SNAP ON "Locking Pliers" Best? Let's find out! Snap On vs Irwin, Milwaukee, Irwin, Tekton, CH Hanson

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Brands: Snap On, Grip On, Milwaukee, Crescent, Eastwood, Vintage USA Vise Grips, Imported Irwin Vise Grips, Tolsen, Tekton, Performance Tool, SATA, CH Hanson. Locking pliers nose and large jaws compared for grip strength on fasteners. Locking long nose/needle nose pliers also compared for performance on hardened steel and wire cutter performance cutting through nails. Wear resistance and failure load yield performance proves that some tools are no longer made to the same build quality as vintage ones. I purchased all of the pliers tested. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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@BYOTools Год назад

Uuuugh! I knew the moment you said “vintage” it was going to be depressing how our new hand tools these days don’t stack up compared to one made decades ago. Thanks so much for this one.

@Death.Is.Fearless. Год назад

There a big dif between 95>20-0 in price

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@Fake-moon-landing. Год назад

We outsourced all manufacturing to the yellow race. We are the birth place of industry and now we don't even make a production car. The UK will not last long if nothing changes. So I know where you are coming from. We need to collectively de-seat our corrupt leader's.

@herrunsinn774 Год назад

@@Death.Is.Fearless. Thank you, Captain Obvious.

@Death.Is.Fearless. Год назад

@@herrunsinn774 glad I could help

@cheffrin3751 Год назад

It always reinforces my trust in someone's testing when the cheap stuff starts doing well. You and AvE are my faves. Not afraid to just show the numbers.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@tallswede80 Год назад

what about when the american made stuff you can't get anymore, outperforms everything available today? that reinforces my trust.

@cheffrin3751 Год назад

@@tallswede80 well that makes sense haha they used to build tools to last back then.

@csunday95 Год назад

@@tallswede80 sometimes they do well in these videos, sometimes they're below average (when he includes a vintage tool). I think the textured finish on the teeth of the vintage one (only one that had it) here made a big difference in the grip strength torque tests

@mikethetoolman8776 Год назад

@@tallswede80 malco is the USA made vise grips now

@EpicBenjo Год назад

Wow the Vintage just wiped the floor with everyone else. The saying, "They don't make them like they used to," really applies here!

@kaneyt0 Год назад

Damn it! Someone already used this saying!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great point!

@therecoillife6577 Год назад

that's what i was gonna say

@richardbaumgart2454 Год назад

Same as the vintage Craftsman adjustable wrench wiped the floor also.

@ralleyquattro Год назад

Yep, corporate greed at its best. Instead of making things better they make them cheaper and charge more. Way to go human kind.

@Traderjoe Год назад

15 years ago I was at a light and noticed a pair of rusty Vice grips like this by the curb. I got out and grabbed them and later on cleaned them up and it turned out to be the vintage USA made Vice Grips and they have never let me down and are a regular addition to my tool line up. They work perfectly.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Nice!

@TheNortonio Год назад

What intersection was that? I lost a pair 15 years ago. Let's touch bases. You might could just send them back to me. I kid...

@GardenGuy1943 Год назад

@@TheNortonio that was NOT funny, I’m reporting you

@kevintdickson 11 месяцев назад

@@TheNortonio hahahaa

@busman2050 3 месяца назад

I started to believe you lol

@HappyHands. Год назад

The vintage Vice-Grips were made when a company valued its reputation and source materials were more affordable. Although, I've always been pleasantly pleased with Irwin tools for the price.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@Codyjames83 Год назад

For the money and quality I'm going Irwin

@davidswanson5669 Год назад

Maybe snap on used to value their name too, but why should we if they don’t anymore?

@jefftucker9225 Год назад

I agree, I buy a lot of Irwin tools, they may not be top of the line, but they always seem to be pretty good and they have a decent cost

@thetruth-hl7ct Год назад

They were made before all the cheap knockoffs hit the market, forcing Vice Grip to cut costs to stay competitive. That's the way it is with all innovators once the copycats start flooding in.

@btrswt35 Год назад

It's really sad that there is as much of a difference between the vintage and the newer ones. It really shows that the vintage were made to last and the newer ones are Made to be replaced.

@keldon_champion Год назад

I agree and what I feel is even more sad is that as a tradesman that uses hand tools daily I find that most of the USA made brands just are not what they used to be, they are rarely top of the line and my opinion on a lot of them is they are fine but expensive, Klein is one of the big exceptions I am generally happy with Klein hand tools although Knipex makes better pliers, also Ridgid makes the best pipe wrenches period no exceptions.

@Johnbro8 Год назад

Old is better, due to the fact it was carefully made to last.

@komandoklucha Год назад

sure, but old ones werent as cheap five decades ago i own some ~50yo german locking pliers and modern day knipex ones, imo they are similar quality but 50 years ago they were big purchase and knipex ones are $20 in europe right now

@garrettvillwok3693 Год назад

Unfortunately today quality has been replaced by quantity.

@snap-off5383 Год назад

Really just shows the vintage ones were carefully heat treated, and the identical pattern made in china isn't. Taiwan and China factually have better steel raw materials than we do. They're just a corner cutting culture.

