Best Value Reversible Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set?

[_Riddle]

I'm looking for a metric ratcheting combination wrench set and lots of people recommend getting it with the reversible function. What's the best value on the market today? I'm hesitant to get GearWrench because a lot of the review are stating that they can lock up when changing directions. Any input is appreciated!

 

[sweet victory]

I'd wager that Carlyle, GearWrench, Tekton, Capri, and just about any non german/usa ratcheting wrench all use the same factories. I'd go with whichever is easiest to warranty. (If you live near advanced auto, napa, or if you don't mind for a mail in replacement)


FYIW, I had a Stanley reversible ratcheting wrench set I got when I first started working, which was in a shipyard. I worked seasonally (summer) and part time during the school year using them in heavy industry and they never failed or let me down. That was a total of roughly 5-6 years. "Chineese junk" I got at a close out sale from my AirGas rep for $20.


Buying used Tool Truck/USA/German on ebay is a good options as well. I've also seen a few price drops on Amazon for some Heyco and Gedore ones as well.

 

[ptgarcia]

How about a value set with an anti-slip design on the open end? Any of those out there?

 

[d.mcfarland]

Gearwrench.

 

[ChrisLS8]

How about a value set with an anti-slip design on the open end? Any of those out there?

DeWalt or Channellock

 

[_Riddle]

A lot of reviews are saying that the current offerings aren't so great. Randomly changing direction, breaking, etc.

 

[Mgdoug3]

I bought two sets on GW on sale at Advanced. One flex SAE and the other reversible metric. I haven't had any problems with them but I learned a while go on an older set not to use them in high torque situations. That's where the problem starts.

 

[rq375]

I'm happy with my Williams set

 

[Mr_B]

One of those tools it worth budgeting higher as get better more usable slimmer design on the ring and they take decent amount of torque .
I like the facom sets, taiwan infar (geartech) are ones that rebranded a lot and reasonably decent, the dewalt set not bad but misses the 8mm ...

 

[woody6904]

http://www.protoindustrial.com/en/i...atcheting-Combination-Wrench-Set---12-point-/

Blackhawk

 

[_Riddle]

Looking at Williams, they seem to get good reviews and reasonably priced.

 

[marineman]

One of those tools it worth budgeting higher as get better more usable slimmer design on the ring and they take decent amount of torque .
I like the facom sets, taiwan infar (geartech) are ones that rebranded a lot and reasonably decent, the dewalt set not bad but misses the 8mm ...

What he said, I asked my snapon guy for a 3/4 ratcheting wrench without specifying which one. He ordered me a taiwan blue point. It's the most ridiculous looking hunk of junk I own with a head twice the size it reasonably should be. I ordered it for a specific purpose that doesn't have clearance issues so I'll live with it but I would be happy to pay full price for the snapon version.

 

[Fedwrench]

It's definitely a hard question to answer since Value isn't just price alone but, a combination of many things like durability, fit, finish, feel, & balance, ease of warranty, size range, availability, etc.

I think Tekton reversible ratcheting wrenches might be the winner-winner-chicken dinner for the budget set with the most features but, the Dewalt and Blackhawk offerings can provide great value too if you shop around.

Although no longer made the Armstrong made long pattern reversible ratcheting wrenches weren't that cheap but, they were a great reversible ratcheting wrench as were the Kabo made SK G Pro series.

Good luck in your quest

 

[jumbojak]

I have the Taiwanese Proto in fractional and they are excellent wrenches. They'll definitely be more than Tekton or Gearwrench but the nonslip open ends really work and the ratcheting box ends haven't given me a lick of trouble. I have some Gearwrench wrenches too, in metric, and wind up smacking them on tires and whatnot to free them up. The 14mm is particularly troublesome.

 

[Tallpilot]

Tekton is the value winner. Carlyle has anti-slip open end and is a decent deal when on sale. Both are easy to warranty.

https://www.tekton.com/reversible-r...antity=1&metric-piece-count=12-pc&unit=metric

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CHQRWR612M

I have a Snap-on set now and they are phenomenal but over 3 times as expensive.

 

[Wamsutta]

I have a Snap-on set now and they are phenomenal but over 3 times as expensive.

That's alright, you don't have to apologize to me.