Ratcheting wrench sets on Black Friday

[Ryan]

I’m in the market for a metric ratcheting wrench set… and plan on posting any Black Friday deals that I find here.

First up, Gearwrench. I’ve heard these **** these days, so I won’t be buying:

GEARWRENCH SAE/MM 90-Tooth Pro Combination Ratcheting Wrench Tool Set with Tray (18-Piece) 86698 - The Home Depot

Since being patented in 1996, GEARWRENCH has been the leader in ratcheting wrenches, with more styles and sizes than any other brand. GEARWRENCH premier mechanics hand tools are designed to meet the tough

www.homedepot.com

How about Milwaukee? I’ve never used their hand tools, but here’s the deal:

Milwaukee SAE/Metric Combination Ratcheting Wrench Mechanics Tool Set (30-Piece) 48-22-9416-48-22-9516 - The Home Depot

The MILWAUKEE SAE and Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Sets feature 2.5° of arc swing, allowing quick and efficient work in tight spaces. These wrenches feature durable double-stacked pawls in the

www.homedepot.com

NAPA with the Carlyle set… I think you can use the “thanks20” discount code tomorrow:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHTRWR612M?cid=paidsearch_shopping_dcoe_google_monthly-special_202311&campaign=GSC-Promos&campaign_id=6478906937&adgroup_id=78844950918&adtype=pla&gclid=CjwKCAiAjfyqBhAsEiwA-UdzJC07zjyFy9MrJoXPelgxG0JzDZwexCsySqMskC03I8TesJ3hNgy_-BoCaogQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1

Teng Tools set… I’ve heard these are decent:

Teng Tools 12 Piece Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set (8mm - 19mm) - 6

[12 PIECES ] Combined ring/open ended ratcheting combination wrench set. [ SIZES ] 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19mm. [ CHARACTERISTICS ] The wrenches feature the same sizes at both ends, a 12 point ring and 72 teeth ratchet action for rapid tightening and loosening. Made from...

tengtoolsusa.com

Hopefully more deals surface tomorrow…

 

[BrandonV]

I like those Milwaukee wrenches. Milwaukee gets a lot of hate for their marketing but I was happy with how they felt when I last used a set.

 

[Ryan]

I like those Milwaukee wrenches. Milwaukee gets a lot of hate for their marketing but I was happy with how they felt when I last used a set.

‘Metric only is on sale too:

Milwaukee Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set (15-Piece) 48-22-9516 - The Home Depot

MILWAUKEE mechanic 15pc metric ratcheting wrenches have 2.5° arc swing, double-stacked pawls, 144 ratchet positions, MAX BITE open-end grip, ergonomic handle.

www.homedepot.com

I gotta have reversible though…

 

[PCustoms]

‘Metric only is on sale too:

Milwaukee Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set (15-Piece) 48-22-9516 - The Home Depot

MILWAUKEE mechanic 15pc metric ratcheting wrenches have 2.5° arc swing, double-stacked pawls, 144 ratchet positions, MAX BITE open-end grip, ergonomic handle.

www.homedepot.com

I gotta have reversible though…

Don't you just flip the wrench over?

Been a long time since I've had a set.

 

[BrandonV]

‘Metric only is on sale too:

Milwaukee Metric Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set (15-Piece) 48-22-9516 - The Home Depot

MILWAUKEE mechanic 15pc metric ratcheting wrenches have 2.5° arc swing, double-stacked pawls, 144 ratchet positions, MAX BITE open-end grip, ergonomic handle.

www.homedepot.com

I gotta have reversible though…

The 15 piece SAE set actually is piquing my interest.

I usually try to stay away from the low end ratcheting wrenches because I worry about the mechanism breaking but being able to warranty them at a HD is a plus.

 

[BrandonV]

Don't you just flip the wrench over?

Been a long time since I've had a set.

Yup. Manufactures tend to call those non-reversible. Basically no switch.

 

[nicks78camaro]

I like my Carlyles. Those or the Icons from HF would be my choice. If you can only have one set I'd go offset reversible. If you already have those then the non reversible are nice to have in addition.

