I found your videos in the last few weeks and have been binge watching them. Thanks for the great content! I'd love for you to do a video about Milwaukee hand tools. I know you've had good things to say in previous videos about their adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches (briefly), and sockets (briefly). I've seen a lot of people online say that Milwaukee power tools are awesome but their hand tools suck, but you seem to really like the hand tools, so it'd be great to hear more about that.
I have that on my list to do already. I’ve got several Milwaukee hand tools that I use all the time. Thanks for watching! I’m glad you have enjoyed the channel.
9:44 I agree with you on the rubber handle on channellock wrenches. I have one without the rubber and it's my go to adjustable wrench, but the rubber ruins the whole wrench. On the other hand, Channellock code blue SCREWDRIVER handles are tier 1 in my book, but you can hardly find the old ones with a strike cap on the end. I've dropped a few videos you may want to catch up on. Certain shout out finally occured. 😉 Keep up the excellent content!
I agree on the Snap-on hard handles being to small. Especially on long ratchets. I swapped them out for handles from the #2 hard handle screwdrivers and have been really happy
It's super easy to swap out a wooden handle. Next time you see a cool hammer at an estate sale and the handle is botched, negotiate, bring it home, order a new hickory handle, swap it out. I did that with my grandpa's gasket hammer with a cracked handle and now it's a true heirloom.
I also agree with you on the ratchets. I prefer to have a snap-on handle or the icon professional plastic type handle, always plastic type handle and a ratchet
Just recently purchased a set of Carlyle ball pein hammers with hickory handles. For whatever reason I've always preferred wooden handles. Absolutely delighted with them.
Just found your channel,, great video, I have that Estwing hammer, and I'm just going to order those Klien lineman pliers, All the best from across the pond,, ps, just subbed, 👍pps, I'm a great fan of Wiha, and Wera, and Knipex,, Since I retired, I'm building a top notch tool set, as there's no one to steal them any more,, ,, 👍ha ha
I just love your perspective on tools because I've had similar experiences with stuff. The way you articulate the reasons for why you like a certain tool is why you have a great following. I think you and I are in the Acetate Handle Brotherhood haha. Most of my work is automotive so grease is always a concern. I also need to rehandle a old Plumb ball peen, I got a good wooden handle for it but will probably sand it a little. On a side note, I've never seen a US company get as much hate as Snap-on for their tools that they make in-house, when Mac and Matco have the same business model. I agree with your take, I think the quality is still there.
Thanks so much dude. I’m so glad you feel that way. I also have some hammer heads that I need to put wooden handles on. Been putting it off for a while. Tell you what man people either love or HATE Snap on. It makes some people so mad lol. I think most of their core hand tools are amazing.
Those gearwrench flex head x-beam wrenches look comfortable. Vessel ratcheting screwdriver is very comfortable and an amazing ratcheting stubby in disguise.
Milwaukee electric side cutters and their wire strippers really excellent tools and good feel on the handle. The other handles I like are actually husky
15:08 Wera are made just to handle in the opposite direction of your Hand...(just try it) Only Wiha Softgrip made perfect handles of an excellent feel as You usually used to use a Screwdriver...🌟
I love the Vaughan wood handles on the ball peen hammers especially on the lighter hammers they’re great. I also have the Milwaukee wrenches and they are extremely comfortable! That was the first thing I noticed when I grabbed them. I do go to my tekton ratcheting wrenches a lot of times but when using a normal wrench they’re the go to for me.
Can you still buy the dewalt screw driver sets! Completely agree with you on the Handle..but I worked for lowes for 5 years and never saw this set for sale…
I have that Estwing, a Husky 20 oz with a rubber handle, and a vaughn 16 oz wood handled hammer. The vaughn is my favorite, though i "tuned" up the wood handle a bit. Granted im not a framer or anything, and i dont hammer all day every day, but a good wood handle is still my favorite.
The 1/2 inch drive snap on hard handle is bigger and more appropriate for your hand. I also bought a pair of Klein standard tongue and groove pliers and the dip is much thicker than channellock equivalents.
