it's about the same here. milwaukee, icon and carlyle are 3 of the more popular high quality affordable wrenches sold here. we pay $90-150 usd for a 14-19pc wrench set. the snap on msrp for a new 10pc wrench set is way up at $498 and adding more sizes to rival the before mentioned could easily go past 6:1
I think it can just depend. I got a set of repo flank drive plus ratcheting wrenches for just a bit more than a Milwaukee set. But I have been eyeing the Milwaukee set to replace my SAE cheap wrench set I have.
Update what do you think today? I’ve owned the Snap on and now have the Milwaukee. I sold the Snap on kept the Milwaukee. I’m an Industrial mechanic. Working with impact proof/cut proof gloves Milwaukee dominates the I beam is awesome to grip on.
Honestly for daily use, I prefer the Snap on wrenches. But I definitely see why you would prefer the Milwaukee if your wearing thick gloves. The I beam gives you good grip and feel.
The snap on is just old school. The milwaukee grips on more points of the fastener reducing stripping risk. The i-beam is actually more comfortable when putting torque on the tool because its wider and spreads the load out on your hand. Milwaukee is eating snap on's lunch.
To be honest, right now the I beam design throws me off. I'm going to keep using them until I get used to it and see what I think after a couple weeks.
The Milwaukee like the icon and Carlyle is supposed to be a little bit sloppier because you need the wrench to turn slightly so the wrench can grab the sides the way the v jaw is designed for
For me, Snap-on hands down between these two sets. First reason being they are made here in the United States. I've never busted my knuckles using my Snap-on fdx wrenches, I have also never had to warranty them. If one did break, a new one is a phone call away and no shipping required. Yes the Snap-on stuff is outrageously expensive and that is probably the biggest deal breaker for guys, but you get what you pay for. If you want a less expensive American made wrench set, i strongly suggest considering the Wright tools wrench sets. They are around half the price as the snappys and also work great. Also the v groove in the open end has been proven by the torque test channel to provide no additional benefits to grip or torque.
I do a lot of work at home motors transmissions and the boy has Milwaukee and i have Snap On and the boy needed my snap on to get into tight areas even eith his Milwaukee sockets he has to borrow mine at times like snap on stated there is a difference they are expensive but they have the right fit for hard to reach places ... I also worked in a Helicopter factory for quite a few years and that is the only tool they use are snap on every technician has s Snap On tool box with incerts to hold every tool needed and at the end of the day they had to make sure the tool was accounted for... If one tool was missing that aircraft didn't leave the shop till it was found... I don't care what anyone says Snsp on is the best even there body work hammers have the best feel and balance I've used many types of bodywork tools snd you can't best Snap on they are worth the money if you work on aircraft or cars a lot they are made for tight spaces and close tolerances you seen the measurements in the video i know from experience...
Snap on is definitely the top of the mountain when it comes to tools. That's why so many tool companies compare themselves to them. I agree with the aircraft doesn't leave until the tool is found. I don't work in aviation but I always put my tools back before moving on to next job. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You can save so much money by buying channel lock wrenches if you have a do it Best hardware store near you they are the same as Milwaukee only difference is the i beam indentations the but both ends are exactly the same and come from the same factory
Not sure why you didn't choose the 19 mm. Because Milwaukee's 19 mm considerably bigger than it's 17 Millimeter and snap on 19 mm isn't much longer than their 17 Millimeter, which means snap on's and Milwaukee 19 mm are closer than their 17 mm. But you chose the seventeen millimeter....🤔 The Milwaukee are good..really good and worth every cent The Wr8ght Grip smacks em both..so, there's that 😅
Good points. Thanks for your input. I chose the 17mm because I could tighten the fasteners to the point they failed without having to use a pipe or double wrench it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@redsquarejayyeah that doesn’t really say much honestly, I’d wager to bet that the snap on wrenches that the government buys are a lesser quality version. I work for the DOD and we have snap on toolboxes and all the tools have a different part number than the tool trucks version. They honestly suck…
Whoever designed the open end of the Milwaukee is completely clueless about forces involved with using a wrench. The V groove weakens the wrench against jaw spreading and otherwise does absolutely nothing. Contrary to popular belief, it does not apply grip or turning force to the fastener. In fact when you're cranking on it, those faces likely don't even touch the fastener. Instead, the v creates a stress concentration that makes a crack more likely to develop. Also, the teeth on the flats are equally spaced like somebody decided to simply throw some grooves in there. The Milwaukee wrench seems to work pretty good, but it could be better if they put some thought into the open end.
