Offset Box vs Ratcheting

[dragonle87]

I'm debating between the SnapOn which is non-ratcheting set & Matco ratcheting set, which would be more beneficial?

SnapOn (XDHFM606) the set doesnt have a pic
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=hand&item_ID=5964&group_ID=612&store=&dir=catalog

Matco (SRFBZXLM102T)
https://www.matcotools.com/Catalog/toolcatalog.jsp?cattype=T&cat=2575&select=&page=3

 

[nato]

Why wouldn't you get the best of both worlds??? I have a few Matco long pattern 0* offset ratcheting box wrenches and they're indispensible!!!!
With the ratcheting standard and fixed 0* offset box end, it'll most likely cover everything you throw at it. If you got the ratcheting set, I'm sure you would be very surprised at how much you'll use the ratcheting end compared to only perhaps needing it a handful of times if you were to get the Snap On set that only had fixed ends.
Speaking of that, my Snappy dealer showed me their new lineup of Gearwrench/Matco style of non-flex ratcheting 0* offset box wrenches this past Tuesday. They're AWESOME!!! I think they're only 72 teeth wrenches, but I was holding one, checking it out and it feels much finer and smoother than the Matco/Gearwrench ones that I have. I didn't ask what their price tag was, but I bet they're just as much as the competition if not more since they're actually USA made (I believe) and not Taiwan. I would think a median price range of $30-40 each.
If you have access to a dealer, ask them about it to se. The set I saw, came in a roll up pouch and only had like 5 sizes, but I'm sure they have more.

 

[dragonle87]

Why wouldn't you get the best of both worlds??? I have a few Matco long pattern 0* offset ratcheting box wrenches and they're indispensible!!!!
With the ratcheting standard and fixed 0* offset box end, it'll most likely cover everything you throw at it. If you got the ratcheting set, I'm sure you would be very surprised at how much you'll use the ratcheting end compared to only perhaps needing it a handful of times if you were to get the Snap On set that only had fixed ends.
Speaking of that, my Snappy dealer showed me their new lineup of Gearwrench/Matco style of non-flex ratcheting 0* offset box wrenches this past Tuesday. They're AWESOME!!! I think they're only 72 teeth wrenches, but I was holding one, checking it out and it feels much finer and smoother than the Matco/Gearwrench ones that I have. I didn't ask what their price tag was, but I bet they're just as much as the competition if not more since they're actually USA made (I believe) and not Taiwan. I would think a median price range of $30-40 each.
If you have access to a dealer, ask them about it to se. The set I saw, came in a roll up pouch and only had like 5 sizes, but I'm sure they have more.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind, when I ask my Snappy dealer....though he doesnt have anything on his truck that appeals to me. Im just starting out, & when I step onto his truck. Its like empty as if he got robbed & never notice it

I was checking out the Gearwrench XL Ratcheting, but may stick with Matco since it have flex & easier warranty with Matco.

 

[amolaver]

the gearwrench zero offset sets have worked great for me - $150 for the 8-19mm set http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000T8WFBU/?tag=atomicindus08-20, $270 for 8-25 (no 23) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YK9LA4/?tag=atomicindus08-20.

probably cheaper to order direct through tooltopia as they are free shipping over $100.

ahm

 

[wheats71]

check out E-Z RED ratcheting flex head spline drive wrenches
i bought mine from the local snap on guy
love them
sometimes too long for certain stuff but make a simple job of venture van upper strut mounts