 

[Ryan]

I like my Carlyles. Those or the Icons from HF would be my choice. If you can only have one set I'd go offset reversible. If you already have those then the non reversible are nice to have in addition.

I can’t do HF... Just can’t. Personal thing.

But yeah, i need reversible…

 

[Jeff]

GW on Amazon 34 piece

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H5GCVNJ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Pig_Pen]

Dewalt BF deal at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYWN60A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[XXL__]

Dewalt BF deal at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBHI5OS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

* Ratcheting not included

 

[BombShelter]

I bought the big Wiha's last year when they were really cheap, no problems with them.
Here's this year's stocking stuffer.

7 Piece Combination Ratchet Wrench Set - Metric

Combination Metric Ratchet Wrenches, 7 Piece. Set includes 9.0, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0mm. 12 point box end with 5° swing arc. Open end is offset 15° for maximum rotation in tight places. 72 tooth geared ratcheting. Stored in soft grip rack.

www.wihatools.com

I was buying lot's of GW when they had deals all the time, some of the long ones got a little bend but otherwise they've been solid for me. I haven't bought any in a couple years so I can't comment on today's quality.

 

[nicks78camaro]

I can’t do HF... Just can’t. Personal thing.

But yeah, i need reversible…

Gotcha. Carlyles then, you won't be disappointed

 

[upgrading]

Blain's Farm & Fleet has the 20pc set for $49.99 if close by

GearWrench 20-Piece 72-Tooth Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set - 35720-06 | Blain's Farm & Fleet

Get your GearWrench 20-Piece 72-Tooth Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set - 35720-06 at Blain's Farm & Fleet. Buy online, choose delivery or in-store pickup. Great prices on Ratchet Wrenches.

www.farmandfleet.com

 

[Ryan]

Beyond my budget, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Hazet set this cheap:

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm | Hazet at KC Tool

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm SmartCase (1/3) 165-L Safety-Insert-System, 2-component soft foam insert. Inser...

www.kctool.com

 

[ChefRex]

These look sweet! Wish they had standard.

Stahlwille 17/5 OPEN RATCH Combination Ratcheting Spanner Set, Metric, 5 Pieces, 12 Point | Stahlwille at KC Tool

Stahlwille 17/5 OPEN RATCH Combination Ratcheting Spanner Set, Metric, 5 Pieces, 12 Point Integrated, 72 tooth ratchet drive enables a 5 degree return angle...

www.kctool.com

 

[B_Bimmer]

(Timidly sneaks into thread)

Whispers: just so you guys know, discussion is highly discouraged in deal threads...

(Zipps out before the hammer comes down)

 

[Ryan]

(Timidly sneaks into thread)

Whispers: just so you guys know, discussion is highly discouraged in deal threads...

(Zipps out before the hammer comes down)

Discussion has been allowed for years now homie… have a look around…

i just don't allow debating in hot deals…

 

[BrandonV]

Beyond my budget, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Hazet set this cheap:

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm | Hazet at KC Tool

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm SmartCase (1/3) 165-L Safety-Insert-System, 2-component soft foam insert. Inser...

www.kctool.com

For that price I still prefer the Gedore for being fully serviceable.

 

[pitttrack]

Love the options being shown, if I may put in a request.... has anyone seen much in terms of a decent ratcheting stubby set? I don't have a use for them often but the other day if I had one I think I would have saved about 20 min and a lot of frustration.

 

[BrandonV]

Love the options being shown, if I may put in a request.... has anyone seen much in terms of a decent ratcheting stubby set? I don't have a use for them often but the other day if I had one I think I would have saved about 20 min and a lot of frustration.

The Icon set is good.

 

[Outahere]

Beyond my budget, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Hazet set this cheap:

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm | Hazet at KC Tool

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm SmartCase (1/3) 165-L Safety-Insert-System, 2-component soft foam insert. Inser...

www.kctool.com

$486 !
Amazon-US has it for $269 with free shipping

Hazet Amazon

 

[Ryan]

$486 !
Amazon-US has it for $269 with free shipping

Hazet Amazon

so… it was priced at $236 on KCtools earlier this morning. Weird.

