It’s a personal opinion I believe. I’ve had Wera tools now for years never had any problems. I work in the food and beverage industry as an engineer and they get abused on breakdowns daily.The only problem I have had was my Allen keys the blue and red coating came lose so I’ve glued them back on. They get wet and left in a Van and some of them are over 3 years old and no rust at all…. But as I said it’s a personal opinion snap on are good tools as well.

Rust is on you bro. You gotta maintain your gear.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Yeah granted, my regular tools do get cleaned and oiled almost weely, but when it's kept in a warm dry garage and never used, sitting alongside other tools, some of which are considerably less expensive it should be holding up better than that! I have collection of knipex pliers, some of which are a couple of years old now that don't get used and sit next to the wera screwdrivers, there is not a mark on them!

@dillon3355

Жыл бұрын

@JDFAutos that satin finish on the wera tools is raw, there is no coating or protection. The knipex have a rust inhibitor. Im with you, ive always thought they were gimmicky tools. I have the stainless screwdrivers and the precision screwdrivers, both gifts. I dont think id ever pull the trigger on anything else though. Ive wanted to in all honesty...just couldnt bring myself to do it.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

@@dillon3355 yeah I know that mate, just didn't expect them to go bad so fast, I've got all 8 versions of the knipex 180 pliers, some are Chromed, some have a more of a satin chrome finish and some are just raw steel, similar story with some wiha pliers I have, they have all held up alot better than the wera stuff, obviously the stainless don't have a mark on them, but I just expected more longevity for the price!

@davehaggerty3405

Жыл бұрын

I have a humid climate too. To combat rust I use Eagle One Nevr-Dull. It fights rust and leaves a protective coating. It’s cheap and easy. I just smear it on and leave it. In a couple of days I’ll wire brush it and smear more on. That’s usually enough.

@AntonioMartinez-yc6qj

Жыл бұрын

Cool thing about rust is that you can remove it! Who would've thought.

Interesting to see a critical take on Wera tools from someone who's actually been using them. I have loads of the screwdrivers, hex and Torx keys and bits, and they've always worked well for me, doing mostly DIY and bike mechanics. I'm surprised you're getting so much rust - I have Wera screwdrivers stored in a toolbox in a leaky old shed and there's no sign of rusting there. I also like the small bit ratchet, very handy as a pocket tool and for getting into tight spots. I don't have any Wera sockets, larger ratchets or spanners, I tend to go for the more automotive-directed brands like Snap-On, Facom or Britool for those.

In my opinion, They are better suited to aircraft mechanics. Alot of their marketing even shows people using them on aircraft. As an a&p mechanic myself I can say, the 12 point open end joker wrenches are amazing for tough to reach 12 point bolts. The zyclop rachet is a great rachet for anybody. The laser tip screwdrivers are amazing for 1/4 turn screws. The turbo speed screwdriver is faster than using a drill to run down screws a lot of times. The impact screwdriver works great for stuck screws. Aircraft have shit tons of screws lol. Some of their tools are kinda silly, like the rachet and hammer in one but overall I love Wera tools they are high quality. As a professional mechanic I put them right up there with my Snap On and Knipex tools.

@oldschoolfoil2365

8 ай бұрын

Im a luthier their drivers and handles and screw tips are the best you wont get a better ergonomic design for a screwdriver. as for their other tools like this guy reviewed go else where Facom is my fav for ratchets and sockets if you got the dosh

@adjutant

8 ай бұрын

the wera textile organizers are amazing for my line maintenance go-bag. but I'm not sure Wera is at all interested in aviation, they don't even sell 12pt sockets. honestly, I wouldn't want them probably, all my socket stuff is Koken.

@jmech2298

7 ай бұрын

⁠@@adjutantat all? Youre joking bro. They sell torq set screw drivers and torq set bits used to drive “nazi screws” on many aircraft types. They are everywhere on a-320s, the aircraft type that i specialize in. All body panels, engine pylon panels and most interior stuff uses torq set screws that wera makes bits for. All the guys at our station have wera stuff. Wera has pictures of aircraft mechanics on their amazon page. So what you said is not true brother.

@737AMT

5 ай бұрын

+1 for commercial aviation Mx, joker wrenches are quite handy as an open end ratcheting wrench.

@e.a.2393

3 ай бұрын

I work on X-ray and CT systems and primarily use Wera. Have not had any issues and it’s the favorite amongst our engineers.

