Tiger Wrench Review: Does it Work?
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
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I would call that a mowing hazard, as I would get so mad that I would throw it across the yard and forget that is was there when I mowed.
LOOOOOLLLL!!!!!!
This design has been around for a very long time. It was first patented by W.C. Kress in 1930 (US Patent #1811137) and made by the JH Williams company shortly after from 1931 to the 1950s under model number 1999. There has been many clones since then after the original patent expired. They are adequate for emergency repairs but not practical in a shop environment. I've heard that some mechanics like to use them for removing oil drain plugs since many cars use many different sizes and it avoids the need to get an entire socket set for changing the oil.
we call em dog bones, and the lube techs don't even use them because the bulky design makes it hard to get to some drain plugs, i honestly can't even think of one reason to have one of these tools. they are pretty much useless and having a small bag of wrenches and sockets will always be better.
German Tool Reviews I work in a shop and yes, these are only for oil drain plugs.. Wouldn't think of using it for anything else.
Haha, yeah we call em dog bones.
@@RustedCrown11 In my old summer job fixing frat and sorority houses in the summer, we had an old Craftsman version of these 8-in-1 wrenches. It's most useful for stuff like bolting writing desks to walls or assembling bunk beds, the kind of stuff where your boss keeps buying whatever shitty furniture she first saw on Google rather than a standardized pattern of actually good furniture, and they come with different sized nuts. That's the niche where it actually helps. As soon as you start getting into bolts that need to have actual tension on them, like cars, it's not going to hold up
Great reviews!! I absolutely enjoy watching your videos...keep em coming!
I had a Kobalt Multi-Wrench about 10 years ago, similar design, and it had a piece you could swap out to allow you to use regular sockets on it too, it had 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 square connectors, as well as a small hex for using screwdriver bits and the like. One of my technicians 'borrowed' it and I didn't realize I lost it until another one brought it back from a job site 8 years later. So you can imagine how useful it actually was.
Yes knuckle buster wrench type we called it in shop, plus the part got in the way for so many locations when needing a wrench. Great channel best of luck.
We use these on drain plugs for oil changes. Keep one on the roll-around drain pot and you rarely need to grab a real wrench. That's about all they are good for. Great channel and love the honest reviews.
Thank you, James. I was about to get the Tigerwrench as a gift for both my husband and son. Now, it's a no-go. I enjoyed your presentation, very upbeat, very true. It's a shame the way they baited and switched on the socket depth. The metal it's made of looks shiny and soft, it would last just a few torques anyway. Great help to us all!
Great investigative reporting as well as demo test. Thanks, James. ( and your cousin has some Sweet machines 👍)
This thing is called a dog bone wrench. Maybe Good to fix bicycles and a few things around the house. On cars...well, you can use it for your oil change! As a mechanic like me, it’s pretty much useless. My suggestion: buy a small socket set instead, it will be a lot more useful.
Thanks for the review.
Peter H as a Bicycle mechanic never ever use anything like this.. Park tools only
don't bink I totally agree with you. I was just being sarcastic !!
Thanks and have a nice weekend 👍
I was gifted one for Christmas and I love it for small stuff around the house. Love it for bikes. It is no replacement for a good or harbor freight scoket set. I would recommend you get one at harbor freight instead but it has it uses.
Thanks Peter, excellent post. Out of interest what brands wrenches, sockets and tools do you use? Regards
I have one of these wrenches; it's the version with the deeper sockets and I find mine very useful for many projects. Depending upon the specific application where 45 degree clearance is a problem, you can use it vertically with a screwdriver shaft through the opposite end basically forming a "T" handle.
I did the same 😊
Omg. Thanx. I almost did not watch this particular video,but now I'm glad I did. I bet companies do that a lot with the prototypes. You taught me something.
I got a similar one a few years back for Christmas. I have tried to use it, but due to the depth of the sockets, something is always interfering with it. I'll stick to my socket set.
