Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! GearWrench 90 tooth from Round 1: amzn.to/3vDHhQ7 GearWrench XP120: amzn.to/3QdzHoG FACOM: amzn.to/3VLACOz Teng Tools: amzn.to/3jQy4RS Crescent: amzn.to/3idpBHT Ko-Ken: amzn.to/3iawkCz Stahlwille: amzn.to/3WIUbIA Duratech: amzn.to/3vDWeli Nepros: amzn.to/3ComyUe Capri Tools: amzn.to/3Z97FPm Gedore: amzn.to/3GmWAlk Asahi: Available from multiple online retailers Proto: Available from multiple online retailers Matco: Available online at the Matco store Hazet: Available from multiple online retailers Craftsman: Available at Lowes
I love how tight these videos are. No wasting viewers time but still providing all the info we need, not only to evaluate the tools but to see the testing methodology and decide if we trust the results, which I generally do.
There is one more test that needs to be done. Can it be disassembled for cleaning? I have a few different hand-me-down brands, and I almost always have to take them apart and clean the crud and rust out of them. I generally scrap them if they have broken teeth, or if they are worn to bits, but at least I make the attempt!
But this is exactly what we want. That's why, this channel has a solid reputation. Wouldn't wanna see a change in the way this content is made. Always solid.
*You can do in 15 minutes what others couldn't due in an HOUR! You value our time, you are 100% on your game, my hat is off to you sir, you are my go to source for product testing in the shop! KUDOS!!!!!!!*
One of the only channels that isn't 50% filler content for runtime. The tests are solid and you provide great information. Really useful as a technician still trying to fill his box
Spot on Typically I'd need to bounce thru filler, but here, no way. It's edited so sharply, ... concisely showing each offering, precisely at the relevant moment of interest. Results displayed via bar-graph numbers, then ultimately summarized. All the good stuff.
Your comparisons have absolutely ZERO waste time. Its usually a whole load of information packed in the least amount of time possible. And I REALLY appreciate that!!! Keep up the good work
I just want to say thank you for being so receptive to feedback. I know I was one of the people who asked for a retest with koken and nepros ratchets a month back. I'm extremely grateful for your channel and how much work you put in to your content!
"We're gonna test that"...probably the favourite saying of many viewers Todd, the work you do is incredible as far as testing goes. Keep up the good work sir.
I've been using Ko-Ken tools for nearly 20 years, and I have to say they are absolutely amazing. I've never had any issues with them and they have always been reliable. In fact, I would buy them again in a heartbeat! It's also pretty cool to know that New Zealand, where I am, is the first export market for Ko-Ken in 1957.
@@FierceFurious For Premium French Facom and German Hazet seems to be very good. Ultra premium SnapOn is only for pro or industrial sectors, cause price is high
@@FierceFuriousif I’m not mistaken the Koken used in this test was the old 36 tooth ratchet. The new Koken 72t outperforms their own Nepros 90 tooth ratchets. And SnapOn.
As an aircraft professional I would love to see a safety wire plier show off. As someone who has used them for years it took A LOT of money to find my everyday plier and can save new mechanics some money! Whats really important with safety wire pliers is, the grip strength, how long the cutter stays sharp, and how good the mechanism is made for the actual twisting if you get dirt/ debris in it!
I had some Blue Point safetywire pliers that worked very well until they walked off one day. Old Milbars are great, but newer ones, not so much. I really don't like the smaller ones, and I had a couple of the reversible twist ones that did not last long.
The best tests are real life tests, normally I'd say if you buy a Ratchet that is being used in the commercial environment rather then the "Harbor freight" stuff (what you have in the US as "consumer line"), you could really see if it's good or trash. if some Mechanic is using a Stahlwille Ratchet all day, all week, throughout the year while working on huge Diesel motors and it performs well.. you'd know that if you are purchasing one of those, they will (with proper maintenance) outlast you
What I really love about your videos is the brains it takes to actually develop these tests and the doovas that you use to test them. I'm really glad your videos are worthwhile and you have such a large following which helps you pay for these expensive tools. Thank you for your videos, the time invested and the complete development of your testing apparatus, you deserve all the best life has to offer, a great channel my friend, a truly great channel.
@@greenidguy9292 the gearwrench 90t gets rated good in his reviews. Fair enough. My first hand experience is they're junk. After driving to home depot twice within a year to get a free replacement. I 100% ditched gearwrench ratchets. MATCO and Koken all the way.
I'd love to see a comparison between ceramic spray wax like you tested before against ceramic coating, like the tiny bottles that cost $100+. Thanks for a great video as always!
@@sinAnon6689 Some sprays last 8 to 12 months. You can find these tests already on youtube channels. There is one called ScottHD that I believe has the most non-biased results out there. (Most others get paid by the company to promote their products. He does not.)
You can always tell a German ratchet from a distance, they don't bother with polishing. I've had the Stahlwille shown in this test for 8 years now. It's my default ratchet that I pick up to do anything and it's been flawless. Really pleased to see you testing the Japanese ratchets though, I've been looking at them for a while.
The polishing and chrome plating helps with cleaning, so it is a nice touch. on the other hand when you have no chrome plating there is no chrome to get worn out and peel off.. my Stahlwille is like you said not polished, but as long as I give it a good clean by the end of each usage, it stays clean.
@@davideyt1242 stahlwille and others are chromed too, but they are just not polished. I think it is just cheaper or they think with oily hands you will have a better grip.
@@dirtyhands8351 I think chromed tool that are oily have less grip. In regarding to Stahlwille, I have three of their Ratchets (different sizes) and I am sure they are not chromed, they are more likely brushed finish. I am in Germany, so I am not sure, maybe there is an export version? like there are some US made products here that are slightly "changed" because of some regulations or marketing
Very good video! Thank you! I bought my first ratchet gear wrench in 1961 from FACOM and was told by the dealer, that it would last, almost forever! Well, we are in 2023 now and it is still functioning 100%! Meanwhile, I have bought others from German manufacturers, who have completely specialised on such wrenches. Some offer even 96 teeth and are very affordable because of the big numbers produced.
I've been a jet engine mechanic for over 50+ years and it really comes down to how a ratchet or tool " feels". I've used them all over the years. Some guys like more teeth, lighter weight, smooth handles etc... It goes on forever. There have been times tools from China out performed the top American brands. Showy tools and big names are not always the best ones. It takes years to find what works for you on the job. You at least show mechanics an idea what is out there with your testing and reviews. Great video.
Which Chinese tool outperformed a top American brand. I have been using tools for well over 50 years also and I have never, ever seen a tool from China outperform an American tool. Never.
Wrong. It does not come down to """"feels"""". That wishy washy subjective stuff won't fly. If a car has many situations with low clearance. There is ONE ratchet which will do best and the others will trail behind it.
@@LTVoyager Not all tools are created equal. Just because it carries a fancy brand name and looks pretty does not always mean it's a better quality tool. With 15,000+ tools in our jet engine shop we have seen and used tools from around the world. Just because it's made in china don't rule out it's quality outright. We had no name Chinese sockets and wrenches last for years and a Snap-On brand tool last for one job. I worked for Grumman Aerospace's Main Gas Turbine Division in N.Y building F14's, A6E Intruders, and flight prototype powerplants. Who made the tool or where it was made did not mean anything to us. If it performed well for the job we used it.
Great follow up to the ratchet evaluation. A new recommendation. Braided fishing line. 30lb. Break strength, abrade resistance, stretch, etc.. "We're going to test that!" Would expand your viewer base (which continues to grow) into fishing searches.