Did a stress test on the zyclops and a snapon ratchet and the snapon “snapped” as to where the zyclops bent but never snapped. 🤷🏻‍♂️

I would agree that the spanner’s are a gimmick but as an electrician I use the Zyklop ratchet every day and find it great Also the tool check plus for small low torque applications is a winner for me I have fitted a Beaver-fit frame in the past and would agree that you need something better to achieve the torque you would require for that Bought the Hex keys about a year ago and prefer my £8 stanly fold up set 😂 Gucci tools I would call them

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Im abit of a sucker for some Gucci haha but yeah, some stuff works, I just find them more miss than hit!

@davien8297

Жыл бұрын

I have recently bought a rail of those Wera sockets 3/8 Would like to know your thoughts on them 🤔

I am a telephone repairman been using them for about 5 years works today as good as they did day 1

@rumorscameras

3 ай бұрын

Tewephones still exist?

WERA tools are great quality. That said, not all are great. I agree with the take on the ratchet I have swapped mine to Matco Silver eagle which also swapped couple days ago on some 25 year old (75 anniversary) SK 1/4 and 3/8 master sets. That said, screwdrivers are definitely 👌🏻 great, same with hex wrenches. As for the Joker combo wrenches, I love mine. The "plate" came in handy when mounting an electric motor on a low steel base where the bolt wouldn't go in, but the nut did. As soon as I started the nut, I flipped to the other side to just hold it in place while I screwed the nut down to secure the motor and repeated on all 4.

I like their stuff for working on motorcycles and bikes.

Got recommended this vid and i like the honesty both ways. You say whats good and what isnt and why, would love to see some more honest reviews.

As a mechanic mate I’ve had loads of times when I’ve used plate on the spanners and they are class but when that nut is tight the open end tends to slip so it’s swings n roundabouts but I love them myself

I've always been of the opinion that no one brand does every tool right, I love their screwdrivers and consider them some of the best out there, but I have the same 3/8 zyklop swivel ratchet, I rarely even use it. Gimmicky, too much backdrag, and the handle (and the ratchet itself tbh) is too bulky for automotive work half the time. I've got much cheaper ratchets that I'd reach for before using that one.

I’ve used these tool for about 18 months, as a go kart mechanic, never had these issues

it's always good to hear a different opinion. made me rethink of my amazon wish list. thanks for the video.

How I use my nut grip style sockets is, they are just helping me to put the bolt into place and hand tighten them. To torque them, I switch to normal socket as the nut grip has already done the difficult part. I do this to preserve the tools because they are not cheap and they can’t be just bought off the shelf.

Agreed about the joker self adjusting spanner. I bought an XS size one on sale partially out of curiosity, this size can do fasteners in the 7 - 10mm range. And I don't think I've ever found a particular use for it. It's really fiddly to use just like you said about your large joker, plus the head on it is much larger than a regular open ended spanner, especially a 7 or 8mm, which defeats the purpose. I also sold my 1/4" zyklop ratchet kit set as it really didn't live up to expectations - too chunky and front heavy compared to my other cheaper swivel ratchet, and also fiddly and imprecise when using with driver bits.

@lexi3627

10 ай бұрын

I bought the wera adjusting spanner and the only time I use it is when I’m up on the extension ladder with one hand free. Glad I came across this video, was looking into purchasing more of their tools but all I ever came across was first impression videos.

When it comes to rust, it's a tricky subject. If you look at metaulrgy, often rustproof, or 'stainless' steels are not going to be as good as other steels in many aspects. Wera tools are what I think of as precision tools. If you are reassembling a show car and can't mar a single bolt, wera does the job well. It's like the AK-47 lower accuracy and lower precision in the parts, lower tolerances, but it absolutely takes a beating, that's many other tools, but the wera is much more precise in the fit but in order to get this Precision the Metallurgy has to be chosen not just for ultimate toughness and rustproofness, but a hardness that takes an edge well. Truly Stainless steel doesn't fit that. They are associated incorrectly in the states in my opinion.

Im obsessed with European hand tools but when it comes to spanners i do find the american brands to be the best. I love the wera allen wrenches, wera makes my favorite nut drivers as well. I also recommend their basic bitch 6 piece screw driver set as it is great quality for a great pruce. Not quite as nice as me pb swiss screw drivers but a great set for a back up bag or house set for less than half the price as PB swiss. Thats about all od recommend from wera. .

