Ive had Texton 1/2 Torque wrench for two years, that fell apart on my son last week, filled out the online form, attached a picture, the new one arrived today. Totally sold on them now
I’m only a tool snob when it comes to drive tools (ratchets, screw drivers, impact wrenches). My ratchets and screwdrivers are all Snap-On, Mac or Matco. The rest of my tool box is gear wrench and a mix of USA and Taiwan sockets, pliers and ext..I’ve broken too many Chinese tools in the past and I don’t have confidence in them.
I'm in England and sold all my Snap On sockets on ebay then used the money to buy Tekton impacts.. Money left over paid for a holiday in Ireland. Great channel by the way 👍🏻
I've budgeted for a full set of tools ... and based on several online and one personal review, Tekton is the manufacturer I will be going with. Great video. Clear enunciation and intonation.
I have the same Impact Socket Set. I love it. Huge sockets, Hefty thick walls. I usually hate cases but this is sturdy and more importantly it fits the sockets like a glove, its not an over sized space waster, strong but tight, alot of thought went into it. Of course the NO SKIP sizes are a dream, take note Harbor Freight.
I started buying Tekton tools over the last year or so to work on my semi truck and they hold up with severe use. Plus their hybrid air hose is one of the best I've owned. I've been so impressed that I'm only buying their stuff lately.
The 1st tekton products I bought were the deep well impact sockets in both sae and metric. I work on forklifts and they are fantastic. $42-45/set on Amazon.
In addition, I just bought their standard and metric stubby combo wrenches. They proved themselves on the 1st day. I'm really impressed with this brand.
I bought the long handle ratcheting wrenches after this review. I like the torque it can apply and carrying handle that allows me to bring all of the wrenches to the car.
Man you totally earned my Preferred Tool Review ... been watching your vids for awhile and I can follow what you are saying... there is NO BS just straight to the point... Thank you ... I got some of their torque wrenches and already started populating my tool chest with more of theirs as unfortunately Craftsmen has just lost me once sears sold them off... quality change is noticeable just in the sound the tools from a decade ago sound vs new stuff ...
As much as I don’t want to sound like a snob, I do only use Snap On torque wrenches. I hate how expensive they are, but they’re the only ones I truly trust. I’m sure others are great too, but I’ve had the best luck with the snap ons.
couldn't have said it better I have the impact sockets and I beat them and abuse them and also have the extra long ratchets which I use to take hubs apart on diesels just great tools
I have a set of Tekton metric wrenches. They're great, except the open end is slightly (very slightly) oversized on some of them. When trying to break loose really stubborn bolts, they can bend a bit, and can end up rounding off fasteners. I've had zero issue with the box ends
I have both the metric & standard sets of Tekton impact sockets. They are very cheap compared to the more common brands but they take a beating just like the good brands. Very solid sockets
I gotta say since I only work on Japanese cars I can appreciate a set that skips the less common sizes if it saves me money or toolbox space. I bought the stripped down Gearwrench 9900 7-piece set of ratcheting wrenches because it perfectly skips the sizes I don't use. If I ever find an 11mm bolt I've still got old stuff from the multi-piece sets I bought as a teenager that have never been used!
Oh but you need them so badly if you deal with US make cars. They mix and match US/Meteric so much that with some added rust you never know what you have in front of you. Total mess of poor design.
I've been using thier impact sockets professionally for over a year and the markings are still very visible. I wish all manufacturers wouldn't skip sizes like tekton. I'm not so sure about putting a lot of torque on the ratcheting wrenches without damaging the ratchet mechanism.
Well I just order the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 (58 piece) sets. I have been hurting for years on tools. I let someone borrow tools and half never made it back. They were the USA made huskies from the late 90's. They were actually really well made tools. Oh well, he did a lot for me so its not a big deal. Anyway, I had to borrow two different tools from two different neighbors the other day to get my job done and I am done with that. I couldnt bring myself to take a chance on the shallow broach deepwell in the gearwrench set. If it wasnt for that I would have bought the gearwrench set instead.
Very carefully done, logically organized tool reviews. Thanks very much. As for Tekton, I'm just a very occasional do-it-yourselfer of very simple projects and I've loved their items. Great price, so far so good for function.
I have the Tekton 3/8 Deep Socket set and it is very well built and sturdy. Cost 10 time less than a snap-on and come with lifetime warranty. I will probably lost some of it before it break down on me. I don't buy or own anymore snap-on anymore, its not a very smart investment. This work just as good if not better.
