Maxx Leverage Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

1. Use pipe save $80

2. Bad tool. Spreads your wrench…. Don't buy

3. Eric–Since you acknowledged the potential damage to the ratchet by using the Maxx Leverage tool, why didn't you then turn to a breaker bar, or a closed-end wrench?  They generally have longer handles for increased leverage, no ratchet mechanism to strip out and are a safer alternative to the user.  For those that object to breaker bars/wrenches because they don't ratchet, you only have to use it long enough to break the fastener loose, then you can return to using the ratchet and socket or, these days, a ratcheting wrench.  Very little time is lost working that way.  I will admit that it does force the user to plan ahead, but that's a small price to pay compared with the cost of the Maxx Leverage tool..

4. They charge way too much just for a cheater bar. It's not even a useful tool. There's no other use for it. I just use a pipe thank you. I would buy these if they were a lot cheaper.

5. Can you use it on the closed side of the wrench????

6. Made in china….?!!?!?!? FUCK…!!!

7. Why would anyone use a cheater pipe or any type a cheater or extension on a quarter inch ratchet there's no need to ever and if you need to feel that way then go to a bigger drive size

8. Use box end wrench , been working for years . This seems to be a unnecessary tool to me anyways ..

9. Looks useful!

10. WOW MADE IN CHINA BY A USA MARINE!! SOMETHING IS WRONG THERE.

11. Worth no more than $10-25

12. pvc pipe or anything that will slip over the ratchet dumbass im sorry but you are that's is kindergarten stuff im not a pro mechanic but I know that stuff

13. If it was about 20.00 Id buy it.

14. I can see it being useful for roadside work as I can't bring g too many tools so having something like this maybe useful. I'm still prob not gonna buy it though.

15. One draw back you can't put a box end wrench on it to use the open end part of the wrench. There are times where you can't get a box end wrench on the head of the bolt to turn it. Snap On now makes a flank drive plus wrench that will not round off the head of the bolt. They also make flank drive plus sockets that will remove a rounded head of a bolt too. Hopefully you will do a review on these tools too

16. But will it work for a wrench when you've got the open end on a hydraulic line . Check out 65 fords channel , he shows making one like I first made 45 years ago

17. I received this exact tool as a Christmas gift last year. Didn't even know it existed until then, but to be honest, I've used it maybe a dozen times and each time it's worked great. I used to do the ol' slipping on a second box end wrench technique – that also works, and I've actually never bashed a knuckle or drawn blood from the second wrench slipping off, though probably more due to luck and timing than anything else. What I HAVE done, however, is bend or widen perfectly good wrenches because of too much force. When I use this, the "catch" bar sits nicely against the bottom corner of the open end of the wrench, and the spacing between it and the "prop" bar (the bar that contacts the handle of the wrench an inch or so from the open end) seems to prevent the wrench from bending at all. In short, this thing has truly come in handy each time I've used it, and has probably saved at least one or two of my wrenches from being damaged. I'd argue that this isn't an essential tool at all, but I can testify that it's nice to have in my toolbox and unless it ever breaks, I never plan to go back to the ol' slip on a second wrench technique.

    PS – using a rubber band or zip tie to hold it in place, I've gotten great utility out of using this with Gearwrenches too. The only complete set I have are stubby ones that I bought for a specific project, but I find that I don't need longer ones at the moment because this tool extends their reach. I'd advise against using Gearwrenches to break loose stubborn fasteners or give them that gudentite final turn, but for quickly removing fasteners in areas that are too tight for a ratchet, stubbies plus this tool works excellent.

18. i will give you a dollar for it

19. I need this

20. Eric–Now that you've tried the Maxx Leverage tool and the Tite-Reach extension wrench, which was your favorite?  The Maxx Leverage seems the more dangerous of the two, given the propensity for that style of "cheater bar" to snap off parts of an open -end wrench.  The Tite Reach extension seems to not hold up well when tested for common usage, which includes using an impact wrench.  As a result, I'm considering a Mueller-Kueps MLK 745100 extension tool, which permits a wrench to lay in the body of the tool to support it.  If you're not familiar with it yet, Amazon sells them, as well as JB Tools and ToolTopia, among others.  I wondered what you thought of this alternative style of extension wrench, especially if you've used one.  Thanks.

21. Eric–A long breaker bar is a better way to go.  As you acknowledge, the extra force on the ratcheting mechanism could damage it.  Something similar thing could happen with an open-end wrench; the opening could spread wider and/or it could twist the tips.   I understand that sometimes you do what you have to, but you could also get hurt if the tool slips while trying this.   Whenever possible, one should use the closed end of a combination wrench on the fastener.  If the hammer you're using isn't cutting it, get a bigger hammer.

22. Just link another wrench on the box end. Gimmicky shit.

23. Maxx had an enormous profit since he let it be made in China or PRC then overpriced it to the Americans

24. I just wan to say thank you for not saying " like, subscribe ans share" to many youtubers are saying that and its really annoying. i enjoy your videos btw 🙂

25. I slip a deep socket over the ratchet handle with a 1/2" extension. I works great.

26. May I suggest that Maxx the Marine get the virus issues resolved at his web site.

27. So it's like putting 2 combination wrenches on each other? Haha

28. lame tool every box end wrench can do the exact samething only thing this does is give you something pointless to waste your money on

29. I hate the forced advertising

30. Just received my set in the mail… they are not chrome and look like crap. The emblem is also upside down (when comparing to the tool you are reviewing). The tools do not appear to be quality made. They are not round (more oval) and do not have straight lines, especially around the handle grip.

31. Love the tool review, thanks! I have been trying to get a set: Value Pack contains 9 1/2", 16", 24" tools  total $99.95 for myself.

32. Nice tool, but too expensive to justify for home use (it's just a metal bar) when I can just use the double wrench method. Maybe nice convenience for professionals.

33. Will this work on close end side of a combo wrench? Bec when changing outer tie rod you have to use the open end to loose the nut.

34. i mean you can just do the wrench leverage technique for virtually free.

35. Great video. Nifty tools and wonderful exposure.

36. the max leverage to me is almost a waist. i work as a ford mechanic and use a deep wall socket and then put what ever length extension i want as needed for leverage just what ever fits over the end of your ratchet or wrench or double wrenching is also a cheap alternative to buying more or just using what youve got. still with all that said i wish i would of come up with this tool years ago.

37. Wonder if he has alot of lead pipes in his shop?

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