new wrench set advice

[BIGBEARJT]

I'm looking for new set of wrenches, ratcheting sounds good, something universal less tools in the bag helps, anything like that exist? Any recommendations help.

[Samuel L.]

I have heard these are ok if you just want a multly purpose wrench.

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BYSMCS/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=1944687702&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009XMFYKC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1H52GA7PPQH8V8HSCPCV

[Bigmikez]

I think woodstockva did a review on these they look handy to have

[chadlanthier]

I like the craftsman, u can't beat life time warrenty. Especially when u beat the hell out of them. Cheap is nice, but if they break your left with a broken tool.

[Samuel L.]

I would go with Logger Head because I like supporting the Inventor, Because Sears literally screwed them over.

 

[Bigmikez]

Yea I read to Sam that's pretty jacked up if sears to do him like that

[Conductor562]

OMG!!!! NO!!!!! The bionic wrench is not what we're suggesting! Holy Mary Mother of God! No! No! No!

BBJT: you give me a budget and I'll give you the best option. Metric or SAE?

[dwain]

there's nothing like having a set of shiny new ratcheting wrenches in the toolbox, i recently purchased the reversible Dewalt ones and really like them.

 

but i must admit, for a space saving set that i picked up on runout in Bunnings (Aus version of HD?) these are incredibly handy, and are very weighty (feel strong). they get very mixed reviews on Amazon, so maybe look into other brands, though I've loved my set. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BRKN63U/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1944687662&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B009L86A7O&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=15XNAA7DBEJEKQ4ZPNA4

[chadlanthier]

Unfortunately u can only take reviews with a grain of salt. I read a couple reviews were they went on and on, and never owned the tools. People are idiots.

[BIGBEARJT]

after looking around, im thinking about set of ratcheting wrenches, at least 10 piece per size set, anyone have any feedback on this husky set from HD, 20 piece SAE/METRIC set for $50 

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-SAE-Metric-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench-Set-20-Piece-HRW20PCSM/205191132

[Mikevango]

OMG!!!! NO!!!!! The bionic wrench is not what we're suggesting! Holy Mary Mother of God! No! No! No!

Lol

[DR99]

OMG!!!! NO!!!!! The bionic wrench is not what we're suggesting! Holy Mary Mother of God! No! No! No!

BBJT: you give me a budget and I'll give you the best option. Metric or SAE?

I never seen Conductor freak out that bad before!! I think he would be calmer if there was a runaway train with a baby on the tracks after that reaction he had on the bionic wrench.

[RickyMcGrath]

If you have a HF close to you, their tools really aren't too bad. All Pittsburgh hand tools have lifetime warranty.

[BK13]

I never seen Conductor freak out that bad before!! I think he would be calmer if there was a runaway train with a baby on the tracks after that reaction he had on the bionic wrench.

Heck, I had to fight back a string of four-letter expletives myself...

[Conductor562]

after looking around, im thinking about set of ratcheting wrenches, at least 10 piece per size set, anyone have any feedback on this husky set from HD, 20 piece SAE/METRIC set for $50 

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-SAE-Metric-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench-Set-20-Piece-HRW20PCSM/205191132

 

If ratcheting wrenches are your choice, and you're on a budget, my pics would be the Dewalt ($182 for the 20 piece Metric and SAE sets) or the Tekton flex sets ($134 for the 20 piece Metric and SAE sets).

 

For $50 the Husky set is a good value though. Hard to pass on them at that price. Both the Tekton and Dewalt sets are Taiwan made and will be better quality than the Chinese Husky set, but I guess it all depends on what you're looking for. 

[Conductor562]

Heck, I had to fight back a string of four-letter expletives myself...

 

I remember reading that the guy that invented the BionicWrench was inspired to create it when he saw his son struggling to bust a fastener on his lawnmower with a pair of pliers. I couldn't help but wonder how he figured it was easier to invent that contraption than it was to hand the goofy little bastard the wrench he should have been using to start with.

[Mikevango]

Get them huskys for $50.

[Bigmikez]

I remember reading that the guy that invented the BionicWrench was inspired to create it when he saw his son struggling to bust a fastener on his lawnmower with a pair of pliers. I couldn't help but wonder how he figured it was easier to invent that contraption than it was to hand the goofy little bastard the wrench he should have been using to start with.

LOL conductor!! So true....

[AUJOE]

If you have a HF close to you, their tools really aren't too bad. All Pittsburgh hand tools have lifetime warranty.

I have been using HF 301 pc mechanics tool set for over a year and have been very happy with it. I have used the ratcheting wrenches with a cheater bar and have yet to strip the gears. I do not have impact sockets either and have yet to bust one of these sockets with a 1/2 inch impact wrench. I only paid $160 for the set and it paid for itself the first time I changed my brakes and rotors. Harbor freight is hit or miss, but so far the pittsburgh wrenches and sockets have been great. 

[BK13]

Probably, but I won't buy any of the HF wrenches made in India. The Taiwan stuff is okay (the ratcheting stuff is a little coarse) but the sizes HF skips make my OCD cringe.... 

[Fazzman]

Surprised no one mentioned Gearwrench yet.  I have quite a few gearwrench sets and they have been nothing but great.

[Conductor562]

Gearwrench is on my "buy with caution" list right now. Suddenly went from Taiwan to China a year or so back. That makes me nervous.

[mufwapo]

Gear wrench sets have been on sale at advance auto parts for some time now. I've bought two of the $70 sets for $29.95 and so far I love them and lifetime warranty as well.

[Fazzman]

Gearwrench is on my "buy with caution" list right now. Suddenly went from Taiwan to China a year or so back. That makes me nervous.

 

 

Aaah thats good to know,I guess i wont be upgrading mine like ever

[Conductor562]

Not all Gearwrench stuff is China, but some is. The ratcheting combos are. All those sets Sears has for sale on Black Friday are China made.

The Gearwrench faithful claims there are 2 separate lines, one China, one Taiwan, but I don't believe that. I believe they switched production to China and it's taken awhile to disperse with the leftover Taiwan stuff.