Gear wrench, OUCH

[Cummins_Powered]

Does anyone else have a problem with how thin the handle on the gearwrench ratcheting wrenches are? Every time I grab them to take off a bolt that requires some extra umph, I end up remember that they kill my hands.

Am I the only one?

 

[TheGrooveking]

X-beam is the answer, Gearwrench X-Beams...

TheGrooveking

 

[bchee]

I feel that way with Snap on wrenches (non-ratcheting)

X-beams make sense

 

[Cummins_Powered]

I feel that way with Snap on wrenches.

It makes me wish I had brought my craftsman raised panels with me to school. I like the ratchet but i just hate how freakin narrow they are.


What wrenches do you like bchee?


and Grooveking, They look awesome but i worry about clearances?

 

[bchee]

For ratcheting wrenches the selection is limited unless you get x-beams. I think most are pretty narrow.
My ratcheting collection has Stanley, blackhawk, SK, Gearwrench. None really have rounded edges. I've only played with the craftsmans in store, but I don't think they have a rounded edge either.
Don't know about Armstrong ratcheting stuff.

I don't think I put enough torque on my ratcheting stuff to cause much discomfort either though

 

[Carman]

I don't have any x-beams but think they would be more comfortable, my question is when you put a heavy load on them I would think they would tend to bend? Any of you guys compared like 1/2" with 100ftlbs of torque behind it between the 2 and see if you get any deflection?

 

[tdkkart]

It makes me wish I had brought my craftsman raised panels with me

Holy **** man, you trying to get yourself banned??
A statement like that in these parts is fightin' words

Hook the box end of another wrench over the open end of the one you're using.........instant shade-tree X-beam wrench.

 

[Aberdale]

I found I had the same problem with G'Wrench. I ended up buying the C'man professional ratcheting wrenches because they had a thicker beam.

Dale

 

[PurdueSD]

Does anyone else have a problem with how thin the handle on the gearwrench ratcheting wrenches are? Every time I grab them to take off a bolt that requires some extra umph, I end up remember that they kill my hands.

Am I the only one?

I try to not break to many stubborn bolts loose with them. I cant imagine the tiny gears/pawls being up to that repeatedly. That being said i agree with what youre saying about them being a little thin.

 

[Interex]

Hook the box end of another wrench over the open end of the one you're using.........instant shade-tree X-beam wrench.

Yep, works for me all the time.

 

[Scout Driver]

I try to not break to many stubborn bolts loose with them. I cant imagine the tiny gears/pawls being up to that repeatedly. That being said i agree with what youre saying about them being a little thin.

+1. Use your Craftsmans to break the bolt loose and finish removing them with the Gearwrench.

Scott

 

[chevy302dz]

All of the gearwrench type wrenches seem to have a narrow beam, I've always wondered if this was designed in purposely too discourage people from using them in high torque applications.

 

[vettezx-6]

I've put some pretty heavy loads on my Gearwrenches and have always been impressed with them. I haven't had a failure yet, even with the "extra leverage" wrench added

 

[gabeancounter]

I recently purchased a complete set of the straight (no-flex)reversible for the tight stuff. The ones with the capstop - I really like that feature! No more slipping down of the nut or bolt.

Now before buying this I decided I only wanted two sets of the ratcheting wrenches. The other set is going to be the XL X-beam flex! Checked them out at Lowes and decided that was the perfect other set. I know they don't have a lock flex in the x-beams which is what I was worried about, but these felt great and the flex was tight !

 

[Cummins_Powered]

Holy **** man, you trying to get yourself banned??
A statement like that in these parts is fightin' words

Hook the box end of another wrench over the open end of the one you're using.........instant shade-tree X-beam wrench.

Snap On..... but yea i resorted to doing the shade tree version but i was worried about the geared end being inside the open end. In the end i couldnt get the bolt off and had to end up taking out the Injection pump on my truck and use a socket.

Someone mention a possible deterrent for high torque applications. That seems to make sense to me...

 

[Indy_500]

It makes me wish I had brought my craftsman raised panels with me to school. I like the ratchet but i just hate how freakin narrow they are.


What wrenches do you like bchee?


and Grooveking, They look awesome but i worry about clearances?

that is why i like c-man raised panels

 

[Fedwrench]

If you had callouses on your hands from using a wrench, you wouldn't notice.
The Craftsman Full Polish ratcheting wrenches are slightly thicker. Their Cross Force ratcheting wrench is perfect for when you need a little extra persuasion. I don't advocate the hooking two wrenches together technique but, that's just me.

 

[bgott]

A couple of wraps of a red shop rag usually fixes it for me.

 

[ZRX61]

I feel that way with Snap on wrenches (non-ratcheting)

Same here, appalling ergos.