@Sir_Uncle_Ned Год назад

The very embodiment of "They just don't make 'em like they used to!" - That vintage tool absolutely crushed the competition.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@fouraces9137 Год назад

I truly hope that tool manufacturers are watching your channel and see that tools made 40 years ago totally out preform any offering they have. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Thanks so much for the work you do to keep all of us informed and entertained, with all the money you've saved so many folks I'll bet it'd be enough to seriously lower the national debt :)

@dalanbronnenberg Год назад

Tool manufacturers don’t care. They produce cheap tools in hopes that every home and car owner on the planet buys one, knowing that very few people depend on a quality lifetime tool for anything. People who do, are knowledgeable enough to not buy these tools, and will seek the rare highest quality tools and pay a premium. These jackals have out thought the American public for decades now. It’s what Corporate America does to keep making the only thing they really care about- more $. And most of you dopes think the government is behind this. This is slight of hand, lies, and greed from the monopolies who own the entire marketplace.

@ta2034 Год назад

The poor quality is intended, unfortunately. It's not as profitable to sell you a tool that your grandkids will use, if they can just sell each generation 3 of the same tool as they break.

@The-Splat Год назад

Indeed.

@aceroadholder2185 Год назад

The vintage Vice Grips are in the category of tools you set aside in the toolbox for jobs where you know that you are going to need maximum performance to successfully get something apart. Many years ago I had an imported set of vice grips that in addition to not being the best of tools managed to pinch my palm every time they were unlocked. I got so mad at them one day I took the pliers to the chop saw and cut it into little pieces. It was very satisfying.

@ionstorm66 Год назад

Yeah there are two types of release levers. The ones you push towards the lock screw, which can bend to the point you can't unlock the pliers. Then there is the ones you pull away from the lock screw, that pinch your hand every time.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@KreemieNewgatt Год назад

I know what you mean about the pinch thing. I had some that did that and I gave them away (but only cuz I didn't have a chop saw at the time) 😂

@AlexD-fq5zm Год назад

Years ago a friend of mine knocked out a tooth with a pair of vice grips... Lock popped open hit him in the mouth ...😂😂😂 Don't know why he was that close to them to date all I know was he was so mad he threw his tooth... Still hasn't replaced it to date

@volvo09 Год назад

@@AlexD-fq5zm I had a socket fly off a wobble and smack hy tooth. I saw all white for a moment and thought for sure the tooth was busted.... Nope! Got lucky on that one. I also punched myself in the face when I was pulling a spring and my pliers let go... Almost knocked myself out, 😂 took a while to see again after that one!

@judsonr1 Год назад

As a teen in the 1980’s I built my tool collection on what I could afford and what I needed; so I have a couple pairs of those “vintage” vice-grips. Makes me worry about the quality of tools in another 40+ years. Another outstanding video!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@HappyHands. Год назад

I wonder if things will even be Repairable in 40+ years. As a copier and printer repairman, i watch machines go from repairable and serviceable to non-serviceable , non-repairable or throw away machines that cost more to repair than to replace. Ive seen the same trend with Automobiles

@johnnellis3025 Год назад

@@HappyHands. Like the bic lighter, throw them out when out of gas.

@texastriguy Год назад

The one critique I would have here is the use of a specific torque on the adjustment screw. The normal use of these types of tools doesn't involve adjusting the screw under load. You typically set the opening where you need it, THEN lock down using the arms, not the screw. What really matters to the user is the force needed to lock the tool - most of us typically tighten that screw until we can JUST barely close the and lock the arms! I might suggest that your tests would be better if you set the tools up using the same input force to close the jaws via the handles/arms - NOT via torque on the adjustment screw. I just feel like the same torque on the adjustment will cause wildly different pressures at the jaws, and is the reason for the wide range of results you got. But the main concern here is that's just not how these tools get used in the field or jobsite.

@FlourescentPotato Год назад

yes, the results are probably irrelevant to actual performance because none of these products were designed to perform this way

@BixbyConsequence Год назад

I agree, because the actual clamping force achieved could be very different depending on the pitch of the adjustment screw threads.

@otterconnor942 Год назад

You can't be consistent with the "guten tite" method. His method isn't to measure max grip force, but to measure grip strength at a certain consistent tightness

@salterclan Год назад

You can measure that as well. Use a pressure plate to test your grip strength and then match it by having each set of vice grips too tight and loosen the nut until it closes at your tested grip strength. Then they all match the “good and tight” which would have been measured earlier when he did the test.

@zyeborm Год назад

Yeah, this is testing the pitch and grease on the screw more than it is the performance of the tool. Like the Milwaukee makes a point about being fast, they have quite a coarse pitch screw to achieve that and in normal use that's no issue at all. But in this test it'll decrease the clamping force dramatically vs the others. It'd be better to do all the tests in the hydraulic jig or something similar and use that to apply a specific reasonable grip strength and perhaps a two handed full send, fuck this bolt in particular strength.

@doublel7337 Год назад

It is always nice to see the vintage "Made in the USA" tools added to the tests. Made in America tools can still be found at reasonable prices at yard sales, flea markets, estate sales, and in pawn shops. Thanks for the video !!

@dyer2cycle Год назад

..or, for very high prices on Ebay...

@jumbomuffin1316 Год назад

As an American, I wouldn’t buy American

@elonmust7470 Год назад

A great testament to USA made tool quality is older chainsaws. For machines that put up with incredible vibration & constant beating, it amazes me that old 1960s model McCullochs & Homelites etc are still holding up today!

