With regard to the Crescent pass-through socket set, I find the 150mm / 6” socket extension a handy addition to the set and the Gear Wrench extension is compatible the Crescent wrench set.
Great fundamental stuff. Love your videos. My favorite ratchet these days is the locking flex head. I have a fixed handle ratchet in my hands and, if I need it, I’m a flick of a lever from having a flex head. Bought my first ratchet set at Sears in the late 70s and still remember that proud satisfying feeling.
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. I have always loved to educate; have done it professionally in various capacities in the construction and ag industry for 20yrs now. I'm interested in the locking flex head, would you tell me the brand? I've always avoided vertical flex head because if I need to apply high(er) torque, I dislike the risk of unexpected flex....I smash my knuckles enough naturally. And, many of my original (Craftsman) tools came from Sears! Cheers!
@@LearnedFromDad Your joy comes through when you talk about “teach” things that are clearly meaningful to you. I’m in the business executive world, but have a huge passion for woodworking, designing and creating. I’ve also been wrenching since high school. I went with the Gearwrench locking flex heads. I’m fond of the brand - though, like you, I have a bit of everything in my tool box. I have the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 for a couple of years and love them. Keep up the good work!
@@LearnedFromDad snap on, Matco has a locking flex head people love, Mac also, I have the Matco is good I like the snap on better they are expensive around 200-280 order one online
I was guessing that one would get some attention. I've been thinking hard about when I bought that one. All I can remember was thinking it was really interesting, so I had to have it 😁 Thanks for stopping back!
@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair you know, ironic you said that. I was at the Freight last week, looking around and did notice that similar rotating head ratchet. One thing I noticed was the rubber handle wasn't quite as big, something I get silly about with big hands. But, yes, man, what a huge choice! And, 'doll hairs', great Chuck & Larry movie quote! Lol. Cheers!
You're very welcome! I hope my kids say the same someday. I started this channel to capture my knowledge for them, but also share with others. Thanks for watching, stop back soon, much more to come!
When it comes to the impact sockets, they're not necessarily stronger. They're thicker because they are typically made from a softer, more malleable metal like chromoly wrather than harder S2 steel or likely chromium vanadium like most chrome sockets. That's done to offset the shock of an impact... 12 point sockets (Nut rounders) aren't as relevant anymore, other than strictly for 12 point fasteners. Because modern ratchets have much higher tooth counts these days 72/90 teeth and even 120+ position dual pawl setups making it much easier to position a socket on a fastener. That concludes my tool nerd rant for today lol. Thanks for the vid!
Hey, you may tool rant all you want on this channel, it's enjoyed 😁 Good point and info on the impact sockets. Indicating stronger was probably a little loose. And, 'nut rounders', giggling, agree there. I thought about touching on the teeth count within a ratchet, but decided to not go there in this specific video, so glad you mentioned it. Do you know, are most random, standard, old school ratchets typically a 72tooth, or maybe actually less? I know see most ratchets currently advertised as 72, with some higher.
Thanks, appreciate the feedback! And, great point (pun intended) regarding 12point hardware. I didn't really think about that as I never see it. Do you come across 12pt hardware in certain situations? Wondering where it is most commonly used. Cheers!
@@LearnedFromDadmostly headbolts I think, I have also seen some on starters. I have a vw polo wich uses some 12 point bolt for the hinges of the reardoor. I think the most adventages they give, is a smaller head that can handle more torque then the same head in six point.
I'm do glad you enjoyed it. You were a key person I was excited to have view it. Wrenches are coming up next/soon! Along with many other things. Enjoy seeing your comments. Cheers!
Wright round head flex head ratchet is my fav and somehow they put two pawl in that thing so I find it’s performance pretty impressive for a 41 tooth round head feels like an 80 tooth
As for socket storage, I prefer decent socket rails that actually hold the socket with a ball detent. I work as a mobile mechanic and very much prefer keeping the sockets on rails and exactly where I want them. Chrome-moly sockets aren’t actually stronger, but I’ll tell you now, even the cheapest CHMO sockets will take far more abuse than a CHVA socket, I broke 4 36mm chrome 3/4” drive ones where a single 1/2” drive one in CHMO has survived years under the same 600ftlb job
Awesome comment, appreciate you sharing. Do you have a particular brand of rail you like? I have used some of those, and are nice because you can adjust spacing, but the ones I had the little sliders were kind of crappie and would come off with the socket. Also, very curious, road mechanic in what industry? For anyone else reading the comment who doesn't know the abbreviations, ChMo is chrome-molybdenum ChVa is chrome vanadium.
James, that was a very entertaining video and I did see a few things I hadn't thought about before. The highlight for me was using that breaker bar to rub your dog's stomach. That's a new new new one for me and gave me a chuckle. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂
So glad you enjoyed it! And, I promise you, my best buddy Archie enjoyed it just as much 😀 Much more to come.....I look forward to sharing more with you (and the world). Take good care!
This is excellent. Thanks James
You are most welcome 😊
With regard to the Crescent pass-through socket set, I find the 150mm / 6” socket extension a handy addition to the set and the Gear Wrench extension is compatible the Crescent wrench set.
Great tip, thanks for sharing. I'm going to look into that! Cheers.
Great fundamental stuff. Love your videos. My favorite ratchet these days is the locking flex head. I have a fixed handle ratchet in my hands and, if I need it, I’m a flick of a lever from having a flex head. Bought my first ratchet set at Sears in the late 70s and still remember that proud satisfying feeling.
I'm so glad you are enjoying it. I have always loved to educate; have done it professionally in various capacities in the construction and ag industry for 20yrs now.
I'm interested in the locking flex head, would you tell me the brand? I've always avoided vertical flex head because if I need to apply high(er) torque, I dislike the risk of unexpected flex....I smash my knuckles enough naturally.
