New Tekton long/flex ratcheting box end wrenches

[lardy1]

A little late to the game but here they are.

Fixed/Flex Head 12-Point Ratcheting Box End Wrenches | TEKTON

Wrenches have a 12-point fixed box end and a 12-point flex ratcheting end. Clear laser and stamped markings and a smooth, satin chrome finish.

www.tekton.com

 

[lardy1]

I now see Fedwrench had previously announced this. Apologies.

 

[Fedwrench]

I now see Fedwrench had previously announced this. Apologies.

Not me. CMILES217 added it to the thread I made about new Tekton releases

I'd like to know more about the lengths of the wrenches. They're advertised as long not X long so, that's a good start. I'm sure the specifics will be revealed once they're released. Tekton is really good about releasing tool specifications.

 

[cmiles217]

Not me. CMILES217 added it to the thread I made about new Tekton releases

I'd like to know more about the lengths of the wrenches. They're advertised as long not X long so, that's a good start. I'm sure the specifics will be revealed once they're released. Tekton is really good about releasing tool specifications.

 

[Fedwrench]

Not what I meant. That's like an initial press release. What I'm referring to, is Tekton publishes a chart listing dimensions for each wrench by size. The chart will come out once the wrenches are available for sale. I'm hoping that the core sizes (8-19mm) aren't too long. I really want a standard length version. Like an 8 inch long 13mm wrench for example. Their current 13 x 15mm double boxed end flex head ratcheting wrench measure 15.9 inches long overall which I find to be too long in certain applications.

 

[GeoBruin]

First time I've seen trivalent chrome advertised specifically.

 

[dnschmidt]

I'll stick with my KABO's. If it's not reversible it's garbage.

 

[Belanice]

I presume these wrenches are made by infar.

infar-catalog

www.infar.com.tw

 

[mikey03]

I'll stick with my KABO's. If it's not reversible it's garbage.

Could there be some limited uses to have non reversible wrenches for tighter spaces or not really? They are lower profile than reversible I think. As long as you don’t get stuck and can’t back it off.

is there any benefit to non reversible other than cost of the tool?

 

[GeoBruin]

Could there be some limited uses to have non reversible wrenches for tighter spaces or not really? They are lower profile than reversible I think. As long as you don’t get stuck and can’t back it off.

is there any benefit to non reversible other than cost of the tool?

The way the kabo style reversing switch is implemented, it doesn't add to the thickness. It's on the side, and pretty low profile. The issue is the kabo wrenches also have the extended ring, which does make them harder to get into really tight spaces, but some people prefer the trade off.

 

[WhataTool]

$255-$380 metric sets, they sure must be nice!
Interesting to see Tekton just totally abandon the 6-point design

 

[Fedwrench]

I presume these wrenches are made by infar.

infar-catalog

www.infar.com.tw

I believe Infar makes the other Tekton ratcheting wrenches currently so, they would probably make these as well. I hope the measurements above are for a different series of wrenches though as Tekton lists their lengths as starting at 8.7 inches long to 18.5 inches long for the new wrenches.

 

[Steve_P]

$255-$380 metric sets, they sure must be nice!
Interesting to see Tekton just totally abandon the 6-point design

The 12 piece set works out to $21 a wrench. Can you buy a hamburger and a beer for that in most places? I can't. You think that's a lot of $ per wrench, given what's involved to manufacture them, and to manufacture them in Taiwan and not India or China? The equivalent Gearwrench SAE ones are ~$18 a wrench. Not exactly a huge difference in price. How much do you think a ratcheting wrench like this should each cost?

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Add me to the list that thinks non-reversible is a deal breaker.

 

[Fedwrench]

The 12 piece set works out to $21 a wrench. Can you buy a hamburger and a beer for that in most places? I can't. You think that's a lot of $ per wrench, given what's involved to manufacture them, and to manufacture them in Taiwan and not India or China? The equivalent Gearwrench SAE ones are ~$18 a wrench. Not exactly a huge difference in price. How much do you think a ratcheting wrench like this should each cost?

