I bought one of those hammers when they first came out and the problem is it's made for metric sized nails but the instructions changed it to imperial and that's why it's so picky. I had 2 roto strippers, one fine and one course. The problem I had with them was rusting. I never had one break off. I have the bionic wrench now but I've never used it. Was a gift. Cheers
It is definitely picky! It was fun for a few minutes then became frustrating. I tried messing with it more after the video but it still didn't want to cooperate.
That lever wrench that you bent is not so bad. Takes up almost no space in a small toolbox and does both SAE and metric. Fits in tight places fairly well. When I have to run out to a piece of equipment I usually can at least get the job started with that and don't have to carry out a fistful of wrenches.
I have to confess I fell for the advertising of the multi-wrench and purchased the large and smaller versions decades ago. I still have them, but the best thing they are used for is to gather dust. The roto-stripper is scary.
Me too. I’ve used them here and there. They work. I can think of a number of ways the design would be better. With higher quality materials, they could be very good. Other companies make similar tools that are very good, but the smaller one is $30.
@kubiedoesit It worked on my bicycle axle nuts but was cumbersome to use. I had completely forgotten about it until I saw your video and knew exactly what it was.....now if there was an Icon version it might be a different story lol.
I inherited all those tools from my dad, except the hammer, he didn't have one of those. 😂 The idea behind the wrenches was to save space in a tool box or just assembly tool for sn apartment. The ratchet wrenches suck, especially if the nut or bolt head is thinner, the pin misses altogether.
That hammer is a crack up. By the time you set it up, and get down to using it. The crew has already gone to and finished lunch. You will miss lunch every single day with this thing.
I love the green US GENERAL tool box tandem backdrop! But I also don't mind this other side of the garage backdrop. Maybe mix it up from time to time 😎
I didn't think they still made those Roto-Strippers anymore. My father tried one about 45 years ago and he dumped it in the garbage after 10 minutes. Holding on to the wrong end of a chainsaw is safer.
Loggerhead tools made the original bionic wrench and owned the patent. Sears copied it. Loggerhead sued and won a $6M verdict that was later set aside. Sears went bankrupt so Loggerhead tools has no recourse
There is also a multi tool version of the Bionic Wrench with a tool set in the handle. Fits the definition of gizmotic and quirky. A must have for multi tool collectors.
The automatic hammer is frustrating but you have to really be into self-abuse to use the roto stripper tool. No thanks! I have a multi wrench but it hasn’t been used in years. I guess I bought it when I wasn’t sure what bolt size I was working on. I don’t know anything about the Bionic Wrench and I’m a better mechanic for it. Great show, Kubie!
I’ve seen some of these things. Not worth trying most of them. Is]d like to,remind people that wire wheel brushes throw the metal bristles too. I can feel and hear them hitting my welding hood. Dangerous! It can get into your eye and cause major damage and that from the wire wheel bristles. I hate to think of the damage one of these pins could cause. The problem with a number of tools such as these is that the idea of the tool is good. But since these are made for the occasional user, they have to be made cheaply. If they were pro level tools, they would cost at least twice as much and possibly four times as much. Look at some of my favorites from Knipix. They’re extremely expensive, but they’re made very well. If the quality of materials in some of these tools and the precision, was the same, the tools would work a lot better.
Hi, what’re doing is not bad at all (1st time viewer) if I may offer some feedback? Stay focused on what you’re doing Be prepared have all your pieces close to hand Background is great by the way Bob England
@@1freexp511otherwise known as “knuckle busters”. Even the best ones aren’t good. But damn, there are times when my thousand or so wrenches don’t seem to fit so I reach for it. Though my Knipix models are better. Though sometimes they don’t fit the space.
I've heard a lot of bad things about universal sockets. Like the Gator Grip. As a general rule cheap drill bit sharpeners tend to suck pretty badly too. If you want to be disappointed they rarely disappoint. There's a raging debate about Drill Doctors. Some people say they work and some say they don't. I'm in the don't camp myself.
I didn't forget... There's a part 2 coming and it will have two adjustable wrenches. I bought too many crap tools to do in one video. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
Those muli wrenches back in the days they were made in USA were rugged as hell.You just have a cheap china tool and they all suck.Its really not the design of the wrench that sucks...although its not amazing,but If you get an old one made of solid steel it does the job..
Someone decided to really cheap out with them. I could see them being much better if there was some increased craftsmanship. The ones I have are garbage. Would like to try the USA made ones.
As I said in an earlier comment, it’s all about marker and price. These are made for the guy who finds screwing a loose draw screw back to be a challenge as shown by the gouges in the wood around the screw. These tools are sold to “that guy”, to make it seem less intimidating. So it’s a price they’re made to, because “that guy” won’t spend any more than that.
I bought one of those hammers when they first came out and the problem is it's made for metric sized nails but the instructions changed it to imperial and that's why it's so picky.
I had 2 roto strippers, one fine and one course. The problem I had with them was rusting. I never had one break off.
I have the bionic wrench now but I've never used it. Was a gift.
Cheers
It is definitely picky! It was fun for a few minutes then became frustrating. I tried messing with it more after the video but it still didn't want to cooperate.
used one to strip outside windows and nothing broke. I must have gotten licky.
@@StuartSanborn I'm glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching!
That lever wrench that you bent is not so bad. Takes up almost no space in a small toolbox and does both SAE and metric. Fits in tight places fairly well. When I have to run out to a piece of equipment I usually can at least get the job started with that and don't have to carry out a fistful of wrenches.
You use these tools in your tool box and like them? Do U have the bionic wrench?
@@aussiehardwood6196 No, that thing is clearly junk. Too big to fit in anywhere, as you pointed out.
