Here's the list of ratchets in the review! Sorry its taken me so long to finally test the 1/2 inch ratchets. Looking forward to reading your comments and your future video ideas! Best regards, Todd Neiko: amzn.to/4eWh8AL GearWrench: amzn.to/3ZOd7Ki SK (USA made): amzn.to/3XUbfgo DeWalt: amzn.to/3BCNwdd Wera: amzn.to/3Ni7VXq ARES: amzn.to/3YgUGM3 Stahlwille: amzn.to/3XO4zQY Klein Tools: amzn.to/3Ndx8Cq SK (made in China): amzn.to/3ZOBnfj Craftsman: amzn.to/3YdaLmP SATA: amzn.to/4eO2ECE Williams: amzn.to/4ey4CHQ Duratech: amzn.to/3BsDXxh WorkPro: amzn.to/47VJYic Mac Tools, Snap On, Pittsburgh, and ICON are available online at their respective retailers.
Hey brother when are you going to add in some of the VIM tools to these tests? I have some of their tools and definitely would say they are more durable and better quality than any other brands. Just feel they need to be thrown into these tests to be completely fair. Love the videos!
.Czechia. As an FYI it has not been called the check Republic in years. They re named it Czechia. Its rude to call a country by another name. Russia has not been the USSR or the Soviet Union in a long time. And I would bem looked at as weird calling Russia it's old names
For the 72 teeth ratchet sh on uld always outlast a ratchet that has more teeth! I used snap on for 10 years in the Navy! Trust me we broke a ton of stuff! I'll take a cheap 72 tooth ratchet any day! Luckily I own a POS Korean vehicle instead of Germany or UK hahs
Your reviews are easily the best on TH-cam. I’ve purchased over 30 items over the years from your suggestions. Haven’t been let down once! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.
@@ProjectFarm your reviews are the best. I have an interesting thing to tell you. I have a fake Honda generator, it is about 25 years old. It is 6.5kva 230v. That thing being 25 years old has all the compression. I can drag the generator by the pull start lol. Thing runs so beautiful. It takes about 1L of 20w50 oil. It has never ever burnt the oil. I serviced it last month ran it for 24 hours no load and it did not burn any oil and the spark blug looked brand new. So I think the Honda fakes have become way worse over the years. I would love you to review a tool brand I have in south africa called INGCO I don't know if you can get them in the US. Keep making these amazing reviews.
Couldn't agree more, I have been watching PF for a longgg time. If there is something I'm buying that fits within the type stuff he does videos on I will 100% search to see if he has a video on it. All my vehicles use the lines that he says is best as well as my 2stroke engines and boat engines. Outdoors tools I buy only what he says is best.
As an auto tech I prefer the lever toggle to be hard to change direction. There is nothing I can not stand more than being in a really tight spot that is hard to get my arm into only to have the lever switch directions on me.
I was going to say the same thing. I used to hate Snapon ratchets because the switched too easily (I don't know about the newer ones, my experience was in the 80's.)
@@siegelge I have a 1/2" snap on ratchet, it's the only snap on i'll ever get, because of that switch. It's really easy to flip, and it's not recessed at all. I don't mind it on the big ratchet, I'm not usually using it in a tight space, (think caliper bracket bolts, or suspension). I do, however, like how smooth it is, and it's been strong enough to handle everything in the last say, 15 years, without ever replacing the head or internals.
I know you've done blenders before, but my wife and I were at Target yesterday and one of the boxes said something like "Never Clogs!" and I said in my best impression of you, "We're gonna test that". Thanks for all the great reviews
I was thinking it would be funny to be dead asleep and be woken up to this enthusiastic voice "ITS ALWAYS A GOOD DAY WHEN YOU CAN FIND A PILLOW FOR AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, TODAY WE'LL SEE WHICH PILLOW HAS THE HIGHEST CRANIAL LOAD"
Years ago when i was starting out as a mechanic, i was being pressured by fellow mechanics to buy matco, mac, or snapon. They were telling me about the $30k of tools and toolboxes they had. Rather than going into debt for tools, I ended up buying a harbor freight toolbox, and a bunch of neiko tools. Ive upgraded some tools since, but most of the neiko tools are still in my box.
And the sad thing is...the mac and snap on fanboys, when they see their brand loses a contest, will instantly cry foul. "They were paid by Gear Wrench to make it look good!" and stuff like that.
I had a Gearwrench wrench fail, and they had me send them a picture of the damage and within a week I received a new wrench N/C. That sold me on their tools.
I always find it funny people for some reason decided having to show proof the tool broke was the line of too much... so they say they like snap on etc. For over double the price.
@@tristan6351only reason I have tool truck tools. You're paying for a service. If you aren't a professional there's not really any reason for a lot of things
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPORT!!!! I bought a 3 pack of the Neiko ratchets (1/2, 3/8, and 1/4) on amazon and received them today. All 3 for only $36! they are beautiful!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!
@@ProjectFarmplease test surge protectors! How long they stay working/amount of surge they can handle before fail etc. Also whether or not their “still protected” light is legit or not! Please test Tripp lite etc. Thanks
@@ProjectFarm Just bought the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives from SK USA... I've used Craftsman most of my life because of the "lifetime" warranty, but I am continually replacing 1/4" drives and now I see they are being made in China... not a fan. SK USA is my new go to brand thanks to you!!!
That is NO JOKE. Everything I’ve bought that was recommended by ProjectFarm has been a winner. Consumer Reports on the other hand has always led to me very poor purchasing decisions.
Great stuff back in the day but completely unaffordable to young guys looking to get their start in the trades. It's much better these days when anyone can get a set of tools for a low price.
Thanks for the updated test. I have a tool addiction, so naturally I ordered a set of the Neiko ratchets. $35 for all set of 3 (1/4,3/8, and 1/2 drives). Not bad at all!
Wow nice price for sure! Though I don’t really have much use for ratchets without a flex head. All the testing for arc swing done here is often quickly nullified with a flex head just moving the handle out of the way of an obstruction and tripling the amount of room you have to work with.
I bought the same Neiko set with all three drives and they have been keeping me happy for about 3 years. 100 teeth makes a lot of difference compared to the typical 72 tooth models. I paid about $38 then, would absolutely buy them again. They have an extendable 1/2 drive one also that's still on my wishlist.
I'll be looking into ordering a set of them myself, I've got a half dozen ratchet wrenches that are worn-out from 1/4 - 1/2 most of them are lifetime warranty ones but a few are from companies that don't exist anymore.
This channel is so enjoyable to watch, and always leaves me wanting to place an order for the winning tool. Most of the fluids and products I use on my vehicles are winners from this channel, especially when the budget brands nearly achieve the performance of top shelf products. The satisfaction of having bought the right tool lasts for decades.
Because of the security concerns where I work, everyone has tools and toolbox provided by the company and we don't carry anything on or off site. Sometimes when you want something, they buy one for everyone, so I have a few neiko tools. I was hesitant to use them at first, but have found them to be pretty decent tools, and now that I know what they cost, I am pretty impressed.
I just broke my ratchet not too long ago and was needing to pick up a replacement, and then your video pops up. Hands down the best review channel on TH-cam.
@@two_tier_gary_rumain I don't work with the brand anymore, I just helped create it and worked on it for a handful of years a long time ago. I have as much idea what they're doing next as you do my friend.
I bought a complete GearWrench tool kit, based mostly on your review, about a year ago. I've been very happy with the GW kit and feel they are an excellent value. Thank you for doing all of these excellent reviews! :)
I bought a GW kit that had both the 3/8 and 1/4 drive. The 3/8 ratchet broke within a few months and I got a replacement from a local distributor. Since then, the sets have been flawless. I even bought the GW torx bit set and the construction and quality have been top notch. There is very little reason to spend hundreds of dollars on these sets, unless you're flexing!
Imagine you're held captive at Guantánamo Bay. You're listening to the guards argue about which torture is best, then you hear Project Farm say, "We're gonna test that!"
We follow you from Argentina, we would like you to try the Bahco, Wera, Wiha, Stanley and Dewalt ratchets in ¼ size. Your videos are great and thanks to them I have bought many of my tools.
Will the budget water board come out on top!? I envision a scene from "The Dictator,"where the torturer is getting bummed because his model doesn't have a splash shield.😂😅
Another great test video. I have abused an old craftsman half inch drive ratchet for 20 years that I bought used at a yard sale. Paid $1 and it still works like new.
I have SK Wayne 3/8s" and 1/2"' drive sets I bought back in 1970 when I was just starting out as a mechanic. They were sold as "Indianapolis 500 Race Day Specials". I think they were about $20 per set. The ratchets have made me a LOT of money over the years and still work just fine.
I've picked up some of their stuff over the years. One set that gets a lot of use is the combination open end and ratcheting set. I just looked, and the price has really ramped up. Sheesh. I just ordered their torque screw driver for electrical work. Hopefully it's decent quality. I'm not doing commercial stuff everyday, and ~$200 for Whia or Wera is a big pill. We'll see if the Gearwrench is quality.
As a 50 year and still working mechanic, this is a great test video. I have just a couple SK tools bought in the 1970's. They are most times left out of thought by today's mechanics but they are very good quality USA made tools. SK used to have it's very own forging factory right next to the engineers that designed them in case they had an issue with a product, the engineers could take a short walk into the forge and see what is going on. SK is just not as advertised as the other USA tool companies but still are sold by industrial supply places like the one that starts with a G. They also used to be sold at auto parts stores across the USA. I still have a 1/4 inch deep socket set and have used it every week since around 1975, ZERO issues. I cannot speak for the quality today but it shows your testing can, thank you.
