Variety is key... for those starting out, get basic open/closed long & stubby. You've got YEARS ahead of you for adding to your collection!

@georgecroney6168

3 жыл бұрын

And years of wasted time if you don't go for a ratcheting set

I just recently bought some Tekton long 6 point flex head ratcheting wrenches (8mm to 19mm no skips) and I have to say I am impressed... plus if you buy from the site directly you get 10% money back to use on their site... their warranty is supposedly painless. You take a picture of the broken tool and they mail you one out within about 3 days. I can't preach their brand 100% but I am impressed with these wrenches and am willing to buy some more of their tools since they are affordable and they have a nice selection of hand tools.

I agree with your assessment of crows feet. You don't need them 99.99% of the time, but when you do need them you are screwed if you don't have them. I call tools like this "Screwed if you don't have them tools." Chris

@etchosts8162

5 жыл бұрын

Shadowdog500 you’ll only need it once but it will save your ass is what I call them.

@danohstoolbox

5 жыл бұрын

I guess u have never tryed to get to the brake lines from the distribution block on a avalanche

@andygilbert1877

4 жыл бұрын

Crows feet may have limited use on cars, but if you work on heavy stuff...Invaluable on hydraulic pipes especially. I was working on JCBs a lot and the backhoe had a habit of working the pipe unions loose. Sometimes to get to tighten the leaking one you may have to remove 2 or 3 other pipes. Not with a set of crows feet! :)

@jonathanhill7295

4 жыл бұрын

Check out tektons, they are USA made

@mikeske9777

3 жыл бұрын

I realize this video is couple years old but I worked for 10 years as a vehicle mechanic and 30 plus years as a aviation mechanic. Crows feet are a daily use tool for a aviation mechanic. They are used extensively on aircraft hydraulic lines and I have a complete set of SAE crows feet. When I retired 2 and half years ago my crowfeet now reside in my toolbox at home. Oh year I just used them a couple weeks ago working on my tractor.

Those ultra low profile wrenches are similar to an old set of tappet wrenches I have for fixing old cars. I love them and find lots of uses for them where I wouldn't expect.

I started out with old-school USA made Craftsmen combination wrenches in metric and SAE, purchased in the late 70s early 80s. This is still my core set of combination wrenches, still use them today, they look and function well. Since then, I have added full sets of metric and SAE ratcheting wrenches from Gearwrench as well as many specialty wrenches from Carlyle, Sunex, Proto, Tekton, and others.

I had the new kid in the ask me what type of wrench is that. I replied distributor Wrench. His next question was what is a distributor. LOL FNG

@shadowdog500

6 жыл бұрын

You need to give him an old car with points and a carb for him to fix. After 10 minutes he will probably ask you where to plug in the scan tool. Chris

@HowtoAutomotive

6 жыл бұрын

Shadowdog500 Chris he would probably quit. He's one of those kids that has extreme passion for cars but no talent.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

+How to Automotive 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@210033032

6 жыл бұрын

Have him try to set some points. Or better yet give him a quadrajet to rebuild.

@swankestmule

6 жыл бұрын

How to Automotive everyone has to start somewhere , give him a break .

thanks for your time to share much appreciated !

Your right about the feel of a wrench. I have twelve different sets but my go to is my Matco set. It feels better in my hand but they're all good.

Great video on wrenches. I work on jet engines for a living and crows feet are very handy to have.

I went to Lincoln tech in Indianapolis, Indiana 2009-2011. And your advice and reviews really have a meaning and are helpful. Thanks

Dude thanks for your honesty this kind of videos really help people

Great video thanks brother. I had the half moon wrenches. I worked on Simi trucks and cranes heavy equipment. I kept some and got rid of most when I retired. I believe you can never have enough wrenches. There is a lot of times when you need two of the same size. I have run into having to have a standard size and the thin at the same time. We could go on and on about the subject but like you said depends on what you do for a living. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again

Loving this video series, keep em coming !

Don't forget the 30/60 degree angle wrench from snap on! Im an aircraft mechanic and these are my go to wrench for the sneaky spot on aircraft!

@charlesg1150

5 жыл бұрын

I bought a set of those great wrenches AFTER someone showed me their Mac four way angle wrenches. I have both sets but the Mac is better because it has two more flats to grip the B-nut where the standard open end has two and will begin to spread on those tight as hell b-nuts.

@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743

5 жыл бұрын

Don't need to pay for the over priced snap on ones anymore. You can get a full sets from tekton usa made with a better design both sae and metric for less than $500. If you want the equivalent set to snap on it's only $200 for both the sae and metric from tekton instead of $1000.

