Lowe's has
7-Piece GearWrench 12-Point Flexible Head Combination Wrench Set (Metric, 9900D) on sale for
$39.99. Select free store pickup where available.
Lowe's also has
7-Piece GearWrench 12-Point Flexible Head Combination Wrench Set (SAE, 9700) on sale for
$39.99. Select free store pickup where available.
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About this Item:- 72-tooth ratcheting box end needs a minimal 5 degree to move fasteners vs 30 degree for standard wrenches
- Off-corner loading design on box end provides better grip and reduces fastener rounding
- Thin head and beam provide greater access in confined work areas
- Flexible head provides access to hard-to-reach bolts and fasteners
- Size conveniently stamped on both ends of the beam for quick identification
- Manufactured from alloy steel for better strength and longer tool life
- Bright, full polish chrome finish easily wipes clean and resists corrosion
Top Comments
I got a set of these floppy wrenches many years ago, and hated using them. The idea of being able to get in at odd angles appealed to me, but in practice, they kept slipping off as soon as torque was applied. I'd give up on them and find a way to get in with a socket and ratchet using swivels or other such means. Eventually traded them for some other tools and haven't missed them.
My toolbox has full sets of SAE and Metric Gearwrench sets that have the little reversing levers on them. They do come in handy, but can only supplement a set of normal combination wrenches. Often the ratcheting mechanism is too thick for the well the bolt heads sit in. If I could recommend any of the ratcheting wrenches, it would be the ones with the little reversing levers, and getting them only after you get a decent set of non-ratcheting wrenches first.
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GEARWRENCH 7-Piece Set 12-point Flexible Head Ratcheting Combination Wrench in metric or SAE for $39.99. MSRP $90
Metric Set (10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 mm)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/GEARWREN...5013
SAE Set (3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4 in)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/GEARWREN...5013
What's bad about 12 point
12 point wrenches have a tendency to round off hex nuts and bolts that are stuck in place. Especially if the wrench ratchets, there isn't really any benefit to a double hex (12 point) wrench. That said, there aren't many combination ratchet wrenches out there that are 6 point. Most people wanting to stick to 6 point hex wrenches like this will get a pass-through socket wrench set.
I will pass on this set because I try to not get ratcheting combination wrenches that aren't reversible.
I will pass on this set because I try to not get ratcheting combination wrenches that aren't reversible.
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in tight spots sometimes a wrench is your only choice
I got a set of these floppy wrenches many years ago, and hated using them. The idea of being able to get in at odd angles appealed to me, but in practice, they kept slipping off as soon as torque was applied. I'd give up on them and find a way to get in with a socket and ratchet using swivels or other such means. Eventually traded them for some other tools and haven't missed them.
My toolbox has full sets of SAE and Metric Gearwrench sets that have the little reversing levers on them. They do come in handy, but can only supplement a set of normal combination wrenches. Often the ratcheting mechanism is too thick for the well the bolt heads sit in. If I could recommend any of the ratcheting wrenches, it would be the ones with the little reversing levers, and getting them only after you get a decent set of non-ratcheting wrenches first.