Amazon wrenches

[Robinson1]

So just how good (or bad) are some of these wrenches sold by Amazon? I was looking to fill in some gaps in a secondary set of tools that honestly don’t see a ton of use.

Looking to buy a 15/16 combination wrench, 7mm combination wrench and 9mm, 11mm, and 15mm ratcheting wrench.

Brands include

FLZOSPER
JETECH
EGOFINE

I’m tempted to order them and if they don’t pass inspection send them back. It is Amazon after all.

To give you an idea of the level of quality I’d be satisfied with. Most of the other wrenches in this set of tools are Pittsburgh and Performance Tool.

 

[PlanB]

Don't forget the ones from SwanLake Garden Tool and efficere.....

In all honesty I am curious to hear what the quality is like for some of these brands

 

[liliysdad]

Can’t you buy Tekton and GearWrench singles?

 

[ForrestT]

I’d recommend flea market or eBay first.

 

[srs2000]

I wouldn't trust those random names for the most part. At least with a known brand you have a warranty. The cheap wrenches are sometimes even more expensive than others.

$4.50 craftsman 7mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QF1JQ8N/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$10 sunex 15/16" https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-991530-16-Inch-Polished-V-Groove/dp/B00AI2V2XY/?tag=atomicindus08-20
slightly more for raised panel: https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-730-16-Inch-Raised-Combination/dp/B0006FGOAO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$10 tekton 9mm ratcheting: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN53...on-Wrench/dp/B01F511MAA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$11 tekton 11mm ratcheting flex: https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-WRN57...mbination/dp/B01F5122PY/?tag=atomicindus08-20



If you don't care about your ratcheting wrenches being stubby: https://www.harryepstein.com/produc...heting-wrench-set?_pos=4&_sid=7a814d1f6&_ss=r

Facom Metric Stubby Ratcheting Wrench Set
9MM, 11MM, 14MM, 15MM, 16MM

 

[shanny19]

Cripes combines shipping if you work with them, and often has all kinds of high quality singles at good prices.

 

[darkzero]

I just got a EGOFINE 7mm ratcheting wrench last week. I can't comment on how good or bad it is, it works fine for my needs. Doubt I would ever break it for what size fasteners it's used on. It's for work & for the most part (depending on what it is) I just buy whatever's cheap in case it walks off or gets lost.

 

[rust in the eye]

Pittsburgh and Performance tool is a pretty low bar so I'd expect the jungle brands will be fine. Hard to beat <$9 to your door.
I'm in the midst of culling and have a decent quality "ACE professional" wrench of that size I was about to offer but would cost more and I can't offer free shipping.

 

[PelicanPines]

I'd go with Tekton or Sunex singles... I don't like my gearwrench ratcheting... too stiff on the backdrag on certain sizes.

 

[Pinemarten]

I got a set of JetTech wrenches in a tool roll from Amazon. They will live in my new (to me) Honda Civic Si.
They seem to be pretty good wrenches. They are an "I" beam style with a satin chrome finish. I'd rate them above the Pittsburgh combo wrenches that you can get on sale from Harbor Freight for about $10.

 

[PelicanPines]

I looked at Amazon and found these... they look good... and come in a set of metric or SAE... I know you were looking for singles... I just saw this set and said.... damn... for that $$.... I'd get both sets and be done. + there is a 20% coupon.

 

[Robinson1]

I ordered the 15/16 JETECH as an experiment. I’ll keep you guys posted

I’m trying to fill out the skips in a set of secondary tools that live in a mobile box and kind of float between vehicles and locations. It’s not something that gets used a ton so I don’t want to spend a ton. But when I need it I’m usually miles away from my primary tools so I don’t want pure junk either.

I picked 15/16 because that’s a common size on most of my tractor attachments and I use that size enough that it’s annoying to use an adjustable.

 

[Robinson1]

So here’s your update.



Here’s the JETECH 15/16” wrench I ordered from Amazon. First of all I didn’t realize it was going to be satin finish but that doesn’t matter to me.

Honestly I’m pretty impressed with it. Finish wise I’d rank it right in there with Tekton and Gear Wrench and a step above Pittsburgh.

Its about an inch shorter than a Craftsman USA wrench.


Here’s a comparison shot. Craftsman USA on top , JETECH in middle and Crimson (Rural King house brand) on bottom all 15/16 wrenches.



JETECH on left Craftsman USA on right





JETECH on left, Crimson on right.



Here’s my take away, for $8.59 delivered to my door it’s an absolute no brainer and a bargain.

Is it the wrench I would want if I was using it every day? No.

Do I expect to have issues with this tool the maybe 10x a year I’ll actually use it? No.

Will I care if it gets lost in the field or rusts in the tractor tool box? No.

And that is exactly what I was looking for.

Hope this helps someone!

 

[bb29510]

my favorite wrench for like the house and work truck, is great neck. They just feel good, I want some of those black wrench so I know what tool box they belong in.

 

[iLikeTools515]

I was also curious of this so I bought a set of sae box end ratcheting wrenches from one brand and the metric from another. Litterally identical but I definitely dont feel like very well made or "Heavy Duty" like it's stated. I assumed that before buying them though.

I also purchased the 1/2 100-Tooth Ratchet from Neiko for about 12 bucks. It came bone dry looked they had a child apply the blue paint to it because there was multiple splatter spots. But after some air tool oil, it actually isnt a bad ratchet at all. Very sturdy.

 

[Wamsutta]

That 15/16 JETECH wrench don't look half bad. I'm amazed.

