Harbor Freight and Mac Tools Have Some Serious Wrench COMPETITION!!!
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DURATECH 23-Piece Combination Wrench Set Metric and Standard-1/4 to 3/4 Inch&Metric 8mm to 19mm, with Wrench Organizer
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DURATECH 11-Piece Combination Wrenches Set, SAE 1/4" to 3/4",12-Point, with Wrench Organizer
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DURATECH 23-Piece Combination Wrench Set Metric and Standard-1/4 to 3/4 Inch&Metric 8mm to 19mm, with Wrench Organizer
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Dude the reason I like you so much is that you don’t lean towards one particular brand. You recognize quality for every price level. CP keep it real brother.
Thank you!!
Well thats how it's done. Dudes pick companies like kids pick game consoles. NO NO XBOX IS BETTER
Hello CP, Fellow Toolhaulics, & Friends: Good Evening Chad & Henry. It's heart warming to finally see Henry at the opening of your video. Chad most of us started with no money & dirt poor. Going down memory lane when I was getting started I still have wrenches that are over 61 years old. You are 100 % correct every tool has its place. Well said & well done, 😊😂, TMP from N.J. 👍.
Well said!
Excellent video CP.
I also appreciate you making people aware that a certain company makes its billions from the "working/middle class" and then donates millions to another entity, whose entire raison d'être, is to eliminate said ""working/middle class."
Those wrenches are a lot better than what I started out with when I was a kid. They will serve the 12 year old kid well. I like the satin finish which I feel provides a better grip over full polish wrenches. They would be great in an emergency kit for the trunk. For more frequent use I think I would opt for the Craftsman V series.
I know this is an older video but I found this by actually owning both sets of wrenches and I wanted to hear someone's opinion on the Duratech clones because I personally love them. That being said I love my Mac wrenches far more but I was really impressed with the Duratech when I first received them on Amazon with a coupon for $20. I opened them up expecting a budget but a decent set of wrenches to have at home for my smaller projects away from work and I was blown away by these wrenches for the money. At work I use Mac wrenches but at home I use HF wrenches and I hate them down to my soul lol my SAE at home are a set of vintage made in Japan wrenches but my metric are HF and they make the Sears wrenches feel like Snap on. 😂
I have recently signed up to Amazon Japan after watching Chris and a few others.
I have bought some Koken bits, we all know they are top notch.
But I have also got into "Tone." You don't hear much about them but they are great value. I have a few bits and a couple of nice ratchets. The price range is Taiwan made stuff but I was pleasantly surprised to find out the ratchets are made in Japan.
They aren't Koken or Nepros standard, they need a drop of oil and a little breaking in but once you have done that, they are probable the best value you can buy.
Hi Cp great channel. I was lead to believe when i was a tool dealer here in the uk that mac wrench is a French design. By facom tools. Who got sold too stanley black and decker. I remember selling them as facom a few years earlier before the mac dealers got them
As always thank you for the tool recommendation. We love you✌️
My pleasure!
CP, I'm not a mechanic and I'm never going to be able to justify pending a ton of money on wrenches. I'm DIYer and I really appreciate your informative videos. The Duratech wrenches may not be as polished as the big names or Icon, but for my needs I can buy the Duratech at a fraction of the big names. Thanks.
Understandable for sure
It was just a matter of time before people started to make a copy. SBD killed it with those wrenches. The MAC, FACOM, USAG wrenches are excellent.
Well, considering SBD owns them all, I'd say it was just a poor decision more than anything.
Nice to see Henry and I had no idea about the wrenches looks better than the craftsman i started out with not kicking craftsman i still have the craftsman professional wrench set made by Armstrong and use them all the time
Great job cp. Capri and texton are both quality tools are prices below Mac.
Good to see Henry again you should have him on your lap when you make your program
For my first set of wrenches, I Amazoned the Duratech full polish metric set (8-22mm) specifically because I needed the 21mm and really wanted the roll pouch. $27.71 before tax for a Used - Like New condition. The set arrived complete and looked brand new so it was likely a return. Best deal I was able to find anywhere for a no-skip set.
Absolutely love my MAC Tool Precision torque's. Replaced a set of USA made Matco's with them. For whatever reason I hated the way the Matco's felt in my hand. Bought them on Ebay for a hell of a deal. I'll never buy a set of wrenches again without giving them a feel first. 🤣
Lol I was like damn my snappys just sit in my box unused, always use the precision torques in my roll cart
I guess I could have looked at the pinned comment but I just woke up like 20 mins ago to this notification
CP, you went the extra mile by putting those Duratechs in the MAC holder. hehehe Nice vid.
Lol good right?
I love duratech’s impact sockets 19 is my most used and abused socket and it never broke I use the ct9050 on it too
Man I’ve been watching you for close to a year. I appreciate how you don’t go “snap on or nothing” or “matco or nothing”. Because realistically everyone has a little bit of everything. And getting real world input on tools is great.
