expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 16, 2026 05:36 PM
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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Mar 16, 2026 05:36 PM
Gearwrench 12-Point XL Double Box End Ratcheting Wrench (10mm)
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If you're not paying attention, you can back a nut or bolt off to a point where something above / behind the wrench limits travel. You can't take the wrench off because of the obstruction. And you can't tighten the faster because the wrench only works one way. You're basically screwed at that point.
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If you're not paying attention, you can back a nut or bolt off to a point where something above / behind the wrench limits travel. You can't take the wrench off because of the obstruction. And you can't tighten the faster because the wrench only works one way. You're basically screwed at that point.
This isn't for rounded or damaged bolts. It's for hard to reach areas. A quality 12 point won't round off a fastener as easy as some people think.
If you're not paying attention, you can back a nut or bolt off to a point where something above / behind the wrench limits travel. You can't take the wrench off because of the obstruction. And you can't tighten the faster because the wrench only works one way. You're basically screwed at that point.
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toolant 10mm Extra Long Ratcheting Wrench, Flex Head & Fixed Offset Head Double Box End Combination Wrench, CR-V Steel - Amazon.com
If you're not paying attention, you can back a nut or bolt off to a point where something above / behind the wrench limits travel. You can't take the wrench off because of the obstruction. And you can't tighten the faster because the wrench only works one way. You're basically screwed at that point.
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If you're not paying attention, you can back a nut or bolt off to a point where something above / behind the wrench limits travel. You can't take the wrench off because of the obstruction. And you can't tighten the faster because the wrench only works one way. You're basically screwed at that point.
In real life, if you were in such a tight spot, you would be quite aware of how much backing room you have (because the flange bolt itself might not have enough room to back out).
....and if somehow in real life you got yourself stuck, you would cut/grind/sawzall the shaft on the ratcheting wrench, leaving the head behind. Then later bench weld the head back on while everyone in the shop snickers at you .
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Easier than cutting off the head, but IRL flex head ratcheting wrenches are always the last tool I choose for a task.
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