Rated pound strength means nothing because I can take a lariat rope and rate it at 30 lb strength and it’ll beat every line on the market. Manufactures rating are irrelevant if one company makes a really thick 30 lb line vs another company’s thin 30 lb line. The only true test is matching very similar diameters. Power Pro Maxcuatro gets my vote if diameters are matched equal. It’s thin and strong. Thin matters when your comparing handling characteristics.
VIDEO IDEA: Dry-pouring concrete slabs is pretty popular right now. I think an awesome video would be you testing the strength of dry pour concrete slabs versus mixing it wet. Then doing a bunch of scientific experiments to see which one is stronger when driving over it with a car, drilling into it, etc.
I bought my indexing matco 88 when it came out in 2007ish. Served me well all these years and just had it replaced under warranty due to the locking index wearing out. The ratchet was still 100% functional. Definitely one of my best tool purchases
My most expensive single hand tool I've ever bought was a really long, indexing head 1/2" drive Matco Ratchet. I love that ratchet, man. No RAGRETS on that purchase
Was looking for this comment. I have the Matco 88 and it has been my go to ratchet for everything. I love that tool. It's done pretty much all of my brake jobs and much more. It just doesn't stop.
yeah, that's the only critique I had about this test. nothing infuriates me more than ratcheting in a tight spot (I'm an aircraft mechanic) and I suddenly go from tightening to loosening without realizing.
I agree, i feel like the midrange on that test would be desireable, snapon gearless just seems a little tight (based on what my brain processed from the data presented to me) It luckily never happened to me because 1. I dont use them more than once or twice a week and 2. The Kraftwerk ratchet kit i have seems quality, not that loose on the directional switch but not tight either
Thank you for making sure your tests are accurate and real world. I cannot begin to imagine how much time and work goes into each of these video gems. Great job!!!
@@ProjectFarm I totally agree with CS. Have you made a video showing how you make them?. It'd no doubt make us fans appreciate your effort all the more.👍🏻
@@ProjectFarm …and I am glad you chose the HP (HiPer / High Performance) version of it, instead of the SP (Standard Performance) version, to give the line-up a good chance, since, at least in Germany, the price difference between the SP and HP sometimes is not even existing. :)
Always marvel how these videos are put together! Hardest working TH-camr out there im sure of it! and ZERO bullshit, just right to business. You need to trademark "We're gonna test that" love it hearing it! Keep up the awesome content
While I agree that you shouldn't claim warranty coverage when you deliberately break something, I do think it would be valuable information to try and contact all of these different manufacturers, simply say you broke the ratchet by applying too much torque, and see how they respond. Tools often get broken for legitimate reasons, and warranty coverage is important-- especially for the more expensive items. Thanks, as always, for your outstanding testing, Todd! We appreciate you more than you know!🤘
That reminds me of the waterjet channel when they were still good. they cut a chainsaw in half to see the inside and then brought it back to the store, saying it broke. the store employee totally freaked out because the thing was cleanly cut in half. 😂
@littlebr4d That is a good suggestion. If you don't have good customer service than you have nothing. To me customer service is one of the most important part of any company.
@@marshallcollins8634 Yep. I don't work with mechanical tools anymore. But way back in the day (50 years ago) I always bought Craftsman tools. Not the classiest, not the "sexiest", but Sears had a very good "No questions asked" guarantee. A friend put a pipe extension on a 1/2" breaker bar and bent it. He took it back to Sears. The sales rep said, "No human hand did this!" And then quietly turned and went into the back storeroom to fetch a brand new breaker bar for his customer! 😁
Here's an idea: Test out manufacturer warranty hurdles meaning see which manufacturer backs it's product with quick painless service of slow teeth pulling painful service. As far as which type of product, I think something with a lot of competition and value. Your videos are the best! Thank you!
You think marketing people from these brands don't watch his videos? He would have to have someone else do the claims for it to be fair. Given the amount of tools he breaks, that's asking a lot.
Very unsurprised the Japanese ratchets did so well. Japanese tools are hidden gems. They truly just feel different in some way too. The generally small head sizes and low back drag make them especially useful for working on modern vehicles. I'll definitely be buying more Ko-Ken and Tone among other brands.
I too vouched for Koken These things are tough as nail not to mention their excellent sockets. I have been abusing mine to hell and back for 10+ years, haven’t skipped a teeth
@@dejectedfrogcat2840 Not in the USA. I would guess that at least 90% of mechanic shops and even home shops do not have any Japanese made tools aside from maybe some old stuff from back when they made our cheap imported tools. Most people have never heard of Ko-Ken, Tone, or KTC for example.
I'm curious if any of these companies have watched your videos and improved on anything based on your results. I'd pay for a documentary about your impact on the designs of consumer products you've reviewed lmao!! Great work sir! We don't deserve the effort you put into these videos, but we are all thankful I am sure!
I've thought about tracking how many things go out of stock or increase price within a week of a PF uploading. I've watched it happen a few times but some data on it would be cool to see.
The Lock Picking Lawyer is constantly exposing pathetic lock designs which seem to never be improved and manufacturers just ignore him. I would HOPE that tool manufacturers could show more respect to consumers (and testers!) and actually respond with improvements AND respect for great channels like Project Farm!
I know Torque Test Channel has made an impact on manufacturers. So much so that Astro has taken him on their workforce to help design better tools. Astro sells some tools to snap on and matco for rebranding, so it would appear that they are actually watching. Project farm has made a huge impact on the youtube community that you can go to other channels and hear about him. Project Farm, TTC, VCG Construction, AVE, Tool Shop Reviews, and some new comers like Mastering Mayhem are changing the way people consider buying tools. I'm sure the companies are watching
They already know what their stuff can do. Not everyone is shooting to be the best. Some are more value oriented. Really any of these tools would function for its intended purpose.
I was happy with my Crescent tool set before I saw this, now I'm very happy. For the few light duty things I use it for, it's great value for money. I was actually surprised to see how well it actually did. Impressive indeed.
I just posted the same thing I work in Steel Mill and I break or lose tools constantly but I need one that hold up at really cheap price Crescent is the way to go.
A shout out to Stahlville for making all their product’s reparable. Their quality is top notch. We need more companies to do that rather than cheaply made junk you break & just replace. It’s better for the consumer & the planet.
oh man I just wrote a comment mentioning Stahlwille, it is really remarkable when you buy a Ratchet from them, you get a small leaflet / instructions, where there is an exploded-view of how the ratchet is built so that you can disassemble and assemble it, and each part has a part number that can be ordered as a replacement part if needed
I once found a 1/4'' ratchet from Hazet that didn't seem to work. I opened it, cleaned it, a little drop of oil, and it worked like it was new. I think, when we buy tools that cost some money repair-ability and availability of parts becomes important. Many people want tools they can use for decades and maybe even hand them over to their kids some day.
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and there hasn’t been a single time you haven’t delivered us amazing content. Thank you Todd, for everything you do for us!!
This was a long awaited video! I don’t want to complain at all, but I personally would have rather seen a traditional “dual 80” mechanism snap on ratchet tested instead of the gear-less one. That being said, I’m beyond impressed at how much torque the gear-less snap on tool before blowing up. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for next week!
Amazing video! Enjoyed every second watching! Appreciate that you also considered foreign tool brands. Since I am from Europe and using mainly Stahlwille and Hazet, I know now how they compare to US and japanese tool brands. I am looking forward to see Stahlwille and Hazet in your future comparisons when it comes to mechanics hand tools.
