Showing the Craftsman V-series wrenches and comparing them to the Mac Tools Precision Torque wrenches. Also my opinion on how useful these could be to mobile or field mechanics. Thanks for watching ... OM #craftsman #mactools #wrench
Thanks again Howard. They are not as nice as the Mac PTs, but if you want to see if you like the angle of either the open or box end then this is a great start. The holders are also what makes these a nice addition.. Stay safe my friend
Great review of the V-series wrenches. I can find them all day at my local Do It Best, but never at Lowes. I like the fact that they use the same clamshell-style case as the MAC wrenches. I think that was a great move on behalf of SB&D. I think they put some real thought into the open-end. I think you said they were thicker than MAC, which makes sense. They want as much material in the weakest section to prevent spreading. The overall length is shorter, which also helps to reduce spreading of the open end. That angle profile on the box-end is something I've seen on some older wrench designs, but I can't remember the brand...wait, it was a brand called Powr-Kraft...had to go look at the second video I ever uploaded to YT...
Hey, Thanks for watching. The original design is from FACOM who SB#D bought many years ago. And they have taken the style to other areas like MAC, Craftsman and Sidchrome. I also like the angle.. Stay Safe
Proto was making this wrench style in the US maybe 10 years ago before the design was sent to Stanley’s Facom Taiwan factory for Mac and everyone else. I have the old Proto ratcheting spline drives, very good design for the Stanly tool brands.
I have that same Craftsman set. U do find it funny that they skip 13/16" but it does come with 11/32". I have been thinking of ordering the Facom 13/16" just to have it ?
Are the craftsman a spline drive on the box end? They look like a nice set. Hope your doing good I’ll try to catch up with you soon. Your dog doesn’t sound happy outside 😊
They are not spine. But the shape or angle let's you get into spaces that normal wrenches dont... Thanks for watching Kelly. Hope you and yours have been well
I have been very impressed with the MAC PTs. I know that some have complained about the open end angle but I personally like it. And yes, The holders are awesome for hauling around the wrenches and make it easier in the field or the side of the road ... Thanks for watching and stay safe ..
I’ve had the PT sets in SAE and metric for a few years now. Got a few co workers that don’t like them, I like them a lot. Got em on that wrench sale they used to do. I’ve been curious about the V Series. I’ve heard they weren’t quite the same, but relatively close. I knew about the anti slip and being shorter, but the beam width and skipped sizes are news to me. As usual with my luck, the skipped sizes are always something I use. 13/16 is the wrench I use for back up nut on JIC and ORFS -08 fittings. Still, looks like a nice prosumer set for $80 (just looked it up).
@@OneMechanic Funny story about it: as a Tech II, we’re required to have 4 ASEs or obtain them within a year of hire. Funny part is that they don’t care what they are. I ended up getting T4 (brakes), G1 (general maintenance), T7 (A/C), A7 (A/C), and S7 (school bus A/C). Took a gamble that A/C would be pretty standard across the board and it paid off 😂
😁 we have the same thing here. They want two of the four that they think is important and then two of your choice. Even though they won't get us an AC machine, we have AC cert... lol
No I haven't. I remember a few years ago that IR was trying to come out with tools that same time Milwaukee but never really heard anymore or where to find them.
I dont have the FACOMs anymore. They are similar but the FACOMs have a better finish and doesn't skip sizes. They are also a more complete set than the Craftsman. I would say the length are about the same. I hope this helps 😁 Stay safe
Same here as @billbeckett1021 says, great to see you and your perfectly made reviews on tools. Love your videos and I have great respect for you and your opinion. I also have the Proto USA made ratcheting spline drive, very well comparable with the Snap on set I have, (if it's not better) Thank you.
Those are direct facom rebrands, they are a good value. Most of the v line is rebranded facom/expert or a redesign of the brand. The v line is actually good, and not crazy expensive usually. I own several facom tools, they not cheap.
You are right, they are not cheap in FACOM name. I had a set of metrics and they are nice but I prefer the length of the MAC PTs. Stanley Black and Decker has rebranded these to many other branches of the company. thanks again :)
@@OneMechanic 9/32 isn’t that big of a deal unless you run across an 8mm that’s kinda rounded or rusty, but skipping the 13/16 is almost unforgivable…I guess I’d have to make sure to carry my 21mm with me wherever this set goes.
I dont know how I would rank myself as a driveway mechanic... fairly advanced since I have done engine/transmission/ transfer case, etc swaps. I found the MAC versions used for a great deal. But for most donit yourself people the Craftsman sets would be great.
Also for those complaining about skipped sizes. do ask yourself, am I gonna use the size? From experience I've never used any of the skipped sizes these type of set skip. I own several sets, most collect dust, the 20mm for example.