Great line up. I agree with Kliens. I like their double dipped and single dipped tools, theyre "Journeyman" grips are sorry. Knipex comfort grips are the best ive used. Best handles of screwdrivers i'd say is probably Wiha soft grip series they fit very well in the palm and the machining of the tips are best ive used. Out of the package i was able to retain a phillips head screw on a ph #2 almost facing the ground. Ill have to check out Vaco drivers. I currently have a Picquic 8 plus on the way so we'll see how that goes.
I don’t hate the Klein journeyman, but much prefer the dipped. I agree that knipex comfort grip is the best comfort grip, and I also like Wiha screwdriver handles. My insulated screwdrivers are Wiha and they are super comfortable. I have a picquic that I have enjoyed. It’s a good design.
For hammers I only do hickory, and if I'm buying new it's Vaughan & Bushnell ( I'm not as picky with vintage hammers, but V&B is my favorite and buy the vintage too ). hickory can be replaced, shaped/ profiled as desired, and nothing compares in Shock absorbtion no matter how hard they try to reinvent the wheel. I hate all steel hammers due to shock, and the grips blister my hands. I agree on the adjustable wrenches the Weatern forge made adjustables and last US made Crescents had the thick wide handles. For pliers I am a Channellock guy but the grips are something that I'm indifferent towards, I don't love or hate them. I only have the 44acf that I carry in my pocket ( aside from the vacuum grip needle nose from my grandfather) but the Snapon plier grips are definitely the best, I don't care enough to buy a lot of their pliers but their grips are the best. For ratchets my absolute favorite is the WRIGHT tool contour grip, you wouldn't like it but it's my absolute favorite. For screwdrivers, my favorite so far are the Stanley 100 plus and the Tekton hard handles ( shanks from WILDE, handles from another American manufacturer). I can't really stand the classic WF Craftsman handles, because a number of them have an undersized handle relative to the driver size. You should check out the old PROTO yellow handles ( not the current ones ) they are 4 sided. Urrea in Mexico still makes a copy of them ( Urrea used to be PROTOMEX ). I only have 1 that my grandfather probably found at the flea market, if I had a whole set they could possibly be my favorite. Pliers are the only tool I like with rubber or comfort grip types. Otherwise I like smooth/ hard handles and of course a good properly sized knurled ratchet grip is great.
I need to get me some of the smaller size snap on like 44acf. I bet those are great. Tekton hard handle screwdrivers are really nice too I agree. There’s so much to consider 😂 we might have to do a part 2
@@realworldtoolreviews I think I've had mine about a year now, my only complaint is the lack of cutter but only because I'm used to slipjoints having a cutter and it hasn't actually been needed.
Have you ever tried the Estwing demo screwdrivers? I saw a guy review them and they have the same handle as the hammers. Real cheap too. Thinking about getting some.
@@realworldtoolreviews Lowe's has them online ship to store for 7.98 for the two pack. Looks to be 'tri-lobe' design. I'm kinda skeptical that the rubber is the exact same that's used on the hammers.
If you don’t like tacky feeling “rubber” grips you should still try them on the professional brands if you can afford them. Which clearly you have a snap on already. They don’t ever really get tacky and hold up to solvents. The only issue I have with them with hard everyday use they will eventually breakdown and gwt beat up. They last a long time but it’s still an issue. You can warranty the grips. The bahco adjustable you have is a good example of that. Same with the wera.
With you on rubber grips. Not a fan. I like my M12 tool handles, how they feel in the hand. They look like crap after use. Started using Houdini lock lube to clean them. Helps a lot. Stuff even fixed the circ saw trigger and cleaned up hackzall blade retainer (wet pvc and sawdust really cake themselves in ) Stuff cleans contacts. Cleans off oil. Nice citrus odor. Wera chisel screwdrivers. Screwdriver designed as a pry bar and beater Dipped pliers are good. I find the snap on foam kind of weird actually Knipex has a god dip I like solid metal ratchet handles. 1/4 inch drive needs a thumb wheel. That little icon bit driver is now my favorite 1/4 drive I’ve said it before comfort grips are the opposite. Terrible, they look like they should be nice.
I love the leather grip because it just looks so cool, but I actually prefer the rubber when I use it. No hammer looks cooler than the leather grip Estwing though.