I've been watching your videos for years and never visit the hardware store or order online without checking if you've reviewed the product I'm looking for. You've saved me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars by helping me buy quality over and over.
@@ProjectFarm Also love how much actual information you squeeze into every minute of your videos. I think you have the best content/filler ratio of any TH-camr I've seen. True American Hero!
Never thought to ask to review all these because it's too expensive or difficult to compare like this - but you did it! Puts to bed so much subjective feelings on how much better one is over the others. Amazing as always Todd. Thanks for having the stomach to destroy such nice wrenches for us :)
Some makers would probably say (after looking at the broken tool sent in by ProjectFarm), "You obviously used a cheater bar on this." Tool companies are not dummies.
That might be a bit beyond the scope of what Todd does. Especially since it's subjective based on which customer service rep you talk to, which store/vendor/dealer you talk to, what you say, how you say it, and what was actually wrong with the product.
@@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli I have done a lot of customer service in my time and it comes down to company ethos and systems in place. A forward thinking company aces customer service because they know that it is cheaper to be good at it (efficiency) and that it is the best way to get the best marketing (word of mouth). Customer service is a team effort with someone in charge and a management to report to. It can be seen as a cost and outsourced or placed at the heart of a company, so problems with products are instantly identified. If it takes four weeks for warranty tickets to be picked up then that is a month of useless product going out the door (in the case of a design failure). I would test customer service for warranty on things like how long it takes to fill in the form, how long it takes to get acknowledgement, how long it takes to get a meaningful response and how much information needs to be exchanged to get to the decision point. As well as warranty there needs to be an enquiry that goes outside of customer service, for example if you wanted to represent the brand in a different market then the customer service team would need to put you in touch with sales, outside their department. The other test is the 'fan boy' letter, where you choose to write in to 'not complain'. Perhaps it is a tip for using the product or an update to the instructions that you wish to add. For example, you might have a workshop full of Snap On but can't get the T Shirt from the man with the van. You could beg for one with the C.S. team, offering to pay for whatever they have, saying it is for the shop manager's birthday. A bit contrived, but fine if you do give the T shirt to your shop manager and he wears it as often as he can. You will need different IP addresses and writing styles because a C.S. pro will spot such things.
If this ever has a revisit it would be great if we could see a Cornwell in the mix, it's what I use daily and just want to see how it holds up to the rest of the bunch. Even if that never happens, I want to say thank you for all the work you put into all your videos, millions of people rely on you as their sole source of information regarding items they're thinking about spending their hard-earned money on. Not only that, but it's amazing how entertaining you make it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, and I'm sure I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that.
Oh, I'd love a breaker bar test. I blew up my last two and don't really like any of the options I see on the shelves, they all seem like the same two designs, either a forked handle or a big knobby thing on the end. The fork ears broke on mine, and I twisted the drive off on the knobby style one.
The main thing I love about Project Farm is Todd don’t mess around, straight to testing, crunching numbers and giving us the data. Other channel creators think they need to talk for like 10min before getting to the task & conveying info.
For anyone who's curious, FACOM is a French brand, and as far as I know their wrenches are still made in France. They were bought out by Stanley Black and Decker in the late 90s- early 2000s, and some of their products now are made overseas. However, their European tools are very high quality. If you walk into a pro garage in France, you'll see a lot of FACOM tools. They're seen as "tool truck company" quality over there and in my experience they are.
I believe that the old English brand Britool now falls under the Facom name? I always got bought Facom/Britool socketry as a kid, and I never had issues with any of it!
I like these hand tool comparisons. I have had craftsman forever but rarely use them. If I worked with them everyday I’d like a little more hand friendly shape.
I've been a service tech in ag for 24yrs. I have collected alot of different brands of ratchets over the years. Matco has the best feel to me, but the Snap-on are defiantly stronger, no doubt. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them and trust your testing!
No way hahah! I watched the first round video just today because I'd been thinking about ratchets, and I was imagining you doing a round two! That was quick! Thanks! There are so many ratchets on the market and you can't tell how each will actually perform without them being tested
The funny thing is that most of these ratchets are under warranty. Some companies would say “good for you have another one” others, “you broke it sorry”. Great video!
I'd definitely be like "yeah I wanted to know what your tool would take and snapped it will you honnor the warranty? At least for the snap on that was quite a firework xD
Yeah, I still have the Craftsman socket wrenches that my Old Man gave me when I moved out. They're still in fine working order... sitting in the back of my toolbox ever since I got a set of Gearwrench socket wrenches, which are just so much nicer to use.
On the directional switch performance, I've found the ones with the light pressure, change direction on me from just a slight bump. I've lost a lot of knuckle skin because of that.
Rechargeable headlamps and disposable respirators would be a nice video for those of us who frequent attics. I love this channel, thank you for all the good content!
We have been using Genius wrenches/sockets (lifetime warranty) for the last 15 years or so at work and they are solid tools for the money. I think they are made in Taiwan. The best ratchet I ever used was a older Mac Tools with the fine gears in it.
Thank you sir! Truly testing the deepest questions us average Joe's can ask--and thoroughly proving your results! Hats off to you, and thank you for your dedication to this channel and all you do!
Always well done! I was having issues with my old craftsman ratchets. A good cleaning and some thick and tacky grease learned from another PF video and they are better than new!!!
Honestly I think returning them for warranty should be part of the testing because some brands are going to hassle you over the returns.... Which is especially critical when you're talking about a $200 ratchet or so... It's definitely a factor
You're not wrong that testing the warranty is a valid point on the value of anything. However, how do you come up with a valid test? Warranties normally cover only "normal use" of a tool. Any product he tests to destruction is not tested under "normal use". He always goes to extraordinary lengths to intentionally destroy many of these product. So the manufacturer is certainly within their rights to refuse a warranty return since the use is by definition extra-ordinary.
I hear for warranties Tekton is good, Gearwrench warranty is good if you can get ahold of them, Husky (HD) is good, Craftsman can be hit or miss on the store, and those are the only tools I have experience with. Maybe a survey could be done.
My favorite ratchet is still a 10 year old small ratchet that I've bought for $4.50 at Harbor Freight. I also have some aviation (hi-lok) roller ratchets that I prefer over any of my Craftsman or Snap-on ratchets, and those weren't that expensive either.
The only test I disagree with is the amount of force to change the directional lever. I personally like a stiff lever so it isn’t accidentally switched. This actually just happened to me. While working in a tight space I had to grab the ratchet by the head to swing it back and forth and I kept switching the directional lever with the base of my fingers.
What a ratchet review! Man, my heart broke with each of those rachets at the end! Especially that Snap-on wrench with it's high dollar price tag. But, it's priceless information that we need to know. Thanks again Todd @ Project Farm - you rock!
In 1969 I began buying new snap on mechanics tools. I made $125 per week working 60 hours a week as an apprentice. I spent more than a weeks wages each month on snap on and on Mac. Today I’m very happy with every dollar I earned and spent on my tools.
Great video Todd. Love that little twinkle in your eyes when tools are about to meet their maker! Out of all seriousness though, the failure testing is a super important part of your testing protocols. I see both professionals and back yard mechanics like myself commenting in here. The information you give all of us helps us make educated purchases.
Hey man always great to see your videos, I love your methods and passion for the wide range of subjects you cover. I've already bought a water bottle and water filter based on your testing and evaluations, thanks for what you do.
