I have a set of Capri stubby wrenches but no flex head on them. I plan on getting some stubby flex heads, but I need to get some XL wrenches beforehand.
These look like a great option. I just wish they had gone just 1% further and implemented the grip on the jaws. Not that you need it with a wrench so small since you won’t be using it in high torque applications but it is a nice touch. I think I will end up with a set of these. The only other ones I’ve been watching are the gearwrench but I’m still on the fence about them. I’d love for Milwaukee to come out with a stubby set of their own design as well
I'm still up in the air on what to replace my Gearwrench garbage stubbies with. I'm mostly torn between Facom and Icon, but I did notice Olsa's. I've never been too keen on their hand tools though, I dunno they just never really did much for me.
@@MidwestToolReview floppy heads on the normal length flex heads no matter how much I tighten them. Small sizes skip, large sizes feel like they're filled with sand.
@@WesleyDropDead I've been watching him for years, it really doesn't change them for being an option. His main complaint is cost, which $120 for a full set of reversible isn't that bad, especially when my alternative is $177. He also made that video 4 years ago when Blackhawk was more of a thing, and I can picture Blackhawks just being a pain to deal with warranties currently (not that Facoms would be any easier)
@@Callelle6251 I’m referring to a video he released about a year ago. My concern with them are the length not really being “stubby” as compared to other brands and the manufacture weirdness with the engravings being cheaper. Just seems out of place compared to the other wrenches they offer
I'm interested in their unique head architecture. Clearly, stubbies aren't designed for high torque,but I'm curious how their standard length wrenches compare with the other big name brands.
In terms of flexhead ratchets, I can’t offer any advice given this is the first set I’ve owned from this manufacturer. In general, OlsaTools has very nice wrenches compared to many others within the same price-point. Additionally, I’ve heard other techs commenting on the performance and reliability of their wrenches. If I compare these to the Gearwrench I own in the standard size, I’d say these are very comparable.
In terms of a thin profile in a stubby wrench…I don’t have any recommendations…they all seem to about the same in terms of thickness , but I’ll certainly cover that question in my next video
@@MidwestToolReviewis the ratcheting gear quite free moving and smooth, so it doesn't unwind the bolt on swinging back to take another tightening stroke?
They look nice, but I don’t know if it’s something I’d get or not. I’ve got the GW standard flex head ratcheting wrenches, had em for about 8 years. I rarely use them, though they have come in handy a few times. If I get stubby wrenches, I’d probably get regular reversible ones. So are they not the same as GW? I figure a lot of their stuff is made at the same factory (such as the indexing pry bars). If they’re different, I’d like to see/hear more about it. As far as the Doyle pliers, those and the Icon are the only ones I’d get from HF. I’ve got several of the Doyle’s And they get the job done. As far as I know, the slip joint are the only Chinese made ones (rest are Taiwan).
It's funny you mention Knipex. I got my first set of Knipex pliers a few days ago. I love em so far. I havnt used them as much as I thought I would but the few times I did use then they were great
They are great pliers. I have several Knipex, but I must admit, other brands have caught on about their designs, so they might see some competition, especially if someone can put together a strong case for an alternative brand
I got these as my first set of stubby flex head because the price to wrench ratio was good. Fast forward to a few months ago, I had a situation that called for an extremely stubby 10mm, so I removed the wratchet portion off of my wrench to get the job done. It worked like a charm, but I could not for the life of me put the ratchet back on since there was a little spring inside the screw that I could not get back in the hole. I essentially had a floppy flex head at that point so I messaged Olsa about my situation. Asking if I could send it in and get a replacement. They ended up 2 day shipping me an entire new full set of the metric stubby flex heads all for one 10mm wrench that was my fault for breaking. I ended up swapping the 10mm but gifted everything else to my dad who was happy because he didn't have anything like that in his tool collection. I like their wrenches but I was honestly impressed with their warranty. I'll be looking to them for future tools.
I ended up with a pair of Doyle 10in adjustable pliers I can't say they are horrible that being said I still can't bring myself to allow them in my boxes lol
Nice new shop,guess I haven't watched in a while,good video
I have a set of Capri stubby wrenches but no flex head on them. I plan on getting some stubby flex heads, but I need to get some XL wrenches beforehand.
That's a nice addition to the arsenal
Review starts at 4:30 for anyone skipping
Thank you Jesus Christ that was getting to the point where I'm stopping the video and pissed off
@@Mr.Thermistor7228 5 seconds in from there the ad hit for me.
These look like a great option. I just wish they had gone just 1% further and implemented the grip on the jaws. Not that you need it with a wrench so small since you won’t be using it in high torque applications but it is a nice touch. I think I will end up with a set of these. The only other ones I’ve been watching are the gearwrench but I’m still on the fence about them. I’d love for Milwaukee to come out with a stubby set of their own design as well
I'm still up in the air on what to replace my Gearwrench garbage stubbies with. I'm mostly torn between Facom and Icon, but I did notice Olsa's. I've never been too keen on their hand tools though, I dunno they just never really did much for me.