Their 3/8" extra long ratchet kept breaking right at the square drive portion. I was using it to remove honda transmission and differential drain bolts, and after a month or two it broke. I contacted them, and they send out a repair kit, which was easy enough to install. However, soon enough the repaired part failed in the exact same way. Instead of contacting them for another repair kit, I bit the bullet and bought the Snap-On equivalent FLL80. It hasn't failed on me once with the same torture use.
I think that the 3/8" version is good for up to 180 ft-lbs of torque max.....the 1/2" version is good to almost 500 ft-lbs. Sorry to hear you had a problem!
It might do 180 ft-lbs a couple times... but it seemed to fail from fatigue. I also have a long SK 1/2 drive ratchet, but it's large head with a 3/8" drive adapter (to fit the odd 3/8 square drive bolt heads) does not fit between the frame and the differential on Honda Pilots. These drain bolts get rusted on there really well, and normal breaker bars are not a convenient solution. I do plan on giving the Tekton impact socket sets a try. And while I have your attention, do you have a review of that Ingersoll Rand W5132?
Tekton impact sockets (complete sets) = EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE!!! I don't have a review of the W5132....but I have both it & the 1/2" version W5152......they are probably the best cordless impacts (use-wise --- not most power) on the market today. Absolutely a cut above ALL other cordless impacts. Personally I would go with the 1/2" version since the 3/8" is exactly the same size tool....but if you can afford one, they are great.
I was considering the 3/8 w5132, and then later on I was thinking of adding the w7150 for tougher lug nuts. How often do you have trouble removing lug nuts with the w5152? I normally use pnumatic aircat/nitrocat tools, but occasionally a salesman will have me come to the show room to install wheel locks. I think a comparison video of the W7150 and the W5152 would be a fun video.
I heard in July 2016 from people @ IR that a brushless replacement for the W7150 was coming.....that has been a year & a half.....not sure what the holdup is. I think that the W5152 would do pretty much everything except crank bolts on Hondas -- but there would be the occasionally nut/bolt that it wouldn't remove. The best part of it is the LED work light built in, and the 4 unique forward modes --- hand tight, wrench tight, mid-torque, and max-torque. Also, every mode switches to max power in reverse. The W7150 is more powerful, but it is also a LOT bigger.
Glad to know Tekton's replacement policy as I'm looking to get a replacement on a 14 inch pipe wrench where the bottom teeth broke off, and I have no idea how.
Not a fan of long wrenches myself. Things are just too tightly packed in there these days. I'm not much on muscling ratchets either. That's a job for breaker bars then attack it with the ratchet stuff. In the rust belt you quickly ruin any ratchet trying to bust stuff free under a car with them. I do like that six point setup on those wrenches . 6 points are what you want for the rusty stuff unless you have a torch handy.
Good review video. I received Tekton's 51 pc 1/4" drive socket set and the 35 pc star socket and e-socket set (those were also reviewed by R-T-R) as birthday gifts a couple of months ago. I like them. I'm going to look for the ratchet wrench set that was shown and replace the Gearwrench non-flex head ratchet wrench sets I purchased at Advance Auto Parts.
I'm watching your videos, you're gonna make me go out and blow money, I want more tools now, love the reviews. I recently came across some of the tekton tools for a cheap price and passed on them, I just thought they would be garbage. But seeing the review and reading comments on them, I must check them out
Real Tool Reviews I want to thank you for all your hard work. Your reviews are excellent. I learn something new every time time I watch your videos. You have definitely influenced my recent purchases since I found your channel a few months ago and my only wish is that you could do more videos. This is because while I understand that you have your reasons for not doing a ton of reviews on "cheaper" tools and reasons for focusing on Top Quality items, it can be hard to get much information on many items (just because something has no reviews doesn't necessarily mean it's bad and positive reviews on a web store doesn't necessarily mean it compares well vs a "quality tool"). Either way, thank you and keep up the good work.
Tekton used to skip sizes but they have grabbed onto this frustration and they are very good about not skipping sizes. According to the standards of tool makers, certain sizes are actually not supposed to be used, e.g., 20mm, 16mm, and 9mm-- HOWEVER, manufacturers make products with these "impermissible" sizes... and thus the problems that now Tekton has solved.
Hey guy...whats your name? You are definitely go-to channel for tools. I have a question: What is the best way to loosen stripped bolts? Last night I was messing with a PT Cruiser, changing the oil the drain bolt was stripped. My dad had to pull out his torch and hammer on a smaller socket to get it off.
The fact they don't skip sizes is great I wish they (tekton) or another cheaper tool company like harbor freight would make a set of sockets that just includes the commonly skipped ones
His unique broadcaster cadence kinda reminds me of Burt Wolf, a chef on PBS tv that also has a tendency to emphasize the nouns and the ending of each phrase.