Brevity is something I really like about Project Farm. As to this particular review the directional 'switch' is something I have so question of because many times I have had the lever get switched by incidental contact so I prefer that the lever has a well defined detente that insures it won't be moved accidentally. Also I really like a release button for easy socket changes and improved socket retention. Maybe you could put these in future reviews?
I've had an old school Craftsman 3/8" ratchet that has held up 30+ yrs ( Not daily use but a few times per month ). Based on your study I bought a Gearwrench 90 3/8" to see how I like it. Thank you sir for being so thorough!
it would be great for us viewers if there was a "behind the Project farm" channel to see the prep, planning, and background for the long running projects ( like the windshield wiper in sun for a year) video
Thanks for adding the Facom brand to your test (well known in Europe, a bit of hype arround it since its most used in professional/gov/rail workshops).
He doesn't seem to be able to source them very often, they rarely make an appearance. I'm also a fan of kobalt, they take a beating and work pretty good for the money. Been using some old 90 tooths at work for awhile now, I've heard the new 90s aren't as good, 😢
If you do a round 3 I would like to see you include ratchets from Williams Industrial Tools. Perhaps even include their tools in other tool show downs. They are manufactured here in the USA and are excellent quality from what I hear. Thanks for all you do. I appreciate your thoroughness and unbiased approach.
Great job PF. You put in a lot of time and effort bring us these videos. Thanks bud. My wife still wants a video on the best frying pan, you know, the ones that claim nothing can scratch them.
Dude, if more people knew how valuable your channel was, you would have 5 million subscribers!!! Amazing channel and this ratchet test was extremely valuable information for guys like me who cannot afford "Snap On" tools. Thank you!!!!!
@@ProjectFarm best shop stool test will be awesome as per i go through a lot of them just like office chairs, it will be nice if you include viper chairs as per they seems to be the snap ons of the shop stool world and they are made in usa
That's interesting, I had a Matco 88 3/8 but broke it. Spare parts are impossible outside of the US of A and it's far too expensive to buy again outright. It didn't last near as long as it should have, with the proper care I was giving it. Really disappointed. Won't buy again.
I actually looked for this video 2 days ago before you made it so that’s pretty cool. Thanks for the info! Was interested in how the Koken and Nepros would do.
You should do warranty for a video after testing. Might be interesting to how easy it is to get replacements for the tools and which company is best at doing so if a tool fails
depends on how easy it is to do though, snap on turn up in a van, here in the uk halfords do a walk in replacement, if they have the tools on the shelf, with no quible the only issue todd is going to have is that even if he sends cousin eddie, they are too famous 🤣
A Working Mans Man that All Engineers Hate. I'm More Amazed at How you come up with the Testing Methods....Incredibly Clever! SALUTE to You Sir & Thank You!
I'd love to see you compare 3/8th drive sockets and impact sockets. I'd love to know the real world differences between them and see if the regular hardware store ones hold up to some of the more expensive brands. Great video as always!
Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you!
GearWrench 90 tooth from Round 1: amzn.to/3vDHhQ7
GearWrench XP120: amzn.to/3QdzHoG
FACOM: amzn.to/3VLACOz
Teng Tools: amzn.to/3jQy4RS
Crescent: amzn.to/3idpBHT
Ko-Ken: amzn.to/3iawkCz
Stahlwille: amzn.to/3WIUbIA
Duratech: amzn.to/3vDWeli
Nepros: amzn.to/3ComyUe
Capri Tools: amzn.to/3Z97FPm
Gedore: amzn.to/3GmWAlk
Asahi: Available from multiple online retailers
Proto: Available from multiple online retailers
Matco: Available online at the Matco store
Hazet: Available from multiple online retailers
Craftsman: Available at Lowes
I love how tight these videos are. No wasting viewers time but still providing all the info we need, not only to evaluate the tools but to see the testing methodology and decide if we trust the results, which I generally do.
Thanks!
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The tests are more "real world" which makes them more helpful as well.
There is one more test that needs to be done.
Can it be disassembled for cleaning?
I have a few different hand-me-down brands, and I almost always have to take them apart and clean the crud and rust out of them.
I generally scrap them if they have broken teeth, or if they are worn to bits, but at least I make the attempt!
But this is exactly what we want.
That's why, this channel has a solid reputation. Wouldn't wanna see a change in the way this content is made.
Always solid.
*You can do in 15 minutes what others couldn't due in an HOUR! You value our time, you are 100% on your game, my hat is off to you sir, you are my go to source for product testing in the shop! KUDOS!!!!!!!*
Thank you!
8min at 2x how i watched it.
One of the only channels that isn't 50% filler content for runtime. The tests are solid and you provide great information. Really useful as a technician still trying to fill his box
Thanks!
That's how you know it's a channel from a man for men
Spot on
Typically I'd need to bounce thru filler, but here, no way.
It's edited so sharply, ... concisely showing each offering, precisely at the relevant moment of interest.
Results displayed via bar-graph numbers, then ultimately summarized.
All the good stuff.
Did you mean 70-95 % filler?
Most creators just want to hear themselves talk, and talk, and talk.
@@CB-sh9zz That's sexist!
And also 100% accurate.
Your comparisons have absolutely ZERO waste time. Its usually a whole load of information packed in the least amount of time possible. And I REALLY appreciate that!!! Keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Love you video!
Your tests are all info, no filler, no wasted motion! Thanks Todd, your channel is a blessing!
Thanks so much!
No wasted motion........unlike some of those ratches har har har.
Amen!!!!!
I just want to say thank you for being so receptive to feedback. I know I was one of the people who asked for a retest with koken and nepros ratchets a month back. I'm extremely grateful for your channel and how much work you put in to your content!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Me too! Love koken and nepros
"We're gonna test that"...probably the favourite saying of many viewers Todd, the work you do is incredible as far as testing goes. Keep up the good work sir.
“We’re gonna test that 👊😤.” Goes so hard.
I always look forward to it 😂
Thanks, will do!
"We're gonna test that" "Let's get this out onto a tray" and "Nice click out of 2, nothing on 3" are top tier TH-cam quotes.
I've been using Ko-Ken tools for nearly 20 years, and I have to say they are absolutely amazing. I've never had any issues with them and they have always been reliable. In fact, I would buy them again in a heartbeat! It's also pretty cool to know that New Zealand, where I am, is the first export market for Ko-Ken in 1957.
Thanks for sharing.
Japanese, Swiss and German tools and machines are the best in the industry. So good they are in their own category!
@@FierceFurious For Premium French Facom and German Hazet seems to be very good.
Ultra premium SnapOn is only for pro or industrial sectors, cause price is high
@@Science-sans-conscience Stahlwille (German) did better than Hazet. Look at the chart. I like both but am more partial to Stahlwille.
@@FierceFuriousif I’m not mistaken the Koken used in this test was the old 36 tooth ratchet.
The new Koken 72t outperforms their own Nepros 90 tooth ratchets. And SnapOn.
As an aircraft professional I would love to see a safety wire plier show off. As someone who has used them for years it took A LOT of money to find my everyday plier and can save new mechanics some money! Whats really important with safety wire pliers is, the grip strength, how long the cutter stays sharp, and how good the mechanism is made for the actual twisting if you get dirt/ debris in it!
Thanks for the video idea.
Hands, duckbill pliers or Milbars get it done
@@Zakk900No one cares what you want.
I had some Blue Point safetywire pliers that worked very well until they walked off one day.
Old Milbars are great, but newer ones, not so much.
I really don't like the smaller ones, and I had a couple of the reversible twist ones that did not last long.