I cut the rubber handles off my wrenches, and other tools all the time... 🔧🙊🛠 If i need to insulate them...I wear gloves. ✋ Gloves, and eye glasses... 👓 ... 🤺 As stated on the handle...sometimes. - I do appreciate, Dewalt's powertool handles... But my thieving neighbors, appreciate them more than I do... ❌🤞😎🚬❌
If you like the snap on handle screwdriver’s you should try there new comfort grip screwdrivers. I love both of my snap on screwdriver handles I have both an love them
I have held the comfort grip ones on the truck. I though about buying them, but at the end of the day I like the feel of the square hard handle better. The new handles are really cool though.
DeWalt handles are definitely good but you at least gotta pick up a Makita and give it a feel at Home Depot sometime, if you havent. To me they win out. Combo wrenches i will say i cannot stand raised panels. Just nope. Beyond that i know the Wright has a nice thick beam with rounded edges that feels great but they arent the only ones. I just prefer not being able to shave with them like those Husky singles at the big orange. As for adjustables my Lobtex have reasonably thick handles but I don't think they're Armstrong thick, the plastic dip does help though. The last iteration of Channellock screwdrivers were great. Square acetate, feels good. The new ones are meh. I think they're rebrands of Mayhew since they just came out with some US-made ones, the shape doesnt do it for me and they didnt bother doing a good job taking off the flashing from the mold either which is just disappointing. The Wiha SoftFinish are also nice but the big drivers get a little too big on the bulb end for me. Not sure how i feel about the rubber on Kleins but they do have some grip to them for sure. As for pliers I'm surprisingly agnostic, as long as the shape is ergonomic. The Swanstrom nippers at work are double dip in that foamy kinda stuff which if you're using them sometimes literally thousands of times per day in a 12 hour shift I appreciate it but they feel a little too bulky. I think its the specific handle shape too because you want your hand further from the fulcrum for leverage but they're quite spread out by that point, if they did like Tsunoda does on theirs with the curved handles they'd be excellent.
Makita is definitely a close second. They have some very sleek designs on their power tools that fit well in the hand. I like the dewalt better though. Maybe it’s my big fat hands.
@@realworldtoolreviews I forgot to mention ratchet handle! The modern Craftsman ones where it borrows some design cues from the classic raised panel handle but without being a raised panel ain't bad at all. Round chromes all just feel eh, they work, no strong opinion so far. Wright contour grip handles are nice though, I guess I just like stuff that isn't just a perfectly round thing. The Craftsman are more like ovals and the Wright are kinda rounded squares.
I found your videos in the last few weeks and have been binge watching them. Thanks for the great content! I'd love for you to do a video about Milwaukee hand tools. I know you've had good things to say in previous videos about their adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches (briefly), and sockets (briefly). I've seen a lot of people online say that Milwaukee power tools are awesome but their hand tools suck, but you seem to really like the hand tools, so it'd be great to hear more about that.
I have that on my list to do already. I’ve got several Milwaukee hand tools that I use all the time. Thanks for watching! I’m glad you have enjoyed the channel.
Very nice & different video!!. I always watch you channel. Saludos from Mexico 🇲🇽
Gracias! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for watching 👊
9:44 I agree with you on the rubber handle on channellock wrenches. I have one without the rubber and it's my go to adjustable wrench, but the rubber ruins the whole wrench. On the other hand, Channellock code blue SCREWDRIVER handles are tier 1 in my book, but you can hardly find the old ones with a strike cap on the end.
I've dropped a few videos you may want to catch up on. Certain shout out finally occured. 😉
Keep up the excellent content!
Don’t know how I missed it! Thanks for the kind words bud. Cleaning up the shop now!
ChannelLock Made by Irega in Spain makes the most awesome adjustable wrenches---- ditch the 'comfort Grip' though
Nice video bro. Now we need a truck tour of how you keep all your tools organized for your maintenance job… keep up the great work man.👍👍👍
I’ll do it some day I promise! Thanks man!
The new DeWalt beater flat/Philips set is really nice. Feels good in hand and good length/durability
great video as always! I should do the same on my tools. Keep up the great work man!
Thanks man!
I agree on the Snap-on hard handles being to small. Especially on long ratchets. I swapped them out for handles from the #2 hard handle screwdrivers and have been really happy
I bet this perfect. Idk why they don’t put that handle on them to begin with. I want to do that on mine.
