I have these and if your really want to get your mind blown get some Proto fine tooth ratchet end wrenches. Actually don't do that until you have the money in your pocket because it's gonna catch on fire and burn your pocket as soon as you feel the proto 😂
I came up with tool I've been using for years. You will appreciate this technique. I used it last night on a blend door. But works best on double ended ratchet wrenches. I removed the unit last night on our 2003 MGM LS in less than 20 minutes after accessing. .But I removed the radio to access the BD from both sides. I used a mirror and a 12" pair of forceps a 1-1/2" piece of 1/8" gas line looped threw a 7mm-8mm ratchet wrench. Just open the forceps and push the hose on one tip then put the hose through the opposite end of the rachet and stick it on the other tip of the forceps and lock closed. Push-pull the forceps once attached to screws to loosen or tighten screws. To install screws put screw threw duct tape sticky side up in rachet then fold over. No dropping screws. This tool can access any hidden fastener as long as the rachet can fit on the screw. Just push pull 1 to multiple clicks of the rachet. No struggle trying to get your hand in there. I can post a short video if needed.
As an aircraft mechanic I’m glad they are making SAE products. I love their quality and packaging. I wish they made deep SAE 1/4 sockets. I’m going to try out that bike tube trick thanks!
As someone who works on British motorcycles, I look forward to grinding their spanner jaws to the proper dimensions with my Harbor Freight angle grinder.
“The absolute one situation in the universe where that particular wrench succeeds, where others fail.” AKA-every day working on forklifts. I’ve had this set in my shopping cart for a week, since buying the Wera self adjusting ratcheting wrenches to replace my cheap copies I got from O’Reilly auto parts. Now I’m going to go ahead and buy them.
Ha! Very true! (Retired Fork Truck Tech here) I found these great for starting nuts in awkward places. I had the twin open end versions though, in 10/13mm and 17/19mm. Covered probably 90% of what you find.
Alden makes open end 30 degree ratcheting wrenches! I have a 7/16" to insert in a hole to adjust a rod nut for tension. Can't use a box end and it takes an eternity to flip a standard open end. All other "ratcheting" open end wrenches are 60 degrees.
You beat me to saying this. Also if Apple made this wrench, and you put it anywhere near your other wrenches, it would 'magically' find a way to delete your other wrenches. Therefore making your think you need to buy them again... hopefully from the apple wrench library. I'm referencing the first iTunes litigation, where it was shown all ipods were programmed to slowly make your uploaded library unavailable to you and then give you the option to purchase those exact songs over again on iTunes.
I've found that they can take some serious pressure, and the short throw is invaluable working on some suspension components. A breaker bar wont fit, but the wera and a hammer does.
Wera makes many smart tools. My absolute favorite is their allan keys. They look pretty ordinary, except for the colors, but they are not. The first time i bought a set, was the last time I had to drill out a stripped out allan key.
The sets of hex allan keys you mentioned are the only ones we use at work. Have to remember obviously when not to use the ball ended side of them. Everyday use and only the rubber sleeving shows signs of wear. The ends of the tools look still new
David Anderson 0 seconds ago Aviation as an entire industry still uses SAE fasteners. They are so standardized at this point it is hard to move away from them. Some European aircraft use a few metric fasteners, but even then they are predominantly SAE. Consequently anywhere turbines appear in industry also tends to have SAE as it's predominant hardware type. The euro tool brands primarily make SAE stuff because of these industries. I have a friend in Ireland who is an aircraft mechanic, and he uses lots of Wera, Wiha, Stahlwille, Gedore, Etc.
For really tight spaces like you described with the screw, i use my wera mini ratchet with the bit in backwards. That makes it easy to reach tight spaces because your tool is now just the height of the bit you're using
i trick i came up with for those fluish cutters is that you can use maybe a 5 to 10cm long piece of heat shrink tube on the nose by holding the cutters closed so it will form kind of a sheath for them.
Canadian Industrial mechanic here. Thank God they make nice tools in sae. Some of the factories I go to have machines that are like a hundred years old. It's mostly SAE here and I can't get enough of their tools.
I bought the Joker set when they first came out. The early first generation didn’t have the color coding on them which is handy. They have held up and performed great.
I have an SAE Joker set, Telecom is a mish mash of SAE and metric. The thing you have to watch out for with any ratcheting combo wrench that you flip over to change direction(lacks a switch or button for that) is you can get it stuck. Primarily if you are backing up a nut and bolt situation and it gets snugged up against whatever is next to that fastener. You have to loosen the fastener to get it out, then go get a different wrench.
That switch/button to change direction is invaluable on a ratcheting wrench to the point where I refuse to buy a ratching wrench without it. Got my ratching wrench stuck before and it was not fun getting it back out.