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree with you I think, even some of the really good euro spanners like hazet and facom, they do the job perfectly but I just don't like the finish on them as much as Mac and snap on! Absolutely cannot fault the wera drivers but like you said I wouldn't recommend much else, I've not got into any pb swiss yet but I've been eyeing up some sets for a long time, I probably won't ever use them, just have for the collection

Interesting video, I actually have some wera tools, insulated screwdrivers, ratchets and the hex plus allen keys,and bicycle sets,and ratcheting t handle set. I agree with you on the spanners and the wera joker adjustable wrench,the knipex pliers wrench is better. The screwdrivers are ok, I like the lasertip ones and the diamond coated bits. Rust is a problem for this wera tools, but overall they are good tools. I have the little 1/4 zyklop ratchet for years, and no problem with that one. They are not for the automotive industry for sure. Snap-on is a better choice. But for general maintenance work they are fine. Pb swiss tools are better but more expensive, WGB also have good quality spanners for the price. Irega makes very good adjustable wrenches în Spain. So we have a lot to choose from.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

I'm soon to be getting into some pb swiss tools, there aren't many stockists in the UK but I'm desperate to get my hands on the hex keys! I like some parts of the wera tools, I like the packaging but I think it's overpriced for average tools

@fuloplehel

Жыл бұрын

@@JDFAutos Wera tools are not that average, maybe a little overpriced, actually the wera hex plus keys are very good quality and durable, one of my favorites.

@andygilbert1877

10 ай бұрын

I think like most makes, their core stuff is good. But that’s really just screwdrivers and 1/4” bits. Maybe the rust is a modern issue, as I have one of their screwdrivers I bought in 1982 that is still fine. (It was part of a set, the rest have sadly been lost or stolen) I use bits more than actual screwdrivers, (from my days as a fork truck tech on the road, when weight and bulk was a consideration) and these are great. I like the ones with the size band on them, easy to find the right one in a dingy warehouse. I’ve never liked the finish on German sockets, ratchets and spanners, I much prefer Snap-on for those. That Zyclops ratchet compared to the Snap-on swivel head…chalk & cheese!

Great video, definitely saves me some trouble. Would love to see more tool reviews from you, specifically European or Japanese stuff. Not many places to check that stuff out in person in America, so it's really nice to have an honest opinion of them before I spend a ton of money on tools I wouldn't use.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

I have recently been looking at some Japanese socket sets and I love the nepros stuff, just haven't pulled the trigger yet, alot of the euro stuff is good but I don't like the satin finish on some of it so I have never bought any, I do really like the look of facom tools, I'll probably get some in the near future and do some comparison videos between that and snap on

@Jeff-rk8hq

Жыл бұрын

Silly Peasants with their WERA tools I only buy tools made in Germeripan made from steel mined on mars and refined to the highest level of mercurial methods before being smuggled through interstellar customs to this planet via the rectum of an aged cool rebel

7:12 I have needed this function a couple of times with nuts in tight places on a motorcycle. However, I usually just take a ring spanner, slap some electrical tape on the back to hold it in. For the rare few times I need this 'functionality' it works fine. But thanks for putting out the video. There's too many people online raving on about the fancy new shiny tools they bought, without having used them. And then even worse there's the 'influencer' types who praise anything they receive for free into the heavens. I can vouch and add to your evaluation that their precision screwdrivers (both torx, hex and philips) are pretty good. I have heard stories of people snapping them, but honestly you are applying way too much torque to any such small fastener in that case. I especially like the ball end on their hex precision drivers. That is quite rare to find.

@JDFAutos

6 ай бұрын

Ive got nothing but good things to say about the screwdrivers, I have to confess I did snap the end of one of the yellow handle pound through flat heads a few days ago but I was using it very incorrectly and its stood up to an unbelievable amount of abuse!

@JDFAutos

6 ай бұрын

And yeah as for the ring spanner’s I would do the same thing! I feel like they solved a problem that didn’t really need solving, and I think a ring spanner with tape is still the better option! you have some offset for hard to reach spaces and usually a narrower handle than the massive wera one

Don't know if the newer spanners are made from a different material but my 11 year old ones don't have any rust.

