ONE SOCKET CAN REPLACE A WHOLE SET! 

instead of losing the 10mm we just lose the whole tool box now

Those sockets are good but at damaging the head of the bolts. Nothing can replace a good set of sockets

I too got one of these as a gift 15-20 years ago. Still in my tool chest and often mistake it for a plug socket. Good for light weight uses or odd size fasteners, in a pinch, but diffidently will not replace socket sets.

Dude walks away and the whole ass shop falls down after he unscrewed everything.

"It's almost like a 3/4" socket with spring loaded pins inside" yes Vince that's exactly what it is 😂

Can’t believe I just watched 20 mins of a guy sticking his finger in a socket and taking off caster bolts

"we're not going to be going over..." proceeds to go over entire milwaukee socket set... lol

Lol I feel like I’m watching an infomercial or the home shopping network!

“We’re all about safety here” *leaves safety glasses on top of head*

This man's excitement wouldn't be out of place on play school. 10/10 for enthusiasm. Very informative videos to boot!

Those are really cool! My sockets are a mess, can't wait to get them all organized! Thanks Vince!

Lmao, that product has been around for so long. Had one like 20 years ago. They are ok for little over hand tight stuff and good for a pinch.

I like the Gator for what it is, have one for the house, and one goes in my tool bag for work. Having said that, it does struggle with uses where you need a deep well socket, due to how it’s built. My tool bag has limited space, and that’s why I keep it with me. I’d like to see them make a deepwell version, and maybe someone really smart can figure out a way to make centering it quickly on hardware easier.

My hat's off to you Vince, I've had a Gator Grip for about 20 years now and have never gotten it to work on anything. I think the solution is to buy an M12 stubby impact. 😁

Youre like every other guy when they get something cool and new...just like a kid and I love it, subbed and belled

Sounds like you really enjoy your job. We all should be so lucky.

I started using the gater when it came out for all sorts of jobs in construction mostly electrical. Works great. Often the first socket stolen on a job.

I put in a Rheem Hvac system in for the inventor of the Gator Grip ... no joke. The original when it was invented was never intended for an impact driver if I remember right it would bend the pins because of the impact.

Your videos are the best even if its about a Gator Grip 🤣 love the sarcasm some people get it some just dont!

This this helped me get out annoying security gate screws the other day, pretty handy considering I didn't have special sockets to get out stripped nuts.

have had mine for over 20 years, was given to me as a gift, used it to bolt in main breakers on houses, as different equip. mfg. used different size nuts and/or bolts and it was convenient. worked okay for a while till, the springs started giving out. now it just sits in the toolbox taking up space, as who knows, may need it in a pinch some day.

Never thought to use it for scree eyes I might need to grab mine more often now

Had one in my box for years!!!! Bought at the Sears Hardware! Great video!!

That’s good if you in a jam and didn’t have a socket set with you. Something you keep in you tool bag at all times 👍🏼

I have 3 gator grips in various kits that I’ve owned for many years.. the main problem is centering the driver and getting a good turn under torque. I mainly use them for stripped and damaged bolt removal and normal sockets for everything else. They are perfect for removal of damaged items. Way better then a pair of vise grips and a hammer or beating on a socket one size smaller and then having to replace that socket..

So funny to see people getting amazed by a product I’ve been using for 20 years. Next week we can play with cassette tape players and VCR’s. LOL

I'm a mover....I have one in my tool bag and have used it on occasion. It has come in handy when I didn't feel like breaking out my wrench wrap. It has also been the only tool I could use for square head bolts that are inset on antique bed frames. They can be 8" long and fully threaded. Try getting an angle on them with needle nose. So, these things have their uses. Not everyday and not every job. But definitely worth the space in your tool kit.

Bought one at the HD after having a lost one size I needed, and stumbled across this and gave it shot. Pretty Impressive!

Like most people said, it’s fine in a pinch, have odd size or shaped bolts, or for DIYers that don’t need a heavy duty socket set. I own one I keep accessible but it certainly will not replace a socket set for someone who uses them all day

I think this was hilarious. What started as a joke, turned out to be moderately useful. Minus using in an impact driver, or on things you couldn't use an undersized socket on? Might actually pick one up now.

I got rid of mine years ago, because AT THE TIME their big marketing gimmick was that it works on stripped bolt heads and nuts. Didn't for me. To it's credit, it helped me lean towards 6 point sockets instead of 16 point.

I picked up my gator bit at Walmart for dollar fifty I still haven't used it but it is still sitting in my garage waiting for the day I need it you guys take care

I love your channel. Vince I started watching your videos months ago and you continue to bring forth great stuff to help us workers become aware of all the things. Thanks Vince!

