Question for those with Joker Wrenches

[dink]

Those that have bought the Wera Joker Wrenches did you replace old wrenches with these or did you keep both?

 

[Thumper]

WTF is a Joker wrench ?? I've seen a few jokers tying to use wrenches.....

 

[n0sTRa]

 

[dink]

WTF is a Joker wrench ?? I've seen a few jokers tying to use wrenches.....

 

[supra90turbo]

WTF is a Joker wrench ?? I've seen a few jokers tying to use wrenches.....

Last I checked, we were both on the internet, but here you go.

 

[chris142]

That guy in the video sure is a fumbling fool with a regular wrench.

 

[domain]

Those are trick!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

In theory, looks good. Who has them and whatchya think? I would think the 12 pt open end makes sense and then the flat black part "changes" it to a 6 pt. Can you replace the black part? I'll look at the website....

 

[KPSquared]

So, is this a tool for retarded mechanics or what?

Every time is see an ad that tries to exaggerate the complexity of the tool they are trying to replace, I write them off as infomercial junk.

I just don't see the advantage.

 

[shocksandstrutz]

i like the idea, but to justify the purchase of another set of wrenches is crazy, get a piece of tape or use your finger

 

[KLRCraig]

I like it but duct-tape works just as well.....

 

[Rico.]

I love the sad and happy face....

I nearly spat my tea out on the carpet when the first sad face popped up...


On nearly every example shown a simple box spanner or a socket would have
worked better. Another fine example of people finding solutions to problems
that don't exist. But Gawd bless 'em for trying.

 

[decaf]

I hate to flip my wrench over and over again in tight spaces, soo thats a good inovation i think.
Makes it easier sometimes...

But their screwdrivers are the best part....best in the world.....

 

[Dieselbutterfly]

i would also be interested in hearing from someone who has actually used it.

 

[mvptrukin]

This is the original thread in which Stuey the ToolGuyd introduced the Wera Joker to the GJ forum. On the last page a member that owns the Jokers gives his opinion:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=141193&highlight=Wera+Joker

 

[sberry]

So, is this a tool for retarded mechanics or what?

Every time is see an ad that tries to exaggerate the complexity of the tool they are trying to replace, I write them off as infomercial junk.

I just don't see the advantage.

Channelok does that, nothing better than the regular 430, I wasted some money on new improved I would trade 2 pairs for one old one.

 

[kythri]

I stopped watching at about 1:45.

One could comment about using the right tool for the job, and not being a complete spaz, as whoever the subject of the video is.

 

[decaf]

I took my 13mm joker-wrench for a stresstest today. I was sure it would break considering how much weight I'd put on it.
But amazingly , it held up. I even stood on it either way.

Now i can get the whole set, because i know how well made it seems too be Its NOT a gimmick.

This is the Pictures afterwards. The nut is waaasted...

 

[MikeF2316]

I hate to flip my wrench over and over again in tight spaces, soo thats a good inovation i think.
Makes it easier sometimes...

But their screwdrivers are the best part....best in the world.....

I've also done the open end wrench flip more times than I care to remember. This design seems to be able to eliminate that.

But I agree with other posters with the exaggeration of the problems of keeping the wrench on an exposed fastener just detracts from the quality of the whole effort.

 

[Oberst Hajj]

I took my 13mm joker-wrench for a stresstest today. I was sure it would break considering how much weight I'd put on it.
But amazingly , it held up. I even stood on it either way.

Now i can get the whole set, because i know how well made it seems too be Its NOT a gimmick.

Hey decaf, so it's been a year since you got and tested the one wrench. Did you ever pick up the others in the range? What kind of love do you give them after a year of use?

I'm just starting to build out my tools and only have a dozen or so newer Kobalt wrenches right now. These caught my eye as maybe a good core set to build from (I wish they made more size and some other type wrenches). How do you like the handle on them? They look fat, but comfortable.

While the their video is over exaggerated, even with my light home garage work I've ran into each of those "issues" many times.

 

[monomach]

Oh, wow. I got a good laugh out of the guy in the video who's never used a wrench before.

OH MY GOD HOW DO I CONTROL THIS WILD PIECE OF UNPOWERED STEEL IN MY HANDS IT PRACTICALLY FLIES ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHH!?

 

[ClineWrench]

Holy Batshit Monomach. I hold you responsible for the coffee i just spit all over myself and my iPad.

i was laughing at the guy too, but the visual in my head that goes with your commentary is the stuff of legendary comedy!