Excellent video, several types of wrenches are a must if you are going to work as a tech!

I've never understood the people who ramble on about never needing a crowsfoot. First, like you said, you may need one in the first five minutes of wrenching depending on your situation. Second, you may not NEED one in a situation, but having one makes the work a lot easier. Power steering lines on older Cherokees come to mind. Also, if anyone out there needs to replace a thermostat on a 95 Century with a 3.1, a 13 mm S or moon wrench (or even a heated up and bent wrench) can really help keep you from sending your tools flying in a fit of rage.

@andygilbert1877

4 жыл бұрын

McMahon Very true! With a bit of ingenuity with extensions etc, they’ll often save you making a custom wrench. I haven’t had to do that for years now.

Love my set of Craftsman spline box end wrenches I got as a gift. Work good even on slightly buggurd up bolts.

I have a set of half moon spanners , sat in box for ages unused, needed it today to remove the transfer box off of kuga. So glad I bought them

This was a great idea for a video ! Great as always brother

Love these videos, I’m just starting out so these help out a TON.

Couldn’t agree more with the crows foot wrenches. There are TONS of times where I’ve had to use them. I’ve made 1/4 and 3/8 stubby keys at 45* and 90* because as tight as some of these KWs I work on, at the least, they’re a huge time saver. Also ordered a set of swivel crows feet from Mac last week 🤘

Great video FRM this and your ratchet video rocked some great info. GP

I got the ex long HF metric set & replaced my high use wrenches with matco ratchet as I needed them, 6 yrs now & they still working although most are now retired. they worked well for alignments.

Sunnex makes a great set of wrenches. When I started buying tools I purchased a sunnex set 8mm-32mm and standard from 3/8-1 1/4 all for under 300. Never had a problem with them after 5yrs and never rounded a fastener with either the open or box end

for me, my favorite wrench is the Matco proswing ratcheting wrench that has a fixed boxed end on one side and a fine tooth ratcheting boxed end on the other side in standard length because sometimes XL is too long. Snap on is the king of anything Flare nut. Great Job with Video!!!

Good video. . I still have a set of Snap On open end and flex socket wrenches from the 70's and they sit come in handy in tight spots, almost not much is imperial these days I use them on machines and muscle cars.

Excellent info!

My old school craftsman wrench are always my go to and my favorite then my Gearwrench. They feel good and thats what i grew up with and my first set my parents got me when i was young into bmx and fixing my car to have something to drive when i got my license

There are so many types out there today so many options years back we didn't have as many companies producing them we had snap on and Mac and what ever they had. No internet just catologs to look through. Snap on and Mac were very costly. Lots of times we bought a wrench and heated it bent it for that job I still have my first modified wrench. I made it for a Cadillac to get a bolt between engine and fire wall. Great. Vid thanks

nice video man I love wrenchs I could not go without my flex head gear wrenchs or my snapon wrenchs got them up to 1 1/2 and use the moon wrenchs quite alot diesel tech also the double box end offset wrenchs are live savers

My favorite wrenches currently are Mac Precision Torque. I own many sets and many specialty wrenches. Used the GM 3100/3400 thermostat wrench yesterday(Mine is cut short and rewelded to make it fit better.

The best set of wrenches I used were my brother's double box end ratcheting flex head wrenches. I believe they were snap on and they are absolutely amazing. Super long and I removed a 3rd member just with those.

I seem to use my stubbys most often doing power steering work. The old Chevys with the pressure line on the back side of the pump is one that immediately springs to mind. Also, racks. Sometimes you just can't get to those fittings with a full size wrench, especially on 4wd stuff. Also, surprisingly handy for alignments as well. Some of those inner tie rods you don't have a whole lot of swinging room to turn them.

I'm starting out as a technician and the first set of wrenches I got was the 6-22mm offset combination from Gedore and I absolutely love 'em. Probably one of the biggest set that doesnt skip any size. Would like 'em longer but their non-polished chrome finish feels really comfortable and they don't slip in your hands even when greasy. By the way, been following your chanel for a while and really hope you keep on going. Learned lots of useful stuff.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

Love my Gedore set!

@jasonhavers5961

6 ай бұрын

​@@flatratemaster30/60 Angle wrenches

Jh williams flat shank combination superrenches from the 1960s are my personal favorite by far as for comfort and they're extremely strong also when you have to use the double wrench trick they fit perfect together

Cool. I have a bunch of extra older/vintage wrenches for making custom tools.