It's super easy to swap out a wooden handle. Next time you see a cool hammer at an estate sale and the handle is botched, negotiate, bring it home, order a new hickory handle, swap it out. I did that with my grandpa's gasket hammer with a cracked handle and now it's a true heirloom.
I’ve got some that need handles that I have been meaning to do that on forever. Some day I’ll get to it lol
I also agree with you on the ratchets. I prefer to have a snap-on handle or the icon professional plastic type handle, always plastic type handle and a ratchet
Just recently purchased a set of Carlyle ball pein hammers with hickory handles. For whatever reason I've always preferred wooden handles. Absolutely delighted with them.
Yea they are tough to beat when they’re good.
Regarding wrenches, those Milwaukee's look similar to my Mac Precision Torques. Very comfortable handle design.
@@reconbbs360 They are really comfortable. I bet the precision torque ones are even better. Those look like some sweet wrenches.
Just found your channel,, great video, I have that Estwing hammer, and I'm just going to order those Klien lineman pliers,
All the best from across the pond,, ps, just subbed, 👍pps, I'm a great fan of Wiha, and Wera, and Knipex,,
Since I retired, I'm building a top notch tool set, as there's no one to steal them any more,,
,, 👍ha ha
I just love your perspective on tools because I've had similar experiences with stuff. The way you articulate the reasons for why you like a certain tool is why you have a great following. I think you and I are in the Acetate Handle Brotherhood haha. Most of my work is automotive so grease is always a concern. I also need to rehandle a old Plumb ball peen, I got a good wooden handle for it but will probably sand it a little.
On a side note, I've never seen a US company get as much hate as Snap-on for their tools that they make in-house, when Mac and Matco have the same business model. I agree with your take, I think the quality is still there.
Thanks so much dude. I’m so glad you feel that way. I also have some hammer heads that I need to put wooden handles on. Been putting it off for a while. Tell you what man people either love or HATE Snap on. It makes some people so mad lol. I think most of their core hand tools are amazing.
Those gearwrench flex head x-beam wrenches look comfortable. Vessel ratcheting screwdriver is very comfortable and an amazing ratcheting stubby in disguise.
I’m gonna have to snag me some Vessel one of these days!
@@realworldtoolreviews This is the one to get: VESSEL - BALL GRIP Ratchet Interchangeable Screwdriver 2200MBH120
@@3vil3lvis thanks!
Love me some PB Swiss grip screwdrivers especially after they’re broken in.
I’d like to get a set of the Torx ones.
Milwaukee electric side cutters and their wire strippers really excellent tools and good feel on the handle. The other handles I like are actually husky
15:08 Wera are made just to handle in the opposite direction of your Hand...(just try it) Only Wiha Softgrip made perfect handles of an excellent feel as You usually used to use a Screwdriver...🌟
I love the Vaughan wood handles on the ball peen hammers especially on the lighter hammers they’re great. I also have the Milwaukee wrenches and they are extremely comfortable! That was the first thing I noticed when I grabbed them. I do go to my tekton ratcheting wrenches a lot of times but when using a normal wrench they’re the go to for me.
Yea man those Milwaukee wrenches are the most comfortable I’ve ever used for sure on a combination wrench.
Can you still buy the dewalt screw driver sets! Completely agree with you on the Handle..but I worked for lowes for 5 years and never saw this set for sale…
I have that Estwing, a Husky 20 oz with a rubber handle, and a vaughn 16 oz wood handled hammer. The vaughn is my favorite, though i "tuned" up the wood handle a bit.
Granted im not a framer or anything, and i dont hammer all day every day, but a good wood handle is still my favorite.
A good wood handle hammer is awesome. That ball peen I have in this video is awesome. If you can find a good one, it’s tough to beat.
@@realworldtoolreviews love your channel man keep it up. I crack open a beer with you when i tune in
@@morgizmo87 Thanks for tuning in bud! I’m glad you enjoy the videos.
Estwing is my fave too, Wera handles too, converting over all my drivers
Gotta love the Wera handles. They really did a great job on those.
The 1/2 inch drive snap on hard handle is bigger and more appropriate for your hand. I also bought a pair of Klein standard tongue and groove pliers and the dip is much thicker than channellock equivalents.
