Tekton US made Crowsfoot wrenches

[ChrisLS8]

Looks as if Tekton is again expanding their US made tool selection.
www.tekton.com/wrenches/crowfoot-wrenches

I wonder if this will include flare Crowsfoot as well

 

[81turbota]

Really glad to see more USA options.

 

[vssjim]

The Tekton tools I have are really nice and are a great value.

 

[Ohmthis]

I may have to pick these up when they come out. I’ve been debating on their new screw drivers for my portable box. I wish these were easy to go somewhere and handle these.

 

[joshmodelskidoo]

Seen them at pri. Quality looks really nice to me.

 

[lardy1]

Their angle head wrenches are U.S. of A. made, also. Makes me wonder if there's a possibility of more domestic wrenches, etc. in the future.

 

[bonneyman]

Their angle head wrenches are U.S. of A. made, also. Makes me wonder if there's a possibility of more domestic wrenches, etc. in the future.

10-4 I'd love to see what they come up with for domestic made ratchets, too.

 

[NSXRguy]

looks like the crow foot has that indent hole

what else does tekton sell that are usa made?

 

[Nineeightyone]

I don't need them super-frequently, but based on pricetag I might have to pick them up. If they're half as good as my Tekton combo wrenches, they'll be worth having on hand.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Looks as if Tekton is again expanding their US made tool selection.
www.tekton.com/wrenches/crowfoot-wrenches

I wonder if this will include flare Crowsfoot as well

I will welcome their USA made crowfoot sets that are scheduled for retail availability in 2020. USA made flare-nut crowfoot sets would surely be welcome later on..

Most of My crowfoot and flare-nut crowfoot sockets are Snap-on and USA Allen, with the Snap-ons being bought 40 years ago. This past summer I added a STARK set that goes from 1 1/16" to 2". I was in no immediate need for this set, as this purchase was a routine monthly tool upgrade. If I had known that Tekton was going to retail a USA produced set; I would have waited, and checked them over.
Not that there is anything wrong with the STARKS, but I usually favor USA produced crowfoot sockets..

Tekton does retail a number of Taiwan produced tools that many of Us have tried.. I will put in a good word for their stubby combination sets. There are other tools I have purchased under the MIT parent brand over the past twenty some years that have held up well.

Tekton is doing a fine job of retailing tools in their price range.

 

[ptgarcia]

looks like the crow foot has that indent hole

what else does tekton sell that are usa made?

I believe all their nut and screwdrivers (including hex, square, and torx) are USA made; some of their pliers, their punch set, their pry bars, and their angle head wrenches are all USA made. There may be others, too.

 

[DFB]

Nice looking in the photo whats the price

 

[lardy1]

Tekton lists COO of all their tools on their website. They're pretty transparent, in that regard.

 

[Professional Tool User]

As long as the pricing is reasonable, good on them. The size ranges they chose makes it sound like they are serious about targeting professionals.

 

[Professional Tool User]

Their angle head wrenches are U.S. of A. made, also. Makes me wonder if there's a possibility of more domestic wrenches, etc. in the future.

I doubt it. With the angled open wrenches and crowfeet, they seem to be targeting niche applications where there is less competition from cheap made in China tools. The size range up to 2" clearly shows they are targeting heavy equipment, aircraft, and other mechanics who are willing to pay decent money. The selection of sizes puts my old Easco Craftsman set as well as all the mid price range options like Gearwrench to shame. I feel like I am flipping through a Snap on or Proto catalog.

 

[visionguru]

I doubt it. With the angled open wrenches and crowfeet, they seem to be targeting niche applications where there is less competition from cheap made in China tools. The size range up to 2" clearly shows they are targeting heavy equipment, aircraft, and other mechanics who are willing to pay decent money. The selection of sizes puts my old Easco Craftsman set as well as all the mid price range options like Gearwrench to shame. I feel like I am flipping through a Snap on or Proto catalog.

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands. Few of the normal DIY crowd would shed big money to get a complete set of these. The only time I needed crowfoot was when doing valve adjustment, because I insist on torquing everything to factory specs. I just got the one specific size from Snap On, simply no need for a comprehensive set.

Based on Tekton's rebranding prices, I doubt the price would be super competitive. For example, the same strike cap made in USA, Wilde pry bar set: Menards $25, Tekton $36. Frankly, whatever Tekton sells, there seems always something similar or better at a better price.