Good thing to keep in glove compartment! Good Idea Vince

Sucks the little pins start to get stuck together and stop working

That’s a good idea for handyman stuff, definitely. Thanks Vince.😎👍

LOL came back and started watching some of these old vids... This is great! Seems a bunch of enthusiasm was had while using this tool. Good stuff!

Have one, used it to screw in small hooks for xmas lights outside.

Ok, gotta get me one! But I'll use it on my drill/driver and keep my socket set! Thanks!!

I was about to say something negative for the first time in a long time then I saw the screw eye part an 🤯. Keep doing what yall do. An keep up the enthusiasm. "too loud" haters.

Love the Milwaukee set. No missing sizes, square is good because easy to read the sizes. Strong for most impact work too. So this will be my workhorse and any special or larger ones I will just buy the individuals when needed.

Lol I got an universal socket 2 years ago, and I keep it in my car and it has helped me with plenty of task, like helping my co worker tighten his car battery, and help me help other on the side of the freeway change their tire when their bolts were just too small for my impact sockets sizes. And around the house with those annoying hook screws.

I was organizing my toolbox the other day. I found mine and thought, when the hell was the last time I used this thing? True story.

i used my gator grip as an oil sending unit socket after i poped all the pins out..and gave it some persuasive persuasion with a sledge never used it for anything else and had it sitting in my box for nearly 4 years so glad it was usefull for somethin

Look I do hvac service and cant carry all sizes of sockets and gator grip is the best service socket ever I love it but I dont do a lot of heavy duty bolts and screws

I hardly ever use mine maybe 3 times in 5 years. came in handy for hanger screws and demo. really just the odd stuff or in a pinch.

22 years ago when the Gator Grip came out I knew it was revolutionary. I tossed all my sockets out and I have never looked back.

Wanna die? Take a shot every time he says “screw eye”

I bought that socket probably 15 years ago and used it once to see how it worked still sitting in my tool box collecting dust

I have no idea why this guy doesnt have a million subscribes

Vince was like a kid in a candy shop looking for stuff to use the gator on. "Ohh will it loosen these casters???"

I like how you just walking around testing what bolts and nuts it can get off ha same thing I would do

Had one for a long time. Usually disappoints every time I try and use it.

I’ve been using a Metrinch socket set for 20 years. Bought it from an infomercial back when the 4 easy payments of $29.95 or whatever seemed like a good deal to a poor guy with no credit. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made. It’ll turn bolts a regular socket can’t, and one set does SAE and metric. I love it so much I bought the same set again off Amazon a couple years ago after losing one of the sockets. Give it a shot. I think it might surprise you.

Love your channel bro. I didn’t think I would make a career out of the home improvement/construction retail industry. Been working for Lowe’s for 2 years and it gets in your blood. I enjoy watching your enthusiasm shopping at our store and competitors stores. Something we do (or I do) is comp shop. Competition shopping. I can get all the comp shopping from your channel from a different perspective, the eyes of the consumer. The average joe, the pro customer. And on top of that I learn a lot about different products. I’ve been meaning to buy everything we carry to try them out but why should I when you do that already! Let me know if there’s something new on our shelf that you want for TTR!

They're basically the adjustable wrench of sockets...

I have broken so many of those but they do work

Have it and love it. I beat the crap out of it with my Milwaukee one key impact and it eats it up. Definitely worth the buy 👌

I actually have one but it will not replace the regular socket set as you indicated, I think I saw a Gator Grip with larger size increments at Sears just don't remember sizes at the miment... 👨‍🔧

I bought one of these one time to remove some wheel locks that I lost the key to. It managed to get em all off but broke some of the pins inside it almost immediately. Returned it shortly after.

Useful tool but don't get rid of your full set the large diameter and depth of the socket won't fit in some places where conventional sockets will by design

I have one and love it!!!

I have this gator socket I have used it 3 times in last 9 plus years

I'm pretty sure I have one of these in my garage somewhere. I think I'm gonna put it in my truck with a ratchet now. Thanks Vince

I thought that you were going to do a hatchet job on it, SURPRISE! Those who need/want to go cheap Harbor Freight, Pittsburgh Pro are actually decent socket sets. My good set got stolen I've been using it for several years now, so far so good. HVAC&R (my trade), car repair, ...

My daughter just got me this for Xmas it says best dad ever on it lol but I gotta say I was doing the same thing Christmas day running around seeing what I can do with it I even tried screws I kinda had it working but not so much lol

I'm an assembler and I've lost all my sockets so this will be a life saver for 9/16 and under

This bloke is brilliant, Pure morale 😂😂😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Oh man I had one years ago it's ok I got to try it lost mine

No the Gator Grip can't replace a whole set but mine does work, and it's good to have around. Its great to have in case you loose or misplace a socket you don't have a duplicate of, or to toss in a bycicle tool kit. I know people who keep them in junkyard salvage tool kits, you never know if you might need something on the other side but can't exactly carry a duplicate of every socket.

