Trucker88 Snapon’s been around over 100 years. They’re not going anywhere as long as professionals are slinging wrenches for a living. I don’t buy everything offered on tool trucks but I do spend a significant amount of money on them. There’s still a lot of us out there that appreciate made in the USA tools. One cannot appreciate a Snapon Flankdrive wrench until you’ve used them everyday for twenty years and you can’t wear them out. Anything that is rebranded by an import manufacturer and sold on a tool truck doesn’t interest me. I’ll buy that from a cheaper source.
George Swindoll jr If I had to put a percentage on it I would estimate about 80%. Obviously they rebrand but to a far lesser extent than other tool companies.
Tekton keeps increasing the number of made in the usa products they sell. They use to be 90% Taiwan and 10% China when this video was made. They are now 75% Taiwan and 15% usa and still 10% China. They are looking at brining there regular wrenches stateside from what I've heard (already make the angled in the here) and just launched a North American made (made in Canada) Tool Chest line) I will agree Snap-on does make more professional level tools, that's not tektons market they have been filling the "Quality Tools at affordable prices" that craftsman abandoned for the race to the bottom. Snap-on is kinda of just depending on their name, brands like SK make there tools in the USA and charge less for an equivalent tool.
The warranty is the deal breaker for me , I love snap on, don’t get me wrong I have a mid 60s tool box that I love how sturdy it is and battery impacts are great
Yea, I've been lusting after a set of these for a while. I like the notion of the pin to lock the flex head in place, but everything else about these for me is spot-on.
Been scoping out Tekton for sockets, wrenches, and the likes. They seem to be inexpensive but not terrible or cheaply made. However, It has become apparent they have the best warranty service. For example, on Amazon they have representatives monitor comments, and anytime a customer has any issue, they straight-up replace the tool proactively. I've seen that convert the a few grumpy unsatisfied customers into very satisfied repeat customers. It's amazing to see.
Well you sold me on these, and after a month of use I only have one major gripe: The metric wrenches are sized even/odd rather than sequential. That is, the opposite end of the 19mm is 17mm rather than the expected 18mm. You'll find that opposite 16mm. What you end up with is an 18mm wrench that is shorter than your 17mm, and thus able to present less torque on a larger fastener. And it's just a weird thing to do.
Well, I've since noticed this on other brands (even a few Stahlwille sizes) so I guess it's not completely unheard of. Still mildly annoying/weird though, IMHO
The only problem I have with these is getting the wrench back off the fastener once you loosen it. And I wish they put them in numerical order, sometimes your one number off and you have to go get the next wrench
hey man, this was a great review but what happened to your podcast video? I only caught the first min of it and was looking forward to listening to it on my way into work. I think a podcast about tools is a great idea. take care
Thanks! I removed the video, but its now on iTunes/Podcasts.....just search for Real Tool Reviews. I may add future episodes to youtube also, but I have to see the best way for it work out for everyone.
I know your comment was from a year ago, but I think there are some advantages to the Icons. The Icons are 12pt which makes more sense on a tool like this IMO. People typically reach for these for convenience and speed and hard to reach fastener. While a 6 point is better for contact, it’s unnecessary for a low torque applications and actually makes it harder to get onto a faster in tight spots. The Icons also have an offset built into them and are reversing. I’d go with Tekton over Icon almost 100% of the time but I’d have to go Icon on these.
Well mine broke doing a motor mount in a ford edge. Only used it a few times. I will say the nut was on tight with alot of tread locker on it ..whats the warranty with this tool. My 13mm is the one that broke ...i used the 13 10 and 15 the most.
Looks like the 3/8 drive tech angle wrench from snap on, lucky you its on sale too.... Expensive but you pay for the snap on name and reliability of a full time mechanics tool store.snapon.com/TechAngle-174-Models-2-Accuracy-Ratcheting-Flex-Head-3-8-Drive-Electronic-Flex-Head-TechAngle-Torque-Wrench-5-100-ft-lb--P759379.aspx
1,000% chance of the Tekton hand tools.....they have a ZERO hassle warranty & the quality is excellent for the money. If you break something, email them a photo & they send you a replacement for free (typically the same day)!
I just ordered these on amazon. Hope they are worth $130 dollars. Would hate to have something that wouldn't feel like quality. Have a lot of snap on and Mac and would like these to blend in with the rest.
