Cheapest flare wrenches that work, or just get crowsfoot flares?

[signcrafter]

I'm not using them professionally. So they will only get used a few times a year, so price is a concern to me. I also understand that cheap flare nut wrenches will do nothing but cause frustration so I'm willing to spend a few bucks to get a decent set, but at the same time I'm trying not to spend a ton of money on something that will just sit in the box most of the time. Hoping to find a middle ground, in other words the cheapest set that is worth using.

I've watch ebay for snap on but the metric seams to go pretty high all the time. I picked up a snap on set of SAE for decent price but haven't been able to find a metric set.

I'm leaning towards the gearwrench 6 piece set for 45 bucks.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I was in the same boat, I have Blackhawk SAE and Proto Metric. I live in AZ, so rust isnt an issue, but I have been happy so far.

 

[Hpozzuoli]

I use SK for flare nut wrenches. I did have a set of old logo snap on's that I replaced. I like the feel of the SKs and they are beefy. I haven't spread any, but then again I am using them on fuel and brake lines and not on heavy duty stuff.

 

[steveo3002]

+1.

You will regret no getting good flare wrenches. Nothing is worse than rounding a flare nut.

I have SO and MAC. Both are good. Watch ebay and in classifieds. You will get a set and have good quality.

Tom

yep..i had a set of craftsman and rounded out everything i touched , finnaly got tired of all the ruined fixings and got some used snap on - no problems sinse then

as said get odd ones from ebay when they come up , chances are you only need a couple sizes for most jobs then fill in the gaps when you can

 

[rtole]

I would also get both sets. I run into some aftermarket replacement parts that still use sae for bleeders and other things. That non flex gearwrench deal looks sweet.

 

[BlksnshN]

Used my 18mm gearwrench line wrench today to take two very crusty, very tight steering lines off of a 99 Astro with 277,000 Michigan miles.