 

[dnschmidt]

I've said it once and I'll repeat myself. Almost everybody in the world now knows enough about metallurgy and steel making to make a decent wrench. If you're a pro spend the bucks for the good stuff if not it's unlikely you'll ever notice a difference between wrenches. They turn nuts and bolts that's all they're suppose to do.

 

[neophyte]

I've said it once and I'll repeat myself. Almost everybody in the world now knows enough about metallurgy and steel making to make a decent wrench. If you're a pro spend the bucks for the good stuff if not it's unlikely you'll ever notice a difference between wrenches. They turn nuts and bolts that's all they're suppose to do.

And yet somehow, the Nicholson files that were made in Mexico, could metal carved off the surface with a Swiss army knife.
Files may have to be hardened enough to sharpen other hardened steel, but the technology is 150+ years old, and was mastered by dozens of manufacturers across the United States, and yet when production was shifted to a different country, the results were unusable.

Simply because a product and technology seems widespread, and easy yo master, doesn’t mean a manufacturer will be able to do so, or bother caring to do so.

With Amazon, at least there is a good return policy.

 

[Hohn]

Amazon sells Williams, Capri, Wright, and many other reputable brands. Did you mean to say "Brands only Amazon has"?

 

[Chineasium]

And yet somehow, the Nicholson files that were made in Mexico, could metal carved off the surface with a Swiss army knife.
Files may have to be hardened enough to sharpen other hardened steel, but the technology is 150+ years old, and was mastered by dozens of manufacturers across the United States, and yet when production was shifted to a different country, the results were unusable.

Simply because a product and technology seems widespread, and easy yo master, doesn’t mean a manufacturer will be able to do so, or bother caring to do so.

With Amazon, at least there is a good return policy.

I agree, could any country with the basic level of infrastructure necessary to support industry make decent hand tools if they tried? Yes. Do tools that get offshored end up just as good as before the move? Almost never. Why? Because cost-cutting begats more cost-cutting and nobody ever offshored their tool production for the primary purpose of increasing quality.

 

[Hohn]

I've said it once and I'll repeat myself. Almost everybody in the world now knows enough about metallurgy and steel making to make a decent wrench. If you're a pro spend the bucks for the good stuff if not it's unlikely you'll ever notice a difference between wrenches. They turn nuts and bolts that's all they're suppose to do.

It's not a question of skill, it's a question of will.

China is capable of making world class level stuff. But mostly people go to them for junk, although India is trying to take over that space as China tries to move further upmarket.

In other words, it's a culture thing-- how much do you value excellence for its own sake, vs making something technically sufficient most of the time.


Absolutely good enough is good enough. But the first time I used a Nepros wrench, I had so much gratitude for the Japanese refusal to accept "sufficient".

 

[Jerrysends]

I just received these 16 WEN wrenches for $42, from Amazon. Made in Taiwan, they might be made at the same factory as Carlyle/ Channel Lock. They look really similar in finish.

 

[lardy1]

Menards sells individual wrenches for not a lot of money. Walk in warranty. I can't speak to the quality but if you're near a Menards it might be worth a look. You can fondle them.

 

[bb29510]

I've said it once and I'll repeat myself. Almost everybody in the world now knows enough about metallurgy and steel making to make a decent wrench. If you're a pro spend the bucks for the good stuff if not it's unlikely you'll ever notice a difference between wrenches. They turn nuts and bolts that's all they're suppose to do.

i was watching a docomentral on how the ancient made japanese swords, never really understood but it was fun to watch

 

[RoninB4]

i was watching a docomentral on how the ancient made japanese swords, never really understood but it was fun to watch

-Depending upon just how traditional it is (tamahagane anyone?) it's a fairly simple process. Heat steel to a certain temperature (they didn't have thermometers back then) and pound different pieces together until it's the right shape/size. A simple process with a multitude of details that all matter. A good one may take a month to make (estimated by Tosho) and a wall hanger takes an hour or two.

 

[DarryT]

I just received these 16 WEN wrenches for $42, from Amazon. Made in Taiwan, they might be made at the same factory as Carlyle/ Channel Lock. They look really similar in finish.

Not sure I would pay $72 for these. Non slip Carlyle sets are not much more when found on sale.

 

[ZEN357]

I own expensive hand tools (Craftsman) and I also own economic hand tools (Pittsburgh) and some in between (Horusdy Jetech & Efficere) and in the end as long as it does what I need it to do that's all that matters to me. Pittsburgh may be cheap, but they have lifetime guarantee. Buy It, Use It, Break It, Exchange It, Repeat.

 

[Etchase]

I haven’t received a bad ratcheting wrench in a while, and I’ve gone cheap.

 

[Jasmith801]

I own expensive hand tools (Craftsman) and I also own economic hand tools (Pittsburgh) and some in between (Horusdy Jetech & Efficere) and in the end as long as it does what I need it to do that's all that matters to me. Pittsburgh may be cheap, but they have lifetime guarantee. Buy It, Use It, Break It, Exchange It, Repeat.

Craftsman hand tools are not Expensive

 

[DarryT]

The Carlyle box & combination wrench sets are currently on sale at NAPA. Hard to beat for high quality, especially if you can add a 20% coupon.

Long no slip combination $70
Long box $35

 

[zendriver]

Craftsman hand tools are not Expensive

Perhaps it was a joke.

 

[darkzero]

Craftsman hand tools are not Expensive

For what they are now (SB&D), they are to me in my opinion as in not worth the price. And almost anything used Sears Craftsman on ebay, damn people are crazy.