 

[vssjim]

Seen them at pri. Quality looks really nice to me.

I went over a met the guys at PRI and they were real nice and asked about the Angle wrench's and they said they were back in stock on Wednesday. They gave me the coupon and I ordered them on Thursday night and the next morning headed to my booth and they said me and somebody else had used a coupon from PRI to buy a set. So if you picked a coupon I recommend using it so they know coming to those shows works and that way they will return so we can see new stuff as I have nobody closer than Indy or in Ohio that stocks any Tekton.

 

[KnurledNut]

It would be nice if these were a modified off-corner open end to set them apart from the crowd...

 

[Professional Tool User]

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands. Few of the normal DIY crowd would shed big money to get a complete set of these. The only time I needed crowfoot was when doing valve adjustment, because I insist on torquing everything to factory specs. I just got the one specific size from Snap On, simply no need for a comprehensive set.

Based on Tekton's rebranding prices, I doubt the price would be super competitive. For example, the same strike cap made in USA, Wilde pry bar set: Menards $25, Tekton $36. Frankly, whatever Tekton sells, there seems always something similar or better at a better price.

Unless we are talking about mechanics that only buy off the truck, you'd be surprised at what average mechanics use. There are a lot of old timers/retired mechanics that have loads of Craftsman high use and specialty tools. With specialty tools, you don't need to sell as many of them to make money as long as you can charge extra. Not everyone has those big sizes.

If I ever need any big sizes for any hydraulics related work and it's $20 for Tekton and $50 for Snap on or Proto, I'll be going with Tekton. As long as the pricing isn't more than 30-40% of what Snap on charges for specialty tools that not everyone will have, it still beats buying off the truck. They are definitely targeting buyers with more money to spend on some of their USA made tools. Their pricing definitely isn't the best for their USA made tools, but it's always good to have another rebranded option.

It's funny how you mention the striking pry bars. Two to three years ago, I was slowly buying up all the Craftsman hard handled striking pry bar sizes on Sears.com. When I got around to buying the 36" one, Sears refused to ship it . I had all the other sizes except the 36". Then I found out Tekton also have their own rebranded version. I purchased the 36" bar and wondered why I didn't notice that Tekton had it so I don't have to attempt to source it in the US. The Tekton version also had less of a curve at the tip than the Craftsman version which makes it more like the Mayhew Dominators and Snap on ones.

 

[Rabid Badger]

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands. Few of the normal DIY crowd would shed big money to get a complete set of these. The only time I needed crowfoot was when doing valve adjustment, because I insist on torquing everything to factory specs. I just got the one specific size from Snap On, simply no need for a comprehensive set.

Based on Tekton's rebranding prices, I doubt the price would be super competitive. For example, the same strike cap made in USA, Wilde pry bar set: Menards $25, Tekton $36. Frankly, whatever Tekton sells, there seems always something similar or better at a better price.

I think the delta between "pro mechanic" and "guy that can't figure out how to put the retention spring on his Honda intake" is larger than you realize.

 

[ChrisLS8]

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands. Few of the normal DIY crowd would shed big money to get a complete set of these. The only time I needed crowfoot was when doing valve adjustment, because I insist on torquing everything to factory specs. I just got the one specific size from Snap On, simply no need for a comprehensive set.

Based on Tekton's rebranding prices, I doubt the price would be super competitive. For example, the same strike cap made in USA, Wilde pry bar set: Menards $25, Tekton $36. Frankly, whatever Tekton sells, there seems always something similar or better at a better price.

I mean that's not really true. Alot of people don't have a Menards around so include shipping then in addition Tekton offers free shipping and 10 percent back. Their ratchets are probably the best value around in addition to their socket sets

 

[m6z]

I think the delta between "pro mechanic" and "guy that can't figure out how to put the retention spring on his Honda intake" is larger than you realize.

Lol.

It's always nice to seen new quality options on the market for those of us in the middle.

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[ZRX61]

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands.

Every aircraft mechanic on the planet uses crowsfoot wrenches.