I never understood making ratchet wrenches 12 point. It ratchets. 6 point is better, and you dont need the fitment of a 12 point for clearance. Plus, 6 point is just better and less headaches in the long run. Now box end non ratcheting should be 12 point cause sometimes you dont have the clearance and you need the ability to hook up to the fastner that maybe a 6 point will not provide
Super Godzilla Dude. I dont think you can fault the company for your lack of reading how to warranty a tool. They explicitly say multiple places to just take a picture of the tool and email it to them, and they will send you a new one. You cant just blame a company for a bad warranty because you wont warranty the tool. They will send you a free one, you just have to read the warranty, which is huge, like at least 20 words. If you read it, then you will know, just to email them and they will send you a new one. Or you can do whatever you want and blame everyone else when it doesnt work. Your choice.
they are good tools the only thing is to replace them you have to call and send it in that sucks thats time I really dont have i can take from 2 to 4 weeks to get it back
Yeah.....where in the USA does the post office, UPS, or FEDEX take two weeks for delivery? They mail these out same day usually & typically the end-user gets them in 2-3 days --- for free.
I warrantied a Tekton socket, they sent it overnight and I had it the next day. Phenomenal costumer service. Way faster then waiting a week for the truck to come back.
I never had to send it in and even in the truck gives you a hard rime some times but my self like snap on the quality is by far there is some tools i wont buy just because it says snap on the one i use every day is a must. Just saying
Debatable. Both are difficult to warranty if you don't have access to a tool truck. Tekton goes out of their way to help people who have issues with their tools. I've been considering the mountains for a few years but after reading about the company forcing sellers to uphold their warranty, I am lack confidence in them.
Supply chain issues... it's on every webpage that they are having problems with on their site. Covid messes things up for everybody. I'm sure they will get them back in stock eventually.
Lynx Star Automotive it's not that I don't see these sizes, it's that the fasteners I have issues with are usually larger than 19mm. 21,22 etc. I like to have full coverage in the range of sizes if i'm gonna buy specialty wrenches. my reversible gear wrenches go up to 25mm and 1" and I use them often. would rather wait till somebody offers a larger set than buy one now and have what I prefer hit the market a month later.
Typically, how it works is anything bigger than 19mm will be offered as a separate set. For example Matco has a 21-24mm wrench set, and it costs over 200.00. It is an add on to their typical 8, 10-19mm set. Many professional tool manufacturers do this. I just buy the 21, 22, and 24 separately in different configurations as those three sizes are the most common in my demographic
Matco/gear wrench does. I believe they are fine tooth too. I want to say 88. Plus they are splined. Meaning they fit any type of bolt: hex, torx, 6 pt, 12 pt.
+Lynx Star Automotive (Gabe V) hmm I'll have to consider that, currently only gave a snap on guy at work makes it hard to get deals with only one source
Yeah SO wrenches and as well as their power tools are behind the times as of late. Gearwrench is making some slick ones, and they are basically rebranded Matcos.
WHEN DID KINDERGARTEN START TO WATCH THESE VIDEOS? do you really have to explain the difference between a non ratcheting box end and a ratcheting box end?
i watch your videos because i dont have an higher education.... and want to learn about tools and stuff... but comparing ratchet boxend with nonratchet boxend is kinda like comparing apples and oranges....? i REALLY like your vids!, please do more sience vids with torque rating andtesting, air supply, CFM and how to get max power and life etc out of air and battery tools... i really enjoy you comparing air VS Battery tools! i really want a compact 1/2" impact with monster 1500Nm torque...but i cant find one yet...
I'm sure linguists have a name for it, but the way you draw out the last syllables of your sentences is extremely annoying. It communicates a total lack of enthusiasm. Listen to yourself.
you are the best at convincing me to financially ruin myself.
Tekton is making SnapOn the modern day milk man. Quality tools with a lifetime guarantee at a fraction of the cost.
Trucker88 Snapon’s been around over 100 years. They’re not going anywhere as long as professionals are slinging wrenches for a living. I don’t buy everything offered on tool trucks but I do spend a significant amount of money on them. There’s still a lot of us out there that appreciate made in the USA tools. One cannot appreciate a Snapon Flankdrive wrench until you’ve used them everyday for twenty years and you can’t wear them out. Anything that is rebranded by an import manufacturer and sold on a tool truck doesn’t interest me. I’ll buy that from a cheaper source.
Wayne Swicegood how much of snap on is still made in the USA??
George Swindoll jr If I had to put a percentage on it I would estimate about 80%. Obviously they rebrand but to a far lesser extent than other tool companies.