I try to spread the love the fanbois are the once I pick on because they are so die hard and blind lol
I think these are more in comparison to the craftsman v series line that are slightly smaller than the Mac/facom wrenches
I bought all new Icons a month and a half ago after several recommendations from people I trust. However after a very long string of alignments (its pothole season) I had enough and dropped the coin on Mac Precision Torques and was immediately happy and continue to be impressed. The Icons hurt my hands and spread open on stubborn tie rods and jam nuts. No such problems with the Precision Torque wrenches.
Well said! I definitely can see that being a great reason to upgrade!
I have an older set of mac extra long wrenches,may as well cut the open end off spread on any fastener that was very tight.great box end
I didn't think of Duratech at the time because I'm not really familiar with them. However I think you can add another alternative to this too. Craftsman has a similar design as well. They're a little shorter from the Mac wrench but everything about them is similar. I'm sure you knew that but just thought of throwing that out there.
Having started out with harbor freight wrenches, I agree totally that the pittsburgh wrenches don't really deserve a spot in any pro techs toolbox.
I think they're worth getting as a "Day 1" option, but after a few weeks on the job definitely need to upgrade to something else. I went with the wright grip 2.0. I'm a fan of their design, kind of like the proto professional set, with the porous design instead of the typical full polish finish. Better grip when covered in oil/grease.
I like my long pattern Pittsburg wrenches. But I don't always use as my go-to wrench though
@@cherokeelittle4582 I've got a set of them just as a back-up if I need the extra leverage or to reach a faraway nut. Definitely worth the $30 and they don't take up much space.
CP like the video glad to see you’re doing comparisons
I ordered a set of these for the truck. Thanks for the info.
Hope you enjoy it!
I use Precision Torque everyday (at work) for the past 4 years. They get a lot of hate from coworkers of mine, but I like em a lot. The angle and the way they feel, really good for me.
@@joel.3112 Honestly, I don’t know. I’m thinking it’s just a preference. One uses SnapOn Flank Drive, the other has a few different ones (including the PT), but says he doesn’t like them. One thing a few have told me is that the angle does help out, but I think they all just prefer SnapOn.
@@joel.3112 I'm guessing made in Taiwan vs usa has something to do with it.
its the way they look, I turned my nose up at em too til i used the new guys set, i might get a set
They updated the wrench holders since I bought my sets wow nice 👍
Good to know!
I guess if u don’t like satin u can polish ur wrenches and spray them with some anti rust materials
These will be a great set for my imperial set, as i dont want high end because i never use imperial but could use a great set incase.
Great video CP and a great alternative for the folks on a budget or DYI guys! I may pick up a set just to have in my truck!
You should!
I have read on the web that the Mac wrenches are a Facom design, as is the Craftsman V version, and maybe made in same factory in Taiwan. Same tool family..
Yes different lengths
What you think about buying Mac tools on online ?
Never tried but I've heard they offer promo deals over the phone
I don't like this MAC style duratech, but I do have the regular chrome duratech wrench set, and Harbor freight SAE wrench set. Duratech is way better in chrome finish. It's better than Husky wrench set. Harbor freight is just cheaper but super easy to warranty it.
Thanks for sharing!
For the price Duratech is a good option! I own a few of their wrenches.
Any experience or thoughts on the Craftsman V-Series?
No they looked to short for me
CP, I have the Facom from 4mm to 41mm and the Mac in all 3 set metric and the Craftsman Vseries in SAE 1/4 to 15/16 (skipping 13/16). An I like them all a lot. But would you choose Durateck over TopTul ?
I had their double box end offsets and they did not grip they would round fasteners.
Duratech? Wow right on thanks for sharing cp
Hope you enjoy
What about the v series, just looks like a chrome facom instead of satin
Nice vid! Also those Macs from Taiwan remind me of the current Milwaukee combo wrenches ... also Taiwan but did test out pretty strong on Flat-rates Channel. Interesting.
Thanks for the info!
Craftsman V series look like precision torques as well
That looks like a Facom case I wouldn't be surprised if they came out of the same factory in Taiwan that Stanley Black & Decker uses for Facom. I do always prefer longer profile wrenches They can just get you in places you can't get in with regular length ones. And give you more leverage.
That's the MAC case and yes MAC & FACOM are in the same Taiwanese factory, they are both brands owned by Stanley B&D. DURATEC comes on a rack and is 100% Chinese. 24 Wrenches for $52 at the moment on Amazon right now! At just over $2/wrench there's no way you're getting something from anywhere but China.
As I stated in the video my information was spot on
@@CPthetooladdict Yes you are
Man idk. The fact that the box end is that sloppy really ruins it for me. Like for me and how I use my tools I only use the open end when a bolts already loosened so the fact that the open end is tighter then the box end kind of makes it pointless for me. I do get it though just showing different options.
If a company made the effort to improve their tools, that’s a good thing for everyone, no matter where they’re made.