You made some very good points. I wish it was slimmer with a longer handle. I tend to go for my Snap-On wrenches first these days to be honest. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This isn't true. It's completely dependent on your pulling angle. If you're pulling in such a Way that it's pushing the nut tighter into the jaw it's going to increase bite, even if it's small increase. Yes, maybe it can create a stress riser but they put a radius corner, so if it does break it will take a while. Open end of a wrench is an absolute last resort vs box end of socket, so I'll take the extra bite if I can get it.
@@sasquatchrosefarts imagine a wrench with just those two faces. Good luck turning a bolt. If you push hard towards the bolt you will be able to apply some torque but you have to push really hard while simultaneously applying pure torque. Nobody turns a wrench like this. The benefit of this is zero when you don’t push extremely hard along the axis of the wrench. And the downside is a stress concentration at the center along with the fact that small amount of slop on fit will cause the corner of the bolt to push on one of the faces and move the bolt out of the jaws slightly. This causes more stress on the jaws pushing them open because the forces are applied further out than necessary. Also the material removed to make the flats removes material that will be under tension when the jaws are loaded. This weakens the wrench’s ability to hold the jaws closed. The downsides outweigh any upsides.
I think you and "farts" are both overstating your cases. When I turned wrenches for a living, I always purchased Snap-on, now years later, not so much. I don't think anyone outright beats Snap-on, especially when it comes to wrenches. Having said that, there are often better values out there. I have a couple of Snap-on tools I need to warranty, but since I no longer have a truck that I deal with weekly I can't get it done. I get all the excuses you can think of from the drivers, even if I purchase some new tools, so throw the warranty out the f'n window because its worthless. I see the V groove as gimmicky... but not tragically so. I have never broken a V groove wrench right there at the groove, or to the best of my 60 something year old memory even cracked one. I have a set of Capri Wave Pro...they might beat these both, I haven't used them long enough to give an honest opinion. I only use them on rounded fasteners, and they work great. I have the Max Bite on a set of flex ratcheting wrenches, those are new to me. The last time I purchased any Snap-on wrenches was way back in the early 80's... so I can't say too much about Flank Drive Plus, but I'm sure they are high quality. Lack of quality has never been a problem for Snap-on. Price is their main issue, everyone would by them, even the haters, if they could afford them. The proof there, is in how many people who do buy them...even though they cannot afford them.
This is the dumbest comment I’ve ever seen. Look up torque test channel. They literally test the anti slip grip and it provides way more torque and doesn’t slip. So do more research
If your description of a communist is anyone who uses items manufactured in China... then you're a communist, or maybe just full of crap. (From someone that served.)
I'm not sure of pricing in the US but in Ireland you could buy 6 sets of Milwaukee max bite to 1 set of Snap on flank drive plus. Massive difference.
it's about the same here. milwaukee, icon and carlyle are 3 of the more popular high quality affordable wrenches sold here. we pay $90-150 usd for a 14-19pc wrench set. the snap on msrp for a new 10pc wrench set is way up at $498 and adding more sizes to rival the before mentioned could easily go past 6:1
I think it can just depend. I got a set of repo flank drive plus ratcheting wrenches for just a bit more than a Milwaukee set. But I have been eyeing the Milwaukee set to replace my SAE cheap wrench set I have.
You’re correct in saying “use the right wrench for the job.” Wrightgrip 2.0 is king!!
I haven't tried the Wright grip wrenches yet but will definitely have to. Thanks for watching and your input.
Update what do you think today? I’ve owned the Snap on and now have the Milwaukee. I sold the Snap on kept the Milwaukee. I’m an Industrial mechanic. Working with impact proof/cut proof gloves Milwaukee dominates the I beam is awesome to grip on.