I am in the UK, and found his voice so annoying, as you mentioned above. Also, he offers good information for local thefts, as his car appears to be full of tools.
This maybe a question you may not want to touch, but here goes. Do you have a preference between Tekton and Sunex. you may prefer one sockets over one ratchets. I would like to hear your response, and as always thanks for your important reviews.
From what you have said, Tekton makes high quality tools that are a high value for the money product. Have you covered a similar company making large tool storage cabinets giving the best quality for the money?
Does Tekton make Harbor Freight's composite ratchets? They look pretty much identical, and when you spun it @1:14, it shows the lever is opposite of every ratchet I've ever used (meaning the lever is to the right for tighten, where everything else is left for tighten).
I like your info and liked your input about many of the tools.. I still like my U.S. Made Craftsman tools tho.. I jus know and that even if it's a sad situation when Ratchet gave up on the job and broke. I was still able to get my hands on a new replacement Chinese made Craftsman 3/8" Ratchet tool. Of course, all I had to do was hand in my Made in U.S.A. Craftsman 3/8" Ratchet tools. Then I receive a much cheaper tool from Sears. My new Ratchet is now made in China. But I was happy with the understanding for when my Brand New Chinese made Crapy 3/8" Ratchet breaks on. I will certainly be able to return much sooner than expected with my Cheap Chinese Crap to Sears...
Do you think there is anything to Tekton claim of grabbing fastener from sides not just corners to prevent rounding? This would be a great review against Craftsman for example who don't make this claim.
i bought a tekton socket 2 years ago and they etching is still there. i was a scaffold carpenter have worked in all enviornments, sand, cement, acid and oil refineries, snow, vegas heat. the socket is still in one piece and the etching is still there lol. ive dropped my ratchet from high up too.
This may be a silly question, but is Tekton the same as/similar to harbor freight? I just bought some harbor freight composite ratchets and they look extremely similar.
My problem. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch impact. Can't decide buy both socket sets or just get impact sockets in 1/2 inch and just regular thinwalls for the 3/8. I've thought about using adapters to us 1/2 sockets on my 3/8 impact but worry about losing torque when using adapters. hmmmmm
Hey love your channel and the reviews! I’m wondering if you would do a review on the Tekton 4888 impact socket set. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the dual sizing of some of the sockets. Thanks much!
Who sells Tekton tool's and about was the cost of the long handled wrench sets... I'd sure love a set of them. Of course depending on the price... I'd have to justify the need for against cost to the boss lady... Due to the very fact that I already own a few sets of those type of wrenches but in the short handle size
Where I work we've been using Tekton tools to assemble multi-million dollar Antennas (we've been cheaping out on tools after Proto/SnapOn/Cornwells go missing). After years of being around the top grade tools these tools are so close in quality it's not really worth shelling out the $$$ for the highend stuff unless you're using them daily like in a factory or service bay. We spend months/years on Engineering and only weeks installing our equipment so it's not the same day in day out abuse that might necessitate the highend tools.
Woah. That thing is expensive. I already have the 2754 3/8 Milwaukee impact and it's bigger brother, the 2763. I do find that it is hard to get light where I need it when using them in tight spaces. The one little LED helps, but I always find myself reaching for a light. I'd like to see Milwaukee do something similar in the future.
Are Tekton tools “made” in the USA? I know the company is here but I haven’t been able to find out where they are made. I’m also curious why they call it an “Always” guarantee and not a lifetime? What is the specific difference? I ask these questions for several reasons, I’ve purchased lower end tools only to have them brake in the middle of a project. The only thing worse than have to stop in the middle of an engine build yo go buy/replace a tool is having to wait after sending it in, getting fixed and returned. I’ve always been a craftsman guy until the last few years, when they were sold. I’m looking for a comparable tool made in the USA, it’s a preference.
Probably because "lifetime" is kind of a vague term. Your lifetime or the tool's lifetime? If the tool fails they could always say that was just the expected end of its lifetime and refuse to warranty it. "Always" doesn't have those problems.
I think you make great videos. I really like the production quality and I think you're informative and knowledgeable. I am a little curious what your arrangement with these tool manufacturers is, though. Do you receive these tools for free to review them? I see you're using affiliate links in the description, so if you're getting the tools for free and then getting a small kickback if your viewers buy through that link the videos are at risk of becoming more of an advertisement than an objective review. Again, I think you're doing a great job, but I am just curious about the nature of your relationship with the manufacturers.