Good for gripping on a worn Phillips or Pozi screw too. Put a layer of rubber between the screwdriver head and the screw and it gets you enough extra grip to get the fastener moving.
That wing nut bit I believe was designed originally for the eye bolts. I have a couple different sizes and they do work well. I never thought of using them on wing nuts. Great idea. The one particular situation in the universe happens more often than once. 😂
First time viewer, so please take this with a grain of salt. Love the video and review, very informative. One suggestion I would have though is to mention all that stuff you had in the beginning and then launch into the review and whatnot, and then go through all of the things you did at the beginning. It was good information for sure, and interesting, but I clicked on this video for looking at the wrenches. Having to wait or fast forward 6 minutes seemed to be a deterrent to watch the video, I did mind you, but just wanted to bring it up. Please don't take this as me trying to break you down, you did a fantastic job in your video, this is just a suggestion. Thanks you.
@@JimzAuto Apple fanboys really lack creativity when it comes to defending apple. Don't mindlessly love Apple? just jealous. Don't think Justin Beiber is the greatest musician of all time? ...just jealous. Dont love everything that I love? ...just jealous
Alden makes open end 30 degree ratcheting wrenches! I have a 7/16" to insert in a hole to adjust a rod nut for tension. Can't use a box end and it takes an eternity to flip a standard open end. All other "ratcheting" open end wrenches are 60 degrees.
Nice honest review. Wera wrenches are wonderful. I would be stumped if one got damaged, whom would I talk to about getting it replaced. Snapon is a very good tool, but you break one and the truck comes to you and replaces that wrench. That is why mechanics love them, the at business service.
I love what Wera tools I do have and I strongly considered the jokers, but they do NOT make a 9mm even outside of the set. So you get 8-19 with a piece missing. I know 9 isn’t the most common but I use it occasionally. I went with tekton instead and apart from the retaining plate they are pretty similar. The ratcheting end is 6 point which I like to not ruin fasteners.
One of those combination wrenches would make for a decent 1/4" bit holder for tight confines...... though it looks they may not make SAE wrenches (of that design) down to a 1/4" size(?). Though now that I think about a regular ratcheting box-end wren combined with a coin/metal disk, & some tape (maybe a small magnet) could probably work just as easily (perhaps better) as a 1/4" bit holder. ...assuming a person doesn't already have (or want to get a dedicated bit-holding ratchet).
I have various Wera tools and love them, never managed to break one. Very well done for saying the name correctly :) no-one on youtube (apart from Project farm) seems to realise that they're Germna made.
@farranut from what I’ve read, at KCTool, Wikipedia and other places, Wera tools are designed in Germany, but made in their factory in the Czech Republic.
Best trick ive learnt over the years working on cars and tight places behind dashes etc 1/4 ratchet wrench or conventional wrench slip 1/4 driver bit in off to town you go wont get anymore compact then that
I wonder how TY knew that I love Wera tools? The Rapidaptor is such a game changer. I also have the Wera 056490 which has a low profile ratchet. I'm thinking it would have helped with the original problem. The slip profile ratchet is so damn useful once you have it. Thanks for wrench ideas.
Regarding your comments about metric and SAE. Yes I agree metric is better, but many mechanics - myself included still rely on and use SAE at thir jobs. 99% of aircraft still use SAE hardware so I'm glad Wera provides SAE sizes and I hope they will continue to do so.
First of all thanks for sharing your experience and insights, it's been useful) Then, I think you'll find the KS Tools Set 918.3050 delightful - super flat, low angle, through hole sockets, compatible with square drive extensions, micro bits work with long Milwaukee extensions, can take any normal bit. Made custom TPU holder and get cool portable set.
They’re expensive and only accept threaded bits, but aviation drill pancakes get into tight spots. Other option is a 1/4 Rachel wrench with just a standard bit slipped in.
Hey doc, there is a craftsman ratchet out that I think you might find interesting. It is part number cmm86000. It works like a regular ratchet but the handle rotates so you can tighten or loosen without having to move the tool.
If I can suggest a tool brand to look into. CHP tools sold in the US by Hakko. I've been using their TRR-58-G at my work for over 3 years. they hold up very well, rated for 10ga copper wire, and are only like $13,
i've always steered clear of the non reversible wrenches, when you run into a flanged nut that doesn't leave clearance to pull the wrench off and switch to the open end for the last few turns you are really screwed
Good video...there's lots of Father's Day sales on right now so I may look around for prices on the Joker wenches. As far as SAE, I've put my wrenches and sockets in their own toolbox out of the way as it's so rare I use them.