Finally a real Wera review, I bought the 1/4 socket set both long and short. Not only were they overpriced, but they also rusted within one week of purchase. Mediocre tools at premium prices. like you, I only recommend the screwdrivers and bits, but that's it everything else is a gimmick or overpriced junk.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

100% rust on tools can be expected at some point but not so soon after such little use, and I'm not going to start oiling spanners and sockets to prevent it, it's just going to make using them even more difficult

@9k827

Жыл бұрын

Clean your tools. Laziness.

Thanks man, I've been feeling a bit suspicions about all of these reviews on youtube. All like a one "What an amazing design" and no one ever said a single bad word about wera, like wtf?!

@tHaH4x0r

6 ай бұрын

This is the sad state of the modern internet, filled with commercials masquerading as 'informative, real reviews'

Super! I've not seen any video on Weras that tells the every day use. Thanks a ton!

Thanks for this honest roast on Wera. I really appreciate this kind of reviews, from the use not for the show or sell. I've got wera but nothing compared to other german brands like stahlwille or some hazet tools i own. Please, if you got experience with them, make more videos on european or japanese tools.

Finally someone honest about Wera tools! The screwdrivers are HORRENDOUS. They’re a nice shape in the hand, but have the world grip.

Buy a Land Rover Non of your tools will rust ever again. To be fair, pretty shocking how quick these tools start to rust. I appreciate the honest review and it is clear you really use your tools (saw too many reviews of brand new looking tools…) I use Gedore, Facom, Stahwille, Sonic, Mannesman, Knipex and a huge pile of Lidl quality stuff (use the cheap stuff for cutting up and modifying)

@JDFAutos

6 ай бұрын

I own a land rover haha, its always broken! Yeah I agree, to all those people saying 'you should protect your tools with rust preventer' I treat all my tools in the same way, and its honestly only the wera stuff that ends up like it has! the finish just isn't fit for purpose, I have 17 year old stuff from Halfords that looks better than 1 year old wera stuff

@AGfrom83

5 ай бұрын

​@@JDFAutosI thought the point of defenders was they never break haha

I got a cheap Kraftform Kompakt W 1 Maintenance set that included Zyklop 1/4" with the same malfunction. Since I wasn't right in the head I decided to repair it myself without new swivel head. Small pin from the green selector gear brakes of since it is just low level cast rather than machined steel part. My repair 1) Punch out the center pin. You would see the selector is attached to drive gear with riveting method. 2) After drilling out the riveting the head will come fully apart. You would see the claw under selector gear and the selector pin that broke off 3) Repairing selector gear by drilling small hole and inserting proper sized nail cut to size and using metal glue. 4) Thinking I can make micro threading and wasting hours 5) Using metal glue and some extra metal piece to hold the selector in place 6) Reinsert center pin . Some tools are useful but overall Wera looks better than it functions.

I'm with you on this. Wera for screwdrivers. Hard to best them. For wrenches though? I'm going with Knipex more often than not.

Interesting to watch, when I was a youngin just starting out, I bought a lot of “crappy” tools like the mastercrap from crappy tire. After finally getting tired of having them break, I started investing in higher quality tools. I was recently looking to switch to wera from klein but I guess I’ll have to look into this more. Where iam in Canada, you look at something the wrong way and it rusts 😩

I'm guessing you got a bad batch for alot of these rusting tools - most of my kit as a machine mechanic is Wera & the only things to have rusted (minor surface rust that could be steel wooled away) are the bits I use with my Zyklop Mini. Only reason those rusted is because I pocket carry much of my immediate use tools, so they're stewing around in hot, sweaty pocket air especially through the warmest months. And they only started to show that minor surface rusting after several months in such a state. The stuff I keep in my toolbag itself shows no sign of rusting at all with much of it being owned for over 2 years now. Only problem I've ever had with my Wera stuff is a broken ball end on my stainless 1/8" hex key but that was user error.

You are absolutely right. I'm working with Wera tools every day. The screwdrivers are good and I love the set of the long bits with the handle. But they have too many tools that are in practice useless. I also have some Wera Jokers and I dont like it. They are too bulky and the fact that they are straight is a big disadvantage. They also sit too tight and sometimes they doesn't fit. I would never buy the zyklop ratchets because of the big head