Honestly for daily use, I prefer the Snap on wrenches. But I definitely see why you would prefer the Milwaukee if your wearing thick gloves. The I beam gives you good grip and feel.
The snap on is just old school. The milwaukee grips on more points of the fastener reducing stripping risk. The i-beam is actually more comfortable when putting torque on the tool because its wider and spreads the load out on your hand. Milwaukee is eating snap on's lunch.
Good points. The Snap On does beat Milwaukee in tight spots, though. I appreciate your feedback and thanks for watching.
For the price Milwaukee. Overall Snap-on.
To be honest, right now the I beam design throws me off. I'm going to keep using them until I get used to it and see what I think after a couple weeks.
@@shanersmechaniclife3164the I beam is softer on the hand becuase the snap on body is kinda square where as the miwlaukee is rounder
The Milwaukee like the icon and Carlyle is supposed to be a little bit sloppier because you need the wrench to turn slightly so the wrench can grab the sides the way the v jaw is designed for
Good point. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching.
For me, Snap-on hands down between these two sets. First reason being they are made here in the United States. I've never busted my knuckles using my Snap-on fdx wrenches, I have also never had to warranty them. If one did break, a new one is a phone call away and no shipping required.
Yes the Snap-on stuff is outrageously expensive and that is probably the biggest deal breaker for guys, but you get what you pay for. If you want a less expensive American made wrench set, i strongly suggest considering the Wright tools wrench sets. They are around half the price as the snappys and also work great.
Also the v groove in the open end has been proven by the torque test channel to provide no additional benefits to grip or torque.
I’d take the Snap On simply for their length.
Wright grip is way better than snap on ,snap on a close second but for the price Milwaukee will do the same work for years as snap on.
I haven't tried Wright grip. How are they priced? Thanks for watching.
Having used both Snap-on alldayeveryday Snap-on is way worth the money
I am glad I bought the Snap On set. They are my daily use wrenches. Still having problems getting used to the Milwaukee I beam design.
Even as a plumber apprentice I will eventually buy the snap on wrench sizes I generally use
Best: Snap-on
Good enough: Milwaukee
Choice: Milwaukee - I have to live within my means & budget.
Good way to sum it up. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I do a lot of work at home motors transmissions and the boy has Milwaukee and i have Snap On and the boy needed my snap on to get into tight areas even eith his Milwaukee sockets he has to borrow mine at times like snap on stated there is a difference they are expensive but they have the right fit for hard to reach places ...
I also worked in a Helicopter factory for quite a few years and that is the only tool they use are snap on every technician has s Snap On tool box with incerts to hold every tool needed and at the end of the day they had to make sure the tool was accounted for... If one tool was missing that aircraft didn't leave the shop till it was found... I don't care what anyone says Snsp on is the best even there body work hammers have the best feel and balance I've used many types of bodywork tools snd you can't best Snap on they are worth the money if you work on aircraft or cars a lot they are made for tight spaces and close tolerances you seen the measurements in the video i know from experience...
Snap on is definitely the top of the mountain when it comes to tools. That's why so many tool companies compare themselves to them. I agree with the aircraft doesn't leave until the tool is found. I don't work in aviation but I always put my tools back before moving on to next job. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You can save so much money by buying channel lock wrenches if you have a do it Best hardware store near you they are the same as Milwaukee only difference is the i beam indentations the but both ends are exactly the same and come from the same factory
If I see them I will definitely give them a try. Amazing how much you can save by shopping around. Thanks for your input and for watching.
Milwaukee really are great wrenches. 👍
So far I'm happy with them. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Impressed with the Milwaukee wrenches but hard to beat the Flank Drive Plus from Snap-on. For me Snap-on for the win 👍
Not sure why you didn't choose the 19 mm. Because Milwaukee's 19 mm considerably bigger than it's 17 Millimeter and snap on 19 mm isn't much longer than their 17 Millimeter, which means snap on's and Milwaukee 19 mm are closer than their 17 mm. But you chose the seventeen millimeter....🤔
The Milwaukee are good..really good and worth every cent
The Wr8ght Grip smacks em both..so, there's that 😅
Good points. Thanks for your input. I chose the 17mm because I could tighten the fasteners to the point they failed without having to use a pipe or double wrench it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@shanersmechaniclife3164 would have also been easier with 19mm's...👍
Funny how at the end of the day, they are both made in Taiwan
Will it work on a rusty tie rod nut?