I have that one from Milwaukee right angle driver that they now charge $60 for that when I got it two decades ago was only $30. But they were the only ones out there and I've had that on my impact driver for a very long time and that thing still works perfectly. I know that they now make a smaller one that cost about $30 I suspect that one is not going to be nearly as good as the more expensive original one they made
Diggin the channel. Thank you for all the great reviews. If you ever get your hands on some of the USA JH Williams supercombo wrenches, I think those would be a good review too. From what I see, they are the snap on industrial maintenance line. They have been my go to wrenches for years.
I've been using Wera ratchets, sockets, allen and torx keys, for a few months now at my new job. I love my Wera tools, but my only complaint is their warranty contact, or lackthereof. My 3/8" ratchet seized up after 3 months, and I haven't found any way to contact Wera for warranty replacement. I filled out the online form to contact them last week but havene't heard back. The benefit of Snap On is that the truck will come to the shop and replace whatever I need instantly =\ so there's that.
Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video. I have not had the experience of using a Wera Wrench yet. As an Aircraft Mechanic all our Tools are SAE/STANDARD. No Metric tools. Remember aviation was born on USA soil. One other thing, most of our hardware is twelve points, we do have some six points hardware. But mainly twelve points. I said that to find out. If position was switched to twelve points, would the Wrench still work? Again thank you
The right angle drill attachments are a pain in the butt. I am a commercial furniture installer and I use them a lot though. Good to have on hand for emergencies for sure
How durable are they getting banged around, i work on boats and they soak everything in white paint so the 13s are often 14s with paint and i find myself hammering a 13 onto the bolt
Apple actually sells Wera branded tools on its self-repair website. They aren't explicitly called Wera tools, but you can see the markings on the product images.
Wow that dewalt right angle is massive!! Milwaukee makes a much smaller one. Dewalt makes a couple n theres one smaller than that as well. The smallest one ive seen is an older milwaukee one, but prob still not small enough for what you need it for w such a long screw for a tight spot. Lisle makes a tool called something like an actuator ratchet that would be perfect
I've had good luck with the Milwaukee angle. Mostly one project where we put in tons of 12/24 screws, a good many that tool was the only option and I don't think the Dewalt would have fit.
I have a set of those Wera's and a couple of the snap ons. I can tell you that the snap ons are more durable. I was using a 15mm wera wrench on a stubborn bolt and actually broke the ratchet mechanism. The snap on being beefier was able to handle the force. Wera sent me a new wrench no questions asked. But I like the wera better than my snap ons. My only complaint about my wera set is that it didn't come with a 9mm.
Ratchets were never designed to be the function the breaks a stubborn bolt loose. Use the static end or a break bar. Sorry had to say it my boss has seen me do it before and just shakes his head lol and says that exact line needless to say I learned my lesson. How long did it take for the warranty process through Wera? I'm new to their tools and quite honestly I LOVE the way they feel in your hand and just using them feels good haha.
That 3/4 of a hex on the gland end just looks extremely cumbersome. Load test the ratcheting end against other ratchet wrenches. Something tells me with that fine of a pawl and ratchet it would probably explode under modest duty. There's a reason why snappy Matco cornhole and so forth tend to push a slightly larger ratcheting radius. The thicker the tooth ( larger swinging radius) the "less" likely to snap.
Of course it's a compromise. But they can 100% handle tightening the fasteners properly. Lets say 6 mm or 1/4 inch fasteners really shouldn't be tightened nearly as much as many people might think.
@@penttijakonen3817 never said anything about there tightening capabilities. What I meant " and I guess I should have stated a bit more clearly" load testing was" breakaway strength" I completely agree with your statement of it should be able to handle the torque setting of an average bolt but there are many factors in breakaway forces corrosion and previous people before you. What they could have done loctite cross thread or too much torque. Do a side by side comparison of this fine tooth ratchet vs one or two of the major brands with something that has fixed weights or something to imply torque to these wrenches that is repetitive and I'm sure you'll find these will fail a lot sooner.
@@ogt92fromthe1step9 Understood from the start and like I wrote it's always a compromise of some sort. I should have wrote that I don't see other point than curiosity in comparing these since they will surely handle several times more torque that should be needed. Of course they will all break at some point. I will point out that I don't think Wera is much if any weaker than a bulkier reversible one though. Being one-way it can be designed in a more optimal way.
Use a rachet, with a 1/4 bit adaptor but as far as I know not much commercially available that's lower profile so will be interested to see what people suggest might find something new lol
I have the full set of these, 8-19mm. The only issue I have with them is the retaining plate feature. If you are removing and refitting the same fasteners time after time on a repetitious job, they do tend to chew up the nut somewhat. Especially if the fasteners are a little of the Chineseum quality....... I swear by my Wera tools. I have these, a 1\4" ratchet set, a 3\8" ratchet set, a VDU Screwdriver set, Allen keys and a few other bits and bobs. I have never been a tool snob and have always shunned the Snap On brand for it's lack of quality and high cost, but find myself willing to spend money on these quality tools that I know will last me a good long time. The Allen keys especially are a game changer.