Great video brother I have decided I am going to use my lower box for all my wrenches will do a new video soon

I still have my old school Craftsman double box end wrenches. I use those way more than the combo ratcheting wrenches I have. I recently bought some thin Capri extra long double box end wrenches and loving those things too! I still have a couple distributor wrenches in my kit to this day.

Awesomeness. Great Video

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

+Justin Dow thanks Justin Cheers!

My favorite combo wrenches are definitely the gearwrench reversible ratcheting wrenches paired with the old school craftsmen panel wrenches.

My favorite wrench is proto I absolutely love them they are balanced very well and I really like the textured finish. But the are incredibly expensive. I'm a level 1 gse mechanic at my local airport.

Great video!

I have several name brand wrenches, and the Snap On box wrenches are the most comfortable and balanced for me. Also have their set of flare Crowfoot which comes in very handy and is made tough. I have flare wrenches in Snap On and Mac. Both are well made, but the Mac wrenches are a little bulkier (probably because they are an old series) and don't fit in tighter spaces as the Snap On set. Great topic and video.

Great video very informative

Great video

Bought some non tool truck s-wrenches and halfmoon wrenches, (cause I'm a tool addict) and for me the s shape has been the perfect tool in a couple situations, mostly starter motor bolts on a couple applications tight around an intake or something. But can honestly say I've never had the halfmoon be a lifesaver, still like looking at them when I open my wrench drawer though!

I started with the standard combination wrenches and they were fine. Later I bought ratcheting and stubby. Make sure you buy metrics first. The standard ones can come later. You won't use them as much

You start out with the Combo wrenches. Gear wrench ratcheting is a luxury.

My first were expert ratcheting wrenches 6-24mm loved them started my addiction Now I’m got snap on and icon to beat on lol

I did a blind buy on a set of standard combo Milwaukee max bite 30 piece set cuz they were decently affordable great quality and also I can go into a hardware store and replace them and since I don’t have a tool truck coming every week or whatever it’s really handy

Wrenches are my absolute favorite tool and what I have most of

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

gs.novato sockets for me. I can never buy enough sockets. It’s a sickness.

Snap-on 4 way offset open end wrenches are so useful for air lines and hydraulics. If you're working on the bigger stuff.

@bosborn1

6 жыл бұрын

The HD Perspective they are awesome...just wish they weren’t so expensive

@donnnick

5 жыл бұрын

Been working on hydraulics for almost a decade only set worth $1k imo. The angles are perfect

@willagresham2978

4 жыл бұрын

@@donnnick I think the full set, 3/8" - 2" is $3600 retail.

Snap On Flank Drive is the go to wrench for me. I also love Matco’s flex head gear wrenches. I started with Husky gear wrenches and they’re still in my box, and still get used everyday.

@thatmechanicguy8773

6 жыл бұрын

Also gearwrench XL long zero offset are very handy.

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

That Mechanic Guy The WrightGrip 2.0 is the only combination wrench that is as good in every way as the Flankdrive plus. They aren’t as expensive as the Snapon versions but they aren’t cheap either.

Good video.

Just yesterday I needed a crowsfoot open ended wrench to install a fuel line on 2018 GMC Terrain

I love wrenches also. A favorite of mine is a SnapOn speed wrench, you want believe how much torque you can apply with the funny looking speed end. I tooled up in the ‘90 and have added a few JT Williams combination wrenches in large sizes. Williams makes some SnapOn wrenches and ratchets and there quality is excellent. Williams has made in USA tools as well as made in China and Taiwan at different price levels.

Open end speed wrenches love them on Airbrake fitting.

You Remind Me How Much $$$$$$ I've spent on Wrenches over The Years. My Original Craftsman Combo Wrenches Were Used By Me, My Son Now My Grandson. Except The Big ones For AC Lines. I Still Keep in my Box

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

LOL, I try not to think about it

The best wrenches to start off with for Snap-on flank drive plus combination wrench you less likely to round off bolts with the open-end

@1337penguinman

2 жыл бұрын

The Icon from HF are actually a great alternative to those. Still have the flank drive but for like 1/3 of the Snap On price. Those are actually my goto combo wrenches. Sit in the top drawer of my cart and get used every day.

Can't stop looking at the Mountain/EZred flex head aviation spanners/wrenches after you video. Everyone raves about them apart from the odd muppet who broke theirs. On the list.

I own the cummins turbo wrench from miller tools. It’s very nice but you can get to that stubborn nut with a long 1/2” extension on the bottom of truck with a 15mm swivel socket and crack it loose.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know, I have not had the pleasure of working on a 6.7 so only what I have heard.