+Brad O. These new Top 5 vids are because of a ton of viewer requests for them....and they are just that, my Top 5 favorite tools in that category. Feel free to check out our FAQ (on the "about" tab) for more info --- and our FTC Disclosure here --> www.realtoolreviews.com/disclosure/
I have the a bigger tekton impact set that run about $60 bucks and from my personal experience I wouldn't recommend them to work professionally. My sockets get stuck on lug nuts and it's very frustrating having to pop them out all the time. I have to ask one of the techs at the shop for some sockets all the time. Sure they are Matco and you can't compare quality, but I'm talking about reliability and the tekton are not on a professional level.
Ive had Texton 1/2 Torque wrench for two years, that fell apart on my son last week, filled out the online form, attached a picture, the new one arrived today. Totally sold on them now
It’s nice to hear real reviews. I’m tired of tool snobs who won’t touch a tool that doesn’t say snapon or Mac. Keep it up please.
Brent Jacobs there high on snap lol
Can't blame 'em. They're trying to justify their second mortgage on their house and trying to keep the resale value high.
I’m only a tool snob when it comes to drive tools (ratchets, screw drivers, impact wrenches). My ratchets and screwdrivers are all Snap-On, Mac or Matco. The rest of my tool box is gear wrench and a mix of USA and Taiwan sockets, pliers and ext..I’ve broken too many Chinese tools in the past and I don’t have confidence in them.
This is all CHINESE CRAP - Very low-quality, look how BULKY and fat this junk is. BOYCOTT Justin Amash and his Chinese crap.
monkey Bot stop trollin’
I'm in England and sold all my Snap On sockets on ebay then used the money to buy Tekton impacts.. Money left over paid for a holiday in Ireland. Great channel by the way 👍🏻
Smart move! Thanks!
@@RealToolReviews ...and then they broke.
Stupid question here... do you guys ever use SAE sizes?
@@CenturyofTerror
They have some American cars there so I would think so. But I don't know for sure.
@@parkinsonsresearchfoundati4364 Tekton has a no nonsense return policy. Just send them a photo and they send you a replacement. no questions asked.
I do like the fact that they don''t skip sizes that a great selling point!!!!!
This is all CHINESE CRAP - Very low-quality, look how BULKY and fat this junk is. BOYCOTT Justin Amash and his Chinese crap.
monkey Bot you’re either very ignorant or a horrible troll. A lot (not all) of there stuff is made in good ol USA. Grand Rapids, Michigan to be exact.
It is actually made in taiwan. Moreover, I guess you also boycott Milwaukee power tools, right? They are also made in China.
@@QuantumMind88 We're really boycotting the asshole who owns the firm. That he sells junk, makes it easy.
The no skip sizing, warranty and amount of Taiwan-made products vs China-made items.
I've budgeted for a full set of tools ... and based on several online and one personal review, Tekton is the manufacturer I will be going with.
Great video. Clear enunciation and intonation.
you had me sold when you said they dont skip any sizes
I have the same Impact Socket Set. I love it. Huge sockets, Hefty thick walls. I usually hate cases but this is sturdy and more importantly it fits the sockets like a glove, its not an over sized space waster, strong but tight, alot of thought went into it. Of course the NO SKIP sizes are a dream, take note Harbor Freight.
I started buying Tekton tools over the last year or so to work on my semi truck and they hold up with severe use. Plus their hybrid air hose is one of the best I've owned. I've been so impressed that I'm only buying their stuff lately.
usdpaulp yep been pipelining breaking 30 year old rusted studs broke a few different inch and a quarter wrenches these are the only ones I haven't yet
@@Wyldmatt This is all CHINESE CRAP - Very low-quality, look how BULKY and fat this junk is. BOYCOTT Justin Amash and his Chinese crap.
The 1st tekton products I bought were the deep well impact sockets in both sae and metric. I work on forklifts and they are fantastic. $42-45/set on Amazon.
I got the same exact set metric and standard for 37$ech at Meijer
In addition, I just bought their standard and metric stubby combo wrenches. They proved themselves on the 1st day. I'm really impressed with this brand.
I bought the long handle ratcheting wrenches after this review. I like the torque it can apply and carrying handle that allows me to bring all of the wrenches to the car.
i fucking hate when they skip sizes, if they dont include it one day you will need it, good times...
This man can sell salt to a slug if he tells you it's good it's good.
Hahahaha :)
That would have to be one ignorant mollusk.
I’m glad I’m not a slug.
😂
This guy has the perfect voice for this. Great presentation.
I love my Tekton tools! My most recent purchase was the 90 tooth non quick release ratchet set, amazing quality. Definitely my favorite brand.
I grabbed one of the 3/8” sets but the 74pc version with the 90t ratchet. It’s a nice set.