 

[hensean]

I like my gearwrench set.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I like my gearwrench set.

Me too, but mine are from at least 5-10 years ago which I've heard are drastically better for some reason.

Some have stated that warranty is really spotty recently when it comes to timely shipping of a replacement piece.

 

[2manytools]

While I currently have Milwaukee, and have been pleased with them, I might look at Tekton based on your requirements. Lots of options, at least for storage & different counts. They have 10% off thru Monday. While many of their tools are made in the USA now, the wrenches are made in Taiwan, and their warranty process is super easy.

12-Point Ratcheting Wrenches and Sets | TEKTON

Tekton ratcheting wrenches have 12-point box ends. Available as complete sets with rolls, holders, or modular organizers.

www.tekton.com

The closest set to the Hazet, has 2 more sizes (6 & 7mm) for $150, but no cool foam.

 

[pelletman]

I love these, particularly if the bolts are rounded or rusty. They are awesome.

120 Tooth Ratcheting Wrench Set

Upgrade your toolbox with the Olsa Tools 120 Tooth Ratcheting Wrench Set. With a 3 degree swing arc and 120 teeth, tighten/loosen bolts in tight spaces effortlessly. Prevent rounding of bolts with the grooved open end while the 6-point box end extractor design grabs up to 80% rounded bolts.

olsatools.com

 

[Butters]

Several years ago I got a set of GW combined regular/stubby ratcheting wrenches during a sale (~40 pcs, SAE/Metric). The performance is fine except the heads on them are massive, presumably because they are made with inferior metal. So whatever you buy, look closely at them. If you look at the heads on the Carlyles, Wihas and Hazets linked above, there is less material on the head allowing them into tighter spaces. I'm sure they are as strong or stronger than the GWs, but they accomplish it through quality rather than quantity of metal.

I think GW has several versions of their ratcheting wrenches, some better than others. But the ones you usually see for sale cheaply are built to that level. Not a bad tool, but not the same as some of the better brands. I keep thinking about replacing my GW set with a better set, but they perform "good enough" so I just keep using them. But if I was starting fresh, I probably would have gone with a better quality set.

 

[IndyGarage]

I have been using a set of Gearwrench I think they call them X beam - which means the open end is twisted 90 degrees from the closed end. They are one way wrenches, which i'm not completely in favor of, but they've worked fine for several years, no reason to replace them.

More recently I bought a set of long pattern Mountain brand double box universal spline flex head ratcheting wrenches on Amazon. Mechanic friend had a set of Mac tool ones that are identical. Since I've had them for a couple years, the Gearwrench are pretty much unused.

 

[Wasatch]

While I currently have Milwaukee, and have been pleased with them, I might look at Tekton based on your requirements. Lots of options, at least for storage & different counts. They have 10% off thru Monday. While many of their tools are made in the USA now, the wrenches are made in Taiwan, and their warranty process is super easy.

12-Point Ratcheting Wrenches and Sets | TEKTON

Tekton ratcheting wrenches have 12-point box ends. Available as complete sets with rolls, holders, or modular organizers.

www.tekton.com

The closest set to the Hazet, has 2 more sizes (6 & 7mm) for $150, but no cool foam.

I bought the the 12-point flex-head ratcheting wrenches when they were first released a couple weeks ago. My impression is the overall quality is excellent.

If you look on the website it says "New Release" and these replace the earlier style with a fully polished finish. Tekton's Black Friday sale has discounts on discontinued and blemished tools and I believe the extra 10% off only applies to those tools. On the website you find those under "Outlet" at the top.

The stubby ratcheting wrenches mentioned earlier (above) are on sale in the Outlet, but they are only available individually, and not in set form.

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

Beyond my budget, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen the Hazet set this cheap:

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm | Hazet at KC Tool

Hazet 606N/12 Ratcheting combination wrench set 12 pc metric with case 8-19mm SmartCase (1/3) 165-L Safety-Insert-System, 2-component soft foam insert. Inser...

www.kctool.com

MIsterWorker.com is the place to go for Hazet (any time of year) https://www.misterworker.com/en-us/...cs/50319.html?gmc_currency=3&SubmitCountry=US