Blue Point ratcheting wrenches

[SnapOnTechnician]

was wondering if anyone has any feedback on the Blue Point combination reversible ratcheting wrenches. just for home use. thanks!

 

[X1 Mike]

I have a set that is about 8 years old. Still work like new and the chrome is still all there. I got mine for 50% off so they were priced right as well. They are made in Taiwan so I would buy Gearwrench first if they were cheaper.

 

[signcrafter]

I have a set of the flex ones and like them.

 

[teamarctic]

Have been using them daily for about a year now and they work great. No problems here

 

[SMKS]

I think the Williams ratcheting wrenches are the same and are cheaper than Blue Point wrenches. Double check that I'm correct, though.

 

[jjjrmx5]

More than fine for home use.

I've used a "work supplied" BP set going on 7 years with no problems.

Even got one trapped on the ratcheting side where a co-worker cranked down a nut with the direction switch down trapping it against a component.
Had to take and air-saw to it and cut it in half to clear the obstruction and reove the wrench.

Took it over the the Snap-On driver when he stopped in that week and handed him the two halves and he ordered us a new one under warranty. No questions asked.


They're not cheap but they are very good.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I think the Williams ratcheting wrenches are the same and are cheaper than Blue Point wrenches. Double check that I'm correct, though.

Yes, the Taiwan made Williams are the same wrenches as the Blue Points. Depending on the size of the set you're looking for, the run around $80-$130.

$80 vs $176 is a no brainer to me, especially for home use.
http://www.toolsdelivered.com/Williams-WS-1168RC-Hand-Tools-Wrenches-Ratcheting-Combination-SAE-Sets

http://store.snapon.com/Ratcheting-...nd-Standard-15-176-Offset-8-pcs--P641353.aspx

 

[wilham320]

I have a blue point metric flex set, bought in early 2000's. Found the gently used at a pawn shop. The are my go-to wrench set at home. I owned 5 Hondas at one point include a turbo 92 hatch, so they got used ALOT over the years. Not one failure and still look great. They are getting a bit more floppy than they were new, but still function good.

 

[HighPlainsWrencher]

I have a set of metric ratchet wrenches that have served me well. The only trouble ive had is with my 13mm which got used heavily for awhile. The screw constantly backs out on the direction lever and the ratchet mechanism will occasionally lock up on me. One of these days/months/weeks I will get it warrantied.

 

[air]

I think the Williams ratcheting wrenches are the same and are cheaper than Blue Point wrenches. Double check that I'm correct, though.

They are.

That said, I have a set of Blue Points, and I absolutely love them.

 

[SnapOnTechnician]

Great info guys. Thanks!

 

[Brownsfan]

I think the Williams ratcheting wrenches are the same and are cheaper than Blue Point wrenches. Double check that I'm correct, though.

They are the same. Pretty much the entire Williams Taiwan line is identical to blue point

 

[Stokes_]

I got a set of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches on sale at Autozone today for only $15. They work amazing (for the price) and will do anything you need them to at home, just don't be one of those dipshits who try to break bolts loose with them and you'll be fine.

 

[Skyline]

I have both the metric an SAE set, and have been using them for quite a while and they are great. My only complaint with them is that I wish the lettering was engraved instead of laser etched; it's starting to get a little hard to read after years of use.

I probably would have bought Snap-on wrenches ratcheting wrenches instead, it was not a matter of cost. But I like the reversible BP wrenches and there are more sizes available in the BP range.

 

[toddacimer]

I got a set of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches on sale at Autozone today for only $15. They work amazing (for the price) and will do anything you need them to at home, just don't be one of those dipshits who try to break bolts loose with them and you'll be fine.

That's the difference between a good tool and a tool that works. I wouldn't hesitate to break bolts loose with my Snap-on ratcheting wrenches and they are considerably longer than gear wrenches so it's a lot easier to apply more torque. The added benefit of the 15° offset and the reverse lever to help you get out of tight places which helps justify the price that much more. I personally don't want to waste time looking for 1 wrench to break nuts loose and another to take nuts off.

All that being said I like the size and the functionality of the Blue-Point and Williams wrenches. They work great but I prefer the Snapon SOEXRM flank drive plus ratching wrenches

 

[Nanashi]

I got a set of Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches on sale at Autozone today for only $15. They work amazing (for the price) and will do anything you need them to at home, just don't be one of those dipshits who try to break bolts loose with them and you'll be fine.

Wrong Gearwrench flex head ratchets can be beaten, the one from Taiwan anyway. My tools either work or they are garbage. I've used the gearwrench flex head wrenches to brake bolts loose and even used them in conjunction with my half inch impact gun. Yeah they have been put to the test and they work perfectly still.

My box is full of snap on and blue point but these particular wrenches take the cake when compared to the blue point flex head set. My boss has the blue point set and the heads are thick and fat compared to the gearwrench set, that's going to make a difference in the feild , I turn wrenches for a living and I prefer snap on, but when someone makes something better I'll use it.

I got the gearwrench set about five years ago before I started wrenching for a pay check otherwise I'd probably be ignorant and have the blue point set. One more nice thing about the gearwrench set their is no lever to switch direction. That removed bulk and you won't hit the lever by mistake when using the wrench. Gearwrench was smart enough to put a pattern/ribbing on one side of the wrench so it helps you identify what direction the wrench turns.

 

[jd100]

I have a metric set iv used daily for at least 5 years, they have been well used and abused and have never broke on me yet. Even doubling it up with another spanner for more leverage. Just had a couple warentied out this year with the ratchets simply worn out so pretty good if you ask me. Ive been stuck once before in a tight space with a gearwrench with no reverse with out turning over never again!

 

[Stokes_]

Wrong Gearwrench flex head ratchets can be beaten, the one from Taiwan anyway. My tools either work or they are garbage. I've used the gearwrench flex head wrenches to brake bolts loose and even used them in conjunction with my half inch impact gun. Yeah they have been put to the test and they work perfectly still.

My box is full of snap on and blue point but these particular wrenches take the cake when compared to the blue point flex head set. My boss has the blue point set and the heads are thick and fat compared to the gearwrench set, that's going to make a difference in the feild , I turn wrenches for a living and I prefer snap on, but when someone makes something better I'll use it.

I got the gearwrench set about five years ago before I started wrenching for a pay check otherwise I'd probably be ignorant and have the blue point set. One more nice thing about the gearwrench set their is no lever to switch direction. That removed bulk and you won't hit the lever by mistake when using the wrench. Gearwrench was smart enough to put a pattern/ribbing on one side of the wrench so it helps you identify what direction the wrench turns.

Super cool story. I don't feel the need to test the ratcheting mechanism when all I have to do is flip it around the other way or grab a breaker bar....


Besides, I never said they couldn't handle it, just that I wasn't dumb enough to try.

 

[yjWrangler]

I've got a set and I really like them. Wish I knew about the Williams set before I got the Blue Points.