I bought myself a Tool-Check Plus kit about 6 months ago (and paid a lil bit extra for that extender bit adapter), and that thing has lived in my bag since and been used nearly daily. That tiny ratchet is great, I'll agree sometimes the lever can be flicked but it's such a rare occurance that I don't find it annoying one bit. It happens to other tiny ratchets I've had in the past too. That kit stays in my slingbag and I've not seen any trace of rust as of yet. I live in Scandinavia, so we don't get super humid weather here but I have used this kit in the snow and abused it a lot and have yet to see any bad wear or any rust. The sockets and bits have been amazing, the only bit I've worn out was one of the flat driver bits which took some edge abuse after a particularly stubborn storage shelf decided to fight me. I probably went overboard with what the bit should've been expected to handle honestly. There was hammering, there was cursing, and there was more than a few drops of blood given to the shelf. I can see how those Joker-spanners could be considered gimmicky, though that feature of fixing a nut to the plated part does have some niche use cases I think. The weird ratcheting wrench thing though, I don't know about that one lmao that's a weird one. But their screwdrivers, bit drivers, and Tool Check kits are amazing in my opinion.

Don't like much Wera screwdrivers handle..😕They are made just to use with the back of your hand not the front...like more Wiha..Better..🌟

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I get what you mean, I think the atcuall tips are good but yeah handles are hit and miss, do like the soft gripped wihas, got a few of those

@harveysmith100

Жыл бұрын

Are we talking about the red and black handle Wiha? I am addicted!

I only use my were gear for my push bike . I wasn’t happy with the play in the torque wrench which wasn’t cheap . Is it a case of looks before quality .

If you don't like the allen keys with the sleeve, why did you buy them? Wera has alternatives, too. I agree on the spanners and ratchets.

The ones with the rust are the ones with hardened steel… is it because of a high carbon steel? For hammering on.

Thanks for the tip mate, I've been caught by the hype till I watched this.

I've always been a bin suspect on wera.. They seem to try and re invent the wheel with worse ideas.. Screwdrivers seem ok but I've heard they hate oils and get goey and stunk after a while as a mechanic that's a no go. You've confined this for me great video mate

I’m a fan of Wera but I have agree with you on the tools you’ve reviewed. Also rust is an issue on their tools in general. I think you may have lifted the bias I have for wera and will explore other manufacturers. Thanks for the honestly 👍🏼

@JDFAutos

8 ай бұрын

I think I would still buy certain wera tools, they do have some interesting things and they do work in certain situations, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, I've met a couple of wera reps at some tool fairs in the UK and spoken to them about some of the issues I've seen, they do seem keen to hear the feedback and take it on board

Thank you very much for your honesty in this video. Unfortunately I have spent an inordinate amount on Wera tools but really only use the Alan keys which I have found to be ok. I think there are better screw drivers so I use them.

@JDFAutos

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I too have spent alot of money on them, now the only purpose they have it just looking pretty haha, I do still use some of the tools in certain situations tho they have there uses

Love your courage to be critical about Wera 🙌

The cases are what I like the best, semi rigid so can be dropped and all your sockets wont go flying but stay put. That's why I choose them. I'm a Sub-Sea tech so they get salt water and hydraulic oil on them but I do WD40 them regularly and have no rust. Why buy the Joker when Knipex Plier wrench exists?

Thanks! I do have the holding function sockets and allen sockets. For the allen sockets, just looking at them I assume they are not as strong as a normal one. So, I use a normal one to break it free and use the Wera to remove it once loose or to start it. It is not when you need to hang on to the nut or allen headed bolt, but I don't use them as the primary tool. Good to know about that roto head ratchet. Looks cool, but after seeing your report, I will not consider it further.

Great video. Post more tool videos 👍

Great video this should do more videos talking about tools/ reviews

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Ive got some plans to do just this! I want to actually use the tools myself for a while though so I can give a fair and honest review!

I broke a 4mm slotted screwdriver, sent it away on Thursday and I had a new free of charge replacement by the Sunday afternoon. 1st class service.

The spanners are great when using threaded rod, they sit ontop of the nut and stay in place.

@JDFAutos

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I can see that use Atcually, I've also used them to help pull threaded bar out of awkward places, get behind the nut with the spanner and use it to help pry it out, just think it gets in the way most of the time for me tho

Thanks for your honesty in this video. And thanks for confirming what I suspected about their other non screwdriver tools lol. I love their striking screwdrivers but everything else just look meh to me.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they are bang average at best, they probably have there purpose somewhere in someone's tool box but I've found better alternatives to most of them

I love Wera, but the Shockwave bits of Milwaukee are better than the Impactor bits of Wera.