I have 2 sets of these and I love them. The one issue is the open end is far weaker aka much more likely to slip compared to a conventional open spanner. And the tests on project farm verify this.
How common is the use of SAE vs metric at present? Is metric increasing its share or is it sill niche, like foreign cars and equipment? (Though I would imagine foreign cars are increasing - toyota, kia/hyundai). What about non-automotive applications - home use, construction, etc?
IME, automotive applications necessitate metric tools, whether the cars are domestic or imported. Household items are often Imperial, though this seems to be changing.
I have these spanners, they're great unless the fastener is really tight or corroded. The ratchet heads arent the most robust but okay. The offset hex nut holder is a real winner when needed. Top expensive for what they are imho
Why SAE? Seriously? I use metric wrenches and sockets on some SAE bolts but if you work on anything made in America before 1990 especially classics they’re a must. FYI some English wrenches/sockets prior to 1970 are in bizarre sizes 23/64 kinda stuff but they come in handy for worn/rusty bolts.
Hey Doc Have you tried the twister ratchets. The handle turns. absolutely saved the day many times where access and arc swing where almost non existent. mine are monster brand but i think there are others out there.
If Apple made wrenches, if would cost $900, the ratcheting function would be available on a separate subscription service, an "S" model would be available for $1000 6 months later, that featured an extra stripe and Apple would remotely disable the wrench after a few years to make you buy a new one.
I have this set, absolutely love them. The ultra fine resolution on the ratchets is next-level, and the retaining plate is genius.
This guy just turned a 12 minute video into a 4 second read!
the retaining plate is great until you fasten something and the plate is between the bolt and the surface,ask me how i know ;)
What the thick spanner is a apple spanner? 🤣 🖕
Thanks Wheeler commenter
I have these and if your really want to get your mind blown get some Proto fine tooth ratchet end wrenches. Actually don't do that until you have the money in your pocket because it's gonna catch on fire and burn your pocket as soon as you feel the proto 😂
I came up with tool I've been using for years. You will appreciate this technique. I used it last night on a blend door. But works best on double ended ratchet wrenches. I removed the unit last night on our 2003 MGM LS in less than 20 minutes after accessing. .But I removed the radio to access the BD from both sides. I used a mirror and a 12" pair of forceps a 1-1/2" piece of 1/8" gas line looped threw a 7mm-8mm ratchet wrench. Just open the forceps and push the hose on one tip then put the hose through the opposite end of the rachet and stick it on the other tip of the forceps and lock closed. Push-pull the forceps once attached to screws to loosen or tighten screws. To install screws put screw threw duct tape sticky side up in rachet then fold over. No dropping screws. This tool can access any hidden fastener as long as the rachet can fit on the screw. Just push pull 1 to multiple clicks of the rachet. No struggle trying to get your hand in there. I can post a short video if needed.
As an aircraft mechanic I’m glad they are making SAE products. I love their quality and packaging. I wish they made deep SAE 1/4 sockets. I’m going to try out that bike tube trick thanks!
As someone who works with a lot of hydraulics, I too can appreciate that they make SAE sizes.
As someone who works on a 1986 f150, I appreciate they make SAE sizes too
These yuppie "home gamers" have no idea how critical SAE is in the industrial and manufacturing industry.
As someone who works on British motorcycles, I look forward to grinding their spanner jaws to the proper dimensions with my Harbor Freight angle grinder.
@@stickyfox or just, buy metric?
“The absolute one situation in the universe where that particular wrench succeeds, where others fail.”
AKA-every day working on forklifts.
I’ve had this set in my shopping cart for a week, since buying the Wera self adjusting ratcheting wrenches to replace my cheap copies I got from O’Reilly auto parts.
Now I’m going to go ahead and buy them.
Ha! Very true! (Retired Fork Truck Tech here) I found these great for starting nuts in awkward places. I had the twin open end versions though, in 10/13mm and 17/19mm. Covered probably 90% of what you find.
Alden makes open end 30 degree ratcheting wrenches! I have a 7/16" to insert in a hole to adjust a rod nut for tension. Can't use a box end and it takes an eternity to flip a standard open end. All other "ratcheting" open end wrenches are 60 degrees.
With that title I didn't expect the tools to be extually good.
If Apple made wrenches, it would come in a proprietary size, be twice as expensive, and self destruct when the next iteration became available.
Hahah so true ...