And, many of my original (Craftsman) tools came from Sears! Cheers!
@@LearnedFromDad Your joy comes through when you talk about “teach” things that are clearly meaningful to you. I’m in the business executive world, but have a huge passion for woodworking, designing and creating. I’ve also been wrenching since high school. I went with the Gearwrench locking flex heads. I’m fond of the brand - though, like you, I have a bit of everything in my tool box. I have the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 for a couple of years and love them. Keep up the good work!
@frankvucolo6249 thank you, Frank. I'll see you on the next video. And, I'll be looking at that Gear Wrench ratchet!
@@LearnedFromDad snap on, Matco has a locking flex head people love, Mac also, I have the Matco is good I like the snap on better they are expensive around 200-280 order one online
👍👍on the info.
Thanks! Appreciate you watching.
Neat icon, did you create that?
Enjoy folks.....stay curious!
Did I need to watch the whole video? No, did I? You bet I did. Awesome video!
Haha, awesome! Appreciate you enjoying. Hopefully you learned at least something??
Cheers!
👍👍👍 The ratchet shown at the 6 min mark is one I have never seen before. I've learnt something new from this video. Thank you James
I was guessing that one would get some attention. I've been thinking hard about when I bought that one. All I can remember was thinking it was really interesting, so I had to have it 😁
Thanks for stopping back!
@@LearnedFromDadharbor freight sell that same variation of ratchet. Like 20 doll hairs. I love it. Also their 270° swivel head ratchets rock.
@HawkeyeMobileAutoRepair you know, ironic you said that. I was at the Freight last week, looking around and did notice that similar rotating head ratchet. One thing I noticed was the rubber handle wasn't quite as big, something I get silly about with big hands. But, yes, man, what a huge choice!
And, 'doll hairs', great Chuck & Larry movie quote! Lol. Cheers!
Thank~You for sharing this, I'm utilizing Everything my Dad taught me.
You're very welcome! I hope my kids say the same someday. I started this channel to capture my knowledge for them, but also share with others. Thanks for watching, stop back soon, much more to come!
When it comes to the impact sockets, they're not necessarily stronger. They're thicker because they are typically made from a softer, more malleable metal like chromoly wrather than harder S2 steel or likely chromium vanadium like most chrome sockets. That's done to offset the shock of an impact... 12 point sockets (Nut rounders) aren't as relevant anymore, other than strictly for 12 point fasteners. Because modern ratchets have much higher tooth counts these days 72/90 teeth and even 120+ position dual pawl setups making it much easier to position a socket on a fastener. That concludes my tool nerd rant for today lol. Thanks for the vid!
Hey, you may tool rant all you want on this channel, it's enjoyed 😁
Good point and info on the impact sockets. Indicating stronger was probably a little loose. And, 'nut rounders', giggling, agree there.
I thought about touching on the teeth count within a ratchet, but decided to not go there in this specific video, so glad you mentioned it. Do you know, are most random, standard, old school ratchets typically a 72tooth, or maybe actually less? I know see most ratchets currently advertised as 72, with some higher.
Great video! I would add one point that another advantage of 12 point sockets is, well ... 12 point bolts! 😊
Thanks, appreciate the feedback!
And, great point (pun intended) regarding 12point hardware. I didn't really think about that as I never see it. Do you come across 12pt hardware in certain situations? Wondering where it is most commonly used.
Cheers!
@@LearnedFromDadmostly headbolts I think, I have also seen some on starters. I have a vw polo wich uses some 12 point bolt for the hinges of the reardoor. I think the most adventages they give, is a smaller head that can handle more torque then the same head in six point.
@@hansr7580appreciate the comment. I enjoy hearing and learning from everyone else's experiences. Cheers!
Thank you so much! I'm going to watch this a second (and a third) time. This is exactly what I always wanted to learn!
I'm do glad you enjoyed it. You were a key person I was excited to have view it. Wrenches are coming up next/soon! Along with many other things. Enjoy seeing your comments. Cheers!
12:25 haha never used a ratchet to scratch a dog, learned something new
I must admit, it was a first for me, but old Archie will take any attention he can get! He's such a good dog, he deserves it. Thanks for watching!
Wright round head flex head ratchet is my fav and somehow they put two pawl in that thing so I find it’s performance pretty impressive for a 41 tooth round head feels like an 80 tooth
Thanks for sharing, I need to check it out....I don't own any Wrights tools. Where do you find that brand?
Cheers!
As for socket storage, I prefer decent socket rails that actually hold the socket with a ball detent.
I work as a mobile mechanic and very much prefer keeping the sockets on rails and exactly where I want them.
Chrome-moly sockets aren’t actually stronger, but I’ll tell you now, even the cheapest CHMO sockets will take far more abuse than a CHVA socket, I broke 4 36mm chrome 3/4” drive ones where a single 1/2” drive one in CHMO has survived years under the same 600ftlb job
Awesome comment, appreciate you sharing. Do you have a particular brand of rail you like? I have used some of those, and are nice because you can adjust spacing, but the ones I had the little sliders were kind of crappie and would come off with the socket. Also, very curious, road mechanic in what industry?
For anyone else reading the comment who doesn't know the abbreviations, ChMo is chrome-molybdenum ChVa is chrome vanadium.
James, that was a very entertaining video and I did see a few things I hadn't thought about before. The highlight for me was using that breaker bar to rub your dog's stomach. That's a new new new one for me and gave me a chuckle. Looking forward to your next video. Thanks for Sharing! 🙃🙂
So glad you enjoyed it! And, I promise you, my best buddy Archie enjoyed it just as much 😀
Much more to come.....I look forward to sharing more with you (and the world). Take good care!