So, only their screwdrivers are perfect. Their wrenches have just common quality but with extra price and most of their features can rarely be used in real life.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

That about sums it up yeah

Also I find Wera more electrical and panel type tools although is it a bit of a designer tool nowadays people rate you on what your using rather than what you do ultimately of job is complete correctly it doesn’t matter what you use as long as your safe I’m in a very similar situation I use snap on for automotive and Wera n knipex for mobile bailer work I use Milwaukee power tools for both sides and have experienced quite a few issues with the cordless My honest option be open minded and listen to people options that are in the trade Appreciate your videos and honesty you’ve put me off wasting a lot of money thank you

Thank you. You have saved me some money. Cheers.

do you work for one of these other companies? If so, which one? Also, can you do a solid review on koken tools? I want them but they're too expensive to gamble on

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Ive been looking into koken myself actually, dont see alot of it in the UK tho so I need to take the plunge and buy some from amazon.jp, Im really interested in how they compare to snap on or mac

I had an issue with their plain screwdriver as well - it was too hard, and it broke under a mild torque.

Never seen a professional mechanic with Wera. Its a DIY tool brand like Ryobi.

I agree with you about the zyklop ratchet bought a 1/4 inch one lastest only a few weeks garbage

Those Wera Spanners are genius if you know what they are able to do. The thicker Grip doesn't matter because they only have half the Return Angle of a normal Spanner. And with that Backplate you find better Grip on rusty Bolts.

Nice video, i just recently bought screwdriver just couple time used and the lasertip was damaged and can't grip anymore.. very disappointed

You talked me out of a very expensive purchase. I live near the ocean and everything rusts very easily. Thank you. I hate rusty tools.

@AGfrom83

5 ай бұрын

They do stainless screwdrivers. Which I think are better.

I didnt know these wera tools have rust issues. Thanks for the review.

I cut the sleeves off the Allen keys and they are awesome now 😎

@JDFAutos

11 ай бұрын

I like that idea alot!

Thanks, I considered to buy wera cyclops and bit ratchet. Thanks for the real opinion, I have rust problem in tropical humid climate as well. May be I'll go for koken and vessel

I love frank reviews, you just saved me some money, thank you

Thanks for the honest review.

How far are you from the ocean? That and humidity can make a big effect on the surface of exposed metal stored in your home. You can spray a rust preventative on tools you're storing if you have this issue.

@JDFAutos

8 ай бұрын

Im about 2.30 hours drive to the nearest ocean, it's pretty damp in the UK alot of the year but I can only compare them to other tools that have been in the same environment, and these have held up a lot better, knipex for example

Not a gimmick w the joker wrench it’s great for crazy tradie play I sometimes spin it on a piece of all thread’s nut ! And the flex ones I like it bc it’ll reach and hugs it . Mines haven’t rusted bc they’ve been in their respective pouches for all these tools being mentioned! My truck leaks water when raining

Thanks for your insight.

Are you buying these from Amazon or a reputable distributor??? If Amazon, that’s your problem with the failures. Look into it yourself.

Very stylish (and thankfully good performance brand too) green-blue screwdrivers (I'd just buy the screwdrivers including the precision ones from Wera and it'll just be the nice blue-green and black color combo). Snap-on though it's the most expensive I believe, is the best in everything beside the screwdriver (they're equal)? God bless.

How much does a 22 piece snap on spanner set, set you back?

@JDFAutos

10 ай бұрын

My 8-21 ratchet spanner set was about about £400 but think they usual retail for more than that 😬 not cheap but lifetime investment and they are definitely ahead of the game

Wera tools are good quality. The smaller stuff is good. You mentioned allen keys. Quality is good but I don't like rounded section. If you hands are greasy, they slip too much. If the cross section is a hex, you have a bit more grip.

Screwdrivers are some of the best made, but the wrenches suck? The hex keys are awesome as well as the ratchets?

U kill'em all....u kill wera in 30mins....good to know...very honest to me too....thx a bunch

You need to try the bondhus 20599 stubby L hex key set they do a great job and don’t take up a lot of space in your tool bag.

@JDFAutos

5 ай бұрын

great recommendation, ive got the SAE snap on stubby set which is made by and is identical to the bondhus set, only difference is the price tag and the packaging but i am looking to get the metric set too soon

I just bought a full set of everything for the Wera 1/4 Cyclops ratchet and can't say I'm too happy with what I've heard about broken sockets and broken wera ratchets. I really like the look of the cyclops though and I'm an idiot who likes to buy overpriced tools that he doesn't need. 😂But anyways, now that it's here im gonna abuse it to the absolute max for "science" just to see what happens. Fuck it. I might buy the 3/8 and 1/2 too just to put it to the test.🤣Have fun guys. I will report back in some months. 👍

@KiranPatel-fk1pg

7 ай бұрын

Did it last after 4 months?