@bruceli9094 2 месяца назад

@@jumbomuffin1316 ok German worshipper

@pherdantler707 Год назад

All too often I have found the release levers to be non-operative, necessitating a two handed gorilla pull on the handles to obtain a release. Would have like to have seen the release levers tested in the video. I've used your test results on several occasions for my purchases. Keep up the great work!!

@laurelrunlaurelrun Год назад

Gotta use a second pair of vise-grips to loosen the first... DUH! ;-)

@isaiahshaffer Год назад

@@laurelrunlaurelrun I came here to say this but you got it covered 😂

@toyorover1313 Год назад

Especially once they're worn out and sloppy! Difficult to quantitatively test that though.

@blahorgaslisk7763 Год назад

@@toyorover1313 I could see two relevant tests. First torque the adjustment know to the same value and then measure how hard it is to use the release lever. Next test you tighten the adjustment until it takes a certain amount of force to turn a hardened bolt or the shaft of a drill bit or something like that. Then test how much force is needed to use the release lever. Not the most comprehensive test but it would give two points of data to compare. The second test being, in my opinion probably the most relevant. I know I have tightened pliers like this hard enough that they were impossible to disengage using the release lever. But I did so to fixate something and not just for the fun of it. So the use dictates the setting of the vise grips. The construction and materials of the grips then influence how hard they have to be applied and how hard hey are to release.

@jasomkovac9115 Год назад

@@laurelrunlaurelrun , try a large open end wrench. It not only opens the lever but it also helps pry it.

@leifhietala8074 Год назад

I have an old set of American-made needlenose VGs. You can't part me from them. HOWEVER, based on their performance on this channel, I did order some Eagle Grip lockers, and they are pretty damn good. If Malco made a needlenose variety, I bet they would have scored highly.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

I bought the Eagle Grips too after destroying the ones I used for testing. Amazing pliers!

@jongankul Год назад

Eagle Grip pliers are manufactured in DeWitt, Nebraska at the old Vise Grip factory. 😎

@robertlawrence9000 Год назад

@@jongankul Whoa! Cool!

@Ininoutb Год назад

Im hoping that if enough people contact Malco they might make a long nose Eagle Grip one day, and when that day comes I hope to be first on the order list

@marko11kram Год назад

This is EXACTLY what I was going to comment! I even checked their site to see if I missed them coming out with them. When they do--- I'll pick em up on a pre release price if they offer one

@peaceinator56 Год назад

Wow. I have about 6 old vise grips I found in my father's toolbox. I remember using them as a kid. Had no idea how incredible a tool I was holding. I'll have to take care of these. Blown away at how much better they are

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@johnnellis3025 Год назад

Yep, taken for granted. l just cleaned and oiled mine.

@dyer2cycle Год назад

..I have several old sets of USA Vise-Grips as well..problem is, they don't hold very well anymore because the jaws are just worn, and in some cases nearly worn out..also, I used to abuse them quite a bit, back when I thought we would always be able to just go buy a new pair just as good as the old pair, at a reasonable price..after all, we had been doing that very thing for decades.. :(

@nunyabizness9216 Год назад

@@dyer2cycle Get a good American or European file. Clamp your pliers in a vice and carefully sharpen the teeth. I've been doing this to pliers and pipe wrenches for years. Good old US made tools are worth the effort as shown in this video.🇺🇸🛠️🔧⚒️🪓⛏️🔨🔧🧰🗜️🥇🏆💯

@dyer2cycle Год назад

@@nunyabizness9216 Hadn't thought of that..great idea!

@darrenwhite544 Год назад

Definitely impressed with the 8 dollar locking pliers consistently finishing in the top 5 in every test

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing,

@mustie1 Год назад

l find the old vise grips at yard sales for a buck or two, they can take a beating for sure, thanks for including the old stuff now and then,

@v0idlike Год назад

Enjoying your vacation? :P

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@1pcfred Год назад

When I run across old Grips for a buck they come home with me.

@harryharry3193 Год назад

now thats what IM talking about! some nice old grinders, axe's...and even a sweet ole craftsman floor jack for a 20 spot that needs a little hyd oil Love it.

@bobcoats2708 Год назад

Vintage Vise Grips crushed the competition! Thank you for including them, Todd. Sadly, it shows us clearly that tools are no longer made to last.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@TheIcyWizard705 Год назад

I guess this is one of those times where they really don't make them like they used to. And it always is nice to see a comparison that shows that the bigger price tag doesn't mean better results. As always your video was incredibly informative I applaud the work you do

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@Pinz314 Год назад

I'm not sure of that, the only thing tested here is the efficiency of the screw, and look at that vintage screw at 3:18, it looks very smooth. A better way to test would be to use a standard clamping force on the handle, that's how you use them in real life.

@levibarnes6616 Год назад

You know, I bet if you just asked plenty of people would have vintage tools in good condition that they would be more than happy to send you for "testing". Keep up the great work 👍

@matthewf1979 Год назад

I’ve been snatching up old US made Vise Grips at swap meets for a reason! The larger snub nose versions are nearly indestructible.

@1pcfred Год назад

You must mean the ubiquitous 10WR model. They're destructible if you use them as welding clamps. I separate my grips into ones I burn and ones I don't.

@flhusa1 Год назад

@@1pcfred All my imitation vise grips are used for welding . You can weld a washer on the end of adjustment screw to use a bar to tighten .