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You beat me to saying this. Also if Apple made this wrench, and you put it anywhere near your other wrenches, it would 'magically' find a way to delete your other wrenches. Therefore making your think you need to buy them again... hopefully from the apple wrench library. I'm referencing the first iTunes litigation, where it was shown all ipods were programmed to slowly make your uploaded library unavailable to you and then give you the option to purchase those exact songs over again on iTunes.
my first thought lmao
I've found that they can take some serious pressure, and the short throw is invaluable working on some suspension components. A breaker bar wont fit, but the wera and a hammer does.
Wera makes many smart tools. My absolute favorite is their allan keys. They look pretty ordinary, except for the colors, but they are not. The first time i bought a set, was the last time I had to drill out a stripped out allan key.
Agree 1000%, they are a game changer.
Wera Allen keys are the truth!
Sheeeit I like that, drilling out allans and torx is not my favorite at work activities
The sets of hex allan keys you mentioned are the only ones we use at work. Have to remember obviously when not to use the ball ended side of them. Everyday use and only the rubber sleeving shows signs of wear. The ends of the tools look still new
David Anderson
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Aviation as an entire industry still uses SAE fasteners. They are so standardized at this point it is hard to move away from them. Some European aircraft use a few metric fasteners, but even then they are predominantly SAE. Consequently anywhere turbines appear in industry also tends to have SAE as it's predominant hardware type. The euro tool brands primarily make SAE stuff because of these industries. I have a friend in Ireland who is an aircraft mechanic, and he uses lots of Wera, Wiha, Stahlwille, Gedore, Etc.
Heavy equipment also uses sae alot bobcat just went metric this year
America invented flight
For really tight spaces like you described with the screw, i use my wera mini ratchet with the bit in backwards. That makes it easy to reach tight spaces because your tool is now just the height of the bit you're using
Damnit bro. Now you gave me a reason to buy a new tool. And I'm keeping my klein mini ratchet. But that's a handy feature. As stubby as it gets.
i trick i came up with for those fluish cutters is that you can use maybe a 5 to 10cm long piece of heat shrink tube on the nose by holding the cutters closed so it will form kind of a sheath for them.
Canadian Industrial mechanic here. Thank God they make nice tools in sae. Some of the factories I go to have machines that are like a hundred years old. It's mostly SAE here and I can't get enough of their tools.
Wera tools are so good. I have a set of lazertip screwdrivers and my God are they incredible
I can't seem to break my flathead from Wera thing is a tank!
The latest iWrench 14 has a new color, green. It'd never been made before, it's extraordinary!
Yea, and only supports iBolts. which are each sold individually a 3x markup price
I just ordered both sets and a socket set set for work. I love them.
I bought the Joker set when they first came out. The early first generation didn’t have the color coding on them which is handy. They have held up and performed great.
How Ironic
I’ve had a set for almost 4 years I think now. I hardly use them but when I do I’m very happy I have them.
Why do you hardly use them then??
that sound when you cut the tube is Uber satisfying
I have an SAE Joker set, Telecom is a mish mash of SAE and metric. The thing you have to watch out for with any ratcheting combo wrench that you flip over to change direction(lacks a switch or button for that) is you can get it stuck. Primarily if you are backing up a nut and bolt situation and it gets snugged up against whatever is next to that fastener. You have to loosen the fastener to get it out, then go get a different wrench.
That switch/button to change direction is invaluable on a ratcheting wrench to the point where I refuse to buy a ratching wrench without it. Got my ratching wrench stuck before and it was not fun getting it back out.
I have done that more than once. I can see it coming and I'm sure the threads aren't that long, then...uh oh...
Been using/abusing flex head ratchet wrenches professionally for 20+ years they’ve been invaluable.
What brand? My coworker has gearwrench flex heads and they're super loose after about 4.
spent inner tubes are wildly useful. repurposing them is a great to reduce waste!
Good for gripping on a worn Phillips or Pozi screw too. Put a layer of rubber between the screwdriver head and the screw and it gets you enough extra grip to get the fastener moving.
That wing nut bit I believe was designed originally for the eye bolts. I have a couple different sizes and they do work well. I never thought of using them on wing nuts. Great idea. The one particular situation in the universe happens more often than once. 😂
Ok, u sold me on the ratcheting wrench, but why were u installing small eye bolts underneath a sink?
First time viewer, so please take this with a grain of salt. Love the video and review, very informative. One suggestion I would have though is to mention all that stuff you had in the beginning and then launch into the review and whatnot, and then go through all of the things you did at the beginning. It was good information for sure, and interesting, but I clicked on this video for looking at the wrenches. Having to wait or fast forward 6 minutes seemed to be a deterrent to watch the video, I did mind you, but just wanted to bring it up. Please don't take this as me trying to break you down, you did a fantastic job in your video, this is just a suggestion. Thanks you.
If Apple made wrenches, they'd fall through your toolbox onto the floor and pop up an error message saying "this is not a compatible toolbox."
