todd osgood tesst all sorts of things, from tools to automotive products, to help viewers make informed purchasing decisions and to avoid getting ripped off. He also has a Patreon page which allows him to decline all sponsorships and promotional items from manufacturers and to offer the most unbiased reviews you’ll find anywhere. Please watch a couple of videos and consider subscribing.
From Project Farm. 7 Welders: Vulcan (Harbor Freight), Lincoln, Yeswelder, Flameweld, Azzuno, Warcking and Chicago Electric. MIG welders compared for welds using both flux core and solid wire with shielding gas. Performance comparison includes weld penetration, weld strength, ability to weld very thin material, and current stability over 5 minutes. A big "thank you" to…
From Project Farm. Automatic & Manual Center Punch Brands: Snap On, Starrett, Stahlwille, Proto, Hazet, GearWrench, Williams, Klein Tools, Wilde Tool, Mayhew Tools, Sabrecut, General Tools, Neiko, Spring Tools, Lisle, Mulwark. Punches compared for performance on Aluminum and Mild, Medium, and Hard Steel. Results are very interesting with a huge variance in performance and durability.…
From Project Farm. Milwaukee vs Labtec (knockoff), Amityke, and TENMOER. Batteries compared for performance using several powertools, to include overload protection. Batteries also experienced a short to determine if safety of battery design. Batteries were then opened up to look at build construction and assess damage from short. I bought all of the batteries and…
From Project Farm. Many modern cars require very thin (low viscosity) motor oil to operate more efficiently. Newer engines typically have tighter tolerances between engine parts. Let’s see if lower viscosity motor oil offers the same level of protection against engine wear. We’ll also see of the thinner oil experiences greater thermal breakdown and evaporation.…
From Project Farm. I hired a professional windshield repair technician and tested 7 Kits: Rain-X, Permatex, JB-Weld, ClearShield, Athlon Tools, Unioon, Antswish. Windshield crack repair kits compared resin quality (strength and scratch resistance), ability to push resin into damaged windshield and overall repair quality. I hired a professional repair technician to make a repair and…
From Project Farm. Ratcheting Stubby Screwdrivers: LTT, PB Swiss, Snap On, Wera, GearWrench, Williams, Irwin, Megapro, Milwaukee, Klein Tools, Husky, Lenox, SATA and Black+Decker. Ratcheting screwdrivers compared for efficiency and precision. Tests include working arc swing, ratchet back drag, magnet strength, bit retention strength, build quality (shaft wobble), shaft rotation in the locked position, bit…
From Project Farm. Can the welders restore plastic to it’s original strength or even stronger? Let’s find out! Let’s compare several plastic repair options using two types of plastic welders. Plastic welders compared for repair strength on HDPE, ABS, and Polycarbonate. I bought all of the products and supplies used to compare the welders to…
From Project Farm. 8 Sharpeners: Drill Doctor 750X, PreAsion, Goodsman, Leiming Multifunctional, Leiming Drill Bit Sharpener, Truper, Multisharp 2001, Dapin. Drill bit sharpeners compared for sharpening speed, drilling speed of sharpened drill bits, and durability of the sharpened bits. I bought all of the drill bit sharpeners and the supplies used to test the sharpeners.…
From Project Farm. Tire Inflators/compressors: Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ridgid, DriveMo, WORX, Ryobi, Gooloo, Bauer, TC15, Kobalt, Dnyker, Novsight. Compressors tested for speed topping off 15-inch tire, inflating a completely flat tire, and inflating a load range E tire from 70 to 80 PSI. Some of the high-speed pumps compared for inflating Cousin Eddie’s air mattress.…
From Project Farm. #shorts Matt’s Off Road Recovery Kinetic Recovery Rope (Yankum Ropes), Bubba Rope, Smittybilt, Rhino USA, FieryRed, Inclake and Sgt Knots. Ropes tested for elasticity under load. Ropes then experienced 25 pulls to test durability. Following the 25 pulls, the ropes were tested again for loss of elasticity and “permanent rope stretch”. A…
From Project Farm. Matt’s Off Road Recovery Kinetic Recovery Rope (Yankum Ropes), Bubba Rope, Smittybilt, Rhino USA, FieryRed, Inclake and Sgt Knots. Ropes tested for elasticity under load. Ropes then experienced 25 pulls to test durability. Following the 25 pulls, the ropes were tested again for loss of elasticity and “permanent rope stretch”. A big…
From Project Farm. 14 Magnets: GearWrench, Matco, MacTools, Enbar, KapOD, NoCry, Craftsman, Ullman, Blue Point, MAG-MATE, Klein Tools, E-Z Red, Proto, Pittsburgh. Magnets compared for vertical pull strength, horizontal lift capacity, shaft strength, and magnetic shielding. I purchased all of the magnets to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel. ➡…