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@johnnycoolguy9554 Год назад

When I grow up, I want to be a Project Farmer like Mr. Todd.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the positive comment!

@ErrorlVlacro Год назад

I am always so impressed with all the methodology and tools you come up with. You really do a proper job at this. Nobody can beat these tests you come up with.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks so much!

@jjcanney Год назад

I'd love to see a test of permanent markers. We use them for marking soil samples in the field and there is a huge difference between brand. What kind of surfaces they stick to, dry time, how they hold up to the elements, if they can still write after a day with the cap off.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@dss8345 Год назад

@@ProjectFarm A sun fading test would be great as well! I write a lot of calibration tags that are hung outside, and there's a big difference in how much markers fade over a year.

@robertbamford8266 Год назад

It hurt to see your test vintage vg to destruction. I never would have guessed that replacing my temporarily misplaced vintage vg (when they weren’t “vintage”) would be a good thing. Since they last forever. I looked up the company history and discovered they are now part of Rubbermaid, “now known as Irwin Industrial Tools and are now a division of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. In 2008, the original Vise-Grip manufacturing plant in Dewitt, Nebraska, closed when the parent company moved production to China.”

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@ionstorm66 Год назад

Based on the type of damage, you could likely file down where the bold dug into the lock arm. Then they would likely be better than any of the other tested pliers still.

@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195 Год назад

Now we have someone who is supposed to be President that sends our strategic oil reserves to china not just all our manufacturing. I have about 40 pairs of Vice Grip brand locking pliers but they are all older than 2008 so now I know not to buy the new ones.

@dyer2cycle Год назад

..good news, the old Dewitt, Nebraska plant now makes the Malco Eagle Grip pliers..same design as the old Vise-Grips, but much better tolerances and fit and finish...bad news, you better open your wallet up WIDE when you get ready to purchase them!....

@JustOutHereTinkering Год назад

I'm gonna get some of those CH Hansons! One thing that amazes me is in the last 40 years we have managed to make lower quality tools that perform worse. I just don't get it! Even with the always overpriced snap on they just couldnt match a 40+ year old design.

@snap-off5383 Год назад

Same as "Bremen" brand at harbor freight, they didn't even swap out the CR-MO stamp.

@dennisclayton1225 Год назад

Because people just want less expensive tools, this is why harbor freight is so popular. Also because china pays it people so low they can be chesper.

@russw3134 Год назад

Planned obsolescence. Integral to capitalism in the minds of some.

@PantyDropper69 Год назад

Welcome to capitalism. Maximize profits and screw the consumer while making them think they're happy

@gorak9000 Год назад

The CH Hansons are already out of stock on amazon, so good luck with that

@KashifKhan-cs3nx Год назад

Another awesome video. Thank you for put so much effort in making these videos. from watching your videos I am building a whole collection of good items. and by the way also switched my tubelights to led tubelights in my garagge a few years back after watching one of your video lol.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing!

@AdmiralDG Год назад

Love that you included the vintage set, makes for good content as well as testing a tool some of us may already have in service to see how it stacks up!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@annihilator4000 Год назад

Review the Linus Tech Tips screwdriver vs others when it comes out soon.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

I definitely want to do it! I've contacted LTT to see if they'll let me purchase it early so I can review it ASAP. I'm ready to test it now!!

@husbeard Год назад

This will be awesome! You should collaborate too! Maybe he can build you a wireless network for your farm, or something?

@narlycharley Год назад

I can’t wait to see it go against the historic Snap-On ratcheting screwdriver. I think Linus was originally looking into Snap-On’s ratcheting mechanism when it was being designed. My father gifted me a Snappy one and it’s one of my favorite tools to use.

@SirShanova Год назад

@@ProjectFarm Hell yeah!

@feero9680 Год назад

@@husbeard Collaboration is... a no. Theres reason why PF dont want to be sponsored on products he is testing

@LastLatinKing Год назад

I look forward to your videos, even if I don’t need those particular tools at the moment. I always end up going back up your videos when I do need some tools you tested so I know which is the best fit

@ProjectFarm Год назад

I appreciate that!

@RLB9844 Год назад

I have done the same several times.

@chrisdeforest6021 Год назад

Same here. Your videos are my go to when I'm looking to purchase new tools.

@UncleStevie8er Год назад

Thanks for the intensive work you do. I use your findings to help me get the best product for my money. Thanks again!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

@N1njaSnake Год назад

I always love to watch the tests, even if the subject is something I'm unlikely to ever need. Great work as usual!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@grayphox Год назад

At some point I'd love to see a "how to design an experiment" video from y'all. I've studied your videos and try to apply what I've learned from them to my software work.

@grayphox Год назад

Maybe a "second channel" thing if you ever make one. The algorithm doesn't love breaks from format patterns

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great suggestions!! Thank you

@Ttejo Год назад

Curious on how you apply it to software! 😁

@chubbyjohnson5480 Год назад

I agree. Todd has better DOE than a quality control lab.

@justmemandalee Год назад

Skill share…

@curtisweller4138 Год назад

Fantastic, as always. Bought several of your winners and recommendations on Prime Day. Big win! I’m into woodworking, so I’d love to see mitre saws and blades. Thanks for another great review Todd!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@tanner2032 Год назад

Love the content! I'm a plumber so tests on tools/materials I come across on a daily basis always get my interest!