Well, its official. you are the king of honest reviews! I can't stop watching these videos! LOL
Can you please review the K9 ballistics dog beds? I don't know if Bailey or Daisy chew beds but I was intrigued when I heard about it. I know it's not an As Seen on Tv product but I have a blue healer that chews up every bed I've bought him.. 😩
I have one from craftsman from the 70s. These are called dog bone wrenches. Everybody n their mother makes one. Its basically useless lol
That supercharged flathead though
Seems like false advertising to me! If they change the design they should update the commercial. Great review as always!
2¢ Chicks was gonna say the same. Totally false advertising
i've been tempted to pick this up at Menards...but definitely NOT now....i knew it wouldnt be good..thx JW
You should put a couple clips from the commercial in the video
I work in a shop and I have 2 older Craftsman dog bone wrenches like this that I keep on my oil change cart. It's handy for quick oil changes, but that is about it.
Good catch on deeper sockets
in my opinion the gator grip socket is better it may be the size around as a sparkplug socket but it does work even for rounded off nuts and bolts
Hey I'm glad I saw this because I was really thinking about
Buying one of those at Target now I'm having some second thoughts about it.
I would love to see the Egglets! Please and thank you for sharing all your discoveries.
Hey my hometown Santa Ana. I tried that wrench out. My friend bought it, thinking he could reduce the weight on his tool bag (we go to the junkyard frequently). I didn't like it. I rather carry the extra weight than not be able to remove a part I need. And I don't like asking strangers to let me use their tools.
I was more impressed with the cars that the tool itself. (Especially that ''38 Roadster) Would love to see that when it's done.
I use the metric and standard wrench just like that one (different brand) on oil changes because of different oil plug sizes and mine have a magnet on the handles so it sticks to the side of my tool box.
Brilliant review you really nailed why the stock is so cheap as they are selling out the shallow depth wrenches that proved problematic.
Yes I use one like that that's made by craftsman, I just use it to change oil so it fits all the drain plugs..
Thank you for this great video. I just ordered it and it looks like I should return it.
Why would you buy that are you stupid?
From the differences you found between the ads and what you got. I suspect *Tiger Wrench* is simply a "brand name" used by remarketers. They have nothing to do with the manufacturing, and simply buy from the cheapest source at the time they need to restock. My guess is that quality control is not even a consideration. I personally would avoid it.
Yeah, that's been around for ever and it's more like the "prototype" version, I got mine about 10 years ago at harbor freight, it's like, 5 bucks.
when my step father died a couple years back, and I inherited his shop, and tools, I found one of those in his collection, so I keep it in my truck along with a small SK tool set for just in case I ever break down, but I would not trust the harbor freight version for much more.
I think it would be good as an "in a pinch" tool for your tool box. But as far as replacing my entire socket set, that is not possible. Thanks James and thanks for a look inside Squeak's shop.
Love the Ricky Craven car side hanging in the garage! As for the tool, looks like it would be useful as something to carry around for emergencies without taking much space
Don't they sell cheap socket sets at autoparts stores that are a better choice?
Yeah, but if you're looking for taking up as little space as possible, this could be a good solution. For example if your kid doesn't believe in being prepared and you want them to have something, an all in one tool that fits in the glove box could get them to accept it.
Personally I would never use this, I work for Stanley tools, I have plenty of real tools on me at all times, but this isn't marketed to me....
I remember using a similar tool years ago changing the oil out of vehicle. Seemed to work well with oil changing. Not sure on the other repairs. Seems a bit awkward.
Harbor Freight has one for 10.99 that goes to 13/16. It's called "8-In-1 SAE Socket Wrench"
I've noticed the one from Harbor Freight has the longer socket heads too. I have a generic one that has shallow ones like James is using.
Great review thank you for doing the review
Dang, they pulled a fast one on you. They swapped even bigger junk than the original junk😂Thanks for the review😃
I like the 32 with the supercharged flat head
Thank for honest videos!!!
This has me loving the old fashioned wrench I have.
Holy Smoke Tim Taylor would love that garage😉
Great review. Thank you for sharing. :)
Thanks for the video bro very helpful
Excellent review.
