Conductor562 Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Although I agree with the comments about snap-ons prices, and I hate to be "that guy" because I'm new here....Snap-on wrenches grip the fastener like none other.Next time your on the truck bring your wrench and get the dealer to do the "wrench demo"If you turn wrenches all day your basically stuck buying the expensive tools, as far as hand tools go anywayI suppose you 're using Flank Drive+? Awesome wrenches, but do you use them as your primary set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I use SK and Bonney. I would guess that I have had these for 34/35 years or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I have a set of craftsman x-beam wrenches (I think that is what they are called) that I use most of the time. I can put some major torque down with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Regopit: Bonney made some really fantastic wrenches. They still command a premium to this day. Nick: The Craftsman models were call "Crossforce". X Beam was the the Gearwrench name for the same thing. Both were OEM'd by Danaher/Apex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 Ok I have the gear wrench for metric ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbang Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I'm on the market for another combination wrench set for another tool bag I have. I already own a Craftsman 12pt set. I want a ratcheting set with an offset for knuckle clearance. SAE. Here's a set I found online. Craftman Standard Racheting Combination Wrench Set Can you guys give me a few recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Those are cool wiz I have gear wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 SAE: Craftsman 6 & 12 point, Husky stubbiesMetric: Craftsman 12 pointI intend to pick up some polished Wright, and SK stubbies, and possibly some Armstrong XLs (SAE). I also want to get some Hazet metrics and some SK stubby metrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I have mostly old school Craftsmans and Gearwrenches for my combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'm on the market for another combination wrench set for another tool bag I have. I already own a Craftsman 12pt set. I want a ratcheting set with an offset for knuckle clearance. SAE. Here's a set I found online. Craftman Standard Racheting Combination Wrench Set Can you guys give me a few recommendations? Consider these Wiz: http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2108-Combination-Ratcheting-10-Piece/dp/B00FFUPTXS I reviewed a set last year. Good wrenches for the price. They come in metric as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizbang Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks Conductor, I'll look into these. The 180-degree flex seems really useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I only have 3 for know, they are a no name brand. But I've used and abused the hell out of them, and still going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesna8 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I have a few sets of traditional Craftsman combo wrenches at work and a set of their ratcheting combos (love these)In my personal tool box i have a set of husky wrenches, a small set of husky stubby wrenches, and a set of GearWrench ratcheting combos. I love using the ratcheting wrenches, Id rather use those than a socket 95% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_D Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I have several large sets of 70's and 90's Craftsman (SAE & Metric) along with orphan Craftsman SK & KD wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I kind of feel that a lot of guys talk up SnapOn because they are trying to justify the cost to themselves? I have used them quite a bit in the past and I can't see the benefit of hem? They are a bit skinny for my industry where we often end up wailing on spanners (wrenches) with a hammers. My absolute favourite wrenches are (and you will love the name) King Dick. They are a UK classic and are as tough as they come. I have an inherited combination spanner from the 1950's which has spent it's entire life being abused in heavy industries like ship building. I put a vernier calliper across the open end which was all beat up and it was exactly 15/16th just as it was when it left the factory. They are not the sexiest wrenches around. No super slim grips or x-beam technology. If you order from the factory they will acid etch your name on them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Thats pretty cool they will etch you name in the tools. I really like that. I have a hard time justifying SnapOn prices or any of the truck brands. I get the offer financing and buying off the truck convenience but the prices are crazy you could save a ton of money shopping around other brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 DR I spent so much wasted money on snap on matco and Cromwell oh and some not much on Mac that regret so bad but I didn't know better at the time only if I would have known what I know now... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Tool blogs are a fairly recent thing for people to figure out which way is the best way to buy tools depending on your trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 You should be dropping some big hints on getting that Milwaukee M12 drill and impact kit onsale with free xc3.0 battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yea I know DR but I'm hopeing that I can get some good deals on black fri but I need to go to HD sat so I don't know if I'm there and the time is right I might be bringing those baby's home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I kind of feel that a lot of guys talk up SnapOn because they are trying to justify the cost to themselves? I have used them quite a bit in the past and I can't see the benefit of hem? They are a bit skinny for my industry where we often end up wailing on spanners (wrenches) with a hammers. My absolute favourite wrenches are (and you will love the name) King Dick. They are a UK classic and are as tough as they come. I have an inherited combination spanner from the 1950's which has spent it's entire life being abused in heavy industries like ship building. I put a vernier calliper across the open end which was all beat up and it was exactly 15/16th just as it was when it left the factory. They are not the sexiest wrenches around. No super slim grips or x-beam technology. If you order from the factory they will acid etch your name on them though!Are King Dick still the same tools? I seem to recall reading somewhere that the newer KD tools have been offshored, but I could be wrong about that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted November 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Are King Dick still the same tools? I seem to recall reading somewhere that the newer KD tools have been offshored, but I could be wrong about that... A lot of the later KD stuff was off shored, but Apex began phasing KD out altogether last year. All of the products formerly sold under the KD name have been rolled into the Gearwrench line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm pretty sure KIng Dick are still made in Birmingham, England. They are made by Abington King Dick company. Looking at some of their tool boxes etc that stuff might be offshored but afaik the spanners are still made onsite in the UK. I think it was K-D tools that were Apex owned not Abington King Dick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 A lot of the later KD stuff was off shored, but Apex began phasing KD out altogether last year. All of the products formerly sold under the KD name have been rolled into the Gearwrench line.Whoops, I confused the issue with trying to shorten King Dick, forgetting that KD was the precursor to Gearwrench.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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