@aarontrzeciak2298 Год назад

As always, quality content from project farm. I’ve made purchases several times based on these tests and have always been more than happy with the purchase. ….Very impressive!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@GAIS414 Год назад

Throughout many of your testing videos I've seen the Irwin stuff more or less constantly perform very well for their price point. But tools from the olden times, when people generally knew a good tool from a bad one, will regularly outperform the modern stuff. Most of the tools in my workshop are at least 40 years old. With a squirt of oil every now and then they more or less still work as good as new. When in a pinch, (out on jobs, having forgotten to bring the right tool) I've bought newer tools of the same type to get the job done, and most of them will wear out pretty quickly compared to the good old stuff. They say we have a higher standard of living these days because we have more stuff. However, I would argue that we might have more but most of it is of a lesser quality. Just look at a modern car compared to one made in the 70's. Filled with gadgets that no one really needs, and built to fail within 15 years. And to top it off you can hardly work on it yourself. Unfortunately most things seems to go that way, slowly but surely. But it makes me happy that this channel makes an effort to counter that. Thanks for all your hard work and yet another great video!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@azwepay Год назад

I get what you are saying. The cars though, that is survivors bias all the way. The ones left are survivors, not better made. They were taken care of and lasted, most of them are long gone...by and large they were junk from most everywhere compared to the reliability of a modern car when new. New cars in the 1970s didn't even have a warranty...that came later when the car companies "promised" to make more reliable cars. I do like old tools, I think things made in a less mass produced and profit driven way tend to be better in all things. That is a problem inherent in the switch from pride driven companies to profit driven ones

@GAIS414 Год назад

@@azwepay Let's agree to disagree. In Sweden we've had guarantees on cars since at least the 50's.

@azwepay Год назад

@@GAIS414 My privilege is showing. I forget the USA (where I live) is not a nation of quality products for the masses. American cars from the 70s are survivors for certain, the cars were junk new. Chevrolet in the USA offered a 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty in 1970. But our cars are cheap, not designed to last, and to fit a budget of $0 for care and upkeep by most people. It is a miracle they don't break more often. The Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975 in the USA really started laying things out in print and they started to grow after that. I am a modern American, I might have a wrench or 2 that are 50 yrs old, but nothing else in my life is that old..not even my house

@daos3300 Год назад

the old tool thing is also a form of survivor bias. a decent old tool, well taken care of, will last. a dead cheap one is not around to argue the point. if you spend a lot of money on a well made tool today, expect it to be around in a few generations. if you buy a cheap one, it'll fall apart. as for cars - modern cars are more efficient, safer, faster, quieter and just generally far superior to anything from the 70s. they're easy enough to work on if you have the requisite knowledge, just like it was 50 years ago. btw, have you tried working on a car from the 19th century? bet you wouldn't know where to start. and properly taken care of modern cars easily outlast older cars. nobody built - or expected - cars in the 70s to last 3-400000 km. now, it's pretty much the norm. this type of 'everything was better in the olden days' argument is so common, it's just pure bias.

@shoresy6927 Год назад

I remember being a kid and seeing vice grips for the first time. I couldn't stop playing with them. They were so cool

@rogerwilcojr Год назад

Yeah, until you clamped them so tightly that you couldn't release them. And when you finally did they snapped back and smacked your knuckles. (pull style release for the win)

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@Zyr4n0 Год назад

Thanks for producing constantly and consistently good quality content. So much is changing in the world, few times for the better. Thanks for staying awesome

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@gawdzalien2811 Год назад

Thank you for all your hard work. The detail and everyman's garage feel is relatable. Awesome job keep up the great work🤑👊👍👊👍✌

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@watcherofwatchers Год назад

Interesting results, as always! I have personally always found the cutters on locking pliers to be superfluous, as I most definitely have better options for that job. I am not sure why they include them at all, really. They're poorly designed, awkward to use, and just not very good at their job!

@flhusa1 Год назад

The cutters are good for certain things only . I have found that if you can get a groove in something with cutters you can then break it in two pretty easily .

@snap-off5383 Год назад

For getting a start on really hard stuff you don't want to mar your good cutters on.

@watcherofwatchers Год назад

@@snap-off5383 Weird. Not once have I gone that route. My good cutters... Are good and I wouldn't need to do this. To each their own.

@snap-off5383 Год назад

@@watcherofwatchers Think of something you wouldn't cut with those cutters. . . that's the application. If you're only ever cutting copper or aluminum then yeah you'd never need them. Some smaller rebar however. . . . lets see you cut through them with your side-dikes.

@watcherofwatchers Год назад

@@snap-off5383 I get the application, it just isn't one I would use. In the scenario you outline, I would use upgraded cutters, such as snall or large bolt cutters. Or I would break out my grinder wirh a cutoff wheel. Or one of a series of other tools where the cutting function is actually effective and easy. But like I said, to each their own. My way is certainly not the only way. I just really think the cutters on locking pliers is not very functional - just my opinion.

@minisloth2196 Год назад

Excited to find out who comes on top. Glad you include tekton tools, as I'm a big fan of them!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@rogerwilcojr Год назад

The Tekton was the clear winner in my book, mostly due to the pull release lever.