I have several SK wayne hand tools. They are one of my favorite tool brand. I almost cried when I lost my old stubby 3/8” ratchet with ball end. I’ve been watching C.L. and OfferUp for no avail. They changed the design and I really want the one I had. I miss my stubby SK,,,
The back drag test is brilliant! Direction change effort is complicated b/c a loose lever can get switched when you don’t want it to if it’s bumped working in a tight spot. Also the actual ease of changing direction depends a lot on the lever shape itself. Great tests, as usual. Thank you.
Agreed. That shouldn't be included in the ranking because a switch flipping too easily can be a pain, because it can happen multiple times with one bolt, whereas I usually need to change direction only once.
High profile change levers reversing themselves in tight spots is annoying. And having stiff levers requiring pliers to switch directions (Milwaukee electric ratchet) is extremely annoying and time consuming.
I noticed that not one of the brands made a change lever that could hold its position until operator wanted it to change, example is where the operator would first depress the switch before allowing it to movee, as an example...
I've got some big head designs (snap-on, S&K) from the 60s and 70s that are still going strong. Back drag can be a PITA, so I'll pop an adapter(s), say from 1/2 drive to 1/4, and use one of my small 1/4 drive wrenches to get the part seated. I had an ol' geezer come up to me and ask me WTF I was doing, and I told him. He just laughed and shook his head and muttering about, 'why didn't I think of that 40 years ago.' plus some oathes.
I'm really happy you listened to that comment 2 videos or so ago, when they asked if You could specify product in the title. Thanks to that it's much easier to find the video with the product im interested in.
Great and unbiased review as always Todd. As I work for Rolls-Royce (aerospace) here in the U.K. I have always preferred the build quality of Snap-on tools. RR employees can set up a trade account with Snap-on and I have purchased numerous hand tools, most of them for use at home when working on my cars and motorcycles. One thing to note is that at RR we always insist on using a socket wrench with FOD capability. FOD is short for Foreign Object Damage, that is to say if the ratchet mechanism fails then all the resulting damaged components are safety retained within the head of the ratchet itself. I asked my team leader as to why this is required, he stated that it if parts should fall inside the gas turbine engine then a complete strip is required to remove all these parts. Very expensive and time consuming. Not sure how you could test for the capabilities of each wrench to ensure it’s FOD rating. Regards from Nottingham U.K.
As someone always says, this man must be protected at all cost. He’s doing God’s work. Having a snap on set from automotive school that was thousands of dollars, while it may still be a good quality set of tools, getting smoked by a $60 gearwrench is incredible. If the men in black suits show up at your door step, you call us. We will be there in a show of force. Thank you for this!!
To be fair, use them all for twenty years and then see. I have the vast majority of my Snap-on stuff from more than 40 years ago. Of course, back then, all of the major brands were US made, and the premium for tool truck stuff was much less, percentage-wise. I will still buy cheap stuff to use it once or twice, or to modify it.
I’ve been a pro mechanic for 38 years, I always buy cheap tools that get the job done and give me higher profits per job. I’m not talking dirt cheap stuff but just above that, 2 years ago I got a cheap Amazon cordless ratchet for £45 and that thing has halved some job times. When I was in a garage some of the boys were in debt to the snap n man for hundreds, paying it off monthly, they’d take the piss out of me for my Halfords tool cabinet and Halfords tools but I got the jobs done same as them. You’ve got to be making some money to justify $220 on a ratchet, when a Halfords pro or a Britool has a lifetime guarantee for a fraction of the price.
It's bragging rights, that's all it is with Snap-On tools. Smart seasoned mechanics know where to spend their money better compared to others who show off their debt. I had a mechanic friend that would work on my previous truck when I needed work done that I couldn't do myself. Because I'm in a region with snowy winters vehicles are known to get rusty. When my friend worked on my truck for me installing new exhaust parts he quite literally broke four of his Snap-On wrenches and his Snap-On ratchet trying to get the nuts loosened from the exhaust manifold. When our local Harbor Freight opened he started buying their cheaper sockets and ratchets after breaking a few hundred dollars worth of Snap-On stuff. At least with the Harbor Freight stuff even if it did break it was a 15 minute drive into town and they would have replaced it on the spot no questions asked. As for the Snap-On tool truck the guy got to the point where he'd no longer replace things because he thought my friend was breaking them on purpose.
As someone who fell into the trap of buying Snapon, while I don't necessarily regret it, I've been trying to teach your younger techs that there are MANY great tool brands out there and that If I had to start all over with what I know now, very little of my toolbox would be Snapon. There are a handful of great Snapon tools but 99.9% aren't worth the money. Sadly some of these young bucks can't see reason and that shiny Snapon truck is too hard to resist. SMH
@@i_know_youre_right_but Yes, I’ve got 2 3/8 Britool ratchets that were old when I got them 40 years ago and they’re still perfect. Just Look old fashioned, I’ve got a King Dick ratchet that seems indestructible and it’s over 40 years .
Snap On comes to me, the other brands don't. I only had one socket crack on me and our rep is more than willing to work with us in price. I don't think I'll ever switch to something else after I replace all my other stuff with snap on excluding power tools.
I want to thank you for what you do, your data has informed my decisions on tools many times. It's great to have some numbers to base a decision on, and perhaps save myself from not being satisfied with a purchase and having to do trial and error until I find what I am satisfied with at the expense of buying things that don't work out. Consider this subscriber to be a new "join" for your channel. Have a great day!
Excellent review! I always get a breaker bar to break stuck bolts. Maybe see which breaker bars are best. I broke my Craftsman breaker bar by literally twisting the drive in half. (2 feet of pipe on the handle) They didn't complain at all giving me a new bar!
Agreed, breaker/cheater bars (modded/messed up torque wrenches) are absolute life savers on stubborn bolts. Need to check which scaffold poles are the best for bending/breaking breaker bars.
These tests are awesome! I've owned a Craftsman (came as a set with some metric sockets) for over 25 years. Still works perfectly, no sloppy feel and also looks great. Made in USA Craftsman were great tools indeed! Since I've had this Craftsman ratchet, I haven't had a need to buy another one. If I remember correctly, I think I paid $29 for the entire set - back when Sears was still in business. I'd say it was a great value and I wish their new tools were as well made. Over the years, I've been given some cheap, made in China ratchets. The quality is poor, the force needed to turn the forward/reverse lever is far too high and the finish is very poor. They just sit in my toolbox collecting dust - I should donate them! Fantastic test methodology! I learn a lot from these videos and I've used them to make buying decisions! You're doing a great job - Thank you!
Im a lexus/toyota mechanic for the last 10 years. I use all gearwrench at work and very rarely do I have issues. Seeing videos like this makes me happy. You don't need top dollar tools to do the job. I tell all our new guys that you can get by with cheaper tools. 40k in snap on tools is completely useless these days. No need to go into great debt when cheaper tools can do the job.
@@1pcfredtypical snap on shills. They either are too poor to afford any decent tool or are still in debt with snap on and must justify their stupid decision (most championing snap on are owners).
Ive been an auto tech for about 10yr. I baught a 3pc set of gear wrench ratchets when i first started and still use them everyday more than my Mac/SnapOn ones. Had 2 3/8 drives fail, which were warrantied no questions asked. Love to see that my bias is founded! Keep up the great work! 👍👍
Love my Gearwrench ratchets! It's incredible how good they are from a price/performance perspective, there's literally no reason to buy a tool truck brand when they outperform them for 1/4th the cost. Thanks again Todd for the superb testing :) Also, another video idea - mattresses. Can test which have least pressure points, which are most durable to cousin eddie jumping on them, but most importantly which are actually the "coolest" since so many claim cooling capabilities and for us hot sleepers, would be a huge win to know which one is actually best!
Gearwrench ratchets are great! It's a kind of a shame that not all Gearwrench products are good though -- the wrenches and ratcheting wrenches made in China are not brilliant. You kind of need to see the "Made in Taiwan" to make sure you are getting a good Gearwrench product. Somehow I can't imagine Cousin Eddy being all that fussy about mattresses, lol...
I got the long handle 120 tooth GW 3/8" ratchet and have been very happy with it. I did this after watching one of your other review videos, and you do great work, thank you!
I have mentioned this in the past. I am a big fan of Gearwrench. My shop burned a few years ago. All of my tools with any kind of ratcheting mechanism or springs were destroyed in the fire due to the springs losing their temper. However my Gearwrench ratcheting combination wrenches did not. Excellent tools.
I have Cobalt ratchets, and I love them! Why didn't you test one of those? They have a rather unique ratcheting mechanism, rollers instead of teeth! But you still have a great show here, and I watch it every time a new one is posted! Thanx again!
Amazon currently sells several brands of angle grinder cutoff wheels for $20-25/50 wheels. I'd love to see how these stack up against each other and the winners from your tests 5 years ago.
With winter coming up means power outages in my area. I would love to see a review of portable power stations. I know the larger models can be incredibly expensive but a review of smaller models could give a sense of the quality and features you could expect from a manufacturer.
It's a shame there's no good way to test the 'it doesn't burn down the house' metric. Having been through this quite a lot, the Prince of Darkness (PG&E) is our power source, my only advice is to avoid Ecoflow. I've had two failures from those. They're well marketed though. Not very impressive. If you're handy, you can build your own, and it's probably the only way to get cost-effective larger sizes, but admit that the all-in-one units are handy. My take is to own several smaller ones (which gives you backup on your backup) and avoid extension cords. It's a funny sizing problem since power usage tends to come in small (lighting and radios) and big (HVAC and large appliances).