Ask a astronaut.
But SnapOn won't warranty tools that burn up on re-entry or tools broken off planet.
NASA uses snap on
@@redsquarejayGSA contracts… they overpay for everything.
@@redsquarejayyeah that doesn’t really say much honestly, I’d wager to bet that the snap on wrenches that the government buys are a lesser quality version. I work for the DOD and we have snap on toolboxes and all the tools have a different part number than the tool trucks version. They honestly suck…
Whoever designed the open end of the Milwaukee is completely clueless about forces involved with using a wrench. The V groove weakens the wrench against jaw spreading and otherwise does absolutely nothing. Contrary to popular belief, it does not apply grip or turning force to the fastener. In fact when you're cranking on it, those faces likely don't even touch the fastener. Instead, the v creates a stress concentration that makes a crack more likely to develop. Also, the teeth on the flats are equally spaced like somebody decided to simply throw some grooves in there.
The Milwaukee wrench seems to work pretty good, but it could be better if they put some thought into the open end.
You made some very good points. I wish it was slimmer with a longer handle. I tend to go for my Snap-On wrenches first these days to be honest. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This isn't true. It's completely dependent on your pulling angle. If you're pulling in such a Way that it's pushing the nut tighter into the jaw it's going to increase bite, even if it's small increase. Yes, maybe it can create a stress riser but they put a radius corner, so if it does break it will take a while. Open end of a wrench is an absolute last resort vs box end of socket, so I'll take the extra bite if I can get it.
@@sasquatchrosefarts imagine a wrench with just those two faces. Good luck turning a bolt. If you push hard towards the bolt you will be able to apply some torque but you have to push really hard while simultaneously applying pure torque. Nobody turns a wrench like this. The benefit of this is zero when you don’t push extremely hard along the axis of the wrench. And the downside is a stress concentration at the center along with the fact that small amount of slop on fit will cause the corner of the bolt to push on one of the faces and move the bolt out of the jaws slightly. This causes more stress on the jaws pushing them open because the forces are applied further out than necessary. Also the material removed to make the flats removes material that will be under tension when the jaws are loaded. This weakens the wrench’s ability to hold the jaws closed. The downsides outweigh any upsides.
I think you and "farts" are both overstating your cases. When I turned wrenches for a living, I always purchased Snap-on, now years later, not so much. I don't think anyone outright beats Snap-on, especially when it comes to wrenches. Having said that, there are often better values out there. I have a couple of Snap-on tools I need to warranty, but since I no longer have a truck that I deal with weekly I can't get it done. I get all the excuses you can think of from the drivers, even if I purchase some new tools, so throw the warranty out the f'n window because its worthless. I see the V groove as gimmicky... but not tragically so. I have never broken a V groove wrench right there at the groove, or to the best of my 60 something year old memory even cracked one. I have a set of Capri Wave Pro...they might beat these both, I haven't used them long enough to give an honest opinion. I only use them on rounded fasteners, and they work great. I have the Max Bite on a set of flex ratcheting wrenches, those are new to me. The last time I purchased any Snap-on wrenches was way back in the early 80's... so I can't say too much about Flank Drive Plus, but I'm sure they are high quality. Lack of quality has never been a problem for Snap-on. Price is their main issue, everyone would by them, even the haters, if they could afford them. The proof there, is in how many people who do buy them...even though they cannot afford them.
This is the dumbest comment I’ve ever seen. Look up torque test channel. They literally test the anti slip grip and it provides way more torque and doesn’t slip. So do more research
Snap on for me. but I'm not a communist.
If your description of a communist is anyone who uses items manufactured in China... then you're a communist, or maybe just full of crap. (From someone that served.)
What does that have to do with ??
@user-rr4hr7bz7n when you buy things from a communist country such as China it supports communism.
Didn’t even watch the vid. Snap on