Mule Head Hand Cleaner is only sold by dealers. Contact them to find a local dealer. It is sold nationally by FleetPride. muleheadbrand.com/mule-head-brand-home-page.html Astro Pneumatic 9540 Seal & O-Ring Removal Set - amzn.to/2W84tHP OEMTOOLS 25429 O-Ring and Seal Remover Set - amzn.to/37VTRyk GearWrench 82216 16in Indexable Pry Bar - amzn.to/3iWRwJG Mayhew Pro 41280 Die Separating Bar, 18" - amzn.to/3AYSGL7 Mityvac MVA6851 Fluid Extractor (200mL) - amzn.to/37TNnQi Mityvac MVA6852 Fluid Extractor (1.5L) - amzn.to/2W6dd1o Newborn Bros & Co #112D Caulk Gun - amzn.to/3srUzN8 Maxxeon MXN00811 Work Light - amzn.to/3meWGTt Braun Work Light - www.harborfreight.com/390-lumen-magnetic-slim-bar-folding-work-light-56329.html
I know it sounds strange but try sugar for a hand cleaner. with just plane water or u can add a few drops of dish soap. Works better than any industrial scrub i have ever tried. put one of the powder soap dispensers next to the shop sink and just fill it with sugar. besides being way cheaper its supper easy on the hands with no chemicals.
@@rushinarma863 Yes! My mother has this scrub stuff that smells like strawberries and I tried it on a whim once. It works REALLY good. Its also delicious (I mean..better than some jams Ive had! It does have sand..so...yeah, not good). Sugar and salt are great abrasive hand cleaners, although I wont lie. I still use gasoline to wash my hands from gunky stuff, RTVs and so on. But I also maybe somewhat kinda stopped caring about my body lol.
Will watch every one of these that you do about your shop, how you work and what you've learned. I'd watch 5 minutes on coiling air hoses if you put it out.
Good idea, effectively a short with a little editing. Possible names for them: "Tips and tricks of the trade" or "New and better" or "Quality for cheap"
@@WatchWesWork I even watched ERIC O spray paint a ball mount he made, so yeah, I'll watch your short vids also. Shorts are O K if they impart knowledge. I sub to FLAT RATE MASTER for his content and he does shorts too.
I have a craftsman adjustable pry bar. Thought the same thing “this will never last” I have yet to break it after years of use. Surprised me to say the least.
@@WatchWesWork I have a set of the GearWrench adjustable pry bars (part no. 82301). I also have the 48" the GearWrench 48-Inch Extendable Pry Bar (part no. 82248). Great tools! I did have one break though. It was the medium sized (10") one. My son snapped it in half prying out an oil seal. You could see where there was a flaw in the steel of the handle. I got on GearWrench's website, went to the warranty section, uploaded a picture, explained what happened and I had a new one 10 days later. No questions asked. Hard to beat that. I like GearWrench and Sunex tools for several reasons, including quality and price, but the top two are: 1) each tool has their own part number and are sold separately, and 2) both are really good about their warranty. Comes in handy when you have boys...
"Shorts" or not? Mentioning when you come across a fantastic tool is greatly appreciated. Thanks Wes! Just ordered a couple Gearwrench pry-bars. Way to spend my loot bud, LOL!
I'd expect mid-week casual content like this to be well received and, presumably, way less taxing on you. It balances Watching Wes Work on so much of that crusty garbage that I'd imagine slowly sucks the life out of you.
I really enjoyed the tool talk video! I’m sure that the folks who watch your channel on a regular basis are always looking for an unbiased review of tools and equipment that they may add to their arsenal.
The human ear has a larger dynamic range that most recording systems which 'compress' loud sounds so what the viewer might hardly notice could be very annoying to the person recording the event.
Yeah, I get tired of people apologizing for sounds that I don't even hear, and if I do hear them, so what? There is no need for everyone to pretend to be in a sound studio.
Wes , thanks for that heads up on the gear wrench pry bar. I had passed on it thinking that adjustment feature was going to be its weak link . It's always great when you post a video, it doesn't matter how long . It's just nice to see that you and the family are doing good .
I actually liked it, and I am a regular viewer, I especially liked the tool recommendations, because when buying this stuff online, you don;t know if you are going to get gold or coal. With your recommendations I would know what I am getting. Thanks Wes.