Man you totally earned my Preferred Tool Review ... been watching your vids for awhile and I can follow what you are saying... there is NO BS just straight to the point... Thank you ... I got some of their torque wrenches and already started populating my tool chest with more of theirs as unfortunately Craftsmen has just lost me once sears sold them off... quality change is noticeable just in the sound the tools from a decade ago sound vs new stuff ...
This is all CHINESE CRAP - Very low-quality, look how BULKY and fat this junk is. BOYCOTT Justin Amash and his Chinese crap.
Their Torque wrenches are phenomenal too!
Miguel Caballero mine busted and haven't heard anything from them
edgar tovar Kobalt makes a very well made torque wrench.
Joe Shabidu why not? For that price, you can't.
As much as I don’t want to sound like a snob, I do only use Snap On torque wrenches. I hate how expensive they are, but they’re the only ones I truly trust. I’m sure others are great too, but I’ve had the best luck with the snap ons.
@@Tylerbone96 find out who makes those for snapon and buy from that company. SnapOn doesn't make anything itself.
couldn't have said it better I have the impact sockets and I beat them and abuse them and also have the extra long ratchets which I use to take hubs apart on diesels just great tools
The milwaukee socket set is a very nice set that has some unique features and affordable too.
I have a set of Tekton metric wrenches. They're great, except the open end is slightly (very slightly) oversized on some of them. When trying to break loose really stubborn bolts, they can bend a bit, and can end up rounding off fasteners. I've had zero issue with the box ends
I have both the metric & standard sets of Tekton impact sockets. They are very cheap compared to the more common brands but they take a beating just like the good brands. Very solid sockets
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I gotta say since I only work on Japanese cars I can appreciate a set that skips the less common sizes if it saves me money or toolbox space. I bought the stripped down Gearwrench 9900 7-piece set of ratcheting wrenches because it perfectly skips the sizes I don't use. If I ever find an 11mm bolt I've still got old stuff from the multi-piece sets I bought as a teenager that have never been used!
Oh but you need them so badly if you deal with US make cars. They mix and match US/Meteric so much that with some added rust you never know what you have in front of you. Total mess of poor design.
I've been using thier impact sockets professionally for over a year and the markings are still very visible. I wish all manufacturers wouldn't skip sizes like tekton. I'm not so sure about putting a lot of torque on the ratcheting wrenches without damaging the ratchet mechanism.
Well I just order the 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 (58 piece) sets. I have been hurting for years on tools. I let someone borrow tools and half never made it back. They were the USA made huskies from the late 90's. They were actually really well made tools. Oh well, he did a lot for me so its not a big deal. Anyway, I had to borrow two different tools from two different neighbors the other day to get my job done and I am done with that. I couldnt bring myself to take a chance on the shallow broach deepwell in the gearwrench set. If it wasnt for that I would have bought the gearwrench set instead.
Very carefully done, logically organized tool reviews. Thanks very much. As for Tekton, I'm just a very occasional do-it-yourselfer of very simple projects and I've loved their items. Great price, so far so good for function.
I love tektons tools. Haven't been disappointed with anything I've bought of theirs.
I have the Tekton 3/8 Deep Socket set and it is very well built and sturdy. Cost 10 time less than a snap-on and come with lifetime warranty. I will probably lost some of it before it break down on me. I don't buy or own anymore snap-on anymore, its not a very smart investment. This work just as good if not better.
I bought the 3/8 socket set about a year ago and i love it just bought the 1/2 set a couple weeks ago like so far too.
Their 3/8" extra long ratchet kept breaking right at the square drive portion. I was using it to remove honda transmission and differential drain bolts, and after a month or two it broke. I contacted them, and they send out a repair kit, which was easy enough to install. However, soon enough the repaired part failed in the exact same way. Instead of contacting them for another repair kit, I bit the bullet and bought the Snap-On equivalent FLL80. It hasn't failed on me once with the same torture use.
I think that the 3/8" version is good for up to 180 ft-lbs of torque max.....the 1/2" version is good to almost 500 ft-lbs. Sorry to hear you had a problem!
It might do 180 ft-lbs a couple times... but it seemed to fail from fatigue. I also have a long SK 1/2 drive ratchet, but it's large head with a 3/8" drive adapter (to fit the odd 3/8 square drive bolt heads) does not fit between the frame and the differential on Honda Pilots. These drain bolts get rusted on there really well, and normal breaker bars are not a convenient solution. I do plan on giving the Tekton impact socket sets a try. And while I have your attention, do you have a review of that Ingersoll Rand W5132?