Not a pro mechanic here, so interesting to hear an informed opinion. A friend of mine describes Wera as "Insta tools" ie looks more important than function... A couple of questions..You mentioned a Snap-On equivalent set of Allen keys for about £12..Could you provide a link or further details. Secondly, for DIY and perhaps "other trade use" say plumbers/electricians ect, how do you feel about Halfords Advanced ratchets and sockets? Better than Wera? Would they be a reasonable budget/medium priced choice or are there other brands you recommend? I currently use Bahco and Teng, but thought Wera might be a step up, but I now suspect not...

@JDFAutos

6 ай бұрын

agree with your friend fully! they look fancy, that's the number one selling point, no better and usually worse than most other tools! The company that manufactures the snap on hex keys are called bondhus www.amazon.co.uk/BONDHUS-HLX22-HLX9L-HLX13L-22199/dp/B000E7VG5C/ref=sr_1_6?crid=PI77OPXWQN89&keywords=bondhus+allen+keys&qid=1706133894&sprefix=bondhus%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-6 this is a twin set but if you search on amazon for 'bondhus allen keys' they have a massive variety, long, stubby, ball, no ball etc, and they are the exact same as the snap on, just without the label! personally having started with Halfords 20 years ago I have no bad things to say and they have held up well! still have loads of halfords bits, the newer advanced ratchets are not as good as the older type but you can still buy the old type, its now just in their standard line of tools! i think wera makes a few good tools that are good for certain jobs so don't rule them completely! the best ratchet I have bought recently is a bahco 7750, 50 quid on amazon and its the exact same mechanism as a snap on but for 100 quid less, the size is great, handle is great, love it! ive ordered the 1/4 and 1/2 and im planning on doing a comparison vid soon

I only use my wera for bicycles and interior work, haven't experienced any rust issues but I live in the desert.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

I think they are probably suitable for bikes, anything heavier than that and there are better alternatives!

@harveysmith100

Жыл бұрын

Nothing rusts when the humidy is below 40%. If you live in a desert, it's well below 40%!!

@tintshady2049

Жыл бұрын

@@harveysmith100 yeah...that's why I specified that I lived in the desert

I guess you havent thought about the fact that when the sockets with hex inserts snap on you, they do it cleanly. Voila, there you have your ball bearing free hex bit sockets. And you do not even have to sand the edges, it literally is just perfectly snapped off

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

You have a good point! suppose you could always cut them down cleanly yourself too! maybe ill get some afterall, just because I like the straps they come on haha

The complaint about the thick shaft of the allen key is a bit far fetched. That extra mm of clearance helps nothing in terms of range.

@AGfrom83

5 ай бұрын

Especially when you have twice the angles to grab a nut at with the 12 points.

A dry garage you say? hmm, then why the rust? a smear of Inox or Ballistol or renaissance wax (or similar) is all thats needed. Wera - Wonderful

Silicone spray and/or cosmoline wax type sprays (Amsoil HD metal protect), takes care of tool protection.

@fieldlab4

5 ай бұрын

Also good to use some air dry salt pellets somewhere in your tools, and keep them closed up.

Surface Rust ist normal on Tools, put a thin layer of oil on it (WD 40 should also do it) and it will not happen again.

I have been wanting the Wera stubby ratcheting driver. It's, I believe, the smallest or close to the smallest ratcheting screwdriver, from end of shaft to back of the handle. It would be my 1st Wera tool. I coat my tools with Silicon garage door spray. It helps prevent rust. Sadly metal rusts and tool steel, I don't think has much stainless in it. Correct me if I am wrong about any of this. I am always finding myself in a tight area and I have a socket style driver, but I need a very small ratchet stubby. It's $40, and that's why I haven't pulled the trigger yet. I don't know anyone with Wera tools, so I never tried 1. I definitely wouldn't get the adjustable wrench. 😅

You lost me at the “10mm Allen key is very very thick”. 😂😂 buddy it’s a round bar of the smallest diameter possible to fit an inscribed 10MM hexagon. Fitted with a sleeve. If you want thinner feel buy the ones without the sleeve or ones that are made out out hex bar. For god sake

Thank you ❤

many valid points i agree with but all the rust specs you have shown are clearly rusting particles from metal/grinding dust and not the tools them selves rusting.