@@reindeer8890 I agree. You can build some very affordable units for a fraction of the price. FYI, Ridgid makes some really good, sturdy, affordable ($50) perfectly sized cases (tool boxes.)
Ive got the sae and metric gearwrench xl box end ratcheting wrenches. Good action and tough. I use them on big trucks. Chrome isnt stellar though. Rust quick
never in my life has project farm done a review so perfectly suited to my needs because I am going Christmas shopping with my dad for my present and the main thing I am wanting to get is a new but affordable half inch ratchet. Seriously, thank you because this was going to search and see if you had done a review for these when I saw it in the subscription feed.
Several years ago me and a friend were rebuilding an engine and having a devil of a time getting the crankshaft pulley bolt loose. He pulled out his old very long Snap-On ratchet, probably from the 1970s. We put a 6-foot pipe on the handle and we were both pushing on the end of the pipe as hard as we could, surely with at least 100 lb of force each. I was astonished that (a) he would put his beloved tool to such a test and (b) that it didn't break. I'm confident we had well over 1000 ft-lb of force on that ratchet.
Oh yeah those old 20/32 tooth Snap On 1/2 drives are pretty much breaker bars. Cheap on the used market and rebuildable on the cheap. Ive also worked the old 24 tooth Proto long handle with extension bars and not broke them. You can still get the USA Proto 24 tooth new for a reasonable price, especially for long handle ratchets.
I had a big friend with a 6ft piece of pipe on a old craftsman 1/2”. I asked what broke when it came loose. Sad to say craftsman is a does not have that quality anymore.
My FLF80 has taken an absolute beating over the last two decades as my daily driver in the shop I also rebuilt my old dodge truck and all my Hondas with it it’s just now starting to have a direction change issue. These tests are great and all but under normal work loads I can almost guarantee the Snap-on and Mac will keep going longer than most these cheaper ratchets.
Had all my tools stolen recently. I'll definitely be considering quite a few of your videos before I buy replacements. One thing I haven't seen you test though is Proto Professional hand tools. Once upon a time, they were considered the equivalent of SnapOn and MAC.
Proto (now part of Stanley/Black & Decker) was originally PLOMB TOOLS. They had to change their name to Proto 70 odd years ago due to name infringement from company named Plumb Tools. I have some original Plomb tools given to me by my uncle. Not sure what kind of steel they used in their ratchets, sockets, and breaker-bars, but the old stuff if virtually indestructible.
I was fortunate enough to buy some SK usa tools a couple years ago. Sold me big time. Ive been using my USA craftsmen tools for the last 28 years. Same original ones I brought. Often I go to the pawn shop to search for old ones. The new stuff is junk. GREAT VIDEO!
I worked as a mechanic for 7 years and used snap-on, Matco, Mac, and Gearwrench ratchets. What I keep in my personal toolbox is a set of 1/4” & 3/8” Gearwrench ratchets. They get the job done (daily use) and saved me a bunch of money in comparison.
What this test proves is they're all capable. Even the worst performer still works. When Todd took them ratchets apart they were all pretty dry inside. You can seriously improve the performance of a ratchet by just lubing the thing. If it's making a high pitched tinging sound it needs lube. Don't pack it full of grease but a light film does the trick.
@1pcfred True.. I will add though that usage in a home garage is quite different from use in an actual repair shop. In a shop, tools get dropped in buckets of used oil and coolant all the time. They also get dropped on the ground and beat up from normal daily use. This adds a lot of wear and tear and also introduces dirt, oil, grime into critical areas of the tool. Not all tools are created equal even though they perform the same task. And not all ‘premium’ and expensive tools are worth the money when comparing to lower cost alternatives. However, there are lower cost alternatives that perform at or higher than the level of more expensive equipment. And that right there is the very reason why this channel has millions of subscribers. We all want to know what the ‘best bang for buck’ is. That doesn’t always mean we’ll go out and buy the best performing thing there is for the money. People still buy the brand they want to buy at the end of the day.
@@jhxxx2130 I have a flex-head set I bought over 15 years ago and I haven’t had to replace them yet- nor do I feel the need to upgrade. Then again, they’ve offered different models over the years so I certainly can’t speak for all of them except the ones I own. Mine have taken countless dives into coolant and oil drain pans and have gotten fully soaked. It’s unfortunate yours didn’t last.
Many of us watchers can admit that as soon as we see the video uploaded we don’t ever wait till another time of the day to watch it. We just watch it right away since we all learn and can make decisions on what to buy next
I'd like to see Quinn in there. People keep saying that Quinn are a GearWrench knockoff. This testing would show which Quinn, if any, are as good as GW. Note that the Quinn in sets are often different than the the Quinn sold singly.
As a gearwrench fan, this makes me happy! I'll be sending this to a few friends hoping it triggers them given how much they still owe on their SnapOn sets! Great work and thank-you
Back in my days of "Wrench Bending" I bought off the trucks. Every Snap On 3/8" ratchet I ever bought broke paws under hand use, even my palm ratchet. I went to using my "back up" Craftsman ratchets and the Snap On ratchets got thrown in the junk drawer. I've got a couple that I never got repaired. I found out the expensive way that price isn't a good way to judge a product. That's why I love this channel.
46 years wrenching. Your experience is different from mine. I never broke a Snap on, SK, Williams, New Britain, Mac, Cornwell, or Blackhawk. The newer Craftsmans were mixed, good and not so good. Wore out and rebuilt a few...Go figure.
As a machinist I highly appreciate & respect the efforts you've gone to in order to help ME decide what to get and what not to get as the lists are endless and every tool salesman/rep says the same thing for their product.
Thank you. It would be neat to see a video about pump sprayers. I just buy a new cheap one every time I need one because they don't seems to last very long and gum up! Even the expensive ones...
You can take those apart and lube them up. I use a synthetic grease. I lube them when they're new. There's tabs you have to push in and then the piston comes out. Cleaning them out with water after use helps too.
Thanks for the video! Maybe it's just me, but I have never had to work in an area that restricted the entire handle. It would be cool to see your arc swing test, but with shortened stops on both sides so that a wider and more comfortable handle wouldn't doom a ratchet from the start.
It’s always nice to see a brand I have enjoyed using performing so well because I love the feel & performance of the Gearwrench. Another Great review! If you ever review ratcheting wrenches. Skipped sizes & head size has really kept me from using my sets much, it’s pretty frustrating as I find myself more times than not going back to my 1990’s Craftsman set.
I started off with a cheaper welding helmet and a week into it and the headaches after work, I went and bought a $200 one. Best money spent. You don't need an expensive set, but you don't want a cheap one either.
@@scarling9367 I never used a cheap welding helmet. But I could see one possibly coming up short. So it's nowhere where I wanted to go. I like my eyes.
Just because of your tool reviews, I have completely restocked my sockets, ratchets and wrenches with GearWrench and I am well pleased with their value versus durability. Thanks so much!
As someone who has a ton of tools, and does not own a single snap on product, I have been a huge fan of the gear wrench 120 tooth ratchets. Great value. Very high quality for the money.
@@dirtfarmer7472 I'm with you there. Snap-on? Snap-up! Happy Pappy wants some snappy. I found a pair of Snap-on ratchet drives at a garage sale for a dollar each. I ran out of there with them like I'd stole something.
I really appreciate your reviews. Back drag and swing arc are most important qualities for me in 3/8 ratchet. I use a 1/2 inch long-handle very old Snap-On ratchet to break caliber bolts, ball joints loose and I do my best to break it every time I use it. Never had to warranty it, but maybe I should switch.
I am in the USAF, and I work in an aircraft maintenance unit. We have been using snap-on USA for years, but they have really declined in customer service, not fulfilling their warranty in a decent timeline. We are looking at moving to SK (USA), and hopefully they will do well for us.
Yeah, wonder why they have declined? Maybe the whole, moving all of our manufacturing to China, where they can then copy those products, sell them at prices that undermine the brands that remain in the US until they decline and close or are forced to move their production to that same Chinese factory that just spent the last few years undercutting them at every opportunity. All because someone thought it was the most amazing thing ever to save $40 on a one time tool purchase. Na, probably not those things.
I find it hard to believe that Snap-on is stiffing the military. That's their biggest customer. It's getting rough though. If you're not running an account with Snap-on then the lifetime is over. You're dead to them.
@OkieOtaku I've seen the videos by client graphics, the hardness test and the tolerances. I have yet to find a definitive strength test, most people just talk about the tolerances or the weight or whatever. I agree with you though, I'd have to be crazy to spend 360 on shallow sockets especially if I can get the exact same sockets from CAT for 70.
Hey man, big fan of the channel. Just curious if you’ve ever consider doing a nose hair trimmer comparison? I have some concerns about developing stragglers as I age and feel like I could benefit from a solid comparison. Thanks!
Thanks for the video again!!! I was happy to see stahlwille and wera, but u really need to test ks-tools (monster and slimpower), gedore, facom, bahco and hazet ratchets for the next video!
First, thank you! I understand your difficulty in determining objective data for a single hand tool. In reality, no one is going to purchase four different brands of hand tools based upon objective data. The pros (I was a pro) are going to use the tool that is easily replaceable with a lifetime warranty, assuming it doesn't suck. This is why Mac and Snap-on are popular high end tools in the US. This is also why inexpensive tools are generally avoided. The sweet spot for home mechanics used to be Craftsman. For decades, if you broke it, Sears would replace it in about one minute. I've done some research based upon that criteria and found Tekton to be the new DIY sweet spot.