@ 3:50 Put some epoxy in that handle. I just did this with a SPOON, today. Believe it or not. I am just getting tired of tossing things and not fixing them. No matter how cheap they are in the first place.
Will watch whatever you decide to upload Wes. Long or short, it's all good stuff. Also like this tool talk one. Whilst not a professional mechanic I do try and maintain my own vehicles so useful tools are of interest to me, and I am sure to others as well.
Since I do the most critical and major work on my vehicles in the middle of the night, hours before I have to be at work, when it's raining and/or sleeting, while laying on my back in the oil soaked mud of the driveway (that has enough embedded broken concrete to tear holes in my clothes while ensuring I can in no way use a creeper), I like to use my Braun worklight so I can clearly see the actual and metaphorical results of my poor life decisions.
Tool showing is always welcome. Nice to see what the pros use and it gives us a chance to see tools we are not familiar with. Or, any time you get new tools , just tack it on the back of a video.
Yep I agree the bruan lights are great other then the hinges break but for the price of them they are work buying over and over again I also like that when they die I have spare 18650 rechargeable batteries what I did to get better ru. Time in the bruan lights I went to batteries + and got some 3400mah 18650 batteries to have longer run time and make them little brighter @Watch Wes Work
Hey Wes, at Menards they have a fluid pump that spins onto gear oil bottles. Very handy, used many times. Didn't hear any traffic noise and I am wearing headphones so it's all good.
Great video, I usually enjoy these types of “tips and tricks” videos. Your diagnostic videos and long term projects are the best. They probably don’t give you as big of a return on your investment, but I like them best. I didn’t notice background noise, but I watch on my phone.
I enjoyed this video, and would definitely be up for more like it, seems like kind of a good way to cover some of the viewer questions and other things that don't make it into the main videos. As the for the traffic noise, barely noticed it, and it's certainly no worse than any of the other channels that have shops close to the road.
....ask dumb people questions... get dumb answers..... we're here because we like hanging out with you.... make whatever comes across your mind videos.... mix it up, or not just have fun with it ...
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with tools.. Thi kind of stuff is pure gold .. money.. saves us money .. and we get the best tools for the money we have so .. dang man love ya for that !!!!!
Wes, It's always good to hear about tools. Having the right tool at the right time is like 80% of the job! I am always working on a project and various good quality tools make the job a lot easier. The "shorts" are just as valuable to me as full length stuff. Thank you for all you do.
@@realfoggy You have to hit the market hard and fast with a new tool, sell a million of them in the first 90 days, before the Chinese tool up and run you out of business.
@@rsmith3062 I know someone that sells flashlights and they change the design every so often to keep the Chinese from copying their design. He will often get people that will send in the copies for warranty repair, so it's critical that he knows the difference and can communicate that to the customer. I'm sure he would gladly sell them an authentic one though.
Wes, 1:00 I got the impression Reds is available at Home Depot lumber/hardware chains. BUT, $63 for the well built Dispenser for The Original RED.? Now I get why you just have the $17 gallon jug.! Lol
Enjoyed the video Wes.. something a bit different and nice.. I like a good USA made tool when its feasible, which is something i like about your recommendations.
Good info, Wes, I was in the field 48 years, your knowledge on old and new just fascinates me to no end, I thoroughly enjoy your show. It takes a real person to admit "I screwed up" and you are for real. Keep doing such a great job.
I’d much rather watch a 15-45 minute video instead of watching 10 shorts…. Call me old fashioned, but if i wanted sub-minute videos id download tik-tok 😒
Wes, hand cleaner. I'd like to tell you what I use for hand cleaner. I'm surprised you haven't mentioned it, maybe you haven't tried this. I like Fast Orange, or anything with pumice. I apply hand cleaner and work it in a little, then apply in addition to this, some dish soap (palmolive is nice), scrub. Once you have these cleaners lifting away grime, rinse clean with water. Literally NO residue, and I only need to do this ONCE. I keep hand cleaner and fake towels near my cart for quick rough cleanup. I keep hand cleaner and a dish soap pump at my sink. If you try it once, I'm sure you'll get hooked. Just don't even think about using water until you rub in the dish soap. It may seem like 2 steps but it's not. More like two half steps, THEN rinse. Works with all grease or oils I've come across. No residues. WD-40 Contact Cleaner killed my HF Light... I did love it though. Especially after changing the battery cell to a decent one.
