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Ratchet Combination Wrenches

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CJ

01-08-2002 21:01:19




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I am looking at buying a set of combination wrenches that have a fine tooth ratchet in the box end.Whose are better . Do they stand up well? Which design is better? Any feedback would be appreciated.Thanks!




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Tom in Tacoma

01-12-2002 21:13:35




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
I just bought a set of Stanley's the other day and have been using them a lot. I haven't gotten the sockets out as much. I paid about 45 bucks for them. I have almost completed my Allis model B and wish I had bought the ratchet combos sooner.
Tom



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Sam from Jawja

01-11-2002 18:46:50




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
For what its worth, I've been selling GearWrench brand for a few years now and have not had the first one come back to the store for warranty. They are Taiwan but quality stuff.



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krum

01-10-2002 05:29:00




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
I've had a set of straight and a set of offset ratchet wrenches for quite a few years without any problems. They are both either Mac or Matco brand made in the USA. They do need extra clearance and if you have a real tight nut you may need to break it loose with a regular wrench. I also have opening rachet wrenches that work very well in tight spots. The only place that I've been able to find these are through McMaster. The brand name is Williams. I have used these for the last 15 years on my job and work in places that you cannot slide over the end with a standard ratchet wrench. krum

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Jim(OH)

01-10-2002 03:03:07




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
The wrenches have come out under two names, gearwrench and pro swing. Both are made by divisions of the Danaher group (gearwrench is KD & pro swing is Matco) Gearwrenches are made in Taiwan and are a little shorter than the Made in USA pro swing. Matco has come out recently with a reversable pro swing which is offset 12 degrees and has a small lever to reverse direction, look for these soon from gearwrench. That, in my opinion, is the route to go. The offset feature is worth the extra money.

Jim

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DumOleBob

01-09-2002 08:28:58




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
I've had a set of Craftsman since 1969 - ratcheting box end on both ends - and I love 'em. You do need more clearence on the side of nuts, but on things like treaded rods, extra long bolt, etc they are very handy! I also use them in combo with sockets as you can "ratchet" both ends and draw down quickly.

My advice is to buy as much stuff as you can - till your wife catches you, or the kids put you in a "home" - so they can sell your great collection of tools - for next to nothing at an auction.....and buy a BMW!

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CJ

01-09-2002 08:40:26




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 Re: Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to DumOleBob, 01-09-2002 08:28:58  
Had to let the wife go and no kids so I just am accumulating for the state I guess!Plan on living long enough to wear it all out! I have a couple sets of the double box end ones. One offset and one straight. I like them too. The ones I am now looking at are a combo wrench with a small ratchet in the box end.Curious as to how well the box end ratchet takes abuse. From what you guys say they sound pretty good. guess I wil get some and field test them myself! The local Ace has the set mentioned below. Never can have enough tool!

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Red Dave

01-09-2002 05:26:47




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
I have had a set for some years now and I generally like them. They are like any other tool however in that some jobs they are great for and some they don't work worth a darn.
The only thing I don't care for about them is that they need a little more clearance around the nut or bolt head to get them in. They need a little space for the ratchet mechanism and sometimes that space just isn't there.

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Tom

01-09-2002 05:13:03




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
A few months ago this subject was discussed on this board and based on the opinions of several contributors, I went down to the local ACE hardware. I purchased a set of "Gear Wrenches". There were four American sizes in the package ranging from 3/8 to 9/16. Cost: $30. I very seldom get a 3/8 socket set out anymore and even more seldom get the manual combination wrenches out. These things are great.

Tom

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F14

01-09-2002 04:29:42




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 Re: Ratchet Combination Wrenches in reply to CJ, 01-08-2002 21:01:19  
I've got a set of Crapsmans. They work pretty good, and I haven't had any trouble with them. Mine are offset-head. Some folks like the straight ones where you flip the wrench over to change direction rather than having to fumble around with a lever on the rachet mechanism.

I find them particularly useful for situations where the bolt or threaded rod or whatever sticks out of the nut 2 or 3 inches, and in tight places where a rachet won't fit, and it's a PITA to keep repositioning a regular boxend wrench.

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