WERA is one of the BIG FIVE of Germany’s best tool companies!!!
if apple made it it would cost 3x as much as any other wrench, only work on proprietary nuts and bolts, and the open end part would be sold separately
‘Proprietary’? You sound jealous.
@@JimzAuto Apple fanboys really lack creativity when it comes to defending apple.
Don't mindlessly love Apple? just jealous.
Don't think Justin Beiber is the greatest musician of all time? ...just jealous.
Dont love everything that I love? ...just jealous
Alden makes open end 30 degree ratcheting wrenches! I have a 7/16" to insert in a hole to adjust a rod nut for tension. Can't use a box end and it takes an eternity to flip a standard open end. All other "ratcheting" open end wrenches are 60 degrees.
Nice honest review. Wera wrenches are wonderful. I would be stumped if one got damaged, whom would I talk to about getting it replaced. Snapon is a very good tool, but you break one and the truck comes to you and replaces that wrench. That is why mechanics love them, the at business service.
I love what Wera tools I do have and I strongly considered the jokers, but they do NOT make a 9mm even outside of the set. So you get 8-19 with a piece missing. I know 9 isn’t the most common but I use it occasionally. I went with tekton instead and apart from the retaining plate they are pretty similar. The ratcheting end is 6 point which I like to not ruin fasteners.
One of those combination wrenches would make for a decent 1/4" bit holder for tight confines...... though it looks they may not make SAE wrenches (of that design) down to a 1/4" size(?).
Though now that I think about a regular ratcheting box-end wren combined with a coin/metal disk, & some tape (maybe a small magnet) could probably work just as easily (perhaps better) as a 1/4" bit holder. ...assuming a person doesn't already have (or want to get a dedicated bit-holding ratchet).
I have various Wera tools and love them, never managed to break one. Very well done for saying the name correctly :) no-one on youtube (apart from Project farm) seems to realise that they're Germna made.
@farranut from what I’ve read, at KCTool, Wikipedia and other places, Wera tools are designed in Germany, but made in their factory in the Czech Republic.
Best trick ive learnt over the years working on cars and tight places behind dashes etc 1/4 ratchet wrench or conventional wrench slip 1/4 driver bit in off to town you go wont get anymore compact then that
Can jou please try the gedore blue ratcheting wrench whould love to se how they do
This guys all over the place and I love it!
Tire tube cut like that are called ranger bands. Military application of reusing tire tubes.
I wonder how TY knew that I love Wera tools? The Rapidaptor is such a game changer. I also have the Wera 056490 which has a low profile ratchet. I'm thinking it would have helped with the original problem. The slip profile ratchet is so damn useful once you have it. Thanks for wrench ideas.
I cut a 3/8" wide slit out of the end of a 5/8 socket for turning Eye Bolts with my impact driver.
Works great.
Regarding your comments about metric and SAE. Yes I agree metric is better, but many mechanics - myself included still rely on and use SAE at thir jobs. 99% of aircraft still use SAE hardware so I'm glad Wera provides SAE sizes and I hope they will continue to do so.
By the way, us survivalists have been cutting inter tubes for years...they are ranger bands
Great grand fathers have been cutting inner tubes before WW1 to repair punctured bicycle tires.. they were called tire patches.
Coole Wrench, I'm looking for a sililar one but with the open end and Ratchet function.
First of all thanks for sharing your experience and insights, it's been useful)
Then, I think you'll find the KS Tools Set 918.3050 delightful - super flat, low angle, through hole sockets, compatible with square drive extensions, micro bits work with long Milwaukee extensions, can take any normal bit. Made custom TPU holder and get cool portable set.
They also have interesting wrenches EG 503.5213 Or 4-in-1s EG 503.4565, even flexible 503.4745 ) saves ton of place in mobile toolkit
They’re expensive and only accept threaded bits, but aviation drill pancakes get into tight spots. Other option is a 1/4 Rachel wrench with just a standard bit slipped in.
Hey doc, there is a craftsman ratchet out that I think you might find interesting.
It is part number cmm86000.
It works like a regular ratchet but the handle rotates so you can tighten or loosen without having to move the tool.
Ok thanks for this I didn’t know this existed. Part number is close but it’s actually
CMMT6000 for those who are trying to look it up
@@trappizze22 Part number appears to be CMMT86000.
@@trappizze22 Part number appears to be CMMT86000.
If I can suggest a tool brand to look into. CHP tools sold in the US by Hakko. I've been using their TRR-58-G at my work for over 3 years. they hold up very well, rated for 10ga copper wire, and are only like $13,
i've always steered clear of the non reversible wrenches, when you run into a flanged nut that doesn't leave clearance to pull the wrench off and switch to the open end for the last few turns you are really screwed
Not getting flex-end ratcheting box ends is a bit of a waste as well
The Gearwrench 120xp ratcheting wrenches are really incredible with 120 teeth just a hair moves the gear but they are not cheap that is for sure.