I’m gonna have to get me some of those yellow Klein channel locks. And yes, I want the 1/2 inch snap on, but man are they proud of ‘em!
I agree with you about the estwing hammer. But not about power tools. The delwalt handles are too skinny. I have glove size xxxl large hands.
That makes sense. I have big hands but nowhere near that big. Which power tools fit the best for you?
What your opinion on the Klein Koat handle grips?
Great line up. I agree with Kliens. I like their double dipped and single dipped tools, theyre "Journeyman" grips are sorry. Knipex comfort grips are the best ive used. Best handles of screwdrivers i'd say is probably Wiha soft grip series they fit very well in the palm and the machining of the tips are best ive used. Out of the package i was able to retain a phillips head screw on a ph #2 almost facing the ground. Ill have to check out Vaco drivers. I currently have a Picquic 8 plus on the way so we'll see how that goes.
I don’t hate the Klein journeyman, but much prefer the dipped. I agree that knipex comfort grip is the best comfort grip, and I also like Wiha screwdriver handles. My insulated screwdrivers are Wiha and they are super comfortable. I have a picquic that I have enjoyed. It’s a good design.
For hammers I only do hickory, and if I'm buying new it's Vaughan & Bushnell ( I'm not as picky with vintage hammers, but V&B is my favorite and buy the vintage too ).
hickory can be replaced, shaped/ profiled as desired, and nothing compares in Shock absorbtion no matter how hard they try to reinvent the wheel.
I hate all steel hammers due to shock, and the grips blister my hands.
I agree on the adjustable wrenches the Weatern forge made adjustables and last US made Crescents had the thick wide handles.
For pliers I am a Channellock guy but the grips are something that I'm indifferent towards, I don't love or hate them.
I only have the 44acf that I carry in my pocket ( aside from the vacuum grip needle nose from my grandfather) but the Snapon plier grips are definitely the best, I don't care enough to buy a lot of their pliers but their grips are the best.
For ratchets my absolute favorite is the WRIGHT tool contour grip, you wouldn't like it but it's my absolute favorite.
For screwdrivers, my favorite so far are the Stanley 100 plus and the Tekton hard handles ( shanks from WILDE, handles from another American manufacturer).
I can't really stand the classic WF Craftsman handles, because a number of them have an undersized handle relative to the driver size.
You should check out the old PROTO yellow handles ( not the current ones ) they are 4 sided.
Urrea in Mexico still makes a copy of them ( Urrea used to be PROTOMEX ).
I only have 1 that my grandfather probably found at the flea market, if I had a whole set they could possibly be my favorite.
Pliers are the only tool I like with rubber or comfort grip types.
Otherwise I like smooth/ hard handles and of course a good properly sized knurled ratchet grip is great.
I need to get me some of the smaller size snap on like 44acf. I bet those are great. Tekton hard handle screwdrivers are really nice too I agree. There’s so much to consider 😂 we might have to do a part 2
@@realworldtoolreviews
I think I've had mine about a year now, my only complaint is the lack of cutter but only because I'm used to slipjoints having a cutter and it hasn't actually been needed.
Have you ever tried the Estwing demo screwdrivers? I saw a guy review them and they have the same handle as the hammers. Real cheap too. Thinking about getting some.
I prefer the Doyle's myself and HF warranty is easy. Buy them on a 30% off weekend and it's a hard deal to beat.
I have not. I didn’t know they made them with the same handle as the hammers. I need to get me some of them!
@@realworldtoolreviews Lowe's has them online ship to store for 7.98 for the two pack. Looks to be 'tri-lobe' design. I'm kinda skeptical that the rubber is the exact same that's used on the hammers.
@@silverS70 Just ordered me a set! For 8 bucks, we’re gonna find out!
@@realworldtoolreviews can’t wait to see your review on them!
My dad got his estwing hammer in the 80s and we still have it today 2023 hasn't bought a new hammer yet
Those things last forever!
If you don’t like tacky feeling “rubber” grips you should still try them on the professional brands if you can afford them. Which clearly you have a snap on already. They don’t ever really get tacky and hold up to solvents.