Your tests are way better than what manufacturers do.
Thanks!
Better than Consumer Reports!
The best tests are real life tests, normally I'd say if you buy a Ratchet that is being used in the commercial environment rather then the "Harbor freight" stuff (what you have in the US as "consumer line"), you could really see if it's good or trash. if some Mechanic is using a Stahlwille Ratchet all day, all week, throughout the year while working on huge Diesel motors and it performs well.. you'd know that if you are purchasing one of those, they will (with proper maintenance) outlast you
You're really ratcheting up the competition with this video!
lol. Nice!!
Boooo
You'll make a great father.
@@ProjectFarm D B really swung it out of the arc with that one ;)
Yep 👌🏻
What I really love about your videos is the brains it takes to actually develop these tests and the doovas that you use to test them. I'm really glad your videos are worthwhile and you have such a large following which helps you pay for these expensive tools. Thank you for your videos, the time invested and the complete development of your testing apparatus, you deserve all the best life has to offer, a great channel my friend, a truly great channel.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Crescent made an incredible showing here. Much respect for such an inexpensive tool
I really like Crescent.
I miss their old tools but the new Crescent gets a bad rap. It's still a decent tool to have and use.
Thanks for the feedback.
I had two of them that literally fell apart.
@@greenidguy9292 the gearwrench 90t gets rated good in his reviews. Fair enough. My first hand experience is they're junk. After driving to home depot twice within a year to get a free replacement. I 100% ditched gearwrench ratchets. MATCO and Koken all the way.
I'd love to see a comparison between ceramic spray wax like you tested before against ceramic coating, like the tiny bottles that cost $100+. Thanks for a great video as always!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@sinAnon6689 Some sprays last 8 to 12 months. You can find these tests already on youtube channels. There is one called ScottHD that I believe has the most non-biased results out there. (Most others get paid by the company to promote their products. He does not.)
You can always tell a German ratchet from a distance, they don't bother with polishing. I've had the Stahlwille shown in this test for 8 years now. It's my default ratchet that I pick up to do anything and it's been flawless. Really pleased to see you testing the Japanese ratchets though, I've been looking at them for a while.
Thanks for sharing.
Before the Internet and knowing stuff from Japan/USA, polished tools were considered cheap shit in Germany.
The polishing and chrome plating helps with cleaning, so it is a nice touch. on the other hand when you have no chrome plating there is no chrome to get worn out and peel off.. my Stahlwille is like you said not polished, but as long as I give it a good clean by the end of each usage, it stays clean.
@@davideyt1242 stahlwille and others are chromed too, but they are just not polished. I think it is just cheaper or they think with oily hands you will have a better grip.
@@dirtyhands8351 I think chromed tool that are oily have less grip.
In regarding to Stahlwille, I have three of their Ratchets (different sizes) and I am sure they are not chromed, they are more likely brushed finish. I am in Germany, so I am not sure, maybe there is an export version? like there are some US made products here that are slightly "changed" because of some regulations or marketing
Very good video! Thank you! I bought my first ratchet gear wrench in 1961 from FACOM and was
told by the dealer, that it would last, almost forever! Well, we are in 2023 now and it is still
functioning 100%! Meanwhile, I have bought others from German manufacturers, who have
completely specialised on such wrenches. Some offer even 96 teeth and are very affordable
because of the big numbers produced.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
French tool I guess
Always excited to see a new project farm! Thank you so much for tlall the effort you put into these!
Thank you and hope you enjoy the video!
I've been a jet engine mechanic for over 50+ years and it really comes down to how a ratchet or tool " feels". I've used them all over the years. Some guys like more teeth, lighter weight, smooth handles etc... It goes on forever. There have been times tools from China out performed the top American brands. Showy tools and big names are not always the best ones. It takes years to find what works for you on the job. You at least show mechanics an idea what is out there with your testing and reviews. Great video.
Thanks!
Which Chinese tool outperformed a top American brand. I have been using tools for well over 50 years also and I have never, ever seen a tool from China outperform an American tool. Never.
Wrong. It does not come down to """"feels"""". That wishy washy subjective stuff won't fly. If a car has many situations with low clearance. There is ONE ratchet which will do best and the others will trail behind it.
@@LTVoyager Not all tools are created equal. Just because it carries a fancy brand name and looks pretty does not always mean it's a better quality tool. With 15,000+ tools in our jet engine shop we have seen and used tools from around the world. Just because it's made in china don't rule out it's quality outright. We had no name Chinese sockets and wrenches last for years and a Snap-On brand tool last for one job. I worked for Grumman Aerospace's Main Gas Turbine Division in N.Y building F14's, A6E Intruders, and flight prototype powerplants. Who made the tool or where it was made did not mean anything to us. If it performed well for the job we used it.
@@LTVoyager Bros so old he can't even read "Made In China" on his hand tools anymore.
Great follow up to the ratchet evaluation. A new recommendation. Braided fishing line. 30lb. Break strength, abrade resistance, stretch, etc.. "We're going to test that!" Would expand your viewer base (which continues to grow) into fishing searches.
Thank you for the video idea!
Even monofilament 8lb test for the casual weekend fishermen!
Rated pound strength means nothing because I can take a lariat rope and rate it at 30 lb strength and it’ll beat every line on the market. Manufactures rating are irrelevant if one company makes a really thick 30 lb line vs another company’s thin 30 lb line. The only true test is matching very similar diameters. Power Pro Maxcuatro gets my vote if diameters are matched equal. It’s thin and strong. Thin matters when your comparing handling characteristics.
I'd love to see what he builds to test how well it casts!
@@jamesbarron1202 thicker line can be nice if you're jigging in rock pinnacles
You provide one of the most valuable public services on the planet! Thank You!
Thanks and you are welcome!
VIDEO IDEA: Dry-pouring concrete slabs is pretty popular right now. I think an awesome video would be you testing the strength of dry pour concrete slabs versus mixing it wet. Then doing a bunch of scientific experiments to see which one is stronger when driving over it with a car, drilling into it, etc.
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm yeah this would be a great episode!
I love this video idea id also love to see coilated roofing guns i use bostitch but the mataebo ones work in the cold where the bostitch doesnt
There are testing procedures for concrete outlined by ACI. You would need a certified testing lab to do the test for results to be valid.
@Dominique Naomi Oh, I have a feeling our man here can come up with a few ways to confirm real-world performance for us.
I bought my indexing matco 88 when it came out in 2007ish. Served me well all these years and just had it replaced under warranty due to the locking index wearing out. The ratchet was still 100% functional. Definitely one of my best tool purchases
My most expensive single hand tool I've ever bought was a really long, indexing head 1/2" drive Matco Ratchet. I love that ratchet, man. No RAGRETS on that purchase
Was looking for this comment. I have the Matco 88 and it has been my go to ratchet for everything. I love that tool. It's done pretty much all of my brake jobs and much more. It just doesn't stop.
I feel that the directional switch being a little tight is a good thing, doesn't easily switch mid ratcheting if hit by mistake.
yeah, that's the only critique I had about this test. nothing infuriates me more than ratcheting in a tight spot (I'm an aircraft mechanic) and I suddenly go from tightening to loosening without realizing.
Yeah, I get sick of it auto-switching on me.
@@cinnabeard seriously, everytime I use a ratchet it never fails that it happens to me at least one time.