I prefer the caulk gun…. I just love when the poke-er thing randomly stabs you in the hand when you grab the gun to steady it, then leaving you to leak red blood all over the white silicon you were laying, and then making a mess that will be there for years to come to remind you how much of an idiot you were 😂
One short you made (Buick Enclave AC) could have been a lot more clickbaity: "#1 worst car for refilling AC" on, and then in the video some more (emotional) context on why this sucks and how other cars do this. I guess it'd have done better in the algorithm. The shorts were nice but what I most like is the detective-style work videos, or the ones where I'm really learning something useful that's quite universally applicable, like the not fixing a tractor-video.
I like the longer videos better, but the short ones are good too. You're my favorite automotive channel. The balance between technical details, good videopgraphy and humor is perfect! I'd be interested in a shop update at some point. Trying to run a business, have some time with your family AND put out these videos must be tough. Thank you!
I bought some of those same die bars off McMaster after seeing Wes use them and I love 'em. No frills pry bars with a good usable shape. I also have those Ullman picks, but the long shaft variants- solid buy for very little money. Don't waste too much on the name branded ones. I do keep a couple sets of the cheesy HF ones on hand that I treat as disposables. I've gone to rechargeable LED headlamps and rarely touch my other lights anymore. Different story for camera work obviously.
Love the tool review. Problem is the “special” ones I’ve had for a bit (other then the hand soap). I think I even tried to recommend the seal picks to you before. I use the small straight one more then my pocket screwdriver. If you ever get into valve cleaning on direct injection gasoline cars the longer ones are good to break up the big chunks of carbon (some people use a bead blaster with walnut). I use a small adjustable GearWrench pry bar as an ignition coil puller. Works fantastically. With all the exhaust work you do, if you don’t already I highly suggest getting a chain style exhaust cutter. It makes life so much easier then a die cutter or torch. Lisle makes a decent one.
Getting real-world advice and comments about tools from someone who actually uses them, and uses them hard, is invaluable. Please consider doing more, mixed in with the "regular" videos :)
Those lights are pretty durable if you ask me. Have had mine for three or four years. That light has been left in my truck bumper for two days while driving. The best time was when I was changing an idler pulley an went to go start it an I left it in there. The fan was just betting the crap out of it. Still works just fine after all that
Bought a set of Snap On left handed metric screwdrivers (thought they were just a gimmick) 40 years ago and hope to have them paid off some day. How much is the cover charge to get into their trucks these days?
I think you have to have credit check done first and a back ground check and your moms maiden name and your first pets name. I know I am forgetting something.
The only Snap-On tool I ever bought was an Allen socket, to remove one stuborn cylinder head bolt on a Mercedes Benz M117 engine. It was a big battle with that one and the Snap-On socket just twisted. We finally had the machine shop get that bolt off. Are they that expensive in the US.
I have all of the massive large Gearwrench indexing pry bars including the extendable one good list of tools I have 99 percent of then already but great video @Watch Wes Work
Shorts don't work on my channel as well and people that subscribe from watching the shorts only care to watch shorts and the views from shorts don't help the channel found out that people that subscribe from shorts never seen the full length content suggestions and it screws the analytics up and dosent count tords the channel views its stupid @Watch Wes Work
Those indexing head pry bars are the cats pajamas! I've got one of the huge GW ones that are extendable ones. Liked it so much I had to buy a second one! Cuz you know, you always need two bars when you're prying! I've got a little guy like that as well. GW makes some great stuff and really stands behind it. And you can't beat their prices!
Hey Wes...love your videos [short or long]. Didn't hear any road noise. Let's talk hand cleaners....I'm 67 and have worked in machine shops, welding and mechanics. The absolute best hand cleaner you can find is liquid dish soap. Does an excellent job of getting grease of your hands and "gentle on your skin, you're soaking in it". Are you old enough to remember that?
I do. And I've used it since the early 70's. Cleans great, easy on the hands, and smells good too. Back then, GOJO was the in thing for mechanics, but it was expensive. House brand dish soap 97 cents per GALLON. Every time I used GOJO, I still felt like I needed to wash my hands in soap and water to git rid of the GOJO.