You may find someday that Snap-on's warranty isn't all that easy. While you're still putting the driver's kids through school he'll take care of you. But once he retires the next guy ain't gonna know you from Adam. Then things have a way of changing. Most Mac stuff ain't even made in the USA either. If it doesn't say USA on it then it ain't. It's not like they just forgot to mark it. For a little while Snap-on was playing that game too. They dropped the USA marking off their tools. They were testing the waters. They got a lot of flak over that.
@@busman2050 Well, I have a snap on 3/8 drive to drive my Facom socketry. That 3/8 ratchet was bought by me second hand 33 years ago and it had had a hard life before coming to me with plenty of wear to the chrome. It's had exactly one set of guts replaced in my time. That's what you pay for. Nothing wrong with Facom ratchets I just dont like the shape.
I broke a Pittsburg ratcheting box end wrench and they swapped it for me in the store no questions asked, just like the old days of Sears. I would have liked to have seen a Pittsburg Pro ratchet in this test as it sits between their Pittsburg and Icon lines in price. A friend of mine did a similar test and was surprised that it was quite competitive with the more expensive brands.
Every time I hear "Very Impressive!" I get hyped for no reason. It's also important to remember that ratchet head size may not always be an issue. The ratchet head can be tiny, but it doesn't make much of a difference if you still can't fit a socket in the area. Solid review friend!
@@martinedwards4522 I've had problems with Craftsman. That was long ago in a Sears too. Often people are having problems warrantying the old tools now. They're being told it isn't being made anymore. They can't give you what they ain't got.
I'd really love to see you start including Capri tools in your hand tool reviews. They're a pro-sumer brand made in Taiwan. I've got a few ratchets and bench vise, have found them to be an outstanding value.
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My neiko ratchet finally came in I got it for $15 (lol) during the cyber monday sale. I put it to the test today and changed my brake pads/rotors this ratchet handeled it like a boss. Going to buy another one and give it to my dad as a great stocking stuffer for Christmas they $18 now but still worth the price. Thanks PF
Found Nieko on Amazon a couple months ago. Needed a 1/4 inch ratcheting bit driver. Fell in love with the quality. Been buying new ratchets from them every couple weeks now.
Can't believe that I am so captivated by your videos. I love the dedication to education and testing of various manufacturing and QC approaches by the manufacturers.
I'm thankful you test more than just durability of products. It's nice to see things like the arch swing. I work on cars a lot so the ability to use tools in tight spaces is very important.
This channel got me convinced on GW for ratchets and ratcheting wrenches. After buying them, zero regrets. Made my other tools look stupid. I do mostly automotive work and they're unmatched.
I have all my father's tools. He was an auto mechanic for over forty years. He had several S-K ratchets, but they were not made in China. I took all the ratchets apart and cleaned and greased them two years ago. The pawls on his S-Ks were very worn, but they are still the best ratchets I've ever used. I wish there were a way to compare the old ones with the current crop of tools from China. My dad used these ratchets for decades under big loads and they work beautifully, so I have to believe they are better than the ones in your tests.
Got another test idea... Fuel pump longevity running the tank empty, vs keeping it above 1/2 tank. Basically take a few pumps and lay them in the floor and see how long they can last running dry vs sitting in fuel (which should run for years). Love this video as well. Love knowing which tools are the best value.
Very exhaustive to watch but fascinating results ! A lot of pauses and rewinds but in the end we know what products to look for. Thanks again for all your work.
your videos influences what i buy, i bought a gear wrench from 1 of your previous ratchet test and i love it... great compact ratchet (3\8) thanks your brilliant work!!!
Really nice to see Neiko brand get some props. I've literally bought most of my wrenches, ratchets, and impact socket sets from under that brand, and they've been nothing but solid....
Here's the list of ratchets in the review! Sorry its taken me so long to finally test the 1/2 inch ratchets. Looking forward to reading your comments and your future video ideas! Best regards, Todd
Neiko: amzn.to/4eWh8AL
GearWrench: amzn.to/3ZOd7Ki
SK (USA made): amzn.to/3XUbfgo
DeWalt: amzn.to/3BCNwdd
Wera: amzn.to/3Ni7VXq
ARES: amzn.to/3YgUGM3
Stahlwille: amzn.to/3XO4zQY
Klein Tools: amzn.to/3Ndx8Cq
SK (made in China): amzn.to/3ZOBnfj
Craftsman: amzn.to/3YdaLmP
SATA: amzn.to/4eO2ECE
Williams: amzn.to/4ey4CHQ
Duratech: amzn.to/3BsDXxh
WorkPro: amzn.to/47VJYic
Mac Tools, Snap On, Pittsburgh, and ICON are available online at their respective retailers.
Hey brother when are you going to add in some of the VIM tools to these tests? I have some of their tools and definitely would say they are more durable and better quality than any other brands. Just feel they need to be thrown into these tests to be completely fair. Love the videos!
You could do 10-15 passes and measure the progress. For a more exact efficiency number.
You and Matt are the best.👊😎 THX Again.
.Czechia. As an FYI it has not been called the check Republic in years. They re named it Czechia. Its rude to call a country by another name. Russia has not been the USSR or the Soviet Union in a long time. And I would bem looked at as weird calling Russia it's old names
For the 72 teeth ratchet sh on uld always outlast a ratchet that has more teeth! I used snap on for 10 years in the Navy! Trust me we broke a ton of stuff! I'll take a cheap 72 tooth ratchet any day! Luckily I own a POS Korean vehicle instead of Germany or UK hahs
Your reviews are easily the best on TH-cam. I’ve purchased over 30 items over the years from your suggestions. Haven’t been let down once! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication.
Wow, thank you!
Literally search through these video lists whenever I'm looking to purchase hardware or tools. Never fails.
@@ProjectFarm your reviews are the best. I have an interesting thing to tell you. I have a fake Honda generator, it is about 25 years old. It is 6.5kva 230v. That thing being 25 years old has all the compression. I can drag the generator by the pull start lol. Thing runs so beautiful. It takes about 1L of 20w50 oil. It has never ever burnt the oil. I serviced it last month ran it for 24 hours no load and it did not burn any oil and the spark blug looked brand new. So I think the Honda fakes have become way worse over the years. I would love you to review a tool brand I have in south africa called INGCO I don't know if you can get them in the US. Keep making these amazing reviews.
Couldn't agree more, I have been watching PF for a longgg time. If there is something I'm buying that fits within the type stuff he does videos on I will 100% search to see if he has a video on it. All my vehicles use the lines that he says is best as well as my 2stroke engines and boat engines. Outdoors tools I buy only what he says is best.
Why is icon listed at under 1100 pounds at failure ? Yiur coomebts do not reflect your chart?@ProjectFarm
As an auto tech I prefer the lever toggle to be hard to change direction. There is nothing I can not stand more than being in a really tight spot that is hard to get my arm into only to have the lever switch directions on me.
Just had this happen to me yesterday and it was very frustrating
I was going to say the same thing. I used to hate Snapon ratchets because the switched too easily (I don't know about the newer ones, my experience was in the 80's.)
100% this lol
@@siegelge I have a 1/2" snap on ratchet, it's the only snap on i'll ever get, because of that switch. It's really easy to flip, and it's not recessed at all. I don't mind it on the big ratchet, I'm not usually using it in a tight space, (think caliper bracket bolts, or suspension). I do, however, like how smooth it is, and it's been strong enough to handle everything in the last say, 15 years, without ever replacing the head or internals.
That's my only beef with my Icon ratchets.
This channel is phenomenal.
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Thanks! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!
I know you've done blenders before, but my wife and I were at Target yesterday and one of the boxes said something like "Never Clogs!" and I said in my best impression of you, "We're gonna test that". Thanks for all the great reviews
You are welcome!
I was thinking it would be funny to be dead asleep and be woken up to this enthusiastic voice "ITS ALWAYS A GOOD DAY WHEN YOU CAN FIND A PILLOW FOR AN AFFORDABLE PRICE, TODAY WE'LL SEE WHICH PILLOW HAS THE HIGHEST CRANIAL LOAD"
I was at target yesterday too
@@MarkR874
Tar-jay is super woke, try to avoid if possible 😮
My wife and I both use that phrase, once in a while. :)
Years ago when i was starting out as a mechanic, i was being pressured by fellow mechanics to buy matco, mac, or snapon. They were telling me about the $30k of tools and toolboxes they had. Rather than going into debt for tools, I ended up buying a harbor freight toolbox, and a bunch of neiko tools. Ive upgraded some tools since, but most of the neiko tools are still in my box.
Thanks for sharing.
Same I bought Repco and they only got replaced last year, lasted 24 years!
A buddy mechanic of mine was the same way. He'd buy cheap tools and if he broke one then he'd replace it with something off the tool truck.
I built a shop and bought a lift instead of spending money on branding. 😂
And the sad thing is...the mac and snap on fanboys, when they see their brand loses a contest, will instantly cry foul. "They were paid by Gear Wrench to make it look good!" and stuff like that.
I had a Gearwrench wrench fail, and they had me send them a picture of the damage and within a week I received a new wrench N/C. That sold me on their tools.
I always find it funny people for some reason decided having to show proof the tool broke was the line of too much... so they say they like snap on etc. For over double the price.
Same thing except it took about a month to ship the new one.
@@tristan6351only reason I have tool truck tools. You're paying for a service. If you aren't a professional there's not really any reason for a lot of things
That’s faster than snap on to be honest.
When I was using Matco, just call the truck driver, tool replaced by end of day if they could make the trip that day.