Thanks for sharing. Great info :)

SOMEONE IN THE OFFICE WILL HAVE SOME WORDS TO CURSE THIS GUY :))))

I own the first Gator Grip back in 1997. It's a wonderful multi socket!

I use to work on electric Signs and the Gator Grip paid for itself one cold winter when I couldnt get rusted hardware off a sign and the Gator Grip made easy work of it. Id only use one on damaged hardware though they definitely bite into the hardware a bit.

Drinking game: Take a shot everytime he says "screw eyes"

Vince, your enthusiasm kills. "it removed a nut...AAAAHHH SH*T!!!!". hahaha, great review

I don’t know why, but I hear Henry Winkler singing “wudder sucks it really really sucks” over and over while watching this video! 😂😂

Gator grip, wow, amazing reminded me of Steve Erwin lol

Yes I have this my, only let down is it won't do deep wells. My first one broke, but wouldn't have if kept oiled.

The gator grip will never replace a socket set I agree Vince it could help in a pinch

Good review of Gator Grip 👍thaks man!

All Black Air Max's. Nice!!!!

I've seen several of your videos and let me tell you, you got me hooked on your channel. +1 subscriber!

I purchased that gator grip when I was 18. I enjoyed it until it rounded the head off important things like oil drain plugs.... and it was not long before the pins fell out. If you plan to drive little hook eyes or wingnuts, keep it for only those odd moments. Or it will be trashed before you need it.

I love his energy

I know this sounds crazy but I would be thankful to have any set of tools! It honestly doesn’t matter to me who made them. I cannot afford any tools at this time. I broke 5 vertebrae’s in my spine, twenty five years ago or so. I had to stop working about ten years ago. My medication is so expensive that it leaves me with little money to do anything but purchase basic food. So I would be so thankful for any tools that you no longer require. Thank you Scott.

I bought this for myself. It works well for simple tasks. But if you have a nut on a bolt the pins don’t retract too far. It wasn’t much use for a swing and slide set my wife bought for the kids.

Killing it with these videos vince

Lmfao at the water boy reference

Hey Vince, been watching your videos for about 3-4 months. I have to say keep up the good work and videos, very entertaining and informal. Like 2 years ago I bought a DeWalt refurbished dc-887 if that's what the # w/ 20v max battery, from eBay to replace the old school 18v Makita. And I have to say I love it, just hate to see others like you guys, not getting the results I've had w/the impact as I am. It never leaves my side at the job. Next video recommended is the best 25' tape, ik strange but my fav tape is the kobalt 25' I'd like to know what tape you guys like to use

These might be good for someone who doesn’t have a use for real tools. Light duty around the house is basically what this is meant for

I'm having Billy Mays flashbacks here. I really needed a good chuckle this morning and this fit the bill. This is right up there with your magnet video Vince. lol. I've never owned The Gator Socket and I don't think I ever will, but it sure makes for some fun discussion. Thanks for sharing and keeping a straight face. Cheers!!!

I wouldn't throw out your Socket set just yet lol.

My dad bought me this back in 2017. Just put it in your work bag . They are life savers sometimes.

As you mentioned it doesn't go very deep and I've noticed with mine that if the head or shoulders of the fastener isn't deep enough or there is bolt sticking out of the nut then they are pretty much useless. And since you're not centered with the fastener like you would be on a properly sized socket. It oscillates like a mofo.

I'm going to have to go get mine out of my bag and look at it cuz I don't remember mine having that plastic in the center but maybe it does I don't know but I'm going to go find out after lunch. I don't know yours is the same as mine or not because like I said the two that came in that tool box from the pawn shop obviously or not as new as yours is but now you got me curious either way even if it does have that plastic in the middle I haven't had that problem yet but if my does have that plastic I'm going to be little bit more careful of not using it on a wing nut by placing net winged right in the middle but I will continue to be using it with my M12 impact and my surge whichever I happen to be using I don't actually find myself getting my M18 impact out for hardly anything now

Seems like a good socket to keep in your car or somewhere for emergencies. Not perfect, but it’ll do the job in a pinch

I have one. I use it frequently but it's not good for really tight stuff. But everyday jobs it's great. Have had it for about 2 years now. Got mine off wish lol. 2 bucks with shipping

Love my gater grip!!!

Vince Man!! You’re absolutely my favorite channel. GATOR GRIP