I've got the Black and Decker version, I used it when I'm fixing my kids bike etc to find out the sizes of the nuts, then I go get real wrenches :)
Hi, How many size available in that wrench as per as I can see both size just only 4 socket and size why 48 in 1?? 8 in 1 maybe
Omg! I just commented and suggested you review the TIGER WRENCH on your video of the crappy ice cube genie thing, lol. What a crappy product that was. Thanks for the review of this.
I've used the gator grip socket before, works pretty good for me.
Terrific review. Thank U !
I used to turn wrenches for a living, nearly 20 years. I happen to have a very similar pair of tools like this. I have an ase (imperial)
Im a carpenter and sometimes we need to use nuts & bolts for beams etc so i thought this would be good. But an adjustable shifter/spanner suffices. Its on par with that so i see no need to change to the Tiger.
Great exposure on the depth in the commercial. True sherlock holmes.
thnanks for the review, im planning to buy 1 online but not anymore
Great review
Good review. Thank you.
Get the Black & Decker one, it has a ratchet for when you need to tighten and loosen things.
Lowe's has been selling one like that for quite some time and that one has deep sockets
Oh wow. So used to watching your videos in 1.5 speed when this one loaded up on normal speed I thought you were having a stroke.
You should do a review of the comfort click belt.
I can see how it could be handy in some cases maybe around the house. But I personally would have no use for it in my toolbox or working on my car. It would be near impossible to get into the tight spaces I would need access to to do any good.
I would recommend it for oil changes especially the nut bolt from the pan
Love this channel
I think that with a change so it does not have sockets but was made to fit to 1/4 and 1/2 sockets, then you could chose the length, size and type of socket you need for your work. Imagine that you need 4 different sizes for your work, one for the spark plugs and 3 other types, you could mount them all, start your work and get finished without having to search for the right socket on the floor or in your pocket.
Thanks for this video almost bought two
Every person who wrenches knows that those gimmicky tools are absolutely useless. especially when working on cars and machines since most bolts are in tight spaces and require extensions, swivels, and other tricks. You could never take a spark plug out with those because you’d need a deep wall version which would be so big that it would never fit anywhere near the plug itself
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Gavin Fritz this whole video was a tide ad and they tricked us
Those sound nice, but what is often the case, you always get into spots that you can't get it on the work square. Might be good for a very minimalist emergency thing to throw in the trunk.
Do you remember an as seen on TV product from the early 90's called the Neuralizer? I can't find any information anywhere on it anymore. It was a bar of soap sized stun gun.
I have a similar tool from the 60s my great grandfather made from 8 point sockets and a leaf spring.
He made it to work on bicycles but its basically useless for vehicle mechanics jobs.
Didnt have the one i needed for my car. The 8 it gives are very common sizes but not for everything.
I was interested for the new TV comercial, but I don't believed it at all, thanks for the video, now I know it is not for workshops, only for home issues
Its first ever job was to remove a ground wire on a 15A outlet and failed miserably. Could not even engage a hex head screw. Tried it on a 10mm for fit, also says 3/8. Sloppy. Does hold its shine well.
My mom got me one of those for xmas like 10 years ago, honestly I have used it maybe 3 times but thats mainly because i have a dedicated socket set and this sits in a toolbox i used to have in my truck. Mine isnt tiger brand though its black and decker.
I would recommend it to throw in a junk drawer for the average homeowner who doesnt already have a socket set and/or many tools but i wouldnt use it as a daily tool to replace a socket set. There's no way in hell you could work on a car with this. With sockets you have extentions, ratcheting motion and deep sockets for tighter places.
I wonder how they didnt get sued by black and decker for the design unless its not patented by bnd.
Edit: the black and decker looks like the prototype and is deeper on mine but it still doesnt help all that much, just a little bit.
Useful, but limiting and there's nothing I hate more than feeling limited. I'll pass on this and keep my traditional socket set but thank you for the helpful review as always so I can make better informed purchases
A cheap socket set with case is only about 10 bucks at HF and the major auto parts chains. And a real socket set can do much more.
And even HF tools are better than this thing.
I am an autobody tech, and I work in a shop with other mechanics and body techs.
It's a combination of more fresh faced guys to the field, and old school guys.
And not ONE of them has a tool like this, nor would ever buy one.
They serve little to no use.