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR REPORT!!!! I bought a 3 pack of the Neiko ratchets (1/2, 3/8, and 1/4) on amazon and received them today. All 3 for only $36! they are beautiful!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!
You are welcome!
@@ProjectFarmplease test surge protectors! How long they stay working/amount of surge they can handle before fail etc. Also whether or not their “still protected” light is legit or not! Please test Tripp lite etc. Thanks
Do you have any link for each one? When I try to do it, it comes up more than $36. Thanks!
Thank you for the support!
Thank you Todd for all you do!!!! I have bought so many products based on your reviews!!!! You are WAAAAY better than Consumer Reports
Thank you!
I check out his videos before I go and buy a new tool. He does an excellent job of explaining how he test and does hold back.
@@ProjectFarm Just bought the 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives from SK USA... I've used Craftsman most of my life because of the "lifetime" warranty, but I am continually replacing 1/4" drives and now I see they are being made in China... not a fan. SK USA is my new go to brand thanks to you!!!
That is NO JOKE. Everything I’ve bought that was recommended by ProjectFarm has been a winner. Consumer Reports on the other hand has always led to me very poor purchasing decisions.
You are so right about CR! Shows the difference between book learning and hands on experience.
I miss the days of Sears and the original Craftsman products! ✌️
Thanks for sharing!
@petej.8676 yeah my old craftsman stuff is finally wore out after 40 years of use and the new stuff doesn't compare.
lots of it all laying in unused tool boxes just a few years from going to the estate sales. I have 100k worth of tools I didn't spend more than 5k on.
Great stuff back in the day but completely unaffordable to young guys looking to get their start in the trades. It's much better these days when anyone can get a set of tools for a low price.
i swear by the old craftsman socket wrenches/sets. its too bad that that whole patent debacle had to happen (tools are about patents)
Thanks for the updated test. I have a tool addiction, so naturally I ordered a set of the Neiko ratchets. $35 for all set of 3 (1/4,3/8, and 1/2 drives). Not bad at all!
You are welcome!
Wow nice price for sure! Though I don’t really have much use for ratchets without a flex head. All the testing for arc swing done here is often quickly nullified with a flex head just moving the handle out of the way of an obstruction and tripling the amount of room you have to work with.
I bought the same Neiko set with all three drives and they have been keeping me happy for about 3 years. 100 teeth makes a lot of difference compared to the typical 72 tooth models. I paid about $38 then, would absolutely buy them again. They have an extendable 1/2 drive one also that's still on my wishlist.
I'll be looking into ordering a set of them myself, I've got a half dozen ratchet wrenches that are worn-out from 1/4 - 1/2 most of them are lifetime warranty ones but a few are from companies that don't exist anymore.
Thanks for the support!
This channel is so enjoyable to watch, and always leaves me wanting to place an order for the winning tool. Most of the fluids and products I use on my vehicles are winners from this channel, especially when the budget brands nearly achieve the performance of top shelf products. The satisfaction of having bought the right tool lasts for decades.
Thanks!
I hope Neiko sees this video and is proud. i was sincerely impressed and mind blown. 19$ is insane value.
This surprised me as well. Good for them
When I owned a hardware store 12 years ago I sold Neiko tools, great tools for the price and never had a return.
Who sells Neiko?
Because of the security concerns where I work, everyone has tools and toolbox provided by the company and we don't carry anything on or off site. Sometimes when you want something, they buy one for everyone, so I have a few neiko tools. I was hesitant to use them at first, but have found them to be pretty decent tools, and now that I know what they cost, I am pretty impressed.
Shhh. They may cut corners.
I just broke my ratchet not too long ago and was needing to pick up a replacement, and then your video pops up. Hands down the best review channel on TH-cam.
Thank you!
Man, I bet some of these bigger companies are hounding you non-stop to advertise. I'm glad you keep it honest
Thanks!
@@RockyardTrading Any design changes planned after watching this review?
@@two_tier_gary_rumain I don't work with the brand anymore, I just helped create it and worked on it for a handful of years a long time ago. I have as much idea what they're doing next as you do my friend.
@@RockyardTrading as ur long lost brother i can honestly say id like sum money
@@baldcutie6464 If you find some, let me know. I'll help you share it. =D
I bought a complete GearWrench tool kit, based mostly on your review, about a year ago. I've been very happy with the GW kit and feel they are an excellent value. Thank you for doing all of these excellent reviews! :)
I bought a GW kit that had both the 3/8 and 1/4 drive. The 3/8 ratchet broke within a few months and I got a replacement from a local distributor. Since then, the sets have been flawless. I even bought the GW torx bit set and the construction and quality have been top notch. There is very little reason to spend hundreds of dollars on these sets, unless you're flexing!
Imagine you're held captive at Guantánamo Bay. You're listening to the guards argue about which torture is best, then you hear Project Farm say, "We're gonna test that!"
Very impressive!!!!
We follow you from Argentina, we would like you to try the Bahco, Wera, Wiha, Stanley and Dewalt ratchets in ¼ size. Your videos are great and thanks to them I have bought many of my tools.
Will the budget water board come out on top!? I envision a scene from "The Dictator,"where the torturer is getting bummed because his model doesn't have a splash shield.😂😅
Another great test video. I have abused an old craftsman half inch drive ratchet for 20 years that I bought used at a yard sale. Paid $1 and it still works like new.
Thanks for sharing!
I have SK Wayne 3/8s" and 1/2"' drive sets I bought back in 1970 when I was just starting out as a mechanic. They were sold as "Indianapolis 500 Race Day Specials". I think they were about $20 per set. The ratchets have made me a LOT of money over the years and still work just fine.
I just took my old Craftsman ratchet apart and greased it. It was drier than dust. I'd good to go for another 50 years now.
If you ever break it, you can get a free one!
I broke a 1/4 in one somehow and the Sears store gave me 2 rebuild kits. 20yrs later I still have one of the kits in the box.
I bought the GearWrench 120 tooth 3/8 inch ratchet based on your review. It is great. Thank You Project Farm!
Hope you enjoy it!
I've picked up some of their stuff over the years. One set that gets a lot of use is the combination open end and ratcheting set.
I just looked, and the price has really ramped up. Sheesh.
I just ordered their torque screw driver for electrical work. Hopefully it's decent quality. I'm not doing commercial stuff everyday, and ~$200 for Whia or Wera is a big pill. We'll see if the Gearwrench is quality.
As a 50 year and still working mechanic, this is a great test video. I have just a couple SK tools bought in the 1970's. They are most times left out of thought by today's mechanics but they are very good quality USA made tools. SK used to have it's very own forging factory right next to the engineers that designed them in case they had an issue with a product, the engineers could take a short walk into the forge and see what is going on. SK is just not as advertised as the other USA tool companies but still are sold by industrial supply places like the one that starts with a G. They also used to be sold at auto parts stores across the USA. I still have a 1/4 inch deep socket set and have used it every week since around 1975, ZERO issues. I cannot speak for the quality today but it shows your testing can, thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Sk was recently sold to a conglomerate, and tools are no longer made in the USA I believe
I have several SK wayne hand tools. They are one of my favorite tool brand. I almost cried when I lost my old stubby 3/8” ratchet with ball end. I’ve been watching C.L. and OfferUp for no avail. They changed the design and I really want the one I had. I miss my stubby SK,,,
SK is now Chinese junk, unfortunately
I still have my SK-Wayne ratchets and sockets my folks got me in 1972. My sons get them when I am gone. Not until then!
The back drag test is brilliant! Direction change effort is complicated b/c a loose lever can get switched when you don’t want it to if it’s bumped working in a tight spot. Also the actual ease of changing direction depends a lot on the lever shape itself. Great tests, as usual. Thank you.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Agreed. That shouldn't be included in the ranking because a switch flipping too easily can be a pain, because it can happen multiple times with one bolt, whereas I usually need to change direction only once.
High profile change levers reversing themselves in tight spots is annoying. And having stiff levers requiring pliers to switch directions (Milwaukee electric ratchet) is extremely annoying and time consuming.
I noticed that not one of the brands made a change lever that could hold its position until operator wanted it to change, example is where the operator would first depress the switch before allowing it to movee, as an example...
I've got some big head designs (snap-on, S&K) from the 60s and 70s that are still going strong. Back drag can be a PITA, so I'll pop an adapter(s), say from 1/2 drive to 1/4, and use one of my small 1/4 drive wrenches to get the part seated.
I had an ol' geezer come up to me and ask me WTF I was doing, and I told him. He just laughed and shook his head and muttering about, 'why didn't I think of that 40 years ago.' plus some oathes.
Id like to see a comparison on different brands of brake clean
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Great suggestion! Thank you
me its underwear....i wanna know wich one that stain less
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I just became a member. I truly appreciate and enjoy your content. You get straight to the point without a bunch of Fluff to drag it out. Thank you
Thank you very much for supporting the channel!
But his voice is horrible.
I'm really happy you listened to that comment 2 videos or so ago, when they asked if You could specify product in the title. Thanks to that it's much easier to find the video with the product im interested in.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great and unbiased review as always Todd. As I work for Rolls-Royce (aerospace) here in the U.K. I have always preferred the build quality of Snap-on tools. RR employees can set up a trade account with Snap-on and I have purchased numerous hand tools, most of them for use at home when working on my cars and motorcycles. One thing to note is that at RR we always insist on using a socket wrench with FOD capability. FOD is short for Foreign Object Damage, that is to say if the ratchet mechanism fails then all the resulting damaged components are safety retained within the head of the ratchet itself. I asked my team leader as to why this is required, he stated that it if parts should fall inside the gas turbine engine then a complete strip is required to remove all these parts. Very expensive and time consuming. Not sure how you could test for the capabilities of each wrench to ensure it’s FOD rating. Regards from Nottingham U.K.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Also, chrome plating is not allowed due to the chance of the chrome flaking off and getting into the core.