I literally just switched back to borax powder Laundry /booster soap for my paws I was using Zep cherry bomb and meh but the borax will take laquer paint off , just save a sprinkle cheese container keep it by the wash sink
The big jar of "Goop" really takes me back to the glorious days of J. C. Whitney catalogues, bull nose moldings, lake pipes, and putting motors back together and winding up with a box half-filled with extra parts! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Every man loves his tools. Something a man collects over time and some just sit there for years without use.. but when you need them they don't let a guy down.
Well, Wes, you’ve done it again, you made me spend $$$. The Mule Head Original Red is really good stuff! Few places have it here back east, but Hoober Equipment in Wakefield, Va. carries it. And the Gearwrench pry bars are pretty slick even if they are Made in China. So thanks again, you taught a 60-year wrencher some new tricks! And the shorts are just fine with me 👍
Mule Head Hand Cleaner is only sold by dealers. Contact them to find a local dealer. It is sold nationally by FleetPride.
muleheadbrand.com/mule-head-brand-home-page.html
Astro Pneumatic 9540 Seal & O-Ring Removal Set - amzn.to/2W84tHP
OEMTOOLS 25429 O-Ring and Seal Remover Set - amzn.to/37VTRyk
GearWrench 82216 16in Indexable Pry Bar - amzn.to/3iWRwJG
Mayhew Pro 41280 Die Separating Bar, 18" - amzn.to/3AYSGL7
Mityvac MVA6851 Fluid Extractor (200mL) - amzn.to/37TNnQi
Mityvac MVA6852 Fluid Extractor (1.5L) - amzn.to/2W6dd1o
Newborn Bros & Co #112D Caulk Gun - amzn.to/3srUzN8
Maxxeon MXN00811 Work Light - amzn.to/3meWGTt
Braun Work Light - www.harborfreight.com/390-lumen-magnetic-slim-bar-folding-work-light-56329.html
Our local industrial supply has it. 👍
I’be used stoko kresto walnut shell based cleaner with good result
I know it sounds strange but try sugar for a hand cleaner. with just plane water or u can add a few drops of dish soap. Works better than any industrial scrub i have ever tried. put one of the powder soap dispensers next to the shop sink and just fill it with sugar. besides being way cheaper its supper easy on the hands with no chemicals.
@@rushinarma863 Yes! My mother has this scrub stuff that smells like strawberries and I tried it on a whim once. It works REALLY good. Its also delicious (I mean..better than some jams Ive had! It does have sand..so...yeah, not good). Sugar and salt are great abrasive hand cleaners, although I wont lie. I still use gasoline to wash my hands from gunky stuff, RTVs and so on. But I also maybe somewhat kinda stopped caring about my body lol.
@@RipRoaringGarage or a shop towel and some brake clean when Your really filthy
Loved it Wes! Yes keep doing them, great idea!
High praise from the Master there Wes,if Eric O is watching,you know you have made it,2 of my 3 favourite channels,the other being Mustie1.
Thanks! Will do!
Will watch every one of these that you do about your shop, how you work and what you've learned. I'd watch 5 minutes on coiling air hoses if you put it out.
Good idea, effectively a short with a little editing. Possible names for them:
"Tips and tricks of the trade" or
"New and better" or
"Quality for cheap"
@@WatchWesWork I even watched ERIC O spray paint a ball mount he made, so yeah, I'll watch your short vids also. Shorts are O K if they impart knowledge. I sub to FLAT RATE MASTER for his content and he does shorts too.
I have a craftsman adjustable pry bar. Thought the same thing “this will never last” I have yet to break it after years of use. Surprised me to say the least.
I didn’t know they sold one. I feel like I’ve tried hard to break mine and just can’t get it done.
@@WatchWesWork I have a set of the GearWrench adjustable pry bars (part no. 82301). I also have the 48" the GearWrench 48-Inch Extendable Pry Bar (part no. 82248). Great tools! I did have one break though. It was the medium sized (10") one. My son snapped it in half prying out an oil seal. You could see where there was a flaw in the steel of the handle. I got on GearWrench's website, went to the warranty section, uploaded a picture, explained what happened and I had a new one 10 days later. No questions asked. Hard to beat that. I like GearWrench and Sunex tools for several reasons, including quality and price, but the top two are: 1) each tool has their own part number and are sold separately, and 2) both are really good about their warranty. Comes in handy when you have boys...
And in Sweden there is a black one available from Biltema...
