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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.

Thanks to Community Member jdshear01 for finding this deal.

Note: Pickup availability will vary by location.

Features:
  • 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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  • About this deal:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 290+ reviews.
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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.

Thanks to Community Member jdshear01 for finding this deal.

Note: Pickup availability will vary by location.

Features:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 290+ reviews.
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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

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OrangeShop3571
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.
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.
jeff34270
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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Jul 21, 2023
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Jul 21, 2023
MasterGamer100
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Jul 21, 2023
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Quote from MatthewSearles :
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?
Trust me ratcheting ones are worth their weight in gold after spending years wrenching on cars with my dads non ratcheting ones I bought some ratcheting ones for my place. It was life changing I could get stuff done in half the time no more making tiny little movements in tight spots then repositioning the wrench
Jul 21, 2023
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mmarvin1
Jul 21, 2023
375 Posts
Quote from jeff34270 :
You risk it because most of the time it doesn't matter either way and a 12-point wrench or socket is easier and faster to position/reposition on the fastener. I think it was an AvE video where he showed that he could break the head off the bolt before it would strip out using 12-point.

Probably this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzY4zoe0UcA&t=0s
AvE tests against a new (large head) bolt with decent wrenchs. That test looks way different with older bolts that may be already rounded or rusted or crappier 12 points or even smaller bolts. All depends on what you are working on.
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Jul 21, 2023
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jeff34270
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Quote from mmarvin1 :
AvE tests against a new (large head) bolt with decent wrenchs. That test looks way different with older bolts that may be already rounded or rusted or crappier 12 points or even smaller bolts. All depends on what you are working on.
That's why I said "if you have a decent wrench and non-rounded fasteners". If your wrench doesn't fit well or your fastener is pre-rounded (i.e. rusted all to hell), then go with 6-point. Otherwise, it won't really matter except that the 12-point is more convenient and faster to use.
Jul 22, 2023
81 Posts
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Jul 22, 2023
Mellowclock45
Jul 22, 2023
81 Posts
I have had good luck with these with no issues doing brakes and calipers that were stuck pretty good. Hit with a dead blow hammer and cheaters.
Jul 22, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023
denzeler27
Jul 22, 2023
527 Posts
Quote from maxsom :
I've had zero luck attempting to do anything less than mail swaps with Lowes.
I have no clue what youre telling them at lowes, I always show them the fine print that clearly says hassle free, and ive probably done at least 5 or 6 socket, ratchet, hand tool exchanges without question ever.
Jul 22, 2023
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denzeler27
Jul 22, 2023
527 Posts
I have used this set for roughly 6 years now, automotive work, no issues at all. I've used long breaker bars on them, smacked them with hammers and rubber mallets, they hold up. The ratcheting part on the smaller units is designed poorly and uses a c-clip that commonly breaks but I just go in and get the hassle free exchange. It's a solid kit for the price, I got mine for $50 at a christmas time promotion as well.
Jul 22, 2023
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BE57
Jul 22, 2023
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Quote from maxsom :
I've had zero luck attempting to do anything less than mail swaps with Lowes.
I swapped a 3 year old kobalt air hose after it got a bubble for a brand new one. Also swapped a 40v blower trimmer combo after the blower died, just had to call and get a reference # and go to the store. Maybe I just had good associates?

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Jul 22, 2023
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LivelySink338
Jul 22, 2023
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Is this the best tool to use to get the oil drain plug off and back on during a oil change? Thanks in advance
Jul 22, 2023
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Joined Sep 2010
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Actonsdictum
Jul 22, 2023
444 Posts
Quote from OrangeShop3571 :
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.
If these were that atrocious in general, they would not have 5 stars on lowes. Looks like some terrible luck on your end. Or Lowes faked. their reviews.
Jul 22, 2023
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LikeABadPenny
Jul 22, 2023
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Quote from nonarchist :
Death to 12 point and to all the rounded nuts they have born.
This. It's tough to find a good 6 point set cheap.
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MasterRigger
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Jul 22, 2023
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Hard to put this in words. Any experience in the distance between the clicks on gearwrench? For example in a tight space do you have to swing the wrench 2mm or 10mm for the next click?
Jul 22, 2023
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Jul 22, 2023
sup3rson1c
Jul 22, 2023
2,653 Posts
Quote from TalentedWinter245 :
This or the Gearwrench set? Who has the easier warranty process?

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

edit: Leaning toward Gearwrench, the complaints seem to be mostly about missing sizes, Kobalts seem to have plastic internals that break.
Gearwrench all day. Better quality when it comes to ratcheting tools.
Jul 22, 2023
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captjde
Jul 22, 2023
38 Posts
Quote from MasterRigger :
Hard to put this in words. Any experience in the distance between the clicks on gearwrench? For example in a tight space do you have to swing the wrench 2mm or 10mm for the next click?
"90-Tooth ratcheting end provides 4° of arc swing"
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Jul 22, 2023
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j-5
Jul 22, 2023
934 Posts
Nice deal. I needed to replace most of my wrenches since most of them have gone missing over time.

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Jul 22, 2023
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wbabbit
Jul 22, 2023
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So for the hassle free exchange do I just take the broken wrench into Lowes? They don't have the individual wrenches to give me so I'm not clear what to expect. When I asked once they told me to call the phone number, which went nowhere. I'm all for insisting they honor the warranty.

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