Tekton keeps increasing the number of made in the usa products they sell. They use to be 90% Taiwan and 10% China when this video was made. They are now 75% Taiwan and 15% usa and still 10% China. They are looking at brining there regular wrenches stateside from what I've heard (already make the angled in the here) and just launched a North American made (made in Canada) Tool Chest line)
I will agree Snap-on does make more professional level tools, that's not tektons market they have been filling the "Quality Tools at affordable prices" that craftsman abandoned for the race to the bottom. Snap-on is kinda of just depending on their name, brands like SK make there tools in the USA and charge less for an equivalent tool.
The warranty is the deal breaker for me , I love snap on, don’t get me wrong I have a mid 60s tool box that I love how sturdy it is and battery impacts are great
Yea, I've been lusting after a set of these for a while. I like the notion of the pin to lock the flex head in place, but everything else about these for me is spot-on.
Damn! How can I save for retirement, watching these reviews?😒
Would love a strength test of the ratcheting box end like you did with the sk x-frame a while back. Thanks for all the amazing videos!
Been scoping out Tekton for sockets, wrenches, and the likes. They seem to be inexpensive but not terrible or cheaply made. However, It has become apparent they have the best warranty service. For example, on Amazon they have representatives monitor comments, and anytime a customer has any issue, they straight-up replace the tool proactively. I've seen that convert the a few grumpy unsatisfied customers into very satisfied repeat customers. It's amazing to see.
Whoa, I wanna see you do a review of that digital torque wrench.
Keep these tekton reviews up!
Incredibly thorough review! Thanks.
Just ordered the metric set. Thanks for the review.
finally, a review of a tool I can use. Silly Tekton Red is for SAE, not metric.
Great video. I wish you kept making videos. You have the best information out there.
U are the real MVP bro great reviews as always
You go to some lengths to test your tools! Exceptionally carefully done review here, great job, thanks.
Well you sold me on these, and after a month of use I only have one major gripe: The metric wrenches are sized even/odd rather than sequential. That is, the opposite end of the 19mm is 17mm rather than the expected 18mm. You'll find that opposite 16mm. What you end up with is an 18mm wrench that is shorter than your 17mm, and thus able to present less torque on a larger fastener. And it's just a weird thing to do.
Shiloh Jorgensen yeah i noticed that in the video
Well, I've since noticed this on other brands (even a few Stahlwille sizes) so I guess it's not completely unheard of. Still mildly annoying/weird though, IMHO
It's not unusual on open box wrenches, because they often fit hydraulic couplings subsequent to one another.
Pontus Enström how do you fasten hydraulic couplings with a box end wrench?
Trevor Groves that's funny lol
Tekton got there shit together ❤
Damn....Long pattern, 6 point, flex head. I really need these.
You are a video review pro. Keep up the good work!
Great review! those wrenches look nice
Good video! You definitely put these on my radar now! ;)
8:07..." I like biscuits and mustard...mmmhmm"...
I'm going out right now to pick these up. Seriously.
Great review 👍🏼
Nice , I don't see the six point out there too much. Cheers buddy...
I just ordered 2 of these individual sizes. I know some pain in the ass steering rack bolts that are going to be trembling with fear from now on.
Great video! What brand are the black wrenches shown in the video with the locking pin?
Great review.
Miss this channel
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Thanks, great video.
going on my Christmas list
Nice Video, well done.
I got a set of ratcheting flex combination wrenches and thought the mechanism was sloppy, good thing they have a lifetime warranty in case they break
Great review. Thumbs up.
Love your video bro
How does this compare to the mountain or ez red set
I love my set, they are really tight fitting on most fasteners which is key.
some rusted fasteners could pose a problem because of that tight tolerance.
Nice job
tekton makes nice tools i beat up there sockets and there holding up great
The only problem I have with these is getting the wrench back off the fastener once you loosen it. And I wish they put them in numerical order, sometimes your one number off and you have to go get the next wrench
Would you ever do a review on a tekton tool box ?
Was that a gearwrench quad box end wrench you were using in the side by side test?
whats the most torge you can do on XL wrenches?
I hit the like icon brother..😇🤙💯
where you can get it locally, I live in California, and I really want to buy it the extra long double box ratchering,
were are they made
Nice t-shirt!
Haha thanks! One of my favorites! 👍
Have you ever thought about doing a video explaining torque, leverage and angular variables?
Yes.....I am actually working on something along those lines already....thanks for the suggestion!
I miss this guy
Thanks Carl 😉
The only thing that could make these better is if they were reversable and had a raised section, similar to the Matco/Mountain/Platinum wrenches.
hey man, this was a great review but what happened to your podcast video? I only caught the first min of it and was looking forward to listening to it on my way into work. I think a podcast about tools is a great idea. take care
Thanks! I removed the video, but its now on iTunes/Podcasts.....just search for Real Tool Reviews. I may add future episodes to youtube also, but I have to see the best way for it work out for everyone.