I think less than $25 a wrench is reasonable. If ordered from Tekton.com you'll also get 10% back in rewards points that spend like cash on future orders. Your results may vary.
If you want reversible, I believe VIM is selling Tone made fixed/ratcheting XL boxed end wrenches that are reversible but, they cost more

 

[KnurledNut]

If it's not reversible it's garbage.

Add me to the list that thinks non-reversible is a deal breaker.

My biggest peeve about the dedicated Nano ratchets...
I’d own them all if they were.

 

[mikey03]

Call me crazy but honestly I’d be alot more interested if the fixed side was 6 point. because i already got 12 point box end wrenches so this doesn’t help me that much.

then it could be a special use tool where we use our 12 point box end wrenches for most things and we use our reversible mountain wrenches for most things. But then if you really need 6 point for a stuck fastener or if you need a ratcheting wrench but wont fit the lip of the mountain wrenches, then you grab this.

im saying the fixed end would be interesting as 6. the ratcheting end should stay 12.

as of now if you already got tools you dont really need these. And even if your just starting out you probably better off with the icon mountain wrenches esp on 25% to 40% sales. By switching to 6 fixed it seems like id kind of want them just for rare uses

or if they going to stay as 12 point fixed end then make them reversible and these are replacements for the mountain wrenches. The problem is nobody wants non reversible as there go to daily use ratcheting wrench. And if these are going to be special use wrenches then make them 6 point on the fixed end which is also a special use only wrench. Then you got two rare uses lifesaver wrenches in one tool.

 

[danielbuck]

Could there be some limited uses to have non reversible wrenches for tighter spaces or not really? They are lower profile than reversible I think. As long as you don’t get stuck and can’t back it off.

is there any benefit to non reversible other than cost of the tool?

personally I like (flat) non reversible wrenches when an angled wrench isn't required. When I use my angled reversible ones, fairly often I'll accidentally bump the ratchet switch and it'll disengage the teeth. maybe a different style switch would work better, I don't know.

 

[WhataTool]

The 12 piece set works out to $21 a wrench. Can you buy a hamburger and a beer for that in most places? I can't. You think that's a lot of $ per wrench, given what's involved to manufacture them, and to manufacture them in Taiwan and not India or China? The equivalent Gearwrench SAE ones are ~$18 a wrench. Not exactly a huge difference in price. How much do you think a ratcheting wrench like this should each cost?

I mean more like I'll continue using an XL fixed box and a mountain ratcheting DBE set that's reversible if the tax for the convenience of something being bolted together together (and not reversible) is around $250-300.

 

[Ohio Andy]

A little late to the game but here they are.

Fixed/Flex Head 12-Point Ratcheting Box End Wrenches | TEKTON

Wrenches have a 12-point fixed box end and a 12-point flex ratcheting end. Clear laser and stamped markings and a smooth, satin chrome finish.

www.tekton.com

I pondered it, but I own the long double ended flex. Not reversible.

13-Piece Long Flex Ratcheting Box End Wrench Set with Holder | TEKTON

Set Includes 1/4 - 13/16 inch (SAE), 6 - 19 mm (metric) long flex head 12-point ratcheting double box end wrenches. No skipped sizes. WRB96202.

www.tekton.com

 

[mikey03]

Anyone get these in hand yet? Was thinking a couple for serpentine belts

 

[Twisted Sid]

Anyone get these in hand yet? Was thinking a couple for serpentine belts

Amazon.com

I have this set and it works pretty well
Also available in non flex head

Amazon.com

 

[noid]

Tone RMA wrenches are better in every way.

 

[nicks78camaro]

Amazon.com

I have this set and it works pretty well
Also available in non flex head

Amazon.com

Second this. I have both kits they're good

 

[ecotec]

If a car just uses a square 3/8” recess, I try to use this style ratchet first.

 

[ecotec]

For any other style, I have a 30 year old kit (maybe K-tool?).

The Gearwrench kit looks like it stores much better than the old style kit. If mine ever had a box, I don’t remember when.