From Project Farm. Let’s compare 87, 91 (with and without ethanol), and 93 octane for fuel efficiency and horsepower. We’ll see if the higher octane fuel delivers better performance and is worth the extra cost. I buy all of the products tested. So, thanks for supporting the channel! ➡ OZZIE’S COFFEE: https://ozzies.coffee/ Motor oil videos…
From Project Farm. Snap On, Nepros, Proto, Mac Tools, Stahlwille, Koken, Hazet, Wera, Husky, Harbor Freight ICON, GearWrench 90 and 120, Milwaukee, Crescent, SATA, Duratech, Der Erwachte, and TRO Designs Titanium Protype. Ratchets compared for weight, head size, working arc swing, back drag, directional switch ease of use, and failure load. I bought all of…
From Project Farm. 6 Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners: RGB 950, Yellow Hornet, All American, tool rest with bench grinder, Arnold Drill Attachment Sharpener and hand file. Sharpeners compared for sharpening speed on mildly dull and on blunt 3/16 flat iron. Sharpeners also compared for accuracy at achieving a 30 degree blade angle. Finally, sharpeners compared…
From Project Farm. Bungee Cord and Rubber Tarp Strap Brands: SmartStraps, HyperTough, Harbor Freight Haul-Master, Stalwart, Cartman, Horusdy, RhinoUSA, HDX, Sgt Knots, Nite Ize, xstrap, Husky, Amazing Straps, Keeper. Bungee cords/straps placed outside in direct sunlight for 9 months. Tests include tensile strength at 6, 12, 18, and 24 inches of stretch before and after…
From Project Farm. Only 1 of 18 C-Clamps survives the testing without damage. C-Clamps/Brands tested: Wilton, Wright Tool, Stanley Proto, Crescent, Bessey F-Style, Bessey C-Clamp, Groz, Yost, Lincoln Electric, Performance Tool, Pony, Harden, WEN, Pittsburgh, Shop Tek. C-Clamps. C-clamps compared for maximum clamping force, clamping efficiency, build quality, and failure load. I buy all of…
From Project Farm. Does ATF brand matter or is it all the same? Is OEM transmission fluid better or worse than aftermarket brands? Automatic transmission fluids compared for resistance to foaming, acidity, wear resistant properties, ability to resistance oxidation and thermal breakdown, viscosity or flow before and after exposure to heat. I also paid an…
From Project Farm. Let’s see if a $70 welder can outperform the more expensive rivals. It does indeed claim to deliver 200 amps of current, which is more than the $2,300 Lincoln welder. A big thanks to Joe for helping me test the welders for weld quality, penetration, current output and accuracy, ability to weld…
From Project Farm. Let’s try to restore 5 different car batteries using 3 different procedures to see if any of them work. We’ll first use a DC-powered ARC welder to apply a lot of current at once. Then we’ll try using Epsom salt to restore a different battery. Finally, we’ll see if an electronic desulfator…
From Project Farm. Snap On "Gearless", Hazet, GearWrench XP120, FACOM, Matco, Teng Tools, Crescent, Ko-Ken, Stahlwille, Craftsman, Duratech, Nepros, Capri Tools, Gedore, Asahi Lightool, Proto. Ratchets compared for size, working arc swing, handle width, back drag, directional switch performance, and maximum torque or failure load. I bought all of the ratchets to ensure an unbiased…
From Project Farm. Honda vs Predator and Genmax Inverter Generators compared for fuel efficiency, voltage drop during high energy demand applications, cleanliness of electricity (pure sine wave), noise, vibration, and engine wear. I hired an independent oil lab to analyze the motor oil for engine wear metals after almost 98 hours of engine use. Honda…
From Project Farm. Car Jacks/Electric Jacks: Big Red, Torin, NOS, ABN, Wayska, TYAYT, E-HEELP, Vevor. Jacks tested for height range, lifting speed, maximum height, maximum capacity and failure load. Impact wrenches compared for speed removing lug nuts torqued to 150 and 250 ft lbs. Tire inflators compared for speed inflating a 15-inch tire. I purchased…
From Project Farm. Lawn Mower blades compared for grass cut quality (making clean cut), mulching leaves and grass, dispersing grass clippings, distance of grass clipping throw, blade noise, and durability from impacting metal object in yard. I bought all of the lawn mower blades and lawn mower to ensure an unbiased review. Thank you for…
From Project Farm. Locking Lug Nuts: Advanced Wheel Lock, Gorilla Free Spinning Locking Lug Nut, McGard Wheel Lock, Dorman Wheel Lock With Spinning Collar, White Knight Locking Lug Nut, Tavaski Wheel Lock, Gorilla’ Small Diameter Acorn Wheel Lock. Wheel locks are compared for resistance to being removed using locking pliers, a wheel lock extractor set,…
From Project Farm. Let’s find out if SuperTech’s motor oil (5,000 mile, 10,000 mile, 10,000 High Mileage, and 20,000 mile) are the same oil. All four oils tested were sent to an independent oil lab for oil analysis. I tested oils for evaporative loss, lubricity or film strength, cold oil flow both new oil and…