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7-Piece GearWrench 12-Point Flexible Head Combination Wrench Set (Metric or SAE)

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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.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.

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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

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Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is valid 12/10 only.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • The metric set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating based on 28 reviews on Lowes.com.
  • About this Store:
    • Lowe's return policy is here. -Corwin

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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.

Thanks to Community Member tunabreath for finding this deal.

Note, availability for store pickup may vary.

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

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is valid 12/10 only.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Product:
    • The metric set has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating based on 28 reviews on Lowes.com.
  • About this Store:
    • Lowe's return policy is here. -Corwin

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Model: 7 Piece 72-Tooth 12 Point Flex Head Ratcheting Combination Metric Wrench Set

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MaroonGalley772
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It's not a socket, it's a ratcheting wrench, which you shouldn't be using to break loose fasteners anyway.
wlderdude
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Sorry, but I've got to agree with Maroon on this one. Ratcheting wrenches in general are not the right tool for dealing with fasteners so stuck you're rounding off fastener heads. The set of Gearwrench branded ones I got several years ago even had a warning on them that said they were a "Precision Tool," and that you shouldn't use them for breaking loose stuck fasteners. There isn't a lot of meat to the tool, so I doubt the fastener rounding would be your weak link, anyways.

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.
edoctor2
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I agree that 12 point is inferior to most applications but in this application it makes sense. 6 point ratcheting wrenches are too prone to being over torqued and breaking. Unlike regular ratchets which can take around 200-250 ft lbs of force depending on the brand/size (see youtube torque test channel) ratcheting wrenches can do maybe half of that (less testings available on these so dont quote me). Thats why you see 6 point on solid boxed end but rarely in ratcheting wrench config. Even with the 12 point having less torque available Ive broken my ratcheting wrenches trying reef a bolt free that has limited access

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aquaelvis
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Dec 11, 2024
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Good price, not insane but solid deal.
These are great to have, once you run into a situation that needs these you'll be happy.

I picked up this set (both)
$80 is a good price. If I need more sizes I'll buy from Tekton.

I recently pulled the engine out of my wife's suburban and the bolts that hold the engine to the transmission were horrible to get access. I cursed myself for not having a set of these. Been looking for areal since. Was going to go with the Icon sets but no reason to spend more if I don't have to
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Dr_Claw
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Dec 11, 2024
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Quote from impulse922 :
Nice price on the set but I despise 12 point sockets so I will refrain.
You are certainly not in the minority. Not sure why you've been downvoted. I will refrain for the same reason, and I can back up my position with plenty of real world experience. 6 point or nothing for me.
Dec 11, 2024
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westermac
Dec 11, 2024
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Quote from EliasE9448 :
Do you need them or are you buying because it's a good deal?
If people on here only bought what they needed the Slickdeals business model would have fizzled out long ago
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myfiremanishuge
Dec 13, 2024
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Quote from Dr_Claw :
You are certainly not in the minority. Not sure why you've been downvoted. I will refrain for the same reason, and I can back up my position with plenty of real world experience. 6 point or nothing for me.
Is it that bad? I don't think I've ever rounded except when using an adjustable wrench or a horrible angle. If you can't get a good grip on the nut/bolt, get a smaller tool ratchet. It sounds like this is common the way you guys talk about it, lol. When I found out about mini ratchets, it fixed most of my issues. I complained too before until I realized I didn't have the right tool for x job.
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jdg33
Dec 17, 2024
570 Posts
Problem solved just no open end; 6 pt one end break nuts flex head ratcheting 12 pt on other. Extra long comes in hand for leverage. Too bad sold out hopefully back in stock but doubt seems like clearing out v series.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMA...5005506125

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