I do agree for the most part, except that I wish sets had 25mm. I know that it basically a 1 inch. But I have messed up hydraulic fittings with a one inch. So I had bought a Tekton 25mm just for doing those. Thanks for watching and stay safe
I have the Tekton angle wrenches for doing hydraulics when needed and they have been great. But I only use them if my Wright's or Mac PTs don't fit the location.
I bet they do. I wish in many ways that I had gone into being an airplane mechanic. I love though how you guys organize your tools because you have to count for every tool used.
At any shop I ever worked at, anything Harbor freight except for maybe a creeper or a floorjack would get you laughed out of the shop. There's a reason good tools exist....it's because bad tools also exist (wrap your noggin around that one). The only good tools Craftsman had were the "professional" series, they only made them a few years and that was maybe 15-20 years ago. Mac...ehh....they work, but honestly Matco, Strap-on, Cornwell, and most of the euro trash like Hazet and Stahwille are much better. BTW, I had that same Strap-on tool box for a few months, couldn't stand it, sharp edges everywhere and was always nicking myself on it, traded it in on a better box setup.
Oh really? I love this SnapOn box... but to each his own. I'm sorry that you where made or others made fun of because you had cheaper brand tools. That is so stupid because a name brand of a tool doesn't make or break a mechanic. It's the knowledge and skill that does. Why would anyone care how you spent your money? I personally believe that if it's a tool that you depend on everyday that you should get a better quality tool. That is why I have WrightGrip wrenches as my everyday wrench. But why spend top dollar on tools that you hardly ever use. For me, that would be chrome sockets and that is why I have tekton. Great sockets especially for the money but not wasted money that isn't making me money... Thanks for watching. Stay safe.
It is not the Mac. It is the falcom wrench they're identical and some of the other V-Shary products are falmcom And they're all part of the same Stanley Black& Decker brand
I have no clue on that... but honestly if you are looking for that kind of strength, maybe look at Wright Tools. They are made here in Ohio and has an awesome product. Especially their Wrightgrip style. I have them in the shop and they have been awesome. #wrighttools
@@OneMechanic I have older proto and sk full sae sets but my metric sets are mixed usa wrenches I almost pulled the trigger on the wrights last month but had to hold off I just got a good deal on sk x frames but I think they might sit on the shelf unless needed
Those X frames look sweet. But im afraid to buy SK since they are having so much trouble staying in business. I have the old school raised panel SK that I used in vocational school in the late 80s... love those wrenchs... I had Super Chromes later on and wish I had kept them
1:00.. they're the Facom 440 set..I have them...Duratech (yes Duratech from Amazon) has them now too..they're matte chrome finish is fairly nice..✔️ 5:35 go pat your dog on the head and tell him dad loves him...lol...he sounds pretty upset ☝️
The Mac is clearly way nicer. The chrome is higher quality. Craftsman stuff has became trash. I was hoping them moving stuff back to America would help but they backed out of that deal. Idk. I would not waste the money. Buy Tekton or Capri.
Mac is definitely way better. My point though was that for the money, these aren't a bad choice for a mobile or field mechanic. I have had Tekton wrenches and they where nice. Never had Capri. But because of all the imported tools such as these two and HF and many others, they have to be made overseas to be competitive. It sucks but that is the world we live in. I have WrightGrips as my everyday wrenches and in my opinion, the best wrenches on the market in the US. And the are made in Ohio. Thanks for watching and stay safe
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm not a tool guy. I'm just hard working mechanic sharing some useful information on what I think of these wrenches. But hey, you do you... Thanks again and stay safe
Can a professional use these? Lol, a professional can use any tool he or she wants regardless Of the make or rebranbed what ever it takes to get the job done rite 🔧🔧🔧🔧🔧
Yes, but you know what he means. A professional needs to get the job done properly in an acceptable time. When an amateur runs into a problem, he goes looking for another tool he needs to finish the job. One question for the professional mechanic in comparing these two wrench sets is: will the shorter length do the job?
@GH-oi2jf Sometimes the shorter length is a blessing where the longer length is hard to get into places. And then you get more leverage over the shorter ones... sooo.... depends on what you need 90% of the time in my opinion..
Anything advertised and is professional that has skips is annoying and I don't like it. I bought the metric wrenches because I don't really use my dick often and I had old USA non-ratching and I wanted some ratchet and I figured f*** it. We'll see how they are and they're not bad but it skips 9 15 16 and 18
I wish they would at least offer the skip sizes so in case you do want a full set . Example - Menards wrench sets are not complete but they offer every size so that you can complete your set.
After Stanley Black and Decker bought FACOM, they went all over with this design across all their brands.. The actual FACOM are nicer but for availability and price, I wouldn't discount these..