@JDFAutos

8 ай бұрын

I can safely say they are definitely not bits of grinding dust and are the tools themselves, many of these tools have been kept in a tool bag/box and have never been used in an environment around a grinder or shortly after it, some have never been used at all and have always been in a clean dry area, i have a large collection of knipex pliers that are kept in the same place for the same time, if not longer and their is not a spec of rust on any of them, i think it just shows the finish quality of the tool

I have shit loads of wera most hardly used. Watching this opened my eyes about gimmicky Wera. I have the Joke spanner set about £200+ i paid of which i used the 19mm spanner once and it broke the ratchet end!. Im now guna shop around for the brand that makes that best item eg Bahco adjustable and knipex pliers!

If it did not rain in the UK more than it does in the tropics------ maybe rust would be less of a problem?

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

Honestly they have stayed in a dry warm garage, hardly seen any use, no grease or moisture and they have been sat next to other tools in the same situation, wiha screwdrivers, cheaper spanner sets, various pliers and other random bits and none of that is even close to the levels of rust on the wera, if they were in constant use and saw the elements I would understand it

The only Wera I own is a #1 Robertson... which after a year or so, seems to be 'ok'. However colleges bought a bunch of it... and all have the same issues as the video.

The only reason i bought wera screwdrivers is because i liked the shape, qnd it came as a 14pcs set for 50€ other quality 14pcs sets were around a 100€. Don't have them for long but so far i do like em.

I have the adjustable wrenches, and they are so handy. I am a semi tech. They are way better than a regular adjustable when taking off plastic air lines.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

I'm not that familiar with that, I'm guessing you have alot of space to work in? Being plastic are they pretty low tourqe? I guess they must have a use somewhere, I'm just yet to find it!

@bh10k17

Жыл бұрын

The self adjusting joker wrenches are great for heavy duty ( trucks and equipment ) and industrial settings. Have them AND use them daily. No rust. They do handle quite a bit of torque. The right tool for the right application. The ratchets are decent. Never had an issue. The handles fit and feel good. For tools that are a fraction of the price of snap-on they are one of the better choices. I'm guessing your good at what you do BUT sounds like you just use whatever you have in your hand for whatever you need ( this screw drivers good as a chisel , this ratchets as good as a hammer , this hex key is as good as pry bar. Remember , the correct tool for the correct job makes things much easier.

@bh10k17

Жыл бұрын

The hex bits are not designed to be used on an impact. Use the tools correctly.

@flippedmylid92

Жыл бұрын

@JDF Autos Most of them are brass compression fittings, supposed to be snug. But here in the American Midwest, it's not uncommon to get some stuck (or even cross-threaded) fittings. Space is hit or miss, but I would say they definitely do better than an old school adjustable.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

@@bh10k17 If they work for you then I'm happy for you, I have just found better tools out there for the jobs I would use them for, alot of screwdrivers are designed to be used as a simple chisel, but I've never used a ratchet as a hammer or a hex key for a prybar, I do use the correct tools for the right jobs 👌🏼

all good points

Think its the usual a use wera drivers, estwing hammers, knipex cutters, bacho and facom ratchets, and wera spanners and hex keys Mix and match every manufacturer seems to specialize on a few great things and mediocre onbthe others

They LOOK cool.. ut that's the hook...they're average/good tools but not special

if rust it means it have carbon in it and is hard stif metal (that you want in you tools ) to prevent it put grease on it , oil , or something like that ...

You could buy some sidewalk chalk for children and put them in your toolbox. They will absorb any and all moisture and that will keep your tools from rusting.

I can’t believe you have found so many issues with so many different Wera tools. This almost seems like a Snap-On endorsement. It would have been a better review without the constant comparison to Snap.

Can’t agree more. You could get Pittsburgh 1/4 swivel head Ratchet and a set of SAE sockets for 25$. Meanwhile the Zyklop set will cost you near 100$.

@JDFAutos

Жыл бұрын

I think the best bit about them is the packaging and pre made sets, I don't mind paying abit extra for that but the tools themselves are below par

@RCSRetro

Жыл бұрын

Why would you want a set of Stamped Addressed Envelopes?