craftsman gear wrenches
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Melting Slicks
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craftsman gear wrenches
these are cool!
do i go with the standard style or flex-head stlye? how durable is the joint?
reversible or non? can't one just flip the wrench over?
do i go with the standard style or flex-head stlye? how durable is the joint?
reversible or non? can't one just flip the wrench over?
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Re: craftsman gear wrenches (Turbo-Jet)
these are cool!
do i go with the standard style or flex-head stlye? how durable is the joint?
reversible or non? can't one just flip the wrench over?
do i go with the standard style or flex-head stlye? how durable is the joint?
reversible or non? can't one just flip the wrench over?
Yes you just flip them for differnet directions.
The flex head is a blessing and a pain in the rear at the same time. I like it because it gets into more places, but hate it when I am putting my 300 lbs behind it and it "folds" and I start
ing. I have never had a problem with them and really like the way they work.
Burning Brakes
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Re: craftsman gear wrenches (Turbo-Jet)
Gear wrenches are great! I just bought a set of mastercraft stubbies.
I wouldn't worry about the quality of Craftsman, I have never had any problems with them, and they are 95% of my tools. Even if there is a problem, there is a great warranty.
I wouldn't worry about the quality of Craftsman, I have never had any problems with them, and they are 95% of my tools. Even if there is a problem, there is a great warranty.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Vancouver BC, Canada
Originally Posted by olouieo
I would go with the flex-head stlye. Whats the difference in price?
i think i'm leaning to the standard, non-reverible
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Originally Posted by vetteonr
I have a set of these. You don't know how handy they are until you don't have them. Great tool 
I've mine for about over a year. Use them all the time! 
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My wife bought me the set in the second picture for Christmas last year. Mine are reversable which comes in pretty handy. She did good by me.
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I have a 3/8" S & K flex-head ratchet. The internal gear has plenty of teeth, so it's not far click to click when working in tight spaces. It is one of the most used tools I own.
Instructor
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You need to be careful with the non reversible type. I have heard a few stories where a guy backed a bolt all the way out, and could'nt get the wrench off due to space constraints. Not saying that it will happen to you, but It is possible.
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I have two reversible Craftsman sets (sae & metric) and they are the greatest thing since the invention of the wrench! I use them more often than just about anything else in the toolbox now.
I think the flexible ones would also be useful in certain situations. However as was previously mentioned, I'd be careful when applying alot of pressure and then having the wrench fold over, busting your knuckles.
So my advise on which one's to get. Both. Never can have too many tools!
I think the flexible ones would also be useful in certain situations. However as was previously mentioned, I'd be careful when applying alot of pressure and then having the wrench fold over, busting your knuckles.
So my advise on which one's to get. Both. Never can have too many tools!
Safety Car
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they are awesome but i HIGHLY recomend the reversable ones...
the reverse feature is very nice to have...you wont be sorry...
however, i think that if you buy the non reversable ones, you might wish you had bought the others...
the reverse feature is very nice to have...you wont be sorry...
however, i think that if you buy the non reversable ones, you might wish you had bought the others...
Heel & Toe
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From: Sacramento CA
I bought a set of these when they first came out, KD Tools is the one who frontiered the design and brought about the name "Gearwrench". I believe Sears sells this brand as well. I love them and would recommend them to anyone.
Safety Car
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I have a whole drawer full of ratcheting wrenches. Some with angle heads, flex heads and the standard straight headsin both SAE and Metric sizes. I love them. I hardly use my standard wrenches and sockets now. I wonder what took so long to invent them. They save lots of time.
