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ZinMN

06-07-2006 11:33:23

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What is the best brand of ratchet wrenchs like a gear wrench i always wanted a set but they are expensive i just wanna know whats the best bang for the buck and what retailer has the best price

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Kito

06-09-2006 20:12:15

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

Gear wrench also makes stubby combination wrenches. I repair and rebuild class 8 diesel trucks and have been using all sorts of different gear wrenches for about 8 years I really like them. I think the best buys on them are at Tooltopia.com. Singles or sets.

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Rockyhawaii

06-07-2006 21:15:01

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

I just bought a set this week and haven't used them yet. I bought it at Sears, but when I got home I noticed they are GOODWRENCH brand and not Craftsman. My fault, but I wonder if I'll regret it later.

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Chris(WA)

06-07-2006 20:48:20

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

I have worked with three or four different types. Fixed head, fixed with a switch to reverse, fixed at an angle (handle bent up away from the work surface and flex head. Each is good in its own way but the ones that get grabbed first are the flex heads. I have seen a type with a locking flex head and would consider them for my next set. Gearwrench is a VERY good brand.

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msb

06-07-2006 20:22:53

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

Regardless of the brand, get the ones that won't slip off the nut.Some have a stop on them that allows the user to forget about the wrench falling down off the nut after it has been partially taken off.Saves a lot of busted knuckles.They will have the lever to switch directions on the wrenches, but not all with levers have the stops built in,so be careful to get the right wrenches.Mine came from Sears and Sawbucks.

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van robinson

06-07-2006 19:05:26

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

I like the Cresent brand, Gear Wrench brand and Armstrong brand. I use them about everyday at work (maintenance work). Whatever you get, make sure it is something like a 72 tooth gear. The cheaper ones with fewer teeth on the gears are aggravating. The nut can be too tight to turn by hand but too loose to use a cheap gear wrench on. The ones that have a 5 degree swing are the best bet in my opinion.

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MF294-4

06-07-2006 18:54:53

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

We have both metric and sae gear wrench brand from Sears. Ours is the flex head wrench, no direction lever to mess with. We don't use them heavy duty, but I think they work great. Don't know about the warranty though.

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730virgil

06-07-2006 13:11:13

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

i have got to the point i grab a gear wrench before i look for socket and rachet wrench i wouldn't be without mine if you are a near farm & fleet sometimes they have gear wrench on sale

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John Garner

06-07-2006 12:28:27

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

ZinMN --

In my experience the genuine GearWrench brand is as good as any and better than most, with the Stanley version almost as good. The other brands I've used have been either WAY more expensive, don't ratchet well, or have thicker walls and/or protruberences that keep them from getting into some of the places the original will fit.

The best in-store prices I've found on genuine GearWrench wrenches are the Sears' sale prices, and it seems Sears has one or another type of GearWrench in the ad more often than not. Ace Hardware sale prices are also pretty good, but Ace seems to put the GearWrenches in their ad much more rarely than Sears does.

GearWrenches are, most assuredly, a "use them for a while and you don't ever want to be without them" type of tool.

John

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Fawteen

06-07-2006 12:09:42

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to ZinMN, 06-07-2006 11:33:23

I have an SAE set branded Gear Wrench, and a metric set branded through the parts place I bought them from (or vice versa, not that it matters) About $20 difference in price ($49 for the parts place, $69 for the Gear Wrench brand, if I recall correctly) and not a nickles worth of difference in look, feel or action.

Love 'em, wouldn't be without 'em.

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Slowpoke

06-09-2006 00:13:46

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to Fawteen, 06-07-2006 12:09:42

Ratcheting box wrenches have been around for a long time. Some with 72 teeth. What's the big deal with gear wrenches? Extra length? One open end?

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Fawteen

06-09-2006 14:22:47

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Re: Gear Wrenches in reply to Slowpoke, 06-09-2006 00:13:46

Yep, basically a combination wrench with a ratcheting box end.

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