View Full Version : Best racheting box wrench on a budget
bil1024
10-20-2013, 09:27 AM
What brand do you guys recommend ? No Husky stuff thats off the list
michael everson
10-20-2013, 09:46 AM
I absolutely love the Husky Pro stuff. I have the normal ones and the swivel ones. Never any issues with them. I use them constantly. Why don't you like them?
Mike
skullandbones
10-20-2013, 09:56 AM
If I was going to replace my tool sets, I probably would go with Craftsman but I find them too bulky to use in any sort of tight area. If they were more slim line maybe it would catch on for me. But for the most part, it seems like an unnecessary duplication. I have found a couple of applications where I am frequently repeating the same operation with multiple bolts so I have some cheap ones just for that single purpose. You're not interested in those though.
Hope you find the right ones. Good luck, WEK.
ehansen007
10-20-2013, 10:26 AM
Gator Grip. LOL.
Mustang Man
10-20-2013, 11:38 AM
I use Gearwrench brand ratcheting box end sets. They have a little lever on them so you can reverse without flipping over and they have the 5-degree angle for knuckle clearance. You can get them at Sears too...
HTH...
Mark
2bking
10-20-2013, 12:55 PM
I like Gearwrench too. They have some clever designs and are finger friendly.
frankeeski
10-20-2013, 03:57 PM
X3 for Gear Wrench. David H. was over here a while back and we were using one on the driveshaft bolts with a cheater bar. Well, you guessed it, we broke the gear mechanism. I called them up, told them the truth and they sent me a new one on their dime. Great customer service!
Boz1911
10-20-2013, 05:12 PM
Most of my hand tools are Snap-On, Mac, or Matco but for our use Gear wrench is hard to beat. Sears runs them on sale at times especially at Christmas (hint-hint). I haven't broken one yet, of course I haven't put a cheater bar or pipe on any of them either.
bil1024
10-21-2013, 10:13 AM
Had issue with the Husky stuff, and they gave me a hard time exchanging, rachet broke after 3 months. I will ck out Gear Wrench, thanks!
68GT500MAN
10-21-2013, 11:39 AM
I like the Gearwrench better than any others in the tool box.
Doug