"Shorts" or not? Mentioning when you come across a fantastic tool is greatly appreciated. Thanks Wes! Just ordered a couple Gearwrench pry-bars. Way to spend my loot bud, LOL!
Yes sir. It happens to me every time I watch a tool video. I should hide my wallet before clicking.
@@WatchWesWork Give your wallet to Mrs Wes for safe keeping before watching such videos..
@@WatchWesWork Problem is that Google has my card info saved, so its way to easy to click "Buy it now"
I'd expect mid-week casual content like this to be well received and, presumably, way less taxing on you. It balances Watching Wes Work on so much of that crusty garbage that I'd imagine slowly sucks the life out of you.
I really enjoyed the tool talk video! I’m sure that the folks who watch your channel on a regular basis are always looking for an unbiased review of tools and equipment that they may add to their arsenal.
Your videos definitely do help and influence people. I bought a set of those spoon tip O-ring picks
Good insights on tools you like
No Cresent wrench. Next time!
Didn't even notice the traffic noise. I think this is awesome! Long, short, medium, medium rare, whatever! Keep up the great work!!
The human ear has a larger dynamic range that most recording systems which 'compress' loud sounds so what the viewer might hardly notice could be very annoying to the person recording the event.
Hi Keith. Well, isn’t that interesting?👍
@@keithmatthews1673 Luckily enough for us TH-cam viewers. And for Wes, who is trying to make a good vid for us to watch.
Yeah, I get tired of people apologizing for sounds that I don't even hear, and if I do hear them, so what? There is no need for everyone to pretend to be in a sound studio.
Wes , thanks for that heads up on the gear wrench pry bar. I had passed on it thinking that adjustment feature was going to be its weak link . It's always great when you post a video, it doesn't matter how long . It's just nice to see that you and the family are doing good .
I actually liked it, and I am a regular viewer, I especially liked the tool recommendations, because when buying this stuff online, you don;t know if you are going to get gold or coal. With your recommendations I would know what I am getting. Thanks Wes.
@ 3:50 Put some epoxy in that handle. I just did this with a SPOON, today. Believe it or not. I am just getting tired of tossing things and not fixing them. No matter how cheap they are in the first place.
Will watch whatever you decide to upload Wes. Long or short, it's all good stuff. Also like this tool talk one. Whilst not a professional mechanic I do try and maintain my own vehicles so useful tools are of interest to me, and I am sure to others as well.
Since I do the most critical and major work on my vehicles in the middle of the night, hours before I have to be at work, when it's raining and/or sleeting, while laying on my back in the oil soaked mud of the driveway (that has enough embedded broken concrete to tear holes in my clothes while ensuring I can in no way use a creeper), I like to use my Braun worklight so I can clearly see the actual and metaphorical results of my poor life decisions.
Tool showing is always welcome. Nice to see what the pros use and it gives us a chance to see tools we are not familiar with. Or, any time you get new tools , just tack it on the back of a video.
Great video Wes - I think we’re all “tool people”.
I personally like hearing your take on tools. Please continue this. I have already bought a couple of tools based on watching your videos.
Yep I agree the bruan lights are great other then the hinges break but for the price of them they are work buying over and over again I also like that when they die I have spare 18650 rechargeable batteries what I did to get better ru. Time in the bruan lights I went to batteries + and got some 3400mah 18650 batteries to have longer run time and make them little brighter @Watch Wes Work
Yeah, I prefer the longer videos, but I'm still interested in what's going on in Wesland outside of shop time.
Hey Wes, at Menards they have a fluid pump that spins onto gear oil bottles. Very handy, used many times. Didn't hear any traffic noise and I am wearing headphones so it's all good.
Interesting!
Great video, I usually enjoy these types of “tips and tricks” videos. Your diagnostic videos and long term projects are the best. They probably don’t give you as big of a return on your investment, but I like them best. I didn’t notice background noise, but I watch on my phone.
All I see is a bunch of chisels and pry bars that you keep calling picks. Then you call the hammers.... prybars!
LOL. Headlight removal tools!
I enjoyed this video, and would definitely be up for more like it, seems like kind of a good way to cover some of the viewer questions and other things that don't make it into the main videos.
As the for the traffic noise, barely noticed it, and it's certainly no worse than any of the other channels that have shops close to the road.