Amen, snap on. world-class tools.
As someone always says, this man must be protected at all cost. He’s doing God’s work.
Having a snap on set from automotive school that was thousands of dollars, while it may still be a good quality set of tools, getting smoked by a $60 gearwrench is incredible. If the men in black suits show up at your door step, you call us. We will be there in a show of force.
Thank you for this!!
My pleasure!
inshallah , good channel for sure. he does the work that the scientific method requires, or at least a reasonable amount.
To be fair, use them all for twenty years and then see. I have the vast majority of my Snap-on stuff from more than 40 years ago.
Of course, back then, all of the major brands were US made, and the premium for tool truck stuff was much less, percentage-wise.
I will still buy cheap stuff to use it once or twice, or to modify it.
I ain't giving up any of my Snap-on ratchets. They're all fine.
As a devout atheist, I agree!!
I’ve been a pro mechanic for 38 years, I always buy cheap tools that get the job done and give me higher profits per job. I’m not talking dirt cheap stuff but just above that, 2 years ago I got a cheap Amazon cordless ratchet for £45 and that thing has halved some job times. When I was in a garage some of the boys were in debt to the snap n man for hundreds, paying it off monthly, they’d take the piss out of me for my Halfords tool cabinet and Halfords tools but I got the jobs done same as them. You’ve got to be making some money to justify $220 on a ratchet, when a Halfords pro or a Britool has a lifetime guarantee for a fraction of the price.
It's bragging rights, that's all it is with Snap-On tools. Smart seasoned mechanics know where to spend their money better compared to others who show off their debt. I had a mechanic friend that would work on my previous truck when I needed work done that I couldn't do myself. Because I'm in a region with snowy winters vehicles are known to get rusty. When my friend worked on my truck for me installing new exhaust parts he quite literally broke four of his Snap-On wrenches and his Snap-On ratchet trying to get the nuts loosened from the exhaust manifold. When our local Harbor Freight opened he started buying their cheaper sockets and ratchets after breaking a few hundred dollars worth of Snap-On stuff. At least with the Harbor Freight stuff even if it did break it was a 15 minute drive into town and they would have replaced it on the spot no questions asked. As for the Snap-On tool truck the guy got to the point where he'd no longer replace things because he thought my friend was breaking them on purpose.
As someone who fell into the trap of buying Snapon, while I don't necessarily regret it, I've been trying to teach your younger techs that there are MANY great tool brands out there and that If I had to start all over with what I know now, very little of my toolbox would be Snapon. There are a handful of great Snapon tools but 99.9% aren't worth the money. Sadly some of these young bucks can't see reason and that shiny Snapon truck is too hard to resist. SMH
Britool was the best back in the day.
@@i_know_youre_right_but
Yes, I’ve got 2 3/8 Britool ratchets that were old when I got them 40 years ago and they’re still perfect. Just Look old fashioned, I’ve got a King Dick ratchet that seems indestructible and it’s over 40 years .
Snap On comes to me, the other brands don't. I only had one socket crack on me and our rep is more than willing to work with us in price. I don't think I'll ever switch to something else after I replace all my other stuff with snap on excluding power tools.
I want to thank you for what you do, your data has informed my decisions on tools many times. It's great to have some numbers to base a decision on, and perhaps save myself from not being satisfied with a purchase and having to do trial and error until I find what I am satisfied with at the expense of buying things that don't work out. Consider this subscriber to be a new "join" for your channel. Have a great day!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Excellent review! I always get a breaker bar to break stuck bolts. Maybe see which breaker bars are best. I broke my Craftsman breaker bar by literally twisting the drive in half. (2 feet of pipe on the handle) They didn't complain at all giving me a new bar!
Thanks!
Agreed, breaker/cheater bars (modded/messed up torque wrenches) are absolute life savers on stubborn bolts. Need to check which scaffold poles are the best for bending/breaking breaker bars.
I twisted the drive off my 3/8 and 1/2 craftsman breaker bars by hand
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*The "Torque Amplifier" for the win!*
I don’t think I’ve ever clicked a link as fast as I did with this video. Thanks for all you do!
Wow, thank you!
Same here muchas gracias
LOL me too!
Right!!! I opened it in a new window... so I wouldn't forget!
Not even to that video of a donkey and midget?
These tests are awesome! I've owned a Craftsman (came as a set with some metric sockets) for over 25 years. Still works perfectly, no sloppy feel and also looks great. Made in USA Craftsman were great tools indeed! Since I've had this Craftsman ratchet, I haven't had a need to buy another one. If I remember correctly, I think I paid $29 for the entire set - back when Sears was still in business. I'd say it was a great value and I wish their new tools were as well made.
Over the years, I've been given some cheap, made in China ratchets. The quality is poor, the force needed to turn the forward/reverse lever is far too high and the finish is very poor. They just sit in my toolbox collecting dust - I should donate them!
Fantastic test methodology! I learn a lot from these videos and I've used them to make buying decisions! You're doing a great job - Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Im a lexus/toyota mechanic for the last 10 years. I use all gearwrench at work and very rarely do I have issues. Seeing videos like this makes me happy. You don't need top dollar tools to do the job. I tell all our new guys that you can get by with cheaper tools. 40k in snap on tools is completely useless these days. No need to go into great debt when cheaper tools can do the job.
Thanks for the feedback.
Yeah the hardware don't care who made the socket.
All the good techs use snap-on I would never take my RCF to a tech who use junk tools
@@roninbushito to suggest that only one manufacturer on the planet is capable of making tools is bold. Irrational, but bold.
@@1pcfredtypical snap on shills. They either are too poor to afford any decent tool or are still in debt with snap on and must justify their stupid decision (most championing snap on are owners).
Ive been an auto tech for about 10yr. I baught a 3pc set of gear wrench ratchets when i first started and still use them everyday more than my Mac/SnapOn ones. Had 2 3/8 drives fail, which were warrantied no questions asked. Love to see that my bias is founded!
Keep up the great work! 👍👍
Thank you!
Love my Gearwrench ratchets! It's incredible how good they are from a price/performance perspective, there's literally no reason to buy a tool truck brand when they outperform them for 1/4th the cost. Thanks again Todd for the superb testing :)
Also, another video idea - mattresses. Can test which have least pressure points, which are most durable to cousin eddie jumping on them, but most importantly which are actually the "coolest" since so many claim cooling capabilities and for us hot sleepers, would be a huge win to know which one is actually best!
Seconded
Gearwrench ratchets are great! It's a kind of a shame that not all Gearwrench products are good though -- the wrenches and ratcheting wrenches made in China are not brilliant. You kind of need to see the "Made in Taiwan" to make sure you are getting a good Gearwrench product. Somehow I can't imagine Cousin Eddy being all that fussy about mattresses, lol...
I got the long handle 120 tooth GW 3/8" ratchet and have been very happy with it. I did this after watching one of your other review videos, and you do great work, thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I have mentioned this in the past. I am a big fan of Gearwrench. My shop burned a few years ago. All of my tools with any kind of ratcheting mechanism or springs were destroyed in the fire due to the springs losing their temper. However my Gearwrench ratcheting combination wrenches did not. Excellent tools.
Thank you!
I have Cobalt ratchets, and I love them! Why didn't you test one of those? They have a rather unique ratcheting mechanism, rollers instead of teeth! But you still have a great show here, and I watch it every time a new one is posted! Thanx again!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
You're the bomb man. The best informational channel ever.
Thank you very much!
Amazon currently sells several brands of angle grinder cutoff wheels for $20-25/50 wheels. I'd love to see how these stack up against each other and the winners from your tests 5 years ago.
Thanks for the suggestion.
With winter coming up means power outages in my area. I would love to see a review of portable power stations. I know the larger models can be incredibly expensive but a review of smaller models could give a sense of the quality and features you could expect from a manufacturer.
Thanks for the video idea!
Just buy a good inverter and a LifePo battery. Litime makes some good batteries at decent prices.
I just put a solar cell on my roof no battery the power company is my battery. If we lose power I’ll be good in the daytime
It's a shame there's no good way to test the 'it doesn't burn down the house' metric.
Having been through this quite a lot, the Prince of Darkness (PG&E) is our power source, my only advice is to avoid Ecoflow. I've had two failures from those. They're well marketed though. Not very impressive.
If you're handy, you can build your own, and it's probably the only way to get cost-effective larger sizes, but admit that the all-in-one units are handy. My take is to own several smaller ones (which gives you backup on your backup) and avoid extension cords. It's a funny sizing problem since power usage tends to come in small (lighting and radios) and big (HVAC and large appliances).
@@reindeer8890 I agree. You can build some very affordable units for a fraction of the price. FYI, Ridgid makes some really good, sturdy, affordable ($50) perfectly sized cases (tool boxes.)
I have a big set of Gearwrench combo wrenches based off your reviews. They're awesome and have paid me back 10 fold of what I spent on them.
Thanks for sharing.
Ive got the sae and metric gearwrench xl box end ratcheting wrenches. Good action and tough. I use them on big trucks. Chrome isnt stellar though. Rust quick
my body: "I'm having a heart attack"
me: "there's a new Project Farm video up"
my body: "ok it can wait"
You might want to see someone about that lol
Maybe @ProjectFarm will do a review of automated external defibrillators (AED)...