Good video...there's lots of Father's Day sales on right now so I may look around for prices on the Joker wenches. As far as SAE, I've put my wrenches and sockets in their own toolbox out of the way as it's so rare I use them.
FYI on those eye-screws you can typically find a socket that will work.
Bottom zara was used to catch the square while the head was a sting
is this why the used the top lip to say it was to catch the square
I have that one from Milwaukee right angle driver that they now charge $60 for that when I got it two decades ago was only $30. But they were the only ones out there and I've had that on my impact driver for a very long time and that thing still works perfectly. I know that they now make a smaller one that cost about $30 I suspect that one is not going to be nearly as good as the more expensive original one they made
Diggin the channel. Thank you for all the great reviews. If you ever get your hands on some of the USA JH Williams supercombo wrenches, I think those would be a good review too. From what I see, they are the snap on industrial maintenance line. They have been my go to wrenches for years.
I've been using Wera ratchets, sockets, allen and torx keys, for a few months now at my new job. I love my Wera tools, but my only complaint is their warranty contact, or lackthereof. My 3/8" ratchet seized up after 3 months, and I haven't found any way to contact Wera for warranty replacement. I filled out the online form to contact them last week but havene't heard back. The benefit of Snap On is that the truck will come to the shop and replace whatever I need instantly =\ so there's that.
There are small 90s. Usually the cheap ones. I think the one I have is maybe 3/4 of an inch.
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video. I have not had the experience of using a Wera Wrench yet. As an Aircraft Mechanic all our Tools are SAE/STANDARD. No Metric tools. Remember aviation was born on USA soil. One other thing, most of our hardware is twelve points, we do have some six points hardware. But mainly twelve points. I said that to find out. If position was switched to twelve points, would the Wrench still work? Again thank you
The right angle drill attachments are a pain in the butt. I am a commercial furniture installer and I use them a lot though. Good to have on hand for emergencies for sure
Inner tube idea is awesome.. thanks 👍🏻
How durable are they getting banged around, i work on boats and they soak everything in white paint so the 13s are often 14s with paint and i find myself hammering a 13 onto the bolt
Does We’re make those adjustable wrenches in a set that covers their full range?
I cant find where you built that strange right angle contraption, can you help me see it?
Apple actually sells Wera branded tools on its self-repair website. They aren't explicitly called Wera tools, but you can see the markings on the product images.
Last I checked 40 years ago the only flush cutters I could find were from snap on.I am sure there are more now.
Wow that dewalt right angle is massive!! Milwaukee makes a much smaller one. Dewalt makes a couple n theres one smaller than that as well. The smallest one ive seen is an older milwaukee one, but prob still not small enough for what you need it for w such a long screw for a tight spot. Lisle makes a tool called something like an actuator ratchet that would be perfect
I've had good luck with the Milwaukee angle. Mostly one project where we put in tons of 12/24 screws, a good many that tool was the only option and I don't think the Dewalt would have fit.
I have a set of those Wera's and a couple of the snap ons. I can tell you that the snap ons are more durable. I was using a 15mm wera wrench on a stubborn bolt and actually broke the ratchet mechanism. The snap on being beefier was able to handle the force. Wera sent me a new wrench no questions asked. But I like the wera better than my snap ons. My only complaint about my wera set is that it didn't come with a 9mm.
Ratchets were never designed to be the function the breaks a stubborn bolt loose. Use the static end or a break bar. Sorry had to say it my boss has seen me do it before and just shakes his head lol and says that exact line needless to say I learned my lesson. How long did it take for the warranty process through Wera? I'm new to their tools and quite honestly I LOVE the way they feel in your hand and just using them feels good haha.
That 3/4 of a hex on the gland end just looks extremely cumbersome. Load test the ratcheting end against other ratchet wrenches. Something tells me with that fine of a pawl and ratchet it would probably explode under modest duty. There's a reason why snappy Matco cornhole and so forth tend to push a slightly larger ratcheting radius. The thicker the tooth ( larger swinging radius) the "less" likely to snap.
Of course it's a compromise. But they can 100% handle tightening the fasteners properly. Lets say 6 mm or 1/4 inch fasteners really shouldn't be tightened nearly as much as many people might think.
@@penttijakonen3817 never said anything about there tightening capabilities. What I meant " and I guess I should have stated a bit more clearly" load testing was" breakaway strength" I completely agree with your statement of it should be able to handle the torque setting of an average bolt but there are many factors in breakaway forces corrosion and previous people before you. What they could have done loctite cross thread or too much torque.