I agree, i feel like the midrange on that test would be desireable, snapon gearless just seems a little tight (based on what my brain processed from the data presented to me)
It luckily never happened to me because 1. I dont use them more than once or twice a week and 2. The Kraftwerk ratchet kit i have seems quality, not that loose on the directional switch but not tight either
Agreed. I hate having my ratchets switch direction while I'm using them because the switch is rubbing against something. Stiffer is better.
I respect your content. Straight to the point, no filler with “sponsors”. You do a great job brother. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thank you for making sure your tests are accurate and real world. I cannot begin to imagine how much time and work goes into each of these video gems. Great job!!!
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm
I totally agree with CS.
Have you made a video showing how you make them?. It'd no doubt make us fans appreciate your effort all the more.👍🏻
I am really proud, that you actually tested Hazet. Big thank you!
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarm …and I am glad you chose the HP (HiPer / High Performance) version of it, instead of the SP (Standard Performance) version, to give the line-up a good chance, since, at least in Germany, the price difference between the SP and HP sometimes is not even existing. :)
I really appreciate this channel. The testing is very extensive, and the videos are straight to the point.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Always marvel how these videos are put together! Hardest working TH-camr out there im sure of it! and ZERO bullshit, just right to business. You need to trademark "We're gonna test that" love it hearing it! Keep up the awesome content
Thanks, will do!
Man, that was some valuable tools destroyed! And yet again, an $14 underdog came up on top in value category. Great job, PF!
While I agree that you shouldn't claim warranty coverage when you deliberately break something, I do think it would be valuable information to try and contact all of these different manufacturers, simply say you broke the ratchet by applying too much torque, and see how they respond. Tools often get broken for legitimate reasons, and warranty coverage is important-- especially for the more expensive items.
Thanks, as always, for your outstanding testing, Todd! We appreciate you more than you know!🤘
That reminds me of the waterjet channel when they were still good. they cut a chainsaw in half to see the inside and then brought it back to the store, saying it broke. the store employee totally freaked out because the thing was cleanly cut in half. 😂
@littlebr4d
That is a good suggestion. If you don't have good customer service than you have nothing.
To me customer service is one of the most important part of any company.
@@marshallcollins8634 Yep. I don't work with mechanical tools anymore. But way back in the day (50 years ago) I always bought Craftsman tools. Not the classiest, not the "sexiest", but Sears had a very good "No questions asked" guarantee. A friend put a pipe extension on a 1/2" breaker bar and bent it. He took it back to Sears. The sales rep said, "No human hand did this!" And then quietly turned and went into the back storeroom to fetch a brand new breaker bar for his customer! 😁
Here's an idea: Test out manufacturer warranty hurdles meaning see which manufacturer backs it's product with quick painless service of slow teeth pulling painful service. As far as which type of product, I think something with a lot of competition and value. Your videos are the best! Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
I'm guessing he's not using the warranties as a moral choice since he intentionally broke all the tools.
You think marketing people from these brands don't watch his videos? He would have to have someone else do the claims for it to be fair. Given the amount of tools he breaks, that's asking a lot.
I really liked the Ko-ken. In each test it performed pretty good and it's affordable.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have the Litespeed version. Love it. Have a set of industrial Ko-Ken sockets... very precise.
Man. That $14 Crescent is kicking butt. It may not be #1, but what a value for performance!
Very unsurprised the Japanese ratchets did so well. Japanese tools are hidden gems. They truly just feel different in some way too. The generally small head sizes and low back drag make them especially useful for working on modern vehicles. I'll definitely be buying more Ko-Ken and Tone among other brands.
Thanks for the feedback.
I too vouched for Koken
These things are tough as nail not to mention their excellent sockets.
I have been abusing mine to hell and back for 10+ years, haven’t skipped a teeth
I would argue that Japanese tools are actually very well known gems. Particularly the precision tools.
@@dejectedfrogcat2840 Not in the USA. I would guess that at least 90% of mechanic shops and even home shops do not have any Japanese made tools aside from maybe some old stuff from back when they made our cheap imported tools. Most people have never heard of Ko-Ken, Tone, or KTC for example.
Have a ton of nepros stuff and never been let down.
I'm curious if any of these companies have watched your videos and improved on anything based on your results. I'd pay for a documentary about your impact on the designs of consumer products you've reviewed lmao!! Great work sir! We don't deserve the effort you put into these videos, but we are all thankful I am sure!
Great point! I wonder about this too.
I've thought about tracking how many things go out of stock or increase price within a week of a PF uploading. I've watched it happen a few times but some data on it would be cool to see.
The Lock Picking Lawyer is constantly exposing pathetic lock designs which seem to never be improved and manufacturers just ignore him. I would HOPE that tool manufacturers could show more respect to consumers (and testers!) and actually respond with improvements AND respect for great channels like Project Farm!
I know Torque Test Channel has made an impact on manufacturers. So much so that Astro has taken him on their workforce to help design better tools. Astro sells some tools to snap on and matco for rebranding, so it would appear that they are actually watching. Project farm has made a huge impact on the youtube community that you can go to other channels and hear about him. Project Farm, TTC, VCG Construction, AVE, Tool Shop Reviews, and some new comers like Mastering Mayhem are changing the way people consider buying tools. I'm sure the companies are watching
They already know what their stuff can do. Not everyone is shooting to be the best. Some are more value oriented. Really any of these tools would function for its intended purpose.
I was happy with my Crescent tool set before I saw this, now I'm very happy. For the few light duty things I use it for, it's great value for money. I was actually surprised to see how well it actually did. Impressive indeed.
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm Thanks for the feedback.
I just posted the same thing I work in Steel Mill and I break or lose tools constantly but I need one that hold up at really cheap price Crescent is the way to go.
A shout out to Stahlville for making all their product’s reparable. Their quality is top notch. We need more companies to do that rather than cheaply made junk you break & just replace. It’s better for the consumer & the planet.
I concur, I prefer American brands but my second choice behind Matco is Stahlville.
Thanks for the feedback.
Hazet is repairable also I believe.
oh man I just wrote a comment mentioning Stahlwille, it is really remarkable when you buy a Ratchet from them, you get a small leaflet / instructions, where there is an exploded-view of how the ratchet is built so that you can disassemble and assemble it, and each part has a part number that can be ordered as a replacement part if needed
I once found a 1/4'' ratchet from Hazet that didn't seem to work. I opened it, cleaned it, a little drop of oil, and it worked like it was new.
I think, when we buy tools that cost some money repair-ability and availability of parts becomes important. Many people want tools they can use for decades and maybe even hand them over to their kids some day.
This has become my favorite channel, a ton of useful information in under 20 minutes!
Thanks!
I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and there hasn’t been a single time you haven’t delivered us amazing content. Thank you Todd, for everything you do for us!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I truly appreciate you taking the time out to test all these tools. Please keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do!
This was a long awaited video!
I don’t want to complain at all, but I personally would have rather seen a traditional “dual 80” mechanism snap on ratchet tested instead of the gear-less one. That being said, I’m beyond impressed at how much torque the gear-less snap on tool before blowing up.
Can’t wait to see what’s in store for next week!
Amazing video! Enjoyed every second watching! Appreciate that you also considered foreign tool brands. Since I am from Europe and using mainly Stahlwille and Hazet, I know now how they compare to US and japanese tool brands. I am looking forward to see Stahlwille and Hazet in your future comparisons when it comes to mechanics hand tools.
I'm a simple man. I see Project Farm uploading a new ratchet test - i hit like.
Thank you very much!
