Who's Got The Grip? Snap-on Flank Drive Plus Vs. ICON Anti-Slip Grip

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[inate]

I was actually impressed with that icon ratcheting wrench. It didnt do bad at all in my opinion.

[apicars]

Who else was waiting for him to bust his knuckles

[jordanshara]

Honestly the Snap-On flank drive extra wrenches are quite possibly the grippiest open end wrenches you can buy. I own a partial set ( slowly replacing my craftsmans) and love them how ever, one needs to be aware, if you intend to make these wrenches your primary set, they have such a tight tolerance and grip that on fasteners that have even the slightest surface rust or dirt or grease build up it is near impossible to slide the wrench over the fastener from the sides. Ive found one can drop the wrench down over the head from the top, but when turning inner tie rod shafts for example, that is easier said then done. You almost need a non flank drive set for rusty bolts or hexes that arent new and clean

[MineStrongth]

That's a Class 8.8 metric bolt, it's equivalent to a Grade 5 US bolt in yield strengths.

[xchad]

I gotta disagree with just one point: the ratcheting Icon did the least damage to the fastener. Not saying I wouldn't love a set of Snap On since I'm currently looking to add a complete set of open/box to my tool box, but I only do car repairs when I have to (something on one of my cars breaks). I don't use them enough to justify the price tag, just need a good set of wrenches for replacing a worn out belt, leaking water pump, or burned out starter from time to time.

Still like videos like this though which help me find the best tool for the money, not necessarily the best tool hands down.

[topherd]

Let’s put it this way.. if I need an open end .. I’ve rounded enough bolts to know that a 10$ wrench doesn’t hold a candle to a near 100$ wrench 😂

[ghostwrench]

I am a professional mechanic and I will vouch for Snap On wrenches are the best I've ever seen. In my toolbox, however, I have a complete set of Matco combination wrenches (10mm-27mm) because I bought them early in my career before I learned that I should have bought the Snap On wrenches.

Here's the story.

I was replacing brake hoses on a car because they were cracking. I don't live in the rustbelt so I was not expecting the hoses to be stuck onto the steel brake lines. Even using liberal amounts of PB Blaster and my Matco line wrenches, I could not turn the fitting without my line wrench spreading and slipping. The brake hoses were in very bad condition and needed to be replaced. I told the service advisor the problem and warned him I might damage the hard lines in this repair so prepare the customer for me to have to replace that as well - something I did not want to do. I got the go-ahead and gave it one more try with my Matco line wrench when I was ready to give up. My buddy came over with his Snap On Flank Drive wrench and I watched in utter amazement as that wrench bit into the fitting and broke it loose! That wrench saved me the hassle of bending hard brake lines and that was when I learned that Snap On wrenches are the best there are.

[kennethlowe]

For the price those ICONS are really good wrenches lot better than any other Harbor Fright wrench. Using a open wrench 19mm to break a bolt still lot torque.

[piusparts]

Those snap on wrenches are designed for use when the bolt or not is in a position that the full normal angle can't be used. You can use the tips of the open ended side of the wrench to turn the bolt or nut.

[scubbarookie]

Another open-ended ratcheting wrench that I've been chewing on in my thoughts has been the Proto set. Unlike the SK; the Proto has the paw switch, and a slight angle (about 15/30 degree). This is a test of true strength of metal workmanship, because if the open-end is weak, it will show with this specific test! Thank you for your dedication and efforts...👍 Fonzie thumbs up!👍

[Challenger]

I will just say that I truly appreciate an open end wrench that won't flex, that to me is worth $500

[timdodd]

I became a Snap On guy when a 3/4 impact wouldn't loosen a bolt. We ended up using a hex driver socket with a Snap On wrench on it with a 8' long pipe and 2 guys. the shank of the wrench bent, but the box end didn't explode. Try that with most wrenches, the box end will explode.

[downhillskier]

Try Mac RBT wrench shown to Torque Test Channel

[Garage]

Honestly surprising to me, but this is a case where the tool steel hardness really matters, plus the exact design and dimensions. Actually makes me want to get those Snap-On wrenches. Maybe someday!

[woosukchoi]

Snap on open end design is the best. I have experienced why snap on open end is the best several times during work.

[empwr]

If I was going into the snap-off-the-bolt-head business, I'd definitely buy the Snap On...

[jonburke]

Great example of why you don't use cheap wrenches unless you like dealing with rounded nuts and bolts

[jamesbruno]

The snap on seemed to flex less under torque than both the icons, snap on for the win!

[Numbah]

Most of my tools are Blue Point with some Snap On. I have stood by Snap On and Blue Point and Im an apprentice at a Chrysler dealer. I picked up a set of SAE Icon Anti Slip wrenches since I could afford it and felt like it was a decent set for someone starting out under flat rate techs. I'm always looking for what else I can get that I know Ill put to use and what brand like Mac, Snap On, Cornwell or Gearwrench have a good deal I can invest towards.

[harveyadams]

I have to respect what you said... If you are a professional Automotive technician working every day on different makes and models cars trucks vans Etc the Snap On Tools foreign investment not a purchase I have had flank drive and flank Drive + wrenches for decades now and I must admit once they get a grip on a fastener they will not let go