Naw. "Put it on my phone, I'll watch it in the ambulance!"
@@SomeGuysGarage I'll wait until @ProjectFarm tests defibrillators first
never in my life has project farm done a review so perfectly suited to my needs because I am going Christmas shopping with my dad for my present and the main thing I am wanting to get is a new but affordable half inch ratchet. Seriously, thank you because this was going to search and see if you had done a review for these when I saw it in the subscription feed.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
Several years ago me and a friend were rebuilding an engine and having a devil of a time getting the crankshaft pulley bolt loose. He pulled out his old very long Snap-On ratchet, probably from the 1970s. We put a 6-foot pipe on the handle and we were both pushing on the end of the pipe as hard as we could, surely with at least 100 lb of force each. I was astonished that (a) he would put his beloved tool to such a test and (b) that it didn't break. I'm confident we had well over 1000 ft-lb of force on that ratchet.
Oh yeah those old 20/32 tooth Snap On 1/2 drives are pretty much breaker bars. Cheap on the used market and rebuildable on the cheap. Ive also worked the old 24 tooth Proto long handle with extension bars and not broke them. You can still get the USA Proto 24 tooth new for a reasonable price, especially for long handle ratchets.
I had a big friend with a 6ft piece of pipe on a old craftsman 1/2”. I asked what broke when it came loose.
Sad to say craftsman is a does not have that quality anymore.
My FLF80 has taken an absolute beating over the last two decades as my daily driver in the shop I also rebuilt my old dodge truck and all my Hondas with it it’s just now starting to have a direction change issue. These tests are great and all but under normal work loads I can almost guarantee the Snap-on and Mac will keep going longer than most these cheaper ratchets.
Thanks for sharing.
Had all my tools stolen recently. I'll definitely be considering quite a few of your videos before I buy replacements. One thing I haven't seen you test though is Proto Professional hand tools. Once upon a time, they were considered the equivalent of SnapOn and MAC.
Sorry to hear! Had that happen to me so I know how you feel! Thanks for the suggestion.
yeah, those and matcos never included
Proto (now part of Stanley/Black & Decker) was originally PLOMB TOOLS. They had to change their name to Proto 70 odd years ago due to name infringement from company named Plumb Tools. I have some original Plomb tools given to me by my uncle. Not sure what kind of steel they used in their ratchets, sockets, and breaker-bars, but the old stuff if virtually indestructible.
@ funny.. i have a very old plomb open end wrench... and a 1/2 proto ratchet i like alot
I just bought a gearwrench rolling toolbox full of gearwrench. Glad to see they are the winner!
Thanks for sharing!
I was fortunate enough to buy some SK usa tools a couple years ago. Sold me big time. Ive been using my USA craftsmen tools for the last 28 years. Same original ones I brought. Often I go to the pawn shop to search for old ones. The new stuff is junk. GREAT VIDEO!
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
@@ProjectFarm It would be cool to see a comparison, old versus new.
I worked as a mechanic for 7 years and used snap-on, Matco, Mac, and Gearwrench ratchets. What I keep in my personal toolbox is a set of 1/4” & 3/8” Gearwrench ratchets. They get the job done (daily use) and saved me a bunch of money in comparison.
Gear wrench and Matco extremely similar. Only thing different is matco has more beafy pawls and gear
What this test proves is they're all capable. Even the worst performer still works. When Todd took them ratchets apart they were all pretty dry inside. You can seriously improve the performance of a ratchet by just lubing the thing. If it's making a high pitched tinging sound it needs lube. Don't pack it full of grease but a light film does the trick.
@1pcfred True.. I will add though that usage in a home garage is quite different from use in an actual repair shop. In a shop, tools get dropped in buckets of used oil and coolant all the time. They also get dropped on the ground and beat up from normal daily use. This adds a lot of wear and tear and also introduces dirt, oil, grime into critical areas of the tool.
Not all tools are created equal even though they perform the same task. And not all ‘premium’ and expensive tools are worth the money when comparing to lower cost alternatives. However, there are lower cost alternatives that perform at or higher than the level of more expensive equipment.
And that right there is the very reason why this channel has millions of subscribers. We all want to know what the ‘best bang for buck’ is. That doesn’t always mean we’ll go out and buy the best performing thing there is for the money. People still buy the brand they want to buy at the end of the day.
Don't get that Gearwrench near anti freeze coolant, messes up every one of them, as a pro tech tried a few of their products, threw them all away
@@jhxxx2130 I have a flex-head set I bought over 15 years ago and I haven’t had to replace them yet- nor do I feel the need to upgrade. Then again, they’ve offered different models over the years so I certainly can’t speak for all of them except the ones I own. Mine have taken countless dives into coolant and oil drain pans and have gotten fully soaked. It’s unfortunate yours didn’t last.
Many of us watchers can admit that as soon as we see the video uploaded we don’t ever wait till another time of the day to watch it. We just watch it right away since we all learn and can make decisions on what to buy next
Thanks!
I'd like to see a part 2 with more cheaper brands to find the best cheap rachet! Maybe include Tekton, Hart, etc. Great Video!
Thanks for the video idea!
That $19 Neiko is very impressive.
@ProjectFarm I wanna see a husky handle for part 2
I'd like to see Quinn in there. People keep saying that Quinn are a GearWrench knockoff. This testing would show which Quinn, if any, are as good as GW. Note that the Quinn in sets are often different than the the Quinn sold singly.
@@ProjectFarm I use Duralast from Autozone, would love to see how it compares if you end up testing more brands. Love every video you make!
As a gearwrench fan, this makes me happy! I'll be sending this to a few friends hoping it triggers them given how much they still owe on their SnapOn sets!
Great work and thank-you
Thanks and you are welcome!
Mythic tier TH-cam channel.
Glad to see my trusty GearWrench finish first place!
Thanks for sharing!
Back in my days of "Wrench Bending" I bought off the trucks. Every Snap On 3/8" ratchet I ever bought broke paws under hand use, even my palm ratchet. I went to using my "back up" Craftsman ratchets and the Snap On ratchets got thrown in the junk drawer. I've got a couple that I never got repaired. I found out the expensive way that price isn't a good way to judge a product.
That's why I love this channel.
Thanks for the feedback.
46 years wrenching. Your experience is different from mine. I never broke a Snap on, SK, Williams, New Britain, Mac, Cornwell, or Blackhawk. The newer Craftsmans were mixed, good and not so good. Wore out and rebuilt a few...Go figure.
@@RSB333 craftsman ratchets..back in the day....JUNK
@@RSB333 I don't think dude was using them right.
As a machinist I highly appreciate & respect the efforts you've gone to in order to help ME decide what to get and what not to get as the lists are endless and every tool salesman/rep says the same thing for their product.
Thank you. It would be neat to see a video about pump sprayers. I just buy a new cheap one every time I need one because they don't seems to last very long and gum up! Even the expensive ones...
You can take those apart and lube them up. I use a synthetic grease. I lube them when they're new. There's tabs you have to push in and then the piston comes out. Cleaning them out with water after use helps too.
Thanks for the video! Maybe it's just me, but I have never had to work in an area that restricted the entire handle. It would be cool to see your arc swing test, but with shortened stops on both sides so that a wider and more comfortable handle wouldn't doom a ratchet from the start.
Thanks for the feedback!
He’s used the same setup for many different ratchets keep it simple
Love project farm on Sunday.
Thanks!
It’s always nice to see a brand I have enjoyed using performing so well because I love the feel & performance of the Gearwrench. Another Great review!
If you ever review ratcheting wrenches. Skipped sizes & head size has really kept me from using my sets much, it’s pretty frustrating as I find myself more times than not going back to my 1990’s Craftsman set.
Please test cheaper auto darkening weld helmets. I feel like the shade settings advertised are not accurate and can cause permanent eyesight damage
Thanks for the video idea!
I welded with a cheap Hobart auto darkening helmet for years, it worked great. I think it was $40 or $50 at Tractor Supply. Well worth the money.
When is comes to critical safety gear going cheap might be false economy.
I started off with a cheaper welding helmet and a week into it and the headaches after work, I went and bought a $200 one. Best money spent. You don't need an expensive set, but you don't want a cheap one either.
@@scarling9367 I never used a cheap welding helmet. But I could see one possibly coming up short. So it's nowhere where I wanted to go. I like my eyes.
Just because of your tool reviews, I have completely restocked my sockets, ratchets and wrenches with GearWrench and I am well pleased with their value versus durability. Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
As someone who has a ton of tools, and does not own a single snap on product, I have been a huge fan of the gear wrench 120 tooth ratchets. Great value. Very high quality for the money.
Thanks for sharing.
I don't have a lot of hand tools but a fair amount of them are Snap-on. I wish I had more. I keep my eyes open.
@@1pcfred
Can’t afford it off the truck but garage sale or eBay they’d be good
@@dirtfarmer7472 I'm with you there. Snap-on? Snap-up! Happy Pappy wants some snappy. I found a pair of Snap-on ratchet drives at a garage sale for a dollar each. I ran out of there with them like I'd stole something.
I really appreciate your reviews. Back drag and swing arc are most important qualities for me in 3/8 ratchet. I use a 1/2 inch long-handle very old Snap-On ratchet to break caliber bolts, ball joints loose and I do my best to break it every time I use it. Never had to warranty it, but maybe I should switch.
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
A cheap $30 18" ratchet would win this comparison as you factored force vs handle length instead of distance from the force (ram) and anvil.
Thank you for sharing!
The 18" handle means nothing if the internals give out prematurely.
