave
Thanks Pat 👍
Also for those complaining about skipped sizes. do ask yourself, am I gonna use the size? From experience I've never used any of the skipped sizes these type of set skip. I own several sets, most collect dust, the 20mm for example.
I do agree for the most part, except that I wish sets had 25mm. I know that it basically a 1 inch. But I have messed up hydraulic fittings with a one inch. So I had bought a Tekton 25mm just for doing those.
Thanks for watching and stay safe
@@OneMechanic for hydraulic fittings I go with angle wrenches. I work aviation and nothing compares to those. Even then you can skip sizes.
I have the Tekton angle wrenches for doing hydraulics when needed and they have been great. But I only use them if my Wright's or Mac PTs don't fit the location.
@@OneMechanic nice, I have the snap on set. Crazy expensive tho. But they are exclusively for hydraulics, aircraft have many tight spaces.
I bet they do. I wish in many ways that I had gone into being an airplane mechanic. I love though how you guys organize your tools because you have to count for every tool used.
I dont know how I would rank myself as a driveway mechanic... fairly advanced since I have done engine/transmission/ transfer case, etc swaps. I found the MAC versions used for a great deal. But for most donit yourself people the Craftsman sets would be great.
Absolutely... I know professional mechanics that use craftsman and Harbor Freight. The tools don't make the mechanic but skill does.
Good video Bro’ 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks brother...
Hope you are doing well
Still have some the original Facom tools in my possession!!
Very nice!
I had a set and they where nice but I like the extra length on the PT wrenches.
Thanks for watching
At any shop I ever worked at, anything Harbor freight except for maybe a creeper or a floorjack would get you laughed out of the shop.
There's a reason good tools exist....it's because bad tools also exist (wrap your noggin around that one).
The only good tools Craftsman had were the "professional" series, they only made them a few years and that was maybe 15-20 years ago.
Mac...ehh....they work, but honestly Matco, Strap-on, Cornwell, and most of the euro trash like Hazet and Stahwille are much better.
BTW, I had that same Strap-on tool box for a few months, couldn't stand it, sharp edges everywhere and was always nicking myself on it, traded it in on a better box setup.
Oh really? I love this SnapOn box... but to each his own. I'm sorry that you where made or others made fun of because you had cheaper brand tools. That is so stupid because a name brand of a tool doesn't make or break a mechanic. It's the knowledge and skill that does. Why would anyone care how you spent your money?
I personally believe that if it's a tool that you depend on everyday that you should get a better quality tool. That is why I have WrightGrip wrenches as my everyday wrench. But why spend top dollar on tools that you hardly ever use. For me, that would be chrome sockets and that is why I have tekton. Great sockets especially for the money but not wasted money that isn't making me money...
Thanks for watching. Stay safe.
Proto was making this wrench style in the US maybe 10 years ago before the design was sent to Stanley’s Facom Taiwan factory for Mac and everyone else. I have the old Proto ratcheting spline drives, very good design for the Stanly tool brands.
1:00.. they're the Facom 440 set..I have them...Duratech (yes Duratech from Amazon) has them now too..they're matte chrome finish is fairly nice..✔️
5:35 go pat your dog on the head and tell him dad loves him...lol...he sounds pretty upset ☝️
😁 Thank you for watching.. and yes, my pup is happy.. lol
Same here as @billbeckett1021 says, great to see you and your perfectly made reviews on tools. Love your videos and I have great respect for you and your opinion. I also have the Proto USA made ratcheting spline drive, very well comparable with the Snap on set I have, (if it's not better) Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching. Stay safe
The question is if they use the same steel and heat treatment process
I have no clue on that... but honestly if you are looking for that kind of strength, maybe look at Wright Tools. They are made here in Ohio and has an awesome product. Especially their Wrightgrip style. I have them in the shop and they have been awesome. #wrighttools
@@OneMechanic I have older proto and sk full sae sets but my metric sets are mixed usa wrenches I almost pulled the trigger on the wrights last month but had to hold off I just got a good deal on sk x frames but I think they might sit on the shelf unless needed
Those X frames look sweet. But im afraid to buy SK since they are having so much trouble staying in business. I have the old school raised panel SK that I used in vocational school in the late 80s... love those wrenchs... I had Super Chromes later on and wish I had kept them
@@OneMechanic yes I would hate to see what it's like trying to warranty them and I doubt they will be us made in a years time
unfortunately he answered his own question i dont no if you preach to the quior better be able to answer questions good grief
Poor Doggy. Sounds so sad being alone.
🤣 He is a hoot!!!
Happy New Year.. Stay safe
It's not the length of the tool it's knowing how to use it..😂
🤣🤣🤣
DAVE !!! 🔥👍
Thanks Howard 😊
The Mac is clearly way nicer. The chrome is higher quality. Craftsman stuff has became trash. I was hoping them moving stuff back to America would help but they backed out of that deal. Idk. I would not waste the money. Buy Tekton or Capri.
Mac is definitely way better. My point though was that for the money, these aren't a bad choice for a mobile or field mechanic. I have had Tekton wrenches and they where nice. Never had Capri. But because of all the imported tools such as these two and HF and many others, they have to be made overseas to be competitive. It sucks but that is the world we live in. I have WrightGrips as my everyday wrenches and in my opinion, the best wrenches on the market in the US. And the are made in Ohio.
Thanks for watching and stay safe
if he was actually a tool guy he would have pointed that out
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I'm not a tool guy. I'm just hard working mechanic sharing some useful information on what I think of these wrenches. But hey, you do you... Thanks again and stay safe
Can a professional use these? Lol, a professional can use any tool he or she wants regardless
Of the make or rebranbed what ever it takes to get the job done rite 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
Hahahaha... absolutely... stay safe
Yes, but you know what he means. A professional needs to get the job done properly in an acceptable time. When an amateur runs into a problem, he goes looking for another tool he needs to finish the job. One question for the professional mechanic in comparing these two wrench sets is: will the shorter length do the job?
@GH-oi2jf Sometimes the shorter length is a blessing where the longer length is hard to get into places. And then you get more leverage over the shorter ones... sooo.... depends on what you need 90% of the time in my opinion..
Anything advertised and is professional that has skips is annoying and I don't like it. I bought the metric wrenches because I don't really use my dick often and I had old USA non-ratching and I wanted some ratchet and I figured f*** it. We'll see how they are and they're not bad but it skips 9 15 16 and 18
I wish they would at least offer the skip sizes so in case you do want a full set . Example - Menards wrench sets are not complete but they offer every size so that you can complete your set.
They look like facom 😂
After Stanley Black and Decker bought FACOM, they went all over with this design across all their brands.. The actual FACOM are nicer but for availability and price, I wouldn't discount these..
@@OneMechanic no Problem i mean i buy everything german made i can afford 👍🤣
Ohhh..... lol