Tekton impact sockets (complete sets) = EXTREMELY GOOD VALUE!!! I don't have a review of the W5132....but I have both it & the 1/2" version W5152......they are probably the best cordless impacts (use-wise --- not most power) on the market today. Absolutely a cut above ALL other cordless impacts. Personally I would go with the 1/2" version since the 3/8" is exactly the same size tool....but if you can afford one, they are great.
I was considering the 3/8 w5132, and then later on I was thinking of adding the w7150 for tougher lug nuts. How often do you have trouble removing lug nuts with the w5152? I normally use pnumatic aircat/nitrocat tools, but occasionally a salesman will have me come to the show room to install wheel locks. I think a comparison video of the W7150 and the W5152 would be a fun video.
I heard in July 2016 from people @ IR that a brushless replacement for the W7150 was coming.....that has been a year & a half.....not sure what the holdup is. I think that the W5152 would do pretty much everything except crank bolts on Hondas -- but there would be the occasionally nut/bolt that it wouldn't remove. The best part of it is the LED work light built in, and the 4 unique forward modes --- hand tight, wrench tight, mid-torque, and max-torque. Also, every mode switches to max power in reverse. The W7150 is more powerful, but it is also a LOT bigger.
Glad to know Tekton's replacement policy as I'm looking to get a replacement on a 14 inch pipe wrench where the bottom teeth broke off, and I have no idea how.
Bought the long handled ratchets. Love them.
must resist...buying...long wrenches....
Not a fan of long wrenches myself. Things are just too tightly packed in there these days. I'm not much on muscling ratchets either. That's a job for breaker bars then attack it with the ratchet stuff. In the rust belt you quickly ruin any ratchet trying to bust stuff free under a car with them. I do like that six point setup on those wrenches . 6 points are what you want for the rusty stuff unless you have a torch handy.
I just ordered both sets. Don't feel bad
Nooooo you neeeeed a very long ratchet....ratchet...ratchet
Best tools I’ve owned. I prefer my Tekton sockets over my snap on sockets. I prefer gearwrench ratchets more then Tekton ratchets tho
I love my Tekton Metric and SAE impact sockets!
Can you do a test on their torque wrench
Good review video. I received Tekton's 51 pc 1/4" drive socket set and the 35 pc star socket and e-socket set (those were also reviewed by R-T-R) as birthday gifts a couple of months ago. I like them. I'm going to look for the ratchet wrench set that was shown and replace the Gearwrench non-flex head ratchet wrench sets I purchased at Advance Auto Parts.
I'm watching your videos, you're gonna make me go out and blow money, I want more tools now, love the reviews. I recently came across some of the tekton tools for a cheap price and passed on them, I just thought they would be garbage. But seeing the review and reading comments on them, I must check them out
SOME Tekton tools are better than others.....they do have "cheaper" versions of things, but the ones I review are all top quality.
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I want to thank you for all your hard work. Your reviews are excellent. I learn something new every time time I watch your videos.
You have definitely influenced my recent purchases since I found your channel a few months ago and my only wish is that you could do more videos. This is because while I understand that you have your reasons for not doing a ton of reviews on "cheaper" tools and reasons for focusing on Top Quality items, it can be hard to get much information on many items (just because something has no reviews doesn't necessarily mean it's bad and positive reviews on a web store doesn't necessarily mean it compares well vs a "quality tool").
Either way, thank you and keep up the good work.
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I am broke watching this channel.
Lol....my credit card just gave me an alert of low balance.
Same lol
I feel ya
I can't complain of my wife watching QVC any more.
Tekton used to skip sizes but they have grabbed onto this frustration and they are very good about not skipping sizes. According to the standards of tool makers, certain sizes are actually not supposed to be used, e.g., 20mm, 16mm, and 9mm-- HOWEVER, manufacturers make products with these "impermissible" sizes... and thus the problems that now Tekton has solved.
Hey guy...whats your name? You are definitely go-to channel for tools. I have a question: What is the best way to loosen stripped bolts? Last night I was messing with a PT Cruiser, changing the oil the drain bolt was stripped. My dad had to pull out his torch and hammer on a smaller socket to get it off.
I really like them I stopped buying Snapon and started purchasing Tekton looks just as good and work great
First video I have viewed of y'all's...
Liked and subscribed
The fact they don't skip sizes is great I wish they (tekton) or another cheaper tool company like harbor freight would make a set of sockets that just includes the commonly skipped ones
Love the vids man, keep up the good work.
GREAT BROADCASTING VOICE
man it annoyed the hell out of me he elongates every word at the end of his sentence.... torture
His voice reminds me Jim Scoutten from the older Motor Trend TV Show from the 90s and early 2000s.