And my favorite wrenches... Angle Wrenches 😊

Good stuff 👍

I own a 7.3L Turbo diesel, and I needed a Crows Foot Flare Nut Wrench once for a fuel line!

Great video, When it comes to wrenches nothing holds quite like a Snap-on

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Salice Except a WrightGrip 2.0 . It will.

Old school mechanic here, for beginners auto mechanic, I best recommend Icon Anti-slip or non Anti-slip combination, as well as the Icon ratcheting wrenches. Both regular ratcheting wrenches as well as the Icon flex head ratcheting wrench. Why cause there affordable. But hay thats just my opinion

I started with a Craftsman set been 20+ years adding to my collection got to say I think I have every style wrench possible even some modified or hand made ones I remember the snap on guy looked at my wrench drawer and said don’t know how much for the other brand wrenches but I easily see 4 gs of snap on wrenches still buying wrenches today never a bad investment for wrenching on vehicles

I’ve never used my stubby wrenches, but have used a flare crows foot several times!

I needed a really low profile wrench once. I went to the straggler bin pulled out a Pittsburgh wrench from Harbor Freight. A few minutes on the bench grinder and poof. Low profile wrench!

Thanks, good advice as usual.I'm not much of a mechanic but have farm machinery to keep working, so do my best. My tractor is forty years old, so I've just had to buy some imperial (AF) wrenches (or spanners as we call them in the UK). I found eBay a good source of vintage, quality wrenches, and have made up a set of ring/open and ratchet wrenches from different sellers. This works out around the same cost as buying, say, a Bergen/US Pro set (I've found their stuff to be quite good for a non-pro), but you get professional tools for your money- in my case British made.

@stefanobio7045

Жыл бұрын

Halfords advanced tools are very good especially if you have a trade card, laser tools are also very good, far better quality than Bergen / US pro / Neilsen.

Snap On used to do something called a "Last Chance Line Wrench." It was made for rusty brake lines. An old mechanic showed them to me. Snap On don't do them anymore but you can still get them via Vigor. Look for Vigor v3730 Last Chance Line Wrench. It is "The" wrench for brake fittings. Amazon was the cheapest I found.

Regarding new techs, I wonder if they would even need standard wrenches. I have a complete set cause I'm so old, but they rarely get used anymore, except when matching the larger sizes up for use on a metric bolt. Use crowfoots all the time, well not all the time, but often enough. GM power steering lines, GM truck brake lines at the ABS motor... lifesaver. Only alternative is to cut the line and use a socket (which I often do when removing the old lines). I tried several brands, but Snap-on far and away the best flare nut wrenches (best fit).

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

Depends on the shop they work in, on SAE, I still see brake bleeder screws in SAE, and most pullers are still SAE but not much else is SAE in a shop anymore

@mid-thumbautomotive9716

6 жыл бұрын

Ha, you're right. Many of the bleeder screws I encounter start life as a 10mm and by the time I see them, the 3/8 fits perfectly.

@mykelhall71

5 жыл бұрын

I have a basic set of fractional wrenches from Craftsman... Many different styles in metric... I go buy a Pittsburgh and cut it if I need a stubby SAE lol... I do have SAE flare wrenches... Come in handy. Also seems most pipe fittings and air line fittings are standard.

@1337penguinman

2 жыл бұрын

I have a cheap bare bones SAE set just in case I ever need them, but none of the specialty stuff (like the stubbys or the ratcheting.)

FRM, one of your BEST videos on tools yet. You should get commission from Gearwrench, I've bought two sets due to your videos and LOVE them.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

Shameless plug, if you bought them through my Amazon link I did;)

I use the crows foot all the time. But i work on a lot of Heavy Equipment.

I jist got the mountain wrenches yesterday. I havnt used them yet but they seem really nice. I seen your vid on them and ive wanted them for a long time. I have the gearwrench double box end with ratchet in one side and 0 on other and i love them. Hopefully the mountains will be everything u and others say they are

@Jursaw

6 жыл бұрын

Mine are coming tomorrow, I too have high hopes for them

@dylankinch2735

6 жыл бұрын

They feel super nice and i love my gearwrench 0 offsets but im pumped to try out the flex head 0 degree. Only thing i wasnt sure about was the spline drive but we will see. From the research i did it doesnt seem to take to much away from how awesome these wrenches are suppose to be. We will both know soon enough a bud

@Jursaw

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am not a fan of the spline drive but people have good things to say about them

@jefferycollins5158

6 жыл бұрын

I wasn't a fan of the spline drive wrenches until I got a set of the Craftsman universal wrenches they are great even work really well on partially rounded fasteners.