....ask dumb people questions... get dumb answers..... we're here because we like hanging out with you.... make whatever comes across your mind videos.... mix it up, or not just have fun with it ...
Wes, I couldn't hear the traffic noise so, I like your short video's it's better than once a week.
Don't ever stop making your informative videos Wes,screw the haters 😂
Best. Opening. Ever. *edit I love Hercules Hand Wipes
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with tools.. Thi kind of stuff is pure gold .. money.. saves us money .. and we get the best tools for the money we have so .. dang man love ya for that !!!!!
I’ll watch any video you post Wes love all the content
Totally ghosted another channel when ur video notified me buddy 😏
Ditto
More importantly, the spoon types wouldn't scratch up seal bores and grooves, which could be a far bigger problem.
Wes, It's always good to hear about tools. Having the right tool at the right time is like 80% of the job! I am always working on a project and various good quality tools make the job a lot easier. The "shorts" are just as valuable to me as full length stuff. Thank you for all you do.
Bought a US made Snap-on 12" adjustable prybar last week-$118.00. Great tool!
hey wes try pulling your loose pick out of the handle, then heat up the metal on handle end good and hot, stick it back in the plastic. no more spin!
If I do that, I grind a flat spot on the tang for a D shape. Super secure no spin.
@@12345NoNamesLeft same here, if I don't grind a spot, I use a big punch and put a couple of ears on the shaft.
Or I just heat it and hammer it to flatten a bit of it , then send it home
@@12345NoNamesLeft Don't grind and loose metal, hammer a couple of dents in the tang before resetting.
I would look at the shorts, but prefer the longer format.
Sorry, I live by the MAN CODE. Those rules prevent me from telling you "I like your shorts."
I made my own o ring removers out of 1/8" brass stock.I always worry about scratching/damaging surfaces with steel tools.
What shape did you make the business end?
Make 1 for Wes and you might have a business grow overnight.... Edit: or the Chinese will copy it and run you out of business.
@@realfoggy You have to hit the market hard and fast with a new tool, sell a million of them in the first 90 days, before the Chinese tool up and run you out of business.
@@rsmith3062 I know someone that sells flashlights and they change the design every so often to keep the Chinese from copying their design. He will often get people that will send in the copies for warranty repair, so it's critical that he knows the difference and can communicate that to the customer. I'm sure he would gladly sell them an authentic one though.
Some are flat some pointed.The nice thing about brass is you can bend it to fit a certain need .
Wes, 1:00 I got the impression Reds is available at Home Depot lumber/hardware chains. BUT, $63 for the well built Dispenser for The Original RED.? Now I get why you just have the $17 gallon jug.! Lol
Love the video's no matter what they are Wes!
50 state VOC compliant? No one tell California; they will find something to be upset about.
Enjoyed the video Wes.. something a bit different and nice.. I like a good USA made tool when its feasible, which is something i like about your recommendations.
I'm used to seeing you on BGM
@@ericcorse Have been Watching Wes Work for a while.. just have not been posting as much on here.
This was interesting and helpful. The shorts are irritatingly short I think, everyones not yours particularly.
Good info, Wes, I was in the field 48 years, your knowledge on old and new just fascinates me to no end, I thoroughly enjoy your show. It takes a real person to admit "I screwed up" and you are for real. Keep doing such a great job.
I’d much rather watch a 15-45 minute video instead of watching 10 shorts…. Call me old fashioned, but if i wanted sub-minute videos id download tik-tok 😒
This tool short was great. It’s always good to know what tools a skilled mechanic thinks are good. More tool shorts would be welcome.
Wes, hand cleaner. I'd like to tell you what I use for hand cleaner. I'm surprised you haven't mentioned it, maybe you haven't tried this. I like Fast Orange, or anything with pumice. I apply hand cleaner and work it in a little, then apply in addition to this, some dish soap (palmolive is nice), scrub. Once you have these cleaners lifting away grime, rinse clean with water. Literally NO residue, and I only need to do this ONCE. I keep hand cleaner and fake towels near my cart for quick rough cleanup. I keep hand cleaner and a dish soap pump at my sink. If you try it once, I'm sure you'll get hooked. Just don't even think about using water until you rub in the dish soap. It may seem like 2 steps but it's not. More like two half steps, THEN rinse. Works with all grease or oils I've come across. No residues. WD-40 Contact Cleaner killed my HF Light... I did love it though. Especially after changing the battery cell to a decent one.