First Class Citizen seriously does. It's frightening
His unique broadcaster cadence kinda reminds me of Burt Wolf, a chef on PBS tv that also has a tendency to emphasize the nouns and the ending of each phrase.
I am in the UK, and found his voice so annoying, as you mentioned above. Also, he offers good information for local thefts, as his car appears to be full of tools.
This maybe a question you may not want to touch, but here goes. Do you have a preference between Tekton and Sunex. you may prefer one sockets over one ratchets. I would like to hear your response, and as always thanks for your important reviews.
I'm ordering that 1/4" composite ratchet for installing batteries in one particular model of bike.
From what you have said, Tekton makes high quality tools that are a high value for the money product.
Have you covered a similar company making large tool storage cabinets giving the best quality for the money?
+Chris Vandergriff for what kinds of tools? Regular mechanic tool boxes or bigger?
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A combination box would be great. One with several drawers from narrow to deep and maybe a cabinet on the side might do well.
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I get the 30% off their stuff, they hold up so well for a DIY.
This guy has sold me 100 percent on Tekton. It would be stupid of me not to go the Tekton route.
I've been buying TEKTON tools if a while now plus Sunex tools. Both of them offer great tools at a fair price, awesome for DIY'ers.
Does Tekton make Harbor Freight's composite ratchets? They look pretty much identical, and when you spun it @1:14, it shows the lever is opposite of every ratchet I've ever used (meaning the lever is to the right for tighten, where everything else is left for tighten).
I like your info and liked your input about many of the tools..
I still like my U.S. Made Craftsman tools tho.. I jus know and that even if it's a sad situation when Ratchet gave up on the job and broke. I was still able to get my hands on a new replacement Chinese made Craftsman 3/8" Ratchet tool.
Of course, all I had to do was hand in my Made in U.S.A. Craftsman 3/8" Ratchet tools. Then I receive a much cheaper tool from Sears. My new Ratchet is now made in China. But I was happy with the understanding for when my Brand New Chinese made Crapy 3/8" Ratchet breaks on. I will certainly be able to return much sooner than expected with my Cheap Chinese Crap to Sears...
Where do you buy tekton tools at
I love Tekton and I'm working on getting all those tools!
Excellent review, I'm buying some for school now.
What Pneumatic is the cordless impact with led light up you are holding toward the end of the video ?
What’s that impact wrench with the LED’s? That’s sexy.
Do you think there is anything to Tekton claim of grabbing fastener from sides not just corners to prevent rounding? This would be a great review against Craftsman for example who don't make this claim.
Will the etching wear off the impact sockets? I assume they aren't stamped with the size and model number. But, is Sunex even stamped?
i bought a tekton socket 2 years ago and they etching is still there. i was a scaffold carpenter have worked in all enviornments, sand, cement, acid and oil refineries, snow, vegas heat. the socket is still in one piece and the etching is still there lol. ive dropped my ratchet from high up too.
This may be a silly question, but is Tekton the same as/similar to harbor freight? I just bought some harbor freight composite ratchets and they look extremely similar.
The impact socket set are those thin wall.
How would the Tekton compare to Teng Tools 1/2” impact sockets? At 1/3rd the price of the Teng are they junk or Teng is overpriced?
what is the cordless impact wrench model number and brand?
An excellent description--as always !!!
Thank you
My problem. I have a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch impact. Can't decide buy both socket sets or just get impact sockets in 1/2 inch and just regular thinwalls for the 3/8. I've thought about using adapters to us 1/2 sockets on my 3/8 impact but worry about losing torque when using adapters. hmmmmm
can you use the impact sockets on torque wrench and breaker bars and ratchets etc.
yes
I love me some Tekton. Great job on the video, as usual.
Love Tekton! Great tools and service at good price
Great video......what brand is the cordless impact wrench you are using?
morgan roberts sr Ingersoll rand cordless impact wrench
I wish they had those long pattern double box end in NON-Ratcheting.
What is the brand of impact drill you are using, the black one with the red lettering?
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I believe it's Ingersoll Rand
I'm looking to buy an impact socket set...what's best? Shallow or deep or both? Inch or metric or both? Thanks.
+mbcris I use the 4883 set more than anything else...link in description 👍
+Real Tool Reviews can you please review the w7152 ingersoll rand. We are waiting for your thorough test mate.
Just rewatching your videos hoping you make some new ones
Wow.... that’s awesome! Thanks! ..... and stay tuned! 👀
Do you know if Tekton has 12 and 6 point sockets or are they all 6 or 12 point?
Erez Talshahar they have 6 point and 12 point
Hey love your channel and the reviews!