@335i101 Год назад

The excitement in your voice at 3:30 brought joy to my day. I can feel your celebration to spending a small fortune in 1980 that paid off 40 years later.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@davef.2811 Год назад

You've hit another one out of the park with this test! Thanx.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@richschuster Год назад

The Snap-on has "Made in Spain" printed on the tool, although you cited made in Italy. I was surprised when you said that because I had always assumed these pliers were made in the same factory as the Grip On since they look so similar. Proto's locking pliers also look similar and are from Spain.

@mrb1864 Год назад

Yes you right, Grip-On done the snap-on pliers . they not great considering snappy pricing .

@tracybowling1156 Год назад

It's funny when a brand says "Since 1886" and you've never even heard of it!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great point!

@staceyswelding Год назад

Love you videos!! And didn’t know if you ever did on on grinding wheels I have done some test in the shop and was surprised with the HarborFreight 1/4” wheels!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.

@maiqtheliar4347 Год назад

i love your videos man thanks for taking the time to do these experiments

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@ns8261 Год назад

Anyone else find yourselves rooting for a certain tool to be the best? When they don't do as well as you want, it almost feels like your favorite team just lost the championship! Great videos!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@snap-off5383 Год назад

Has to be agony for snap-on fanbois.

@Secondarysavage05 Год назад

Great video, as always.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks again!

@LestonDr Год назад

Thanks for the video and the failure of the adjusting screw..

@Mac6011 Год назад

You spend an enormous amount of time on these tests. Very entertaining also. Thank you.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@sexualtyrannosaurus185 Год назад

Project Farm making Sunday mornings great again!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks again!

@BillyTheTeen95 Год назад

Awesome! Another great video. Needed to find some quality pliers to replace my Pittsburgh pliers... I'd love to see 1/4, 3/8, or 1/2 sockets tested!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great suggestion!

@Cartier_specialist Год назад

Todd, how about doing a wheel cleaner showdown? Many other channels have done one but you are the GOAT when it comes to honest no holds barred reviews and showdowns.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@greasemonkey7744 Год назад

i can get pretty creative on ways to misuse tools and materials to see what they do but these vids are waaaay more informative and useful when it comes to the next trip out to pick up something this info has saved me a lot of b.s.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Glad to hear!

@nasonguy Год назад

One of the things that annoys me most about long nose locking pliers specifically is tip twist. Probably had a lot to do with slop. Very cool to see that this one is a case of “They Don’t Make Em Like They Used To”.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great point! Agree!

@flhusa1 Год назад

Nature of the beast

@1pcfred Год назад

The long nosed locking pliers are not as robust as the short nosed ones. It's just a compromise you have to make for the clearance.

@nasonguy Год назад

@@flhusa1 It's just annoying when you got something that's hard to reach and you really need to clamp down on it and twist/work on it and it feels like you can't even put more than a few pounds of force before the tip is twisting out on you. I have a feeling the more well made brands are less likely to twist.

@williambikash6645 Год назад

I have many vintage genuine Vice Grips Including the long nose version in this test. When I have a do or die problem I hammer the rivets and the side plates to remove side play in the jaws. I also file the jaw teeth to better then new.Long nose pliers will twist the jaws because of the design. I try using heaviest versions that will grab the work. Lubing pins and the adjustment screw gives more pressure and less wear. One 7" straight jaw pair dates back to the late 1940's or early 1950s , still in good shape but not as good as later vintage Vice Grips.

@harleytx Год назад

Another great video, very impressed! I use tarps quite often and if you need an idea, I would love to see a tarp showdown. Thank you for the excellent content.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

@stephenbaker7621 Год назад

I have had 3 sets of vintage vise grips for over 42+ years.. They just keep going. Legends!!!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Nice!

@catfishcave379 Год назад

What I learned: manufacturers know how to make good tools but choose not to make them. I really shouldn’t be surprised. Great job as usual!

@johnnycoolguy9554 Год назад

Would have loved to have seen Malco Eagle Grips in this test. Working in sheet metal, I use those all the time and they are the best I’ve ever used.

@kalashnikov1343 Год назад

Malco bought the OG vice grips manufacturing plant in DeWitt, Nebraska. I can't believe he didn't include them! EDIT: they don't make needle nose. Disregard!

@ikelo1 Год назад

Malco Eagle Grips don't have a long nose version. He can't test was doesn't exist.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Sorry I missed them. I couldn't find 9 inch ones at the time of the testing

@johnnycoolguy9554 Год назад

@@ProjectFarm after looking, I found out they don’t even make the long nose that you were testing. If you ever test just standard locking pliers, I would highly recommend them.

@zacharykelly7434 Год назад

@@johnnycoolguy9554 they actually won his locking plier test

@suzu9404 Год назад

It’s hard to beat the classic 9LN VGs. When I was having problems sourcing a few pairs for sheet metal work I tried the Grip-On pliers in several sizes. While they were really nice to use, the jaws were very soft and the teeth wore out very quickly. Grip-on is/was the OE for Snap-On’s locking pliers.

@kennethstaszak9990 Год назад

Some years back I needed some long noses for welding clamps. I bought four cheap pairs since I figured why ruin good ones with weld spatter. Used them once and threw them all away. That incident cemented my buy once cry once tool attitude.

@chrismcglothen103 Год назад

Absolutely love the videos you do. I try to be very budget conscious when buying tools. Your videos have helped me feel more confident of the decisions I have made. I haven’t seen one on Nutdrivers?