What problems have you experienced with the GW stubby wrenches?
@@MidwestToolReview floppy heads on the normal length flex heads no matter how much I tighten them. Small sizes skip, large sizes feel like they're filled with sand.
Check catus maximus’s videos on the icon stubbys. You probably won’t want them after watching it
@@WesleyDropDead I've been watching him for years, it really doesn't change them for being an option. His main complaint is cost, which $120 for a full set of reversible isn't that bad, especially when my alternative is $177. He also made that video 4 years ago when Blackhawk was more of a thing, and I can picture Blackhawks just being a pain to deal with warranties currently (not that Facoms would be any easier)
@@Callelle6251 I’m referring to a video he released about a year ago. My concern with them are the length not really being “stubby” as compared to other brands and the manufacture weirdness with the engravings being cheaper. Just seems out of place compared to the other wrenches they offer
Great video James!!!
Do they have a lifetime warranty?
Yes
Nice wrench set im in the market for some long ratchet wrenches any suggestions
I'm interested in their unique head architecture. Clearly, stubbies aren't designed for high torque,but I'm curious how their standard length wrenches compare with the other big name brands.
In terms of flexhead ratchets, I can’t offer any advice given this is the first set I’ve owned from this manufacturer. In general, OlsaTools has very nice wrenches compared to many others within the same price-point. Additionally, I’ve heard other techs commenting on the performance and reliability of their wrenches. If I compare these to the Gearwrench I own in the standard size, I’d say these are very comparable.
I was just looking at these! I need a stubby set that is also pretty thin, any recommendations?
In terms of a thin profile in a stubby wrench…I don’t have any recommendations…they all seem to about the same in terms of thickness , but I’ll certainly cover that question in my next video
@@MidwestToolReviewis the ratcheting gear quite free moving and smooth, so it doesn't unwind the bolt on swinging back to take another tightening stroke?
Looking phenomenal!!!! I’ll definitely grab both metric and SAE sets. What is your opinion on Olsa ratcheting wrenches vs the Gearwrench?
I’ll post a video tomorrow per your question!
I wNt these where can I find then?????
OlsaTools.com
They look nice, but I don’t know if it’s something I’d get or not. I’ve got the GW standard flex head ratcheting wrenches, had em for about 8 years. I rarely use them, though they have come in handy a few times. If I get stubby wrenches, I’d probably get regular reversible ones. So are they not the same as GW? I figure a lot of their stuff is made at the same factory (such as the indexing pry bars). If they’re different, I’d like to see/hear more about it.
As far as the Doyle pliers, those and the Icon are the only ones I’d get from HF. I’ve got several of the Doyle’s And they get the job done. As far as I know, the slip joint are the only Chinese made ones (rest are Taiwan).
It's funny you mention Knipex. I got my first set of Knipex pliers a few days ago. I love em so far. I havnt used them as much as I thought I would but the few times I did use then they were great
They are great pliers. I have several Knipex, but I must admit, other brands have caught on about their designs, so they might see some competition, especially if someone can put together a strong case for an alternative brand
@@MidwestToolReview Most definitely. Yeah I saw at the parts store I work for they got some pliers the emulate the teeth design
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I got these as my first set of stubby flex head because the price to wrench ratio was good. Fast forward to a few months ago, I had a situation that called for an extremely stubby 10mm, so I removed the wratchet portion off of my wrench to get the job done. It worked like a charm, but I could not for the life of me put the ratchet back on since there was a little spring inside the screw that I could not get back in the hole. I essentially had a floppy flex head at that point so I messaged Olsa about my situation. Asking if I could send it in and get a replacement. They ended up 2 day shipping me an entire new full set of the metric stubby flex heads all for one 10mm wrench that was my fault for breaking. I ended up swapping the 10mm but gifted everything else to my dad who was happy because he didn't have anything like that in his tool collection. I like their wrenches but I was honestly impressed with their warranty. I'll be looking to them for future tools.
I ended up with a pair of Doyle 10in adjustable pliers I can't say they are horrible that being said I still can't bring myself to allow them in my boxes lol
Funny enough, I keep mines in my service cart to avoid putting them in the box with my Snap-on tools…lol
@@MidwestToolReview yupp can't have that kind of contamination lol it breeds rust and softened metals.
Untrue, early 90s channel lock was making " parrot head" pliers. They were great. Channel lock dropped the design after a short time.
Thanks for the info!
I agree the obsession of tooth count has gotten way to far out of hand. It's just a marketing scheme
Let's get to the point of the video....
Sorry, I was waiting on you to take those dumbass cucumbers off your eyes…lmao