I have to confess I fell for the advertising of the multi-wrench and purchased the large and smaller versions decades ago. I still have them, but the best thing they are used for is to gather dust.
The roto-stripper is scary.
Me too. I’ve used them here and there. They work. I can think of a number of ways the design would be better. With higher quality materials, they could be very good. Other companies make similar tools that are very good, but the smaller one is $30.
I can remember getting a double ended multi wrench for Christmas probably 40 years ago.
Was it as bad 40 years ago? Thanks for watching,
@kubiedoesit It worked on my bicycle axle nuts but was cumbersome to use. I had completely forgotten about it until I saw your video and knew exactly what it was.....now if there was an Icon version it might be a different story lol.
I like your show. One thing I noticed on the paint stripper thing, the warning was on the BOTTOM of the box.
Great catch! Thank you and thanks for watching!
I inherited all those tools from my dad, except the hammer, he didn't have one of those. 😂 The idea behind the wrenches was to save space in a tool box or just assembly tool for sn apartment. The ratchet wrenches suck, especially if the nut or bolt head is thinner, the pin misses altogether.
That hammer is a crack up. By the time you set it up, and get down to using it. The crew has already gone to and finished lunch. You will miss lunch every single day with this thing.
Yup... Thanks for watching!
I love the green US GENERAL tool box tandem backdrop! But I also don't mind this other side of the garage backdrop. Maybe mix it up from time to time 😎
That's what I have been thinking. Mix it up a bit. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching!
I didn't think they still made those Roto-Strippers anymore. My father tried one about 45 years ago and he dumped it in the garbage after 10 minutes. Holding on to the wrong end of a chainsaw is safer.
Definitely feels unsafe! Thanks for watching.
Loggerhead tools made the original bionic wrench and owned the patent. Sears copied it. Loggerhead sued and won a $6M verdict that was later set aside. Sears went bankrupt so Loggerhead tools has no recourse
There is also a multi tool version of the Bionic Wrench with a tool set in the handle. Fits the definition of gizmotic and quirky. A must have for multi tool collectors.
Thank you! Great info to know. Thanks for watching!
@@yadda_tools I had no idea... Thanks! Thank you for watching.
The automatic hammer is frustrating but you have to really be into self-abuse to use the roto stripper tool. No thanks! I have a multi wrench but it hasn’t been used in years. I guess I bought it when I wasn’t sure what bolt size I was working on. I don’t know anything about the Bionic Wrench and I’m a better mechanic for it. Great show, Kubie!
Thank you and thanks for watching!
I’ve seen some of these things. Not worth trying most of them. Is]d like to,remind people that wire wheel brushes throw the metal bristles too. I can feel and hear them hitting my welding hood. Dangerous! It can get into your eye and cause major damage and that from the wire wheel bristles. I hate to think of the damage one of these pins could cause. The problem with a number of tools such as these is that the idea of the tool is good. But since these are made for the occasional user, they have to be made cheaply. If they were pro level tools, they would cost at least twice as much and possibly four times as much. Look at some of my favorites from Knipix. They’re extremely expensive, but they’re made very well. If the quality of materials in some of these tools and the precision, was the same, the tools would work a lot better.
I agree. Thanks for watching!
Most tools that are multi function suck and usually end up in the scrap pile.
Could not agree more! Thanks for watching!
Hi, what’re doing is not bad at all (1st time viewer) if I may offer some feedback?
Stay focused on what you’re doing
Be prepared have all your pieces close to hand
Background is great by the way
Bob
England
I appreciate the feedback. I will definitely do that. Thank you for the advice and thanks for watching!
That entire thing Of the Automatic Hammer is just a Funny thing as a Carpenter and a Professional Woodworker I will stick with my Pneumatic nailers
I’m with you! Thanks for watching.
Do you have any tools to add to the "most hated" list?
poorly made adjustables'
@@1freexp511 Lots of those out on the market. I think that's a good addition. Thanks for watching.
@@1freexp511otherwise known as “knuckle busters”. Even the best ones aren’t good. But damn, there are times when my thousand or so wrenches don’t seem to fit so I reach for it. Though my Knipix models are better. Though sometimes they don’t fit the space.
I've heard a lot of bad things about universal sockets. Like the Gator Grip. As a general rule cheap drill bit sharpeners tend to suck pretty badly too. If you want to be disappointed they rarely disappoint. There's a raging debate about Drill Doctors. Some people say they work and some say they don't. I'm in the don't camp myself.
@@1pcfred Thanks for the suggestions. Thank you for watching!
HEY you forgot any AND ALL crescent type adjustable HAMMERS.. as wrenches theyre a joke
I didn't forget... There's a part 2 coming and it will have two adjustable wrenches. I bought too many crap tools to do in one video. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
Cheap channel locks they pinch the blood from your fingers
Been there done that. Thanks for watching!
Use it correctly. But still, nope.
I think ever garage has thise multi wrenches in their junk drawer.
Agree, somehow I avoided having them until now. Thanks for watching.
Those muli wrenches back in the days they were made in USA were rugged as hell.You just have a cheap china tool and they all suck.Its really not the design of the wrench that sucks...although its not amazing,but If you get an old one made of solid steel it does the job..
Someone decided to really cheap out with them. I could see them being much better if there was some increased craftsmanship. The ones I have are garbage. Would like to try the USA made ones.
Adjustable wrench but made in a rachet unbelievably big
@@donaldpainter956 Now I am intrigued. Love to see that. Google search impending... Thank you sir!
As I said in an earlier comment, it’s all about marker and price. These are made for the guy who finds screwing a loose draw screw back to be a challenge as shown by the gouges in the wood around the screw. These tools are sold to “that guy”, to make it seem less intimidating. So it’s a price they’re made to, because “that guy” won’t spend any more than that.
@@melgross I can see that. Thank you for watching.
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