Do a side by side comparison of this fine tooth ratchet vs one or two of the major brands with something that has fixed weights or something to imply torque to these wrenches that is repetitive and I'm sure you'll find these will fail a lot sooner.
@@ogt92fromthe1step9 Understood from the start and like I wrote it's always a compromise of some sort. I should have wrote that I don't see other point than curiosity in comparing these since they will surely handle several times more torque that should be needed. Of course they will all break at some point. I will point out that I don't think Wera is much if any weaker than a bulkier reversible one though. Being one-way it can be designed in a more optimal way.
Great video 👍
to get a low profile right angle u probably need to go with a 1/4 inch air ratchet i have a matco that is pretty slim
Thanks for sharing! I was looking at Wera wrenches after I won a 1/4 drive set great info.
Use a rachet, with a 1/4 bit adaptor but as far as I know not much commercially available that's lower profile so will be interested to see what people suggest might find something new lol
I have the full set of these, 8-19mm. The only issue I have with them is the retaining plate feature. If you are removing and refitting the same fasteners time after time on a repetitious job, they do tend to chew up the nut somewhat. Especially if the fasteners are a little of the Chineseum quality.......
I swear by my Wera tools. I have these, a 1\4" ratchet set, a 3\8" ratchet set, a VDU Screwdriver set, Allen keys and a few other bits and bobs. I have never been a tool snob and have always shunned the Snap On brand for it's lack of quality and high cost, but find myself willing to spend money on these quality tools that I know will last me a good long time. The Allen keys especially are a game changer.
I have 2 sets of these and I love them. The one issue is the open end is far weaker aka much more likely to slip compared to a conventional open spanner. And the tests on project farm verify this.
Todd knows tools!
As a mecanic its a very cummon situation I love my wera tools
And handmade quality by the finest hungray children
I disagree with your title. If Apple made wrenches, it would only work with Apple branded nuts and bolts.
The solution to your super low profile right angle 1/4" bit driving needs is the Sealey AK6962 stainless steel micro ratchet bit driver.
Us auto mechanics use bit drivers for the type of situation you're describing. Essentially a ratcheting wrench you can stick a bit in.
Love the Rolex 116610 or 126610 submariner. Fantastic piece!
METRIC FTW.!!! Love them
How common is the use of SAE vs metric at present? Is metric increasing its share or is it sill niche, like foreign cars and equipment? (Though I would imagine foreign cars are increasing - toyota, kia/hyundai). What about non-automotive applications - home use, construction, etc?
IME, automotive applications necessitate metric tools, whether the cars are domestic or imported. Household items are often Imperial, though this seems to be changing.
Wera tools are always good.
WAS NOT A PROJECT FARM WINNER
I wish Wera would make Larger SAE sizes in their plain joker wrenches, im in Hydraulics, the thin head and 12 point open end is boss.
Hi Doc, I‘ve got some Japanese angled screwdrivers with extremely low profile, have to look the brand up, perhaps add a photo.
How much is a standard or metric common set of wera?
I have these spanners, they're great unless the fastener is really tight or corroded.
The ratchet heads arent the most robust but okay.
The offset hex nut holder is a real winner when needed.
Top expensive for what they are imho
Wera tools are great.
Why SAE? Seriously? I use metric wrenches and sockets on some SAE bolts but if you work on anything made in America before 1990 especially classics they’re a must. FYI some English wrenches/sockets prior to 1970 are in bizarre sizes 23/64 kinda stuff but they come in handy for worn/rusty bolts.
Hey look for craftsman minuture ratchet with the 1/4 inch drive they make 2 versions great for small places
Working in aviation I can say that I need SAE for everything I do on the job so I’m glad they have SAE lol
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Hey Doc Have you tried the twister ratchets. The handle turns. absolutely saved the day many times where access and arc swing where almost non existent. mine are monster brand but i think there are others out there.
Monster had some cool tools until they went into legal disputes with monster energy over the name, I think costs crippled them
Apple just recently started a self repair program and they send Wera tools in the tool rental kit
Tight fit angle drive is probable about as compact as your going to get
If Apple made wrenches, if would cost $900, the ratcheting function would be available on a separate subscription service, an "S" model would be available for $1000 6 months later, that featured an extra stripe and Apple would remotely disable the wrench after a few years to make you buy a new one.
Your comments are baseless and therefore senseless. You sound jealous and/or angry. Please seek mental help.
They’re one of the last few ratcheting spanners not made in Taiwan.
I never drank the apple kool-aid, but I wouldn't mind having a set of these wrenches.
The Y Bit was designed for driving eyelets...
What size inner tube ?
Us aviation boys appreciate the SAE option. We don't have a choice.
Nice watch
Wait you have another channel?!?