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 Год назад

Son n mom worthy video approved. Thank you very much for this valuable knowledge. May the youngsters at school watch n learn from you. Just fabulous❣️💯🎯

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@uhsul Год назад

The vintage Vise Grips were my first choice even before you started testing, my mechanic father has never used any other then the original VG, and great test as always!

@1pcfred Год назад

There's a special place in my heart always for Petersen manufacturing. Just on principal I'll never buy a pair of Rice Grips. Fortunately I don't have to. I have over 4 dozen pair of the old tools. So I kinda have enough now. But that's never stopped me from ever buying more tools.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@andrewwhalen25 Год назад

Thanks for doing these tests! It’s sad that some of the well respected brands that can produce such great products will slap their names on garbage sometimes just to make a buck. Hand tools are one of those things that they “just don’t make em like they used to” it seems.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@festusssss Год назад

They don't make them like they used to, yes. But they're also 1/10 the price they used to be. You get what you pay for!

@kennethstaszak9990 Год назад

@@festusssss It's a self fulfilling process. Too many people shop on price only so companies cut prices to keep customers then the customers complain about the quality when it's they who caused the manufacturers to cut costs to keep customers.

@CtrlAltRetreat Год назад

@@kennethstaszak9990 The only reason why the vintage pliers were that expensive was because he had to buy them out of production. They weren't that much back when they were being made in the 80s. I remember loads of solid $5-$20 tools back then... Though the dollar in general went a lot further back in those days.

@kennethstaszak9990 Год назад

@@CtrlAltRetreat I understood that. I'm talking $20 Vise Grip vs. $5 made in China at the time.

@briankleinschmidt3664 5 месяцев назад

The vintage Vise Grips made me feel nostalgic. 1980. I would have been 9. Those pliers are going to outlast me. Now I feel envious.

@ProjectFarm 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@codyjohnson5347 Год назад

A video testing the best trash bags would be awesome. We also need more motor oil show down videos. The videos of the engines running until failure were awesome to watch as well. Keep up the awesome work.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the suggestions. Thanks, will do!

@DanMarshall1984 Год назад

Great test as always. I wish you would include Husky and Kobalt since these are usually lower price but similar quality to the national brands

@fialee8 Год назад

Thanks for the review! I do miss the old stand by Craftsman brand (but they are now made in China). One thought when watching the video is about the metal. In looking at all the various tools you've reviewed it would be interesting if you had a way to test metal hardness (HRC). I know they use HRC for knives, but it would be interesting to see how hand tool metals (or anything else metal for that matter) are the same or different. Just looking online, such a tool could cost around $1,500-$4,000 depending on the device. Something to consider, something to include when you do comment on tool teeth durability, sharpness, and wear.

@dalanbronnenberg Год назад

Always happy when the older tools are the best when tested.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great point!

@kevinwillard6652 Год назад

As always, great test!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@danjordan1979 Год назад

I do agree that we've gone past the 'peak performance' of certain things, tools definitely being one of them. Things aren't built to last quite so long as they used to be! I have some basic pliers I inherited from my grandfather, and I still use them very regularly! They must be close to 80 years old. But there's no sign of wear on them at all! I'm glad to see the vintage ones outperform the new ones!

@ALAPINO Год назад

You can find vintage Vise-Grips from time to time at the odd garage sale, estate sale, or market. I suspect after, they'll be harder to find now. Thanks, as always, good sir, for your testing!

@chrisleggett685 Год назад

I have an old set of craftsman vice grips. They are far better than the USA or Chinese made Irwin ones.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@ALAPINO Год назад

@@chrisleggett685 I always, always snap up vintage Craftsman, among others, when I see them. It's a shame Sears went under: Craftsman hasn't been the same since.

@flhusa1 Год назад

I buy extremely rusty ones because they look bad till you remove the rust and then they still perform.

@mramisuzuki6962 Год назад

Seriously old tools are so much better. I have an old harden tool steel snap on breaker bar. Couldn’t get a damaged rear arm joint of a Honda. I had 3 guys stand on the breaker bar and snapped the 10 bolt right out. Breaker bar is still in use with no wobble or flap.

@lanedexter6303 Год назад

Fascinating test! C H Hanson was a real surprise. All my “serious” locking pliers are OLD Vise Grip or new Malco Eagle Grip (from the same factory in DeWitt, NE).

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for sharing!

@AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад

Wow at the vintage vice grips results I have a bunch of the Irwin vice grips and the Eagle Grips alo they are great good video @Project Farm

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@dieseldude1860 Год назад

The vintage pair was manufactured in DeWitt Nebraska. The factory shut down for several years and now manufactures the SNAP-ON brand ViseGrip.

@1pcfred Год назад

Malco bought the factory and makes their Eagle Grip brand pliers there.

@srvanddt1 Год назад

Did you watch the video?? Your comment tells me otherwise.

@sw1mmerdude Год назад

Wrong Malco makes eagle grips in DeWitt

@snap-off5383 Год назад

MALCO, not SNAP-ON. And they don't make needle noses.

@michaelzacharia8071 Год назад

My mother is from DeWitt. Bill Petersen lived next door when he invented the vise grip. My grandfather was his sales manager. I have many original vise grip pliers fron the 60's that are new in box. Never used, my others just won't die so I keep the others NIB and put away. Much broader and robust tool than todays Irwin or even tge 80's Petersen vise grip.