+Real Tool Reviews very understandable, you gotta do what you gotta do
Am I crazy or isn't color coding usually sea=red, metric=blue
That's what I thought
I was thinking the same thing that's how I got my toolbox color-coded anyway
The tools I have are the other way around. Metric red, sae blue.
Wow a FKN wrench rack... and at no additional charge... and multi-function. Does it double as a tie rack?
Can you compare these head to head with the Icons? The icons are a little longer and about the same price after the standard 20% Icon coupon.
I know your comment was from a year ago, but I think there are some advantages to the Icons. The Icons are 12pt which makes more sense on a tool like this IMO. People typically reach for these for convenience and speed and hard to reach fastener. While a 6 point is better for contact, it’s unnecessary for a low torque applications and actually makes it harder to get onto a faster in tight spots. The Icons also have an offset built into them and are reversing. I’d go with Tekton over Icon almost 100% of the time but I’d have to go Icon on these.
Could you review the long gear wrench set
And possibly test them
What digital torque wrench was that? I'd love to see a review of it.
muzz3256 snap on tech angle torque wrench
is it available here in new zealand
No lock?
Real question is how much do they cost lop
Well mine broke doing a motor mount in a ford edge. Only used it a few times. I will say the nut was on tight with alot of tread locker on it ..whats the warranty with this tool. My 13mm is the one that broke ...i used the 13 10 and 15 the most.
Well they are sending me a new one great customer service.
What kind of torque wrench did you use to tighten the 4 nuts? Can you leave a link please? Thanks and well done review.
A snap on digital torque wrench very expensive so be ready to drop some cash.
Looks like the 3/8 drive tech angle wrench from snap on, lucky you its on sale too.... Expensive but you pay for the snap on name and reliability of a full time mechanics tool store.snapon.com/TechAngle-174-Models-2-Accuracy-Ratcheting-Flex-Head-3-8-Drive-Electronic-Flex-Head-TechAngle-Torque-Wrench-5-100-ft-lb--P759379.aspx
hey, I'm not familiar with the black locking flex head ratchet wrench you used to compare the Tekton one with. what brand or who makes those?
Proto
I would like to know would you buy th mountain long flex head wrenches like these if you have used them
1,000% chance of the Tekton hand tools.....they have a ZERO hassle warranty & the quality is excellent for the money. If you break something, email them a photo & they send you a replacement for free (typically the same day)!
Let’s hope the 12mm will handle an xj oil filter adapter bolt....
I just ordered these on amazon. Hope they are worth $130 dollars. Would hate to have something that wouldn't feel like quality. Have a lot of snap on and Mac and would like these to blend in with the rest.
Brady Kinnaird how do you like the tekton long wrenches?
How would I go about warrantying a failed wrench from my WRN77164 metric set?
Here you go ---> tekton.com/support
Why are they not making these anymore? Spline Drive get stuck on all the Fasteners I hate them
I never understood making ratchet wrenches 12 point. It ratchets. 6 point is better, and you dont need the fitment of a 12 point for clearance. Plus, 6 point is just better and less headaches in the long run. Now box end non ratcheting should be 12 point cause sometimes you dont have the clearance and you need the ability to hook up to the fastner that maybe a 6 point will not provide
Logan Cressler 12 point is ideal when working on 12 point hardware
maverick 45 Indeed. You got me there. 99% of the time though, I use it on 6 point fasteners
Logan Cressler True, but some fastener heads are actually 12-point. Not very common though.
Work in aviation for a day
Super Godzilla Dude. I dont think you can fault the company for your lack of reading how to warranty a tool. They explicitly say multiple places to just take a picture of the tool and email it to them, and they will send you a new one.
You cant just blame a company for a bad warranty because you wont warranty the tool. They will send you a free one, you just have to read the warranty, which is huge, like at least 20 words. If you read it, then you will know, just to email them and they will send you a new one.
Or you can do whatever you want and blame everyone else when it doesnt work. Your choice.
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they are good tools the only thing is to replace them you have to call and send it in that sucks thats time I really dont have i can take from 2 to 4 weeks to get it back
Yeah.....where in the USA does the post office, UPS, or FEDEX take two weeks for delivery? They mail these out same day usually & typically the end-user gets them in 2-3 days --- for free.
I warrantied a Tekton socket, they sent it overnight and I had it the next day. Phenomenal costumer service. Way faster then waiting a week for the truck to come back.