 

[sk farmer]

another dumb move from the most overrated rebrander out there. i work on everything from late model cars trucks and farm machinery to stuff made in every decade back to 1940s john deere 2 cylinders. i own snap-on, mac and bonney angle wrenches. along with craftsman and sk crowsfoot wrenches. the only thing in my box i use less than angle wrenches are crowsfoot wrenches.

do i use them? yes. but honestly if they went away and i couldn't have them i probably wouldn't cry about it. crowsfoot and angle wrenches are probably some of the least used tools in most guys collection. yes there are guys that use them often but with most guys it is very infrequent.

tekton will get raves from the fanboys for this and another us made product is great but why not build a damn ratchet, socket or combo wrench in the usa? something that is used day in and day out by the vast majority of guys that work on stuff. that would be something to get excited about and something they would sell more than a handful of.

bracing myself for personal attacks and abuse for stating the obvious.

 

[ChrisLS8]

another dumb move from the most overrated rebrander out there. i work on everything from late model cars trucks and farm machinery to stuff made in every decade back to 1940s john deere 2 cylinders. i own snap-on, mac and bonney angle wrenches. along with craftsman and sk crowsfoot wrenches. the only thing in my box i use less than angle wrenches are crowsfoot wrenches.

do i use them? yes. but honestly if they went away and i couldn't have them i probably wouldn't cry about it. crowsfoot and angle wrenches are probably some of the least used tools in most guys collection. yes there are guys that use them often but with most guys it is very infrequent.

tekton will get raves from the fanboys for this and another us made product is great but why not build a damn ratchet, socket or combo wrench in the usa? something that is used day in and day out by the vast majority of guys that work on stuff. that would be something to get excited about and something they would sell more than a handful of.

bracing myself for personal attacks and abuse for stating the obvious.

Oh good another extremely biased rant from you about Tekton. Haven't seen this before

 

[wafrederick]

The angle head wrenches,they can't keep in stock.They are quick sellers for Tekton,last time I checked they were out of stock on them

 

[ER70S-2]

This picture has to be computer generated. I would be shocked if they actually looked this good.

 

[chevy302dz]

This picture has to be computer generated. I would be shocked if they actually looked this good.

Actually having some of the angle wrenches, I wouldn't be surprised if they look about that good, out of the package at least.

 

[WI-tractor-Dr]

In the shop I work in we use crowsfeet and angle wrenches almost daily working on AG and Construction equipment. If these are reasonably priced I would think they will sell very well as Snap-On sets are nice but expensive and some of the larger Sunex sizes are a bit too bulky.

 

[JR 42]

Every aircraft mechanic on the planet uses crowsfoot wrenches.

another dumb move etc etc.

The timing of these posts just kills me. Still not sure how that burr got under your saddle. I probably won't find a need for more crowfoot wrenches (I barely use the ones I've got), but I'm happy to see Tekton continue to expand their line.

 

[WittHay]

Thats what a good tool company does, is expand their line. The only US brands that i know of that have a range of 1/2 drive crowsfoot is Snap-on and Proto. My Snap-on dealer has the full selection up to 3". Lots of heavy equipment and truck dealers in the area

Having access to a cheaper source of individual large crowsfoot should help a lot of mechanics. There is probably a hundred different brands of equipment that uses hydraulic fittings from forklifts to tractors. Tub grinders to excavators

Tekton seems to know what they are talking about, as their website is one of the better ones out there plus new North American sourced tools are always welcome

 

[Rabid Badger]

another dumb move from the most overrated rebrander out there. i work on everything from late model cars trucks and farm machinery to stuff made in every decade back to 1940s john deere 2 cylinders. i own snap-on, mac and bonney angle wrenches. along with craftsman and sk crowsfoot wrenches. the only thing in my box i use less than angle wrenches are crowsfoot wrenches.

Yeah, why did they bother coming out with those angle wrenches that are so popular they can't keep them in stock? What a silly business decision.

And crowsfoot wrenches? There's no demand for those at all. Every major tool manufacturer makes them just because they think they look pretty sitting on a shelf.

blah, blah, incoherent rambling, blah, blah

Is that axe sharp yet? You've been grinding it FOREVER.

bracing myself for personal attacks and abuse for stating the obvious.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Tekton lists COO of all their tools on their website. They're pretty transparent, in that regard.

Their website is a pleasure to use and do business thru.

I appreciate not needing to chase the www for availability, coo, price, price quote, shipping charges, or a dealer listing .