I knew quality wrenches was the basic tools you needed. I made the payments a bought some snap on combos. I think a quality and affordable add-on to it is the mountain spline double box end wrenches. I use both everyday.

Awesome vid!! I use combination wrenches almost every day.I am looking at either the Milwaukee or the Crescent version to add to my collection. Two vids back to back must keep you busy!!

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

I put out some extra videos, because of being sick and not putting out any videos, for a week

I used to have snap on in flat blaze yellow for field work

One day someone is gonna sell to a tool truck company the patent for a sliding soft-grip handle, about half the length of the wrench, on a combination wrench. And on that day, we will all buy them.

I was surprised not to see any 6 point ratchet wrenches in your tool box, hopefully you do have some. I have very little 12 point sockets or box end wrenches.

Bottom line, you can't have too many tools. :) Nicely done.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

The Tech with them most tools wins;)

I started with the basic combination wrenches then finally found sae and mm gear wrenches that go over 1” for less than 150 bucks! Score!!

There's a company in Virginia called Extreme Torque. I've got a set of them and they're the standard combination style, but they seem good. Made in USA supposedly. I couldn't afford the tool truck on the Wrenches. I do have snap on flare nut wrenches though.

Ahhh the wrench, a must have. I have taken a few cheaper wrenches and cut, grind and bend to make my own custom tool to get the job done.

@flatratemaster

6 жыл бұрын

+Ozzstar me too Glen, really hurt to do it to a snap on,btw😣

@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193

6 жыл бұрын

Ozzstar thats where the HF brand comes in handy.

@ozzstars_cars

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea Dave

@ethansmith8813

3 жыл бұрын

As a young guy modifying tools myself. I find that drop forged junk are the best to use. Steel is easier to work with, quench. And temper if nessecary

Love it

As a master diesel tech for over 20 years by the best that you can afford if you have to buy something cheaper to get started that's one thing but as soon as you can upgrade in my high quality tools I highly recommend snappers they're the best for a reason they're stronger and lighter at the same time they have a better design they grip the Fasteners better without causing damages to the Fastener that makes it easier on your body over time and it also shows that you care about the quality of work you turn out

I've had the Carlisle for over 5 years now they are the best option for the money that I've used as far as combination wrenches go the Milwaukee looks very similar I wouldn't hesitate to buy those either but for somebody just starting out they're pretty affordable compared to the snap-on alternative

Six point and gear wrench have worked for me

Yep. Still have the distributor wrenches. Lol

Great video just subscribed to your channel.

Started out with the gear wrench flare nuts and would always round off lines!!! Snap on is really the best for those still

@scarling9367

6 ай бұрын

Proto is up there as well. Got them for work (industrial mechanic) and have used them at home. Not a problem once.

When I first started my job, I had one guy in his infinite lube tech wisdom tell me that "if youre going to be in the auotomotive industry, you should invest in some wrenches" imagine my surprise to find out that I would need wrenches as a technician. I have duralast, yes duralast wrenches from autozone and to be honest, they are pretty amazing, they feel really similar to snap-on. probably not as tight or as quality, but the general feel and style are almost identical. plus 25 dollar set of 10 wrenches with a lifetime warranty is hard to beat. But I still want snap-on combination wrnehces

Gear wrench has a comprehensive line of mechanics tools of good quality at a competitive price but as you teach there is no one brand that can fill every need sometimes only the high end brands offer what you might need!

Good video yes you can't have too many wrenches

I got sucked into this, sold my Snap On open end wrenches and bought Gearwrench, First time I had a wrench slip in years just doing brakes...

What about the cresent and pipe wrench 😁. Can we do pliers next

Jeep xj 4.0 power steering lines is a crowsfoot line wrench must have unless you want to remove the radiator fans and possibly the front clip

Offset box wrenches are premo for diesel over head adjustment! Crows foot wrenches are definitely good to have... especially for freightliner power steering lines. :)

@ed81ny

5 жыл бұрын

If you ever have anyone with heavy diesel questions feel free to hit me up. Especially for Detroit DD platform, Cummins, and International.

I havent seen them first hand, but Ive heard a lot of great things about Wright "Wrightgrip" wrenches. They have a flank drive system that rivals snap on, supposedly.. And they are USA made and WAY cheaper

Good video FRM, but I don’t think you covered the extra long flex head ratcheting box wrenches you’ve mentioned in other videos. I needed one of those yesterday wrenching off the lower control arm bolts on a mustang