The only issue I have with them with hard everyday use they will eventually breakdown and gwt beat up. They last a long time but it’s still an issue. You can warranty the grips. The bahco adjustable you have is a good example of that. Same with the wera.
I only use I beam wrenches, I have macs and milwaukees
27:29 much better! The packaging needs to come off.
With you on rubber grips. Not a fan.
I like my M12 tool handles, how they feel in the hand. They look like crap after use. Started using Houdini lock lube to clean them. Helps a lot. Stuff even fixed the circ saw trigger and cleaned up hackzall blade retainer (wet pvc and sawdust really cake themselves in ) Stuff cleans contacts. Cleans off oil. Nice citrus odor.
Wera chisel screwdrivers. Screwdriver designed as a pry bar and beater
Dipped pliers are good. I find the snap on foam kind of weird actually Knipex has a god dip
I like solid metal ratchet handles. 1/4 inch drive needs a thumb wheel. That little icon bit driver is now my favorite 1/4 drive
I’ve said it before comfort grips are the opposite. Terrible, they look like they should be nice.
Lock lube works great for all kinds of stuff. I use it all the time because it doesn’t make stuff as oily as we 40.
Leather grip on the Estwing Hammers?????
I love the leather grip because it just looks so cool, but I actually prefer the rubber when I use it. No hammer looks cooler than the leather grip Estwing though.
10:10 That's what I do to handles I don't like, too.
I gotta admit, the Real Steel" hammers from Taiwan are nice
I’ll have to check them out. I want to try those blue ox ones too.
I cut the rubber handles off my wrenches, and other tools all the time... 🔧🙊🛠
If i need to insulate them...I wear gloves. ✋
Gloves, and eye glasses... 👓 ... 🤺
As stated on the handle...sometimes.
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I do appreciate, Dewalt's powertool handles...
But my thieving neighbors, appreciate them more than I do... ❌🤞😎🚬❌
If you like the snap on handle screwdriver’s you should try there new comfort grip screwdrivers. I love both of my snap on screwdriver handles I have both an love them
I have held the comfort grip ones on the truck. I though about buying them, but at the end of the day I like the feel of the square hard handle better. The new handles are really cool though.
DeWalt handles are definitely good but you at least gotta pick up a Makita and give it a feel at Home Depot sometime, if you havent. To me they win out.
Combo wrenches i will say i cannot stand raised panels. Just nope. Beyond that i know the Wright has a nice thick beam with rounded edges that feels great but they arent the only ones. I just prefer not being able to shave with them like those Husky singles at the big orange. As for adjustables my Lobtex have reasonably thick handles but I don't think they're Armstrong thick, the plastic dip does help though.
The last iteration of Channellock screwdrivers were great. Square acetate, feels good. The new ones are meh. I think they're rebrands of Mayhew since they just came out with some US-made ones, the shape doesnt do it for me and they didnt bother doing a good job taking off the flashing from the mold either which is just disappointing. The Wiha SoftFinish are also nice but the big drivers get a little too big on the bulb end for me. Not sure how i feel about the rubber on Kleins but they do have some grip to them for sure.
As for pliers I'm surprisingly agnostic, as long as the shape is ergonomic. The Swanstrom nippers at work are double dip in that foamy kinda stuff which if you're using them sometimes literally thousands of times per day in a 12 hour shift I appreciate it but they feel a little too bulky. I think its the specific handle shape too because you want your hand further from the fulcrum for leverage but they're quite spread out by that point, if they did like Tsunoda does on theirs with the curved handles they'd be excellent.
Makita is definitely a close second. They have some very sleek designs on their power tools that fit well in the hand. I like the dewalt better though. Maybe it’s my big fat hands.
@@realworldtoolreviews I forgot to mention ratchet handle! The modern Craftsman ones where it borrows some design cues from the classic raised panel handle but without being a raised panel ain't bad at all. Round chromes all just feel eh, they work, no strong opinion so far. Wright contour grip handles are nice though, I guess I just like stuff that isn't just a perfectly round thing. The Craftsman are more like ovals and the Wright are kinda rounded squares.
@@AToolWithTools the Milwaukee metal handles on their ratchets are nice too.
snap on pliers are inferior to knipex.
Buy channellock ideal toola NOS!