And Like Chris mentioned: free shipping and 10% off to boot

 

[RedneckWelder]

I also doubt how many of those they can sell. People need it often are more likely going with truck brands. Few of the normal DIY crowd would shed big money to get a complete set of these. The only time I needed crowfoot was when doing valve adjustment, because I insist on torquing everything to factory specs. I just got the one specific size from Snap On, simply no need for a comprehensive set.

Based on Tekton's rebranding prices, I doubt the price would be super competitive. For example, the same strike cap made in USA, Wilde pry bar set: Menards $25, Tekton $36. Frankly, whatever Tekton sells, there seems always something similar or better at a better price.

I work as a heavy equipment mechanic, very few people at my dealer spend the money for Snap On for stuff like crowsfeet. Most everybody uses the $80 Sunex or Tekton sets.

This will be much welcome, especially if they are thinner (the only flaw of the cheap sets is they tend to be thick)

Most use Snap On (or other truck brand) sockets and combo wrenches but the amount of cheaper brand use for everything else would suprise you. Just about everybody I work with is into saving money by using cheaper brands such as Tekton, Gearwrench, Sunex, Grey Pneumatic etc contrary to the popular image here of “idiot professional mechanics wasting their money on Snap On everything”

 

[lardy1]

I don't think the truck operators would be burning up precious truck space on a secondary line if they weren't selling them.

 

[Ryan]

another dumb move from the most overrated rebrander out there. i work on everything from late model cars trucks and farm machinery to stuff made in every decade back to 1940s john deere 2 cylinders. i own snap-on, mac and bonney angle wrenches. along with craftsman and sk crowsfoot wrenches. the only thing in my box i use less than angle wrenches are crowsfoot wrenches.

do i use them? yes. but honestly if they went away and i couldn't have them i probably wouldn't cry about it. crowsfoot and angle wrenches are probably some of the least used tools in most guys collection. yes there are guys that use them often but with most guys it is very infrequent.

tekton will get raves from the fanboys for this and another us made product is great but why not build a damn ratchet, socket or combo wrench in the usa? something that is used day in and day out by the vast majority of guys that work on stuff. that would be something to get excited about and something they would sell more than a handful of.

bracing myself for personal attacks and abuse for stating the obvious.

Oh good another extremely biased rant from you about Tekton. Haven't seen this before

The timing of these posts just kills me. Still not sure how that burr got under your saddle. I probably won't find a need for more crowfoot wrenches (I barely use the ones I've got), but I'm happy to see Tekton continue to expand their line.

Yeah, why did they bother coming out with those angle wrenches that are so popular they can't keep them in stock? What a silly business decision.

And crowsfoot wrenches? There's no demand for those at all. Every major tool manufacturer makes them just because they think they look pretty sitting on a shelf.



Is that axe sharp yet? You've been grinding it FOREVER.

You guys are funny.

 

[vssjim]

The angle head wrenches,they can't keep in stock.They are quick sellers for Tekton,last time I checked they were out of stock on them

They are back in stock as per a conversation at the PRI Trade show on Dec. 12th

 

[RedneckWelder]

I’m also willing to bet that Tekton made the decision to offer better quality sets for both angle wrenches and crowsfeet off of the success of and feedback from their older offshore production sets

 

[Fedwrench]

tekton will get raves from the fanboys for this and another us made product is great but why not build a damn ratchet, socket or combo wrench in the usa? something that is used day in and day out by the vast majority of guys that work on stuff. that would be something to get excited about and something they would sell more than a handful of.

No, No, NO, Nope!!! No Way!!! Making Tekton ratchets or wrenches in the USA would probably screw them up somehow. They're just fine being Taiwan made. If it's not broke, don't try to fix it. After finally receiving my new SK 90 tooth flex head ratchets yesterday, I couldn't help thinking that I wish Tekton made a 12-13 inch 3/8 drive flex head ratchet without the bent handle.

You don't have to like, buy, or use Tekton if you don't want to but, please don't screw it up for me because, I like most of the Tekton line.

 

[kelwar]

I am quite happy that they are going to have some decent quality crowsfeet. As a heavy duty mechanic I may not use my crowfoot and angle wrench’s every day but when I need them I need them. I have mostly snapon already but I will always welcome another good quality option that is cheaper. Now tekton just needs to start shipping to Canada from their website!