I never had to send it in and even in the truck gives you a hard rime some times but my self like snap on the quality is by far there is some tools i wont buy just because it says snap on the one i use every day is a must. Just saying
do you think the tekton ratchet wrenches are better than gearwrench I've been disappointed with gearwrench lately moving everything to china
What brand is the black wrench at 3.06?
what are the black wrenches at 3:06?
it's a Proto
The Mountain/Platinum brand long pattern flex heads annihilate these
Debatable. Both are difficult to warranty if you don't have access to a tool truck. Tekton goes out of their way to help people who have issues with their tools.
I've been considering the mountains for a few years but after reading about the company forcing sellers to uphold their warranty, I am lack confidence in them.
@@kazper2011 I've never tried to warranty them but I have the matco version. They look identical
Amazon doesn't have them anymore :(
Edit: Tekton doesn't have any ratcheting wrenches any more? What's up?
Supply chain issues... it's on every webpage that they are having problems with on their site. Covid messes things up for everybody. I'm sure they will get them back in stock eventually.
So are they 6 pt on one end and 12 pt on the other?
Nope.....just different sizes. 6 wrenches in metric & 12 sizes --- 8mm-19mm
Is there a larger range of sizes? This would not cover my needs as a professional mechanic.
really? 8-19mm? I'm a professional mechanic, and I commonly see sizes in the 8-19 range
Lynx Star Automotive it's not that I don't see these sizes, it's that the fasteners I have issues with are usually larger than 19mm. 21,22 etc. I like to have full coverage in the range of sizes if i'm gonna buy specialty wrenches. my reversible gear wrenches go up to 25mm and 1" and I use them often. would rather wait till somebody offers a larger set than buy one now and have what I prefer hit the market a month later.
Typically, how it works is anything bigger than 19mm will be offered as a separate set. For example Matco has a 21-24mm wrench set, and it costs over 200.00. It is an add on to their typical 8, 10-19mm set. Many professional tool manufacturers do this.
I just buy the 21, 22, and 24 separately in different configurations as those three sizes are the most common in my demographic
Are those Taiwan made?
They are pretty much identical to Lowes Kobalt quality
gearwrench the best
Oh oh looks like the pc police are working overtime... Smh!
Btw, Nice review. Keep em coming.
Free tools!!! Woo hooo
Seems expensive for what you normally expect from tekton.
Where did this guy go???
I’m right here.
Real Tool Reviews why no new videos?
New ones coming soon 😉👍
Real Tool Reviews awesome, cant wait. Thanks
Standard is metric ;)
Just referenced the Bible aka the snap on catalog and they don't even make a double box ratcheting wrenches let alone a double box end flex head
Matco/gear wrench does. I believe they are fine tooth too. I want to say 88. Plus they are splined. Meaning they fit any type of bolt: hex, torx, 6 pt, 12 pt.
+Lynx Star Automotive (Gabe V) hmm I'll have to consider that, currently only gave a snap on guy at work makes it hard to get deals with only one source
Are you positive? I'm pretty sure we have double box ratcheting wrenches at school from Snap on, I'll double check in a month when I go back.
+pillzownsu Snap on makes a double box end with a ratcheting end and a standard box end on the other side. But they still lack flex head
Yeah SO wrenches and as well as their power tools are behind the times as of late. Gearwrench is making some slick ones, and they are basically rebranded Matcos.
I have broken these and I no longer keep tekton in my toolbox
Ratcheting wrenches do break. There is inherent limits in their longevity.
75 ft lbs really isn’t a ‘very high torque’
@imgone Okay, you're probably right.
75 ft lb a "relatively high" torque setting....
I laugh in Midwest rust
WHEN DID KINDERGARTEN START TO WATCH THESE VIDEOS? do you really have to explain the difference between a non ratcheting box end and a ratcheting box end?
+Real Tool Reviews 😂😂😂
Look at it from Daniel's perspective. He's trying to reach as wide of an audience as possible, from novice to professional.
i watch your videos because i dont have an higher education.... and want to learn about tools and stuff... but comparing ratchet boxend with nonratchet boxend is kinda like comparing apples and oranges....? i REALLY like your vids!, please do more sience vids with torque rating andtesting, air supply, CFM and how to get max power and life etc out of air and battery tools... i really enjoy you comparing air VS Battery tools! i really want a compact 1/2" impact with monster 1500Nm torque...but i cant find one yet...
metric is standard.
Tolerance is not that great , bolts get stuck in the wrench
I'm sure linguists have a name for it, but the way you draw out the last syllables of your sentences is extremely annoying. It communicates a total lack of enthusiasm. Listen to yourself.
The issue was the way that I used to record many spoken clips and spliced them together.....now all at one time.... hopefully less annoying to some...
Great review👏