I prefer the caulk gun…. I just love when the poke-er thing randomly stabs you in the hand when you grab the gun to steady it, then leaving you to leak red blood all over the white silicon you were laying, and then making a mess that will be there for years to come to remind you how much of an idiot you were 😂
See my comment. I like the cut of your jib, mister.
What's a jib?
@@wes11bravo It's a type of sail on some boats. And, yes, most everything is for sale.
One short you made (Buick Enclave AC) could have been a lot more clickbaity: "#1 worst car for refilling AC" on, and then in the video some more (emotional) context on why this sucks and how other cars do this. I guess it'd have done better in the algorithm. The shorts were nice but what I most like is the detective-style work videos, or the ones where I'm really learning something useful that's quite universally applicable, like the not fixing a tractor-video.
Highlighting good tools by somebody really using them on a regular basis is always a good thing Thanks Wes
Most people don't realize that the Braun Cob light will twist as well as flex. Bend it to 90* and then swivel\twist the light 180*.
I like the longer videos better, but the short ones are good too. You're my favorite automotive channel. The balance between technical details, good videopgraphy and humor is perfect! I'd be interested in a shop update at some point. Trying to run a business, have some time with your family AND put out these videos must be tough. Thank you!
I bought some of those same die bars off McMaster after seeing Wes use them and I love 'em. No frills pry bars with a good usable shape. I also have those Ullman picks, but the long shaft variants- solid buy for very little money. Don't waste too much on the name branded ones. I do keep a couple sets of the cheesy HF ones on hand that I treat as disposables. I've gone to rechargeable LED headlamps and rarely touch my other lights anymore. Different story for camera work obviously.
Love the tool review. Problem is the “special” ones I’ve had for a bit (other then the hand soap). I think I even tried to recommend the seal picks to you before. I use the small straight one more then my pocket screwdriver. If you ever get into valve cleaning on direct injection gasoline cars the longer ones are good to break up the big chunks of carbon (some people use a bead blaster with walnut).
I use a small adjustable GearWrench pry bar as an ignition coil puller. Works fantastically.
With all the exhaust work you do, if you don’t already I highly suggest getting a chain style exhaust cutter. It makes life so much easier then a die cutter or torch. Lisle makes a decent one.
Keep your shorts, Wes.
Getting real-world advice and comments about tools from someone who actually uses them, and uses them hard, is invaluable. Please consider doing more, mixed in with the "regular" videos :)
Those lights are pretty durable if you ask me. Have had mine for three or four years. That light has been left in my truck bumper for two days while driving. The best time was when I was changing an idler pulley an went to go start it an I left it in there. The fan was just betting the crap out of it. Still works just fine after all that
More tool talk would be cool! Because we are all addicted to new tools! Lol
I like all your videos short or long. I am 76 years young and still learn things from you.
Bought a set of Snap On left handed metric screwdrivers (thought they were just a gimmick) 40 years ago and hope to have them paid off some day. How much is the cover charge to get into their trucks these days?
I think you have to have credit check done first and a back ground check and your moms maiden name and your first pets name. I know I am forgetting something.
The only Snap-On tool I ever bought was an Allen socket, to remove one stuborn cylinder head bolt on a Mercedes Benz M117 engine. It was a big battle with that one and the Snap-On socket just twisted. We finally had the machine shop get that bolt off.
Are they that expensive in the US.
@@mohabatkhanmalak1161 YES....
You have to bring a pay check stub and they decide whether you can afford to enter the truck…
@@WatchWesWork Aw man, darn it, I get paid in cash.
Seal Spoons Are amazing way better then Picks @Watch Wes Work
I LOVE THE TOOL SHOW I NEVER HEARD THE ROAD TRAFFIC BAYTOWN TEXAS
I think youtube meant that you should wear short shorts for more views
I wish you didn't do this video! Now I have to explain the tools I ordered!
As far as those braun lights try out the astro light it looks very similar and is very high quality
I have all of the massive large Gearwrench indexing pry bars including the extendable one good list of tools I have 99 percent of then already but great video @Watch Wes Work
Loved the video. Always appreciate a good tool tip 👍😀
Love all of your videos- short or long - enjoy them all.
Keep the shorts coming! They're great!