In fact, the only thing it's actually good for...is keeping it on a cart for when you change oil in a car.
Because it does work good with the oil pan bolt! Haha
Great review! Not sure that would work on a Harley!! Mark 2 version should have Deeper sockets!!
also the deeps sockets would have caused move turning obstruction from the none used sockets running into shit. they changed it probably because it wasn't even useful on flat surfaces with the long sockets sticking out.
Thanks brother 🙏 good job 👍
You show me a mechanic that buys his tools at Walmart,and I'll show you his unemployment check.
Walmart sells Craftsman tools now.
Mike Frech all Stanley or offbrand out here in Baltimore.
Stanley is ok for odd jobs and home fixes, definitely not a professional's tool though. Craftsman makes mostly ok stuff, and at least they have that lifetime guarantee. DeWalt makes decent shit, I've always preferred DeWalt or Makita for drills. My dad always got his tools delivered to the shop by Snap-on, and no one else.
ive bought some tools at Walmart. ..craftsman, stanley...doesn't matter the store it just matters the brand....what I bought at walmart for a.set of craftsman woukd have been doubled the price at harbor freight
Craftsman tool are junk now. They used to be good a long time ago.
The one in the commercial is probably the original one xD
this dudes so underrated
He's too intelligent and not screamingly obnoxious enough. Plus he's too good-looking. Reviewers/pitchmen are seldom under 300 lbs.
It's too small to get any torque on a nut, but it looks like the end of it would easily break. The bulkiness would certainly make it hard to get into tight spaces. Buy a decent socket set and a couple of adjustable wrenches and you'll be much happier.
Good review
My use-case would be that I could take it under my car in my driveway and not have to slide back out several times to get another socket or spanner I didnt think Id need originally. Even when I take the whole socket set under sometimes I cant reach it properly or Im hitting my arm on something hot or who knows. But what about the lack of odd sizes like 15m? I see some skip rare sizes like that that I use
Thanks for the review helps before wasting money
one thing I wish you would test is shark bites on copper and PEX a lot of home improvement shows that it works I like your show prove them wrong
Just a different company trying to reinvent the wheel, these types of wrenches have been out for far longer than I could probably keep track. I know I bought one at least 15 years ago and I'm almost certain my grandpa had one from even longer before that. I have a Black & Decker one that has a built in ratchet, can't tell you how long it's been since I've actually used it on anything. The only real difference between this and older ones is that this uses that 12 point "spline" design that fits almost anything, problem is you lose grip on the fastener because the surface area is much smaller than a normal socket, you could actually cause more damage to the head of the fastener. it is nice if you have a wide open area with little obstruction and the fastener you're working on isn't completely seized up. It's one of those "perfect scenario" type tools.
cujoedaman longer than that. I had one about 30 years ago and it was marketed for lug nuts specially. Similar to the dog bone wrenches for bikes
Lol, yeah there's no way I'd be able to tell just how old these are, there's probably some much older than me :P
Thanks!
I have not ever used a tiger wrench but I have used a similar item they are called dog bone wrenches they're okay for working on bicycles somewhat but yes they are problematic because most of the ones that you can buy the socket Wells are very shallow not much use around the house for them but they do have their place I used to carry one when I rode a bicycle a lot that and a pair of vice grips
yeah mate, here in australia it's different too
Tight places.. that's exactly what appers to be not working well. thank you for the video
Definitely a tool nobody should buy.
Sick rides!
New subscriber here. I agree this tool is useful, but the design is very limiting for the reasons you gave. I wouldn't trust it to put a large amount of torque on anything. For a quick fix, sure, but not something I'd use to rebuild an engine. Great content!
A tool for emergency I got mine 2 years ago good for driving everyday
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Thanks for the video =)
Wow that thing is crap ! Thanks for reviewing it .. almost bought one .
The only thing that tool is good for is oil changes if you do a lot of oil changes in your shop it works for all the different drain plugs I have a snap on one and that's what I use it for
At that point a universal adapter would be a better option
lol. my wife's grandma gave me one similar 5 years ago....I tried to use it...doesn't fit in 90% of spaces.
it paperweights my toolbox mat next to tools I can actually use.