I've been watching your videos for years and never visit the hardware store or order online without checking if you've reviewed the product I'm looking for. You've saved me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars by helping me buy quality over and over.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
@@ProjectFarm Also love how much actual information you squeeze into every minute of your videos. I think you have the best content/filler ratio of any TH-camr I've seen. True American Hero!
Never thought to ask to review all these because it's too expensive or difficult to compare like this - but you did it! Puts to bed so much subjective feelings on how much better one is over the others. Amazing as always Todd. Thanks for having the stomach to destroy such nice wrenches for us :)
Thanks! Thanks for watching!
Actually testing how well these companies handle the warranty would be helpful.
Some makers would probably say (after looking at the broken tool sent in by ProjectFarm), "You obviously used a cheater bar on this."
Tool companies are not dummies.
That might be a bit beyond the scope of what Todd does. Especially since it's subjective based on which customer service rep you talk to, which store/vendor/dealer you talk to, what you say, how you say it, and what was actually wrong with the product.
He should be up front about how he broke them and still see what the company does or says.
Old school guys never return a tool if they destroyed it. But I really do miss the Sears craftsman era
@@GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli I have done a lot of customer service in my time and it comes down to company ethos and systems in place. A forward thinking company aces customer service because they know that it is cheaper to be good at it (efficiency) and that it is the best way to get the best marketing (word of mouth).
Customer service is a team effort with someone in charge and a management to report to. It can be seen as a cost and outsourced or placed at the heart of a company, so problems with products are instantly identified. If it takes four weeks for warranty tickets to be picked up then that is a month of useless product going out the door (in the case of a design failure).
I would test customer service for warranty on things like how long it takes to fill in the form, how long it takes to get acknowledgement, how long it takes to get a meaningful response and how much information needs to be exchanged to get to the decision point.
As well as warranty there needs to be an enquiry that goes outside of customer service, for example if you wanted to represent the brand in a different market then the customer service team would need to put you in touch with sales, outside their department.
The other test is the 'fan boy' letter, where you choose to write in to 'not complain'. Perhaps it is a tip for using the product or an update to the instructions that you wish to add. For example, you might have a workshop full of Snap On but can't get the T Shirt from the man with the van. You could beg for one with the C.S. team, offering to pay for whatever they have, saying it is for the shop manager's birthday. A bit contrived, but fine if you do give the T shirt to your shop manager and he wears it as often as he can.
You will need different IP addresses and writing styles because a C.S. pro will spot such things.
If this ever has a revisit it would be great if we could see a Cornwell in the mix, it's what I use daily and just want to see how it holds up to the rest of the bunch. Even if that never happens, I want to say thank you for all the work you put into all your videos, millions of people rely on you as their sole source of information regarding items they're thinking about spending their hard-earned money on. Not only that, but it's amazing how entertaining you make it. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, and I'm sure I'm not just speaking for myself when I say that.
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I second that. Cornwell has been great for me. Also it would be great to see Williams Industrial Tools rachets included as well.
I would love to see a comparison between breaker bars. It seems a simple tool, but prices vary with a factor 10.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Oh, I'd love a breaker bar test. I blew up my last two and don't really like any of the options I see on the shelves, they all seem like the same two designs, either a forked handle or a big knobby thing on the end. The fork ears broke on mine, and I twisted the drive off on the knobby style one.
You raise the bar for other TH-cam creators. Well done as always!!!
Thanks!
The main thing I love about Project Farm is Todd don’t mess around, straight to testing, crunching numbers and giving us the data. Other channel creators think they need to talk for like 10min before getting to the task & conveying info.
Thanks!
Koken Japan is one of the best ratchets made. The Z series. Awesome feel, small heads. Low back drag. Nice.
Thanks for the feedback.
Agree. I have the old version one, not as smooth, but it's been very reliable since I bought in 2005
Yes, in the 'real world' Koken ratchets are fantastic to actually use.
Also, you can buy 6 Koken ratchets for the price of one snapon
They also had the best extensions out of all the ones I've tested, tolerance wise. And I'm an aircraft engineer so I've tested a lot of quality tools.
For anyone who's curious, FACOM is a French brand, and as far as I know their wrenches are still made in France. They were bought out by Stanley Black and Decker in the late 90s- early 2000s, and some of their products now are made overseas. However, their European tools are very high quality. If you walk into a pro garage in France, you'll see a lot of FACOM tools. They're seen as "tool truck company" quality over there and in my experience they are.
Thanks for sharing.
I believe that the old English brand Britool now falls under the Facom name? I always got bought Facom/Britool socketry as a kid, and I never had issues with any of it!
I like these hand tool comparisons.
I have had craftsman forever but rarely use them.
If I worked with them everyday I’d like a little more hand friendly shape.
Great point! I have a lot of Craftsman tools too. I really like the GearWrench 90 tooth ratchet.
Always top notch testing. Thank you for adding to your previous tests.
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've been a service tech in ag for 24yrs. I have collected alot of different brands of ratchets over the years. Matco has the best feel to me, but the Snap-on are defiantly stronger, no doubt. Thank you for your videos, I enjoy them and trust your testing!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
In what way are they defiant? Do they defy tough treatment?
No way hahah! I watched the first round video just today because I'd been thinking about ratchets, and I was imagining you doing a round two! That was quick! Thanks! There are so many ratchets on the market and you can't tell how each will actually perform without them being tested
Thanks for watching!
The funny thing is that most of these ratchets are under warranty. Some companies would say “good for you have another one” others, “you broke it sorry”. Great video!
I'd definitely be like "yeah I wanted to know what your tool would take and snapped it will you honnor the warranty? At least for the snap on that was quite a firework xD
Sears would give a replacement rebuilt ratchet no questions asked
Thanks for watching!
One of the first tool sets I ever owned was a Crescent socket set and 20+ years later that ratchet still works great!
Yeah, I still have the Craftsman socket wrenches that my Old Man gave me when I moved out. They're still in fine working order... sitting in the back of my toolbox ever since I got a set of Gearwrench socket wrenches, which are just so much nicer to use.
Nice!
Love that you tell us where the tools are made - it matters for a lot of reasons.
Thanks!
I have the full line of Nepros ratchets. They are some of the best all around I’ve used and these tests prove it. Not to mention they are very pretty
Thanks for sharing.
whats ur favorite anime?
16:35 Manufactures everywhere just clenched up for a second on this comment.
On the directional switch performance, I've found the ones with the light pressure, change direction on me from just a slight bump. I've lost a lot of knuckle skin because of that.
Thanks for watching!
Hands down the best review channel on TH-cam!! I don't have to adjust the play speed or skip to the point.
Thanks!
Rechargeable headlamps and disposable respirators would be a nice video for those of us who frequent attics. I love this channel, thank you for all the good content!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
Agreed on the headlamps/flashlights!
We have been using Genius wrenches/sockets (lifetime warranty) for the last 15 years or so at work and they are solid tools for the money. I think they are made in Taiwan. The best ratchet I ever used was a older Mac Tools with the fine gears in it.
Thanks for sharing.
I have the 1/2" Hazet for years and I really like it, it has never let me down
Absolutely love how much you respect the viewers time. Top notch content.
Thank you!
Thank you sir! Truly testing the deepest questions us average Joe's can ask--and thoroughly proving your results! Hats off to you, and thank you for your dedication to this channel and all you do!
Always well done! I was having issues with my old craftsman ratchets. A good cleaning and some thick and tacky grease learned from another PF video and they are better than new!!!
Thanks! Glad to hear!
