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Astro Tools 18' Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets

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Amazon has Astro Tools 18' Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets (78218) for $24.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

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  • Extra long 18" 100-tooth ratchet for 1/2" drive Astro Nano style impact sockets with 22mm outside hex
  • Designed to access and retain Nano style impact sockets from Astro as well as a growing number of brands replicating this design
  • Maintains a low profile working height of just 1.10" with sockets installed
  • Maximized peak torque durability to match larger and larger 1/2" drive socket sizes such as Astro's 17-30mm no skip set 78214

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Amazon has Astro Tools 18' Extra-Long Flex Head Ratchet Wrench for 1/2" Nano Sockets (78218) for $24.99. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for sharing this deal.

Product Details:
  • Extra long 18" 100-tooth ratchet for 1/2" drive Astro Nano style impact sockets with 22mm outside hex
  • Designed to access and retain Nano style impact sockets from Astro as well as a growing number of brands replicating this design
  • Maintains a low profile working height of just 1.10" with sockets installed
  • Maximized peak torque durability to match larger and larger 1/2" drive socket sizes such as Astro's 17-30mm no skip set 78214

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating on Amazon based on 30+ customer reviews.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About the store:

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3lvis
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Not horrible, but half the wrench of it's predecessor (discontinued was $37.98 in 2023) which was double ended with a 17mm and a 22mm for the 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive nano sockets respectively. It retains the same flaw as the last one. It's lacks a reverse switch, which is problematic if you should be working in limited space (as it is designed to do) and can get stuck if the bolt doesn't have enough clearance to be removed.
vid1900
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The Astro has a grip-ring that holds the micro sockets from falling out. The Tekton does not have that feature.

The Astro is 100 tooth, the Tekton is only 72.so most people would miss the advantages of the Astro
vid1900
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HF Quinn has a set of low profile sockets that fit this, although often, they are more money than the genuine Astro ones.
At the time of this post, they are cheaper:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...59770.html

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Apr 12, 2025
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Impact-Vector
Apr 12, 2025
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Good price on the wrench. No deal on the sockets but if you have them then this is killer!
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bmanflyer3
Apr 12, 2025
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Been waiting on the price on this to drop since I got the deal on the Quinn sockets a few weeks ago
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NervousStraw5238
Apr 12, 2025
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Quote from bmanflyer3 :
Been waiting on the price on this to drop since I got the deal on the Quinn sockets a few weeks ago
Me too. I've had this in my amazon cart for awhile. Ordered it immediately lol
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3lvis
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Not horrible, but half the wrench of it's predecessor (discontinued was $37.98 in 2023) which was double ended with a 17mm and a 22mm for the 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive nano sockets respectively. It retains the same flaw as the last one. It's lacks a reverse switch, which is problematic if you should be working in limited space (as it is designed to do) and can get stuck if the bolt doesn't have enough clearance to be removed.
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank vid1900

HF Quinn has a set of low profile sockets that fit this, although often, they are more money than the genuine Astro ones.
At the time of this post, they are cheaper:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...59770.html
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Spartan805
Apr 12, 2025
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Glad I bought the QUINN set when they were on sale last time.
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Chalepos
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I own the Astro ratchet wrench for the 3/8" Nano Sockets, and it's great! These wrenches have a retention ring that prevents the socket from falling out.
Great deal on the 1/2". I'm buying one. Thanks OP!
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Arcticat
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Quote from Impact-Vector :
Good price on the wrench. No deal on the sockets but if you have them then this is killer!
The 1/2" SAE set is on sale .....
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Arcticat
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Quote from vid1900 :
HF Quinn has a set of low profile sockets that fit this, although often, they are more money than the genuine Astro ones.
At the time of this post, they are cheaper:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...59770.html
Is the Astro a better quality than the Quinn?
Apr 12, 2025
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bedoyuk
Apr 12, 2025
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I have the Astro Tools 3/8" version, but I use the Tekton WRB35422 for my low profile HF Quinn 1/2" sockets. The Tekton is beefier than the Astro Tools, and is double ended with a flex head on one end and a fixed box on the other end. It's 17 inches long, a bit shorter than the Astro Tools. Tekton web site claims it has a proof torque of 450 ft lbs, nearly double the ASME standard for a 22mm flex head. Astro Tools doesn't give any info on proof torque for their wrench. Tekton is $36 but worth it.
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stasis
Apr 12, 2025
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Quote from vid1900 :
HF Quinn has a set of low profile sockets that fit this, although often, they are more money than the genuine Astro ones.
At the time of this post, they are cheaper:

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-...59770.html [harborfreight.com]
were they included the recent 40% off Quinn sale? forgot to buy them
Apr 12, 2025
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Arcticat
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Quote from bedoyuk :
I have the Astro Tools 3/8" version, but I use the Tekton WRB35422 for my low profile HF Quinn 1/2" sockets. The Tekton is beefier than the Astro Tools, and is double ended with a flex head on one end and a fixed box on the other end. It's 17 inches long, a bit shorter than the Astro Tools. Tekton web site claims it has a proof torque of 450 ft lbs, nearly double the ASME standard for a 22mm flex head. Astro Tools doesn't give any info on proof torque for their wrench. Tekton is $36 but worth it.
The Astro states that it is made for the Nano sockets, the Tekton does not....not sure if that makes a difference.
Apr 12, 2025
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bedoyuk
Apr 12, 2025
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Quote from Arcticat :
The Astro states that it is made for the Nano sockets, the Tekton does not....not sure if that makes a difference.
No difference. You can use the Astro Tools nano sockets or HF Quinn sockets with any 22mm wrench. Olsa Tools also makes the nano sockets with a 22mm external hex.
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engi_nerd
Apr 12, 2025
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Quote from bedoyuk :
No difference. You can use the Astro Tools nano sockets or HF Quinn sockets with any 22mm wrench. Olsa Tools also makes the nano sockets with a 22mm external hex.
The Astro has a retainer for the nano sockets… does the Tekton?

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TNFergus
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18' is a very long wrench.
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