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20-Piece Kobalt 12-point Standard & Metric Ratchet Wrench Set

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Lowe's has 20-Piece Kobalt 12-point Standard (SAE) and Metric Ratchet Wrench Set for $49.98. Shipping is free or choose store pickup where stock permits.

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  • This 20 piece ratcheting wrench set includes the following metric and SAE sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 mm and 1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4-inch
  • Constructed of chrome vanadium steel and heat treated for strength and durability with a professional grade, high polish finish
  • 12-Point box end allows work on 6-point and 12-point fasteners
  • 90-Tooth ratcheting end provides 4° of arc swing
  • Zero-degree box end allows access to narrow work spaces where a ratchet and socket can't fit
  • Hard-stamped size callouts and color-coded stripe make it easy to identify metric (blue) and SAE (red) measurements
  • Meets or exceeds ASME specifications
  • Hassle-free lifetime guarantee

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Probably not the best price for these but a very decent price if you're in the market to pick some of these up. I was impressed with the quality of them as I think some Kobalt tools are hit and miss. These look like keepers! They are marked down in store as well as online.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...5001994741

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Model: Kobalt 20-Piece Set 12-point Standard (SAE) and Metric Ratchet Wrench | 81730

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i have this set. used three times and have 3 broken ones already. They can not tighten without breaking internals. had one that the seal popped off first use and fell apart.. Not like they used to be.
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Honestly in 25 years of wrenching, I can't say I've ever rounded a nut with a 12 point wrench. I get the concept, but I have never personally seen it... I suspect it's more user error not properly seating the wrench on the fastener, which would be a problem for any tool.
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Gearwrench can be in-store swaps as well, depending on the store and their inventory. But even if you don't have a local place to do it, you still don't have to mail it in. They have an online form [gearwrench.com] to fill out, snap a few pics, and receive a replacement in the mail a few days later.
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nonarchist
07-20-2023 at 04:20 PM.
07-20-2023 at 04:20 PM.
Death to 12 point and to all the rounded nuts they have born.
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07-20-2023 at 06:40 PM.
07-20-2023 at 06:40 PM.
Quote from nonarchist :
Death to 12 point and to all the rounded nuts they have born.
They have their place, but I don't see why you'd want it for a ratcheting wrench.
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TalentedWinter245
07-21-2023 at 07:50 AM.
07-21-2023 at 07:50 AM.
This or the Gearwrench set? Who has the easier warranty process?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARW.../302569303

edit: Leaning toward Gearwrench, the complaints seem to be mostly about missing sizes, Kobalts seem to have plastic internals that break.
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jdg33
07-21-2023 at 08:25 AM.
07-21-2023 at 08:25 AM.
Quote from TalentedWinter245 :
This or the Gearwrench set? Who has the easier warranty process?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARW.../302569303

edit: Leaning toward Gearwrench, the complaints seem to be mostly about missing sizes, Kobalts seem to have plastic internals that break.
Kobalt/Craftsman easier warranty same as HD Husky. All the house brands will be the easiest dont have deal with mailing back.
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07-21-2023 at 08:45 AM.

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07-21-2023 at 08:45 AM.
Quote from jdg33 :
Kobalt/Craftsman easier warranty same as HD Husky. All the house brands will be the easiest dont have deal with mailing back.
Gearwrench can be in-store swaps as well, depending on the store and their inventory. But even if you don't have a local place to do it, you still don't have to mail it in. They have an online form [gearwrench.com] to fill out, snap a few pics, and receive a replacement in the mail a few days later.
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07-21-2023 at 09:01 AM.
07-21-2023 at 09:01 AM.
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Kobalt/Craftsman easier warranty same as HD Husky. All the house brands will be the easiest dont have deal with mailing back.
I've had zero luck attempting to do anything less than mail swaps with Lowes.
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I've had zero luck attempting to do anything less than mail swaps with Lowes.
SAME, very disappointed with every swap process at Lowes.
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07-21-2023 at 10:21 AM.
07-21-2023 at 10:21 AM.
Quote from watkins :
SAME, very disappointed with every swap process at Lowes.
I've had a broken 1/4 wrench out of a bigger craftsman mechanics tool set for years. This set was bought at sears when they still were around. I recently discovered that Lowe's honors the lifetime warranty and had 0 problems exchanging my broken wrench for a new one. Just had to take the new one to customer service and they did an even swap. Only downside was that the new one, despite having the same part number, was visibly lower quality than the original one (the casting/machining was way less precise), but I guess better than a broken one with nice casting.
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i have this set. used three times and have 3 broken ones already. They can not tighten without breaking internals. had one that the seal popped off first use and fell apart.. Not like they used to be.
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07-21-2023 at 10:48 AM.
07-21-2023 at 10:48 AM.
I found this set on clearance at my local Lowe's for roughly $28 last week. It says it's $19.47 now. They're not ratcheting but they work well enough for myself

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-2...005553917?
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Death to 12 point and to all the rounded nuts they have born.
Honestly in 25 years of wrenching, I can't say I've ever rounded a nut with a 12 point wrench. I get the concept, but I have never personally seen it... I suspect it's more user error not properly seating the wrench on the fastener, which would be a problem for any tool.
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
Honestly in 25 years of wrenching, I can't say I've ever rounded a nut with a 12 point wrench. I get the concept, but I have never personally seen it... I suspect it's more user error not properly seating the wrench on the fastener, which would be a problem for any tool.
I've seen youtube guys round the corners of the nuts off with a grinder first before showing that 6-point is better than 12-point. Basically, if you have a decent wrench and non-rounded fasteners, the 6 or 12 point debate is irrelevant.
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Quote from SquirtTortuga :
Honestly in 25 years of wrenching, I can't say I've ever rounded a nut with a 12 point wrench. I get the concept, but I have never personally seen it... I suspect it's more user error not properly seating the wrench on the fastener, which would be a problem for any tool.

I have seen it personally. Even if it IS because of user error, why risk it? If I'm grabbing for a wrench instead of a socket, chances are good it is going somewhere tight, dark and hard to access (and with my luck, rusty). That said, these wrenches look pretty light duty anyway so 12 point might be appropriate here.
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