Shorts don't work on my channel as well and people that subscribe from watching the shorts only care to watch shorts and the views from shorts don't help the channel found out that people that subscribe from shorts never seen the full length content suggestions and it screws the analytics up and dosent count tords the channel views its stupid @Watch Wes Work
I liked seeing your shorts. Hahaha
Those indexing head pry bars are the cats pajamas! I've got one of the huge GW ones that are extendable ones. Liked it so much I had to buy a second one! Cuz you know, you always need two bars when you're prying! I've got a little guy like that as well. GW makes some great stuff and really stands behind it. And you can't beat their prices!
Seal spoons also work great on get the towing mirror covers off Also all snap on hand tools are usa Made @Watch Wes Work
Shorts suck. I tried them on my channel and get a fraction of the views and no new viewers. Your current format is good with me!
you will be pleasantly happy to know mac still does make the hard handles still! looking forward to more!
I haven't seen it for years. Everything is rubbery now. I hate rubber handles.
@@WatchWesWork I just warranted mine out a month ago got the hard handled one so your still safe lol
I don't notice the traffic noise. Those Maxxon lights...Can you flip them backwards and stick the magnet? So the base is out of play. Take it easy 🐾
Yes.
6:04, the proper name is “the raptor claw”. And I was of the same mind set thinking it would break. 6 years later zero issues!
Hey Wes...love your videos [short or long]. Didn't hear any road noise. Let's talk hand cleaners....I'm 67 and have worked in machine shops, welding and mechanics. The absolute best hand cleaner you can find is liquid dish soap. Does an excellent job of getting grease of your hands and "gentle on your skin, you're soaking in it". Are you old enough to remember that?
I do. And I've used it since the early 70's. Cleans great, easy on the hands, and smells good too. Back then, GOJO was the in thing for mechanics, but it was expensive. House brand dish soap 97 cents per GALLON. Every time I used GOJO, I still felt like I needed to wash my hands in soap and water to git rid of the GOJO.
Love the shorts and the shorter videos
I liked the informative video
I, for one, favor the longer videos-
That's two shop rules, any remotely flat surface will become a workbench, anything that even slightly resembles a prybar will be used as one
Ditto for hammer.
I literally just switched back to borax powder Laundry /booster soap for my paws I was using Zep cherry bomb and meh but the borax will take laquer paint off , just save a sprinkle cheese container keep it by the wash sink
Yeah I've used that stuff before. It works well!
I like the shorts! Or the "longs"!
Me want to see more tools
Me like tools
The big jar of "Goop" really takes me back to the glorious days of J. C. Whitney catalogues, bull nose moldings, lake pipes, and putting motors back together and winding up with a box half-filled with extra parts! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"This one kind of looks like a screwdriver. Its definitely not." LOLOL
Every man loves his tools. Something a man collects over time and some just sit there for years without use.. but when you need them they don't let a guy down.
Great video! You just do your usual great quality videos! I really enjoy them!
Well, Wes, you’ve done it again, you made me spend $$$. The Mule Head Original Red is really good stuff! Few places have it here back east, but Hoober Equipment in Wakefield, Va. carries it. And the Gearwrench pry bars are pretty slick even if they are Made in China. So thanks again, you taught a 60-year wrencher some new tricks!
And the shorts are just fine with me 👍
Thanks for the video. Family, Dog, Livelihood……..TH-cam…..in that order. M@.
Your detailed videos are better... not complaining about the shorts at all...just saying...
I like your long videos better they help me relax after a long day it's fun to just chill and learn something new 🙂
Liked this vid. TH-cam Shorts blow. It's like watching Instagram, but for plain people.
Wes I watch everything you post and enjoy them all. Keep them coming!! Thanks!!!
Great videos as always Wes. In regarding video times, short repairs for short videos and long videos for long repairs, like the Army truck.
Do whatever is easiest for you Wes! I’ll watch no matter what.
Said it before and I’ll say it again. You shoot it and we’ll watch. Enjoy all your stuff. Keep it coming.
Need more tools videos
I have a set of round tip picks from Mayhew
I'll watch anything WWW; long, short, midweek, daily!!!, it's all good. Thank you for all you post.
Like Wes appreciate your honest talk preferably longer video Jeff Connor Australia
Never had bad luck with german Wiha tools. Screwdriver tips especially high quality