I’m wondering if you would do a review on the Tekton 4888 impact socket set.
I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the dual sizing of some of the sockets.
Thanks much!
I haven't watched it yet, but he did a video on the 4883 set. That might be close enough for your needs?
what brand of socket is on the long ratchet?
What cordless impact is that at 4:55? I have to know
Ingersoll Rand W7152
Does tekton make a complete sae & metric 3/8" impact set in one single case ?
i believe they do.
Good review...polished presentation.
Who sells Tekton tool's and about was the cost of the long handled wrench sets... I'd sure love a set of them. Of course depending on the price... I'd have to justify the need for against cost to the boss lady... Due to the very fact that I already own a few sets of those type of wrenches but in the short handle size
Where I work we've been using Tekton tools to assemble multi-million dollar Antennas (we've been cheaping out on tools after Proto/SnapOn/Cornwells go missing). After years of being around the top grade tools these tools are so close in quality it's not really worth shelling out the $$$ for the highend stuff unless you're using them daily like in a factory or service bay. We spend months/years on Engineering and only weeks installing our equipment so it's not the same day in day out abuse that might necessitate the highend tools.
Is the torque wrench any good from them? I'm looking for in lb torque wrench with low setting under 120 in lb or 10 ft lb
What impact is that in the video? I really like the halo ring in the front.
The new Ingersoll Rand 20v Brushless.....I have a vid coming up soon....stay tuned!
Woah. That thing is expensive. I already have the 2754 3/8 Milwaukee impact and it's bigger brother, the 2763. I do find that it is hard to get light where I need it when using them in tight spaces. The one little LED helps, but I always find myself reaching for a light. I'd like to see Milwaukee do something similar in the future.
At 0:40 when he said it competes with higher brands why he roll his eyes 🤣
I have tekton tools and I'm impressed with the quality
whats the price on long wrenches...i spend 380.00 on cornwell ones from tool truck. 8 to 19 mm
$126 + free s/h on Amazon.....here you go! --> amzn.to/2rTyhrE
Can you do a review on Tektons new 90 tooth ratchets?
Are Tekton tools “made” in the USA? I know the company is here but I haven’t been able to find out where they are made.
I’m also curious why they call it an “Always” guarantee and not a lifetime? What is the specific difference?
I ask these questions for several reasons, I’ve purchased lower end tools only to have them brake in the middle of a project. The only thing worse than have to stop in the middle of an engine build yo go buy/replace a tool is having to wait after sending it in, getting fixed and returned. I’ve always been a craftsman guy until the last few years, when they were sold. I’m looking for a comparable tool made in the USA, it’s a preference.
Probably because "lifetime" is kind of a vague term. Your lifetime or the tool's lifetime? If the tool fails they could always say that was just the expected end of its lifetime and refuse to warranty it. "Always" doesn't have those problems.
What s the cordless impact your using?
You need to come back on,You are a million times better than anyone else...please...
😉😁....... I’ve got new batteries for the camcorder getting delivered later this week....
@@RealToolReviews That's wonderful...Thank you.
Would you recommend tekton 3/8 socket set or would you spend a little extra on say GearWrench 80550F socket set?
Linda Johansson I'd get tekton gearwrench is junk especially their ratchet wrenches
love your tool reviews
I think you make great videos. I really like the production quality and I think you're informative and knowledgeable. I am a little curious what your arrangement with these tool manufacturers is, though. Do you receive these tools for free to review them? I see you're using affiliate links in the description, so if you're getting the tools for free and then getting a small kickback if your viewers buy through that link the videos are at risk of becoming more of an advertisement than an objective review. Again, I think you're doing a great job, but I am just curious about the nature of your relationship with the manufacturers.
+Brad O. These new Top 5 vids are because of a ton of viewer requests for them....and they are just that, my Top 5 favorite tools in that category. Feel free to check out our FAQ (on the "about" tab) for more info --- and our FTC Disclosure here --> www.realtoolreviews.com/disclosure/
Awesome, thanks for answering and keep up the good work!
Didn't answer the question!!!
I am buying the HELL out of Tekton tools on Amazon. Their impact sockets rock.
I bought a gazzillion screw drivers from them too.
I have the a bigger tekton impact set that run about $60 bucks and from my personal experience I wouldn't recommend them to work professionally. My sockets get stuck on lug nuts and it's very frustrating having to pop them out all the time. I have to ask one of the techs at the shop for some sockets all the time. Sure they are Matco and you can't compare quality, but I'm talking about reliability and the tekton are not on a professional level.
Have you reviewed Metrinch sets?
Nice review. Tekton make really good tools. Also for the price.