Project Farm tests often have many issues when you look a little closer.
@@Zippadeedoodaa-nt8om I agree, which is why handle length should be irrelevant if you're pushing from the same distance on each tool.
@@Quizack Okay, what are the issues then? Instead of just blasting the man, why not actually cite your concerns?
Excellent Test, Thank You Todd. 👍🇺🇸
Thanks and you are welcome!
I am in the USAF, and I work in an aircraft maintenance unit. We have been using snap-on USA for years, but they have really declined in customer service, not fulfilling their warranty in a decent timeline. We are looking at moving to SK (USA), and hopefully they will do well for us.
Thank for the feedback.
All these ratchets performed better than(edit) the F-35.
SK is owned by Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial, a Chinese company.
Yeah, wonder why they have declined? Maybe the whole, moving all of our manufacturing to China, where they can then copy those products, sell them at prices that undermine the brands that remain in the US until they decline and close or are forced to move their production to that same Chinese factory that just spent the last few years undercutting them at every opportunity. All because someone thought it was the most amazing thing ever to save $40 on a one time tool purchase. Na, probably not those things.
I find it hard to believe that Snap-on is stiffing the military. That's their biggest customer. It's getting rough though. If you're not running an account with Snap-on then the lifetime is over. You're dead to them.
Any time I’m looking for a tool, product or even paint I look through your videos first! Thanks for the reviews
You are welcome!
Wondeful video as always! Video suggestions, are the 360 dollar snapon sockets worth it over the 40 dollar icons and other brands?
Great suggestion! Thank you
No, they're not. There's videos everywhere comparing them. SnapOn is always not worth it
Agree
@OkieOtaku I've seen the videos by client graphics, the hardness test and the tolerances. I have yet to find a definitive strength test, most people just talk about the tolerances or the weight or whatever. I agree with you though, I'd have to be crazy to spend 360 on shallow sockets especially if I can get the exact same sockets from CAT for 70.
@ryanle1293 you can just order off CAT'S website somewhere or?
Hey man, big fan of the channel. Just curious if you’ve ever consider doing a nose hair trimmer comparison? I have some concerns about developing stragglers as I age and feel like I could benefit from a solid comparison. Thanks!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarmI would appreciate it if you did this one. 🙏
If you do a video on this Project farms, I wouldn’t mind seeing the Manscaped weed whacker 2.0 go up against others!!!
Thanks for the video again!!! I was happy to see stahlwille and wera, but u really need to test ks-tools (monster and slimpower), gedore, facom, bahco and hazet ratchets for the next video!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
This is one of the best channels in the history of TH-cam. I watch the vids even when it's testing things I'll never buy 😂
Thanks for watching!
2- Stroke oil showdown test please 🙏
You like it??
yes please
Thanks for the video idea!
I'm down for a 2-stroke oil showdown, or how 'bout 4-stroke motorcycle oil as well? Love the wear test tester.
Yes please! Besides chainsaws, Wacker packers (aka Jumping Jacks or soil compactors) are 2-stroke and very expensive to repair or replace!
Thank you for including Icon.
thats the brand i have mostly... good tools
Easy replacement, and it’s not $45 if you get it on sale.
Did em kinda dirty with using the comfort grip though, unlike every other one tested. Affected the first arc swing test for sure
@@Chippy569 maybe out of stock, Icon was on sale recently.
@ yeah and Icon has the smooth handle ratchets
First, thank you! I understand your difficulty in determining objective data for a single hand tool. In reality, no one is going to purchase four different brands of hand tools based upon objective data. The pros (I was a pro) are going to use the tool that is easily replaceable with a lifetime warranty, assuming it doesn't suck. This is why Mac and Snap-on are popular high end tools in the US. This is also why inexpensive tools are generally avoided. The sweet spot for home mechanics used to be Craftsman. For decades, if you broke it, Sears would replace it in about one minute. I've done some research based upon that criteria and found Tekton to be the new DIY sweet spot.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
I agree to a point, but over $200 for a Snap On ratchet?? It's a rip off
You may find someday that Snap-on's warranty isn't all that easy. While you're still putting the driver's kids through school he'll take care of you. But once he retires the next guy ain't gonna know you from Adam. Then things have a way of changing. Most Mac stuff ain't even made in the USA either. If it doesn't say USA on it then it ain't. It's not like they just forgot to mark it. For a little while Snap-on was playing that game too. They dropped the USA marking off their tools. They were testing the waters. They got a lot of flak over that.
@@busman2050 Well, I have a snap on 3/8 drive to drive my Facom socketry. That 3/8 ratchet was bought by me second hand 33 years ago and it had had a hard life before coming to me with plenty of wear to the chrome. It's had exactly one set of guts replaced in my time. That's what you pay for. Nothing wrong with Facom ratchets I just dont like the shape.
I broke a Pittsburg ratcheting box end wrench and they swapped it for me in the store no questions asked, just like the old days of Sears. I would have liked to have seen a Pittsburg Pro ratchet in this test as it sits between their Pittsburg and Icon lines in price. A friend of mine did a similar test and was surprised that it was quite competitive with the more expensive brands.
Every time I hear "Very Impressive!" I get hyped for no reason. It's also important to remember that ratchet head size may not always be an issue. The ratchet head can be tiny, but it doesn't make much of a difference if you still can't fit a socket in the area. Solid review friend!
Thanks!
Now, let's see which company has the best returns policy.
craftsman
@@martinedwards4522 I've had problems with Craftsman. That was long ago in a Sears too. Often people are having problems warrantying the old tools now. They're being told it isn't being made anymore. They can't give you what they ain't got.
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@@redwhiteblue7831 anybody putting 700 lbs of pressure on a 3/8 ratchet has no business using it 😂
Test different carpet cleaners
I also second this one too, *edit* please. Best channel on TH-cam by far👍
Thanks for the video idea!
Say Please. He doesn't need to do anything for us 😊
Yes....new carpets in the house that our dog finds enticing!
I'd really love to see you start including Capri tools in your hand tool reviews. They're a pro-sumer brand made in Taiwan. I've got a few ratchets and bench vise, have found them to be an outstanding value.
Thanks for the video idea!
Gotta admit that the Capri tools I bought in a pinch, because of their price, have performed admirably!
I bought a set of gear wrench ratchet wrenches years back... I swear by them. Great quality and good price.
Thanks for the feedback.
Here's another idea: cheap extendable ratchet vs impact wrench. Many go blow money on impact wrench for occasional use.
anyone else pause at 3:09 to get a little shop tour? 😂
Lol
I did now!
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Todd, you are a national treasure. I've only needed to purchase a couple items you've reviewed, but I've watched so many tests over the years. Thanks.
Thanks!
My neiko ratchet finally came in I got it for $15 (lol) during the cyber monday sale. I put it to the test today and changed my brake pads/rotors this ratchet handeled it like a boss. Going to buy another one and give it to my dad as a great stocking stuffer for Christmas they $18 now but still worth the price. Thanks PF
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Found Nieko on Amazon a couple months ago. Needed a 1/4 inch ratcheting bit driver. Fell in love with the quality. Been buying new ratchets from them every couple weeks now.
Thanks for sharing!
Can't believe that I am so captivated by your videos. I love the dedication to education and testing of various manufacturing and QC approaches by the manufacturers.
I'm thankful you test more than just durability of products. It's nice to see things like the arch swing. I work on cars a lot so the ability to use tools in tight spaces is very important.
Thanks for the feedback.
Needed a new ratcher for 1/2, as mine broke, 19 bucks, sign me up. Used your link to help out, TY so much for all you do.
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
everytime you do one of tjese reviews the tools becomes hard to find..
you are the best..
bravo!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
I like the new video titles. They are attention catching without being clickbait.
Thanks for the feedback.
This channel got me convinced on GW for ratchets and ratcheting wrenches.
After buying them, zero regrets. Made my other tools look stupid. I do mostly automotive work and they're unmatched.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have all my father's tools. He was an auto mechanic for over forty years. He had several S-K ratchets, but they were not made in China. I took all the ratchets apart and cleaned and greased them two years ago. The pawls on his S-Ks were very worn, but they are still the best ratchets I've ever used. I wish there were a way to compare the old ones with the current crop of tools from China. My dad used these ratchets for decades under big loads and they work beautifully, so I have to believe they are better than the ones in your tests.
Thanks for sharing.
By far and away the most valuable and useful channel on TH-cam!
Thanks!
Got another test idea... Fuel pump longevity running the tank empty, vs keeping it above 1/2 tank.
Basically take a few pumps and lay them in the floor and see how long they can last running dry vs sitting in fuel (which should run for years).
Love this video as well. Love knowing which tools are the best value.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
Very exhaustive to watch but fascinating results ! A lot of pauses and rewinds but in the end we know what products to look for. Thanks again for all your work.
You are welcome!
your videos influences what i buy, i bought a gear wrench from 1 of your previous ratchet test and i love it... great compact ratchet (3\8) thanks your brilliant work!!!
Thanks and you are welcome!
I bought the Neiko ratchet set and I wanted to say Thank You. Love the videos, keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
In many ways your videos are perhaps the most useful of all presentations on You tube !
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm Honest to God above all ! The truth is much treasured by us who honor truth above all . Thank you with all my Heart !!!!
I fully expect products reviewed on Project Farm to instantly sell out on amazon, and the GearWrench is backordered until January 2025. Great job!
Really nice to see Neiko brand get some props. I've literally bought most of my wrenches, ratchets, and impact socket sets from under that brand, and they've been nothing but solid....
Thanks for sharing.