I have the newer craftsman v series made in Taiwan full polished and mac precision tourque almost the craftsman are the same length as the facom 440s all good wrenches but like you said hf has garbage unless you buy icon and even still not as good and way more expensive good find cp
No mention of craftsman V-series but I believe facom makes those also
Yes I feel like people know this it wasn't essential to this video
After seeing them side by side they're definitely different. I thought it was just a finish difference
Exactly why I had to buy them lol
Shoot man I forgot to mention you I apologize
@@CPthetooladdict I ain't worried about that lmao
Snap-On flank drive plus FTW IMO, living in Canada, the Mastercraft maximum is identical in form, but not function. the Mastercraft goes on sale for $80 for metric and standard up to 1-1/8", amazing value, and great wrenches, but that Flank Drive Plus open end has impressed me on many occasions
I just bought non flank drive long handle Snap On sets Metric and SAE used. They are nice quality even if like 15years old. But I’ll keep my old Mastercraft MAXIMUM. They were good wrenches 15 years ago not like the new MAXIMUM line up. They are better quality than GW. I also have a lot of carpentry Mastercraft MADE IN THE USA and screwdrivers MADE IN CANADA. You can see the difference in material quality and craftsmanship
I really like the Flank drive plus also.
So you overpayed for Taiwan wrenches that will be copied and sold good usa made wrenches that will only increase in value thats not my first choice.
@@edwinthetechnician6578 I have nothing to respond to that mentality it's sad really sad letting these companies get away with this is pure ignorance.
I've said multiple times where they were.made.and for the price they were the best bang for your buck however they are gouging for the price now.and that's unacceptable it does matter when to me when I know they are not being fair market value. That's like saying you're okay paying twice as much for gas at another gas station. It's the same product, and manufacturers literally just changed the design.
Great video CP👍
hey CP you should review some of the Amazon Basics wrenches and tools
Sounds like a plan
Great video!
Wow good job Henry so cute❤
Thanks babe!!
Wood like to see the craftsman v-series wrench vs those ....
Good video and good information
No skips either brother
I picked the metric and sae sets of those duratechs up for $11 a piece almost a year ago now on sale. Had absolutely no need for them and still haven't used them once due to having much nicer wrenches. Just couldn't pass up on full sets that cheap. But I will say I was thoroughly surprised that they even looked as good as they did and had the nice case. Definitely seemed like better quality than any pittsburgh wrenches I've had in the past and even look and feel better than some of my made in India Sunex wrenches. The Duratech Extra Long Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrenches are beasts though. I continuously do things you shouldn't be doing with them like busting loose rust belt suspension bolts and what not just trying to see if they'll fail but no problems yet.
Glad to see Henry ❤️
Glad you enjoyed his company ¡
I realize these are more on the economical end of things, that said I use to think Snap On flank drive plus were the end all be ALL. Then I discovered Wright Tools grip Wright…. Just Wow
I should have mentioned Them as being the best they truly seem to be top self
Most of my tools came from a pawnshop when I was a kid then China freight came to be most of there tools were Taiwan 45 years later I still have most of that crap it worked I made due then I stepped foot on the snap on truck you can't compare snap on from today to stuff I was buying 40 years ago the metal and the chrome is much better from the older tools keep up the honest reviews CP 👍👍
I like the facom wrenches
They both look like the old Bonney wrenches
That wrench is replicated in the US as Proto, or MAC. And look at the price. I think we all would love a $25 USA wrench set, but that's just not realistic.
Great Star owns SK Tools and Shop Vac, and other US companies.
You must be new here we have covered this year's ago lol
Henry’s an old fella
Those are nice mac wrench’s
That's a facom 440 wrench clone if not coming from same plant as in rotary industries toptul been told rotar makes those mac precision torque wrenches specifically for sbd Mac tools per spec
Toptul makes those wrenches cp rotar industries
They 100% are made by great star has their manufacturing if it was made by rotar it has to say made in Taiwan that global standards you can't change the country of origin.
Cp great star owns sk now and rotar makes alot for great star they could be coming from them look into it
The Craftsman are closer to the Mac
It’s Good truck set
The same goes for v series craftsman, exactly like them
Facom or something French I blv
Harbor Junk !!!!!!!! Someone should heavily fine every manufacturer or business who offers and distributes land fill junk, and tax imports junk thats reported in
They look like Facom
They appear to be decent the guys I work with don’t really care about the quality aspect I promise if I didn’t buy from the snap on guy he wouldn’t come to my shop the other 3 techs have gotten a ratchet the last year and that’s it and the only reason that happened was because he was there and one of the guys needed a long 1/2 inch ratchet
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CP KNOCKING OUT DA FU@#$!& Park buddy
Who ever made those tools also likely makes Wera wrenches.
Wera makes Wera wrenches in Germany, don’t make them for anyone else
Nah man when you’re holding a HF wrench you know what you got. A Mac Tools has way more meaning behind it than just the design or finish. It’s a professional brand.
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