Honestly I think returning them for warranty should be part of the testing because some brands are going to hassle you over the returns.... Which is especially critical when you're talking about a $200 ratchet or so... It's definitely a factor
Agreed, he doesn't have to go through with it just test if they actually will and if they do just give them away.
You're not wrong that testing the warranty is a valid point on the value of anything.
However, how do you come up with a valid test? Warranties normally cover only "normal use" of a tool. Any product he tests to destruction is not tested under "normal use". He always goes to extraordinary lengths to intentionally destroy many of these product. So the manufacturer is certainly within their rights to refuse a warranty return since the use is by definition extra-ordinary.
I hear for warranties Tekton is good, Gearwrench warranty is good if you can get ahold of them, Husky (HD) is good, Craftsman can be hit or miss on the store, and those are the only tools I have experience with. Maybe a survey could be done.
Besides manufacturing defects if you break tools that's on you.
My favorite ratchet is still a 10 year old small ratchet that I've bought for $4.50 at Harbor Freight.
I also have some aviation (hi-lok) roller ratchets that I prefer over any of my Craftsman or Snap-on ratchets, and those weren't that expensive either.
Thanks for the feedback.
The only test I disagree with is the amount of force to change the directional lever. I personally like a stiff lever so it isn’t accidentally switched. This actually just happened to me. While working in a tight space I had to grab the ratchet by the head to swing it back and forth and I kept switching the directional lever with the base of my fingers.
This, exactly. High switching force is good not bad.
In a tight spot, the long handles aren't a plus either.
Thanks for the feedback.
What a ratchet review! Man, my heart broke with each of those rachets at the end! Especially that Snap-on wrench with it's high dollar price tag. But, it's priceless information that we need to know. Thanks again Todd @ Project Farm - you rock!
the snap-on truck guy or gal will change its innards and it'll be back to work soon enough. 😉
In 1969 I began buying new snap on mechanics tools. I made $125 per week working 60 hours a week as an apprentice. I spent more than a weeks wages each month on snap on and on Mac. Today I’m very happy with every dollar I earned and spent on my tools.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I am from Germany, and I use the champion of the first round. (GearWrench 90) You will find SnapOn parts in your workshop for years to come 😀
Thanks for the feedback.
Love your testing methodology and no unnecessary fluffy commentary.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks!
Great video Todd. Love that little twinkle in your eyes when tools are about to meet their maker! Out of all seriousness though, the failure testing is a super important part of your testing protocols. I see both professionals and back yard mechanics like myself commenting in here. The information you give all of us helps us make educated purchases.
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Hey man always great to see your videos, I love your methods and passion for the wide range of subjects you cover. I've already bought a water bottle and water filter based on your testing and evaluations, thanks for what you do.
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Brevity is something I really like about Project Farm. As to this particular review the directional 'switch' is something I have so question of because many times I have had the lever get switched by incidental contact so I prefer that the lever has a well defined detente that insures it won't be moved accidentally. Also I really like a release button for easy socket changes and improved socket retention. Maybe you could put these in future reviews?
Thanks for the suggestion.
I've had an old school Craftsman 3/8" ratchet that has held up 30+ yrs ( Not daily use but a few times per month ). Based on your study I bought a Gearwrench 90 3/8" to see how I like it. Thank you sir for being so thorough!
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The new craftsman 3/8 is just not the same. The build quality is solid but the internals fail alot. I've gone through 2 and my current is jamming
That was an excellent test. Crazy how well Crescent did.
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it would be great for us viewers if there was a "behind the Project farm" channel to see the prep, planning, and background for the long running projects ( like the windshield wiper in sun for a year) video
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How many long term projects are happening? A lot of the recent videos have taken close to no lead time.
Thanks for adding the Facom brand to your test (well known in Europe, a bit of hype arround it since its most used in professional/gov/rail workshops).
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Anything that includes repair instructions is a win in my book, that usually means it's repair-friendly.
Thanks for the feedback.
I actually love my Kobalt tools. Cheap but still good quality! Thanks for uploading!
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He doesn't seem to be able to source them very often, they rarely make an appearance. I'm also a fan of kobalt, they take a beating and work pretty good for the money. Been using some old 90 tooths at work for awhile now, I've heard the new 90s aren't as good, 😢
If you do a round 3 I would like to see you include ratchets from Williams Industrial Tools. Perhaps even include their tools in other tool show downs. They are manufactured here in the USA and are excellent quality from what I hear. Thanks for all you do. I appreciate your thoroughness and unbiased approach.
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Fantastic job as always! You must have a quite a large storage area for all of your test jigs!
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You do an excellent job getting into detail about pretty much everything, including where the products were manufactured.
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Great job PF. You put in a lot of time and effort bring us these videos. Thanks bud. My wife still wants a video on the best frying pan, you know, the ones that claim nothing can scratch them.
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Was in the market for a new close tolerance ratchet and this is perfect timing. Thanks for the video to help narrow down the options!
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A breaker bar comparison would be amazing. (Neiko, Tekton, SnapOn, etc..)
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Dude, if more people knew how valuable your channel was, you would have 5 million subscribers!!! Amazing channel and this ratchet test was extremely valuable information for guys like me who cannot afford "Snap On" tools. Thank you!!!!!
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This is what TH-cam was intended for I believe.
Interesting how much handle thickness impacts the degree test. I like having a thicker handle to hold on to since I have fairly large hands
Great video, Great testing methods. I am surprised that the Proto scored so poorly. That's why I love this channel! I always learn something!
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Impressive as always! Maybe office supplies could be a new category for testing if you ever get saturated with power tool tests.
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Good Idea! I go through office chairs like crazy. They squeak and creak after a few months and sink from high positions.
@@sbukosky same here
In the first test, we'll see how well the logitech mouse holds up while being strapped to the tire of Cousin Eddie's Farm-A-Baygo.
@@ProjectFarm best shop stool test will be awesome as per i go through a lot of them just like office chairs, it will be nice if you include viper chairs as per they seems to be the snap ons of the shop stool world and they are made in usa
My Matco 88 tooth ratchets are the only ones I’ll use, low profile, tight swing, comfortable. By far the best I’ve used in my career.
Thanks for the feedback.
Matco doesn’t make tools, they contract others to.
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That's interesting, I had a Matco 88 3/8 but broke it. Spare parts are impossible outside of the US of A and it's far too expensive to buy again outright. It didn't last near as long as it should have, with the proper care I was giving it. Really disappointed. Won't buy again.
I actually looked for this video 2 days ago before you made it so that’s pretty cool. Thanks for the info! Was interested in how the Koken and Nepros would do.
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You should do warranty for a video after testing. Might be interesting to how easy it is to get replacements for the tools and which company is best at doing so if a tool fails
Great suggestion! Thank you
depends on how easy it is to do though, snap on turn up in a van, here in the uk halfords do a walk in replacement, if they have the tools on the shelf, with no quible
the only issue todd is going to have is that even if he sends cousin eddie, they are too famous 🤣
I like this!
A Working Mans Man that All Engineers Hate.
I'm More Amazed at How you come up with the Testing Methods....Incredibly Clever!
SALUTE to You Sir & Thank You!
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I'd love to see you compare 3/8th drive sockets and impact sockets. I'd love to know the real world differences between them and see if the regular hardware store ones hold up to some of the more expensive brands.
Great video as always!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
How about a video where you go to a Home Depot and then a Lowes to see who has the least amount of check-out lanes opened? :) :)
@@ProjectFarm 2nd for 3/8ths ratchet please. 35 year mechanic and 3/8 is my most used followed by 1/4 drive.