@ricksanchez3176 Год назад

I remember when the. Vice grips were first outsourced. EVERY SINGLE PAIR in the bin had crooked handles. I was checking them out, and being a bit of a Haus back then I clamped them down tight just to check them out, and the handle started collapsing. They are actually better now, but that was sad. These were full size ones.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@snap-off5383 Год назад

Same pattern, better steel, worse craftsmanship.

@JS60SIX Год назад

Another great test. Not at all shocked that the vintage vise grips did so well.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@joevalentine2048 Год назад

Guess I will hang on to my vintage Vise grip pliers 👍 thanks for your excellent reviews.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@TheWabbit Год назад

I had a pair of the vintage VG needlenose, they worked great even though I did have to twist them back into shape a couple times after doing some extreme Michigan rusted broken bolt removal ( couldn't use a torch in the area ) finally busted the jaws trying to get a manifold stud out of an old Chrysler 413 We were building. Should've went right out and bought a new set right then. Had no idea they would be so much better than most of the ones today.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for sharing.

@commonman323 Год назад

Always love your videos! If you haven't already done so, could you please review solar trickle chargers for car batteries?

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Great suggestion!

@commonman323 Год назад

@@ProjectFarm Whoa!! Thank you for responding. Love your videos, appreciate the amount of work you put in and how unbiased and to the point your reviews are!! Thank you!!

@thoth80 Год назад

Keep it coming. Love this channel. When will you do a test on OBD scanners including the 20 buck ones you can find on Amazon and their associated apps?

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the suggestion.

@tthkkkkk Год назад

I appreciate it how much effort you put into these videos keep up the good work.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@stopatredlights Год назад

Todd, On your charts, can you add a line at the top of each chart under the description that states: “Higher Value is Better” or “Lower Value is Better” Love your work!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

@robcrossan6274 Год назад

Cool. One thing I've never had much brand preference on are locking plyers. Here in the rust belt it doesnt take very long to ruin a set. I have husky, old vice grip brand, Pittsburghs...they all get teeth knocked off if you use them enough. Imo they are pretty much consumable..

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

@MrJeb707 Год назад

Thank you for your unbiased honesty.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome!

@charleywalker2982 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@onepiecepedia Год назад

Hi Project Farm! I always wondered, of all the tools you tested over the years, which one (tool/brand) surprised you the most (unexpected results for the price) and which one disappointed you the most? Thanks for the great content once again, and for helping enthusiasts and professionals get the best equipment.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

That's a great question and a great video idea!! Thank you for the suggestion!

@1pcfred Год назад

@@ProjectFarm we need a Toddcast series from the mind of Todd.

@ALAPINO Год назад

@@1pcfred Certainly! Todd would have an immediate massive podcast following if ever he started one. Hear that, Todd, sir!

@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Год назад

A brand that stands out but for the wrong reason is Snap On. They’re usually only midfield at best and cost so much more it’s laughable. The jaw misalignment on this pair were woeful.

@spoileralert3486 Год назад

@@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 Wish you did half as much political research as you do with tools.

@christianfrey164 Год назад

Love when you throw in a classic, NOS tool. I'd love to see some more of the old USA Craftsman tools, particularly up against their modern version made overseas.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the suggestion.

@HotRod-wv4vm Год назад

Great review as always

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks!

@shanemcguire170 Год назад

I love this channel. There is no marketing BS and you tell it straight. Bottom line, people should really review your channel before spending money on tools. Just because you have a Big Name, does not always mean your tools and equipment are truly the best. You have proven more than once Harbor Freight may not be the most expensive, but their tools often get the job done. Keep it up. It's great to see a guy like you putting Big Box, and Big Brand to the test. Love it!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks, will do!

@geoffscott265 Год назад

Great test, thanks for the video. The two sets of grips that really stood out were 1) The CH Hanson because it performed so well despite it's low price and 2) the Snap-on because it shockingly under performed. It had the second highest price and mostly languished in the bottom four. I thought they were supposed to be good.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thank you!

@CtrlAltRetreat Год назад

They're outsourced production tools in this case. It's unfortunately an example of a company burning their name for short term profits. They should have kept production under their own direct control in America if they were going to use their primary brand name imho.

@johnnellis3025 Год назад

Snap-on is good, just not that good these days. Now you have to watch what you buy from them. It wouldn't surprise me if they go out of business.

@Steamrick Год назад

I'd love to see a video testing various ultrasonic cleaners, preferably all the same power rating but different brands. Particularly how well the power is spread throughout the water tank should be interesting.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks for the video idea.

@flhusa1 Год назад

Thinking about making my own using the vibrator motors from my old shake and bake recliner .

@JohnDoe-id9hi Год назад

Thank you for another helpful video and for saving us some time and money. Could I suggest you review roof cleaners for moss removal and another for roofing sealers for leaks would be great.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

@anilksingh650 Год назад

Thank you for your valuable time, great video, I will go for CH hansen

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Thanks and you are welcome!

@scrotiemcboogerballs1981 Год назад

Thanks for sharing buddy

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Absolutely and thank you!!

@donbode6103 Год назад

We’re gonna test that!

@ProjectFarm Год назад

Yes!! Thank you

@pallmall5495 Год назад

Always the best comparisons.Have you ever done a comparison on best roll-on truck bed liners?I know that would be a costly undertaking,but would love to see it.Keep up the great work.

@ProjectFarm Год назад

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