DBE flex head reversible ratcheting wrench

[bryant 24]

Any experience with this type of DBE racheting wrench from toolant？
. MID LENGTH
. DOUBLE BOX
. FLEX HEAD
. REVERSIBLE

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSDTBLTY?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[lardy1]

I'm not but I think I like the concept. I'd be interested in seeing opinions also.

 

[51dueller]

Looks like they made a reversible version of the style that Infar makes, available under the SK11, Deen and SP Tools names. Although these probably won't be made in Taiwan like the Infar ones. I have the SK11 in metric.

 

[dnschmidt]

Didn't know these existed but they're a great idea. I never likely the possibility of a non-reversible wrench getting stuck. A clear improvement.

 

[lardy1]

I've never had anything from Toolant. Just by what I've have seen online I form some reservations (justified or not) about quality. Hopefully some actual users can help us out.

 

[Fedwrench]

Can it be? after all of these years someone made a standard length ratcheting flex head/fixed double boxed end wrench set. I've wanted a wrench set like this for years. Sold!!! Take my money. Thanks for sharing!!

I have the SPTOOLS version of the Infar made wrenches in post#3 above. They were the closest you could get to a standard length version but, they don't offer an 18 mm and the switch is to lock the flex head. Well made wrenches best bought on sale.

I have the long pattern Tool Ant fixed/ratcheting flex head. They had a couldn't resist price when they first came out but, they aren't reversible. I like their satin finish. The beams are a little wavy in the areas where the brand & size markings are stamped and it's a no skip wide range set. They're made in the PRC. I'm not sure about warranty.

I'm looking forward to putting the standard length set through their paces. Thanks again for posting

 

[KnurledNut]

Nice to have this no-skip option on the market.
I would purchase the 1/4" wrench if it was available separately.
It may just be coincidence, but that reverse lever reminds me of my Diehard dual drive ratcheting wrench, which is made in Taiwan and of good quality. Also available from HB.
Not my video, but this one:

 

[Fedwrench]

Finally, someone made a standardish length set of double boxed end Fixed/Ratcheting wrenches.
Amazon dropped these off yesterday evening. 12 piece set 8-19mm no skips. Out of the plastic, the wrenches come in a nice eva foam tray which I won't use. They have a nice satin finish, and range in lengths from 5 1/2 inches for the 8mm, to 6 3/4 for 13mm, and 9 1/2 for the 19mm. Crisp 90 tooth ratcheting action, deep stamped size markings on each end, both sides, nice squareish beams, zero offset fixed boxed end, 12 point ends not spline.
I feel the market is saturated with extra-long versions of this wrench style but, no one really offered a complete set in a shorter version despite me suggesting, begging, and pleading with manufacturers to make them over the years. I can't believe a PRC budget tool manufacturer brought them to market. As of this writing, there's coupon price available for $71.99 instead of the normal retail of $89.99. There is also an SAE set available that runs 1/4 to 7/8. At $6 a wrench on sale, i think they may be a winner-winner-chicken dinner. Time will tell. Have a nice day!!!

 

[KnurledNut]

@Fedwrench
Do they have the Toolant name on them anywhere?

 

[Fedwrench]

@Fedwrench
Do they have the Toolant name on them anywhere?

Yes, sorry. Toolant is stamped in the middle of the backside of the wrench. FLKBOX is on the front side and there are no part numbers on the wrenches. The no part numbers might be a Toolant thing as their long pattern version is the same way.

 

[dnschmidt]

I feel the market is saturated with extra-long versions of this wrench style but, no one really offered a complete set in a shorter version despite me suggesting, begging, and pleading with manufacturers to make them over the years.

NOW FED YOU WOULDN'T BE TALKING ABOUT OUR FRIENDS AS ASTRO WOULD YOU?

 

[Madjik Man]

My lord… I do not need more wrenches but, like others, this length and style is exactly what I was looking for years ago.

 

[Fedwrench]

NOW FED YOU WOULDN'T BE TALKING ABOUT OUR FRIENDS AS ASTRO WOULD YOU?

Yes, I do believe I mentioned it to Chris once or twice at SEMA (but it's a mad house there and I'm just some dude asking a lot of questions), along with the EZ Red peeps at AAPEX, along with anyone else making marketing wrenches at SEMA from Gearwrench to Titan, and everyone in between. I tried talking to Kabo but, I wasn't placing a thousand-piece order so, they weren't interested.

I wouldn't have expected Toolant to release these in a million years. I'm glad they did. If any other wrench marketing peep is reading this, make a version with a 15 degree offset fixed boxed end instead of the fixed zero offset end and just a hair longer say 7.5 to 8 inches long for the 13mm. Who knows, I might be the only peep in the world that wanted a set of these wrenches Have a GREAT DAY!!

 

[1320]

I too have been looking for a set of these type of wrenches and I'm glad to see they didn't shy away from SAE like others do.

 

[Henry Wan]

@Fedwrench
Do they have the Toolant name on them anywhere?

I saw logo on handle

 

[KnurledNut]

I saw logo on handle

I saw that in the picture too but the actual wrenches Fed posted have it on the reverse side.

 

[Fedwrench]

One would think Toolant would be on the front side of the wrench. The same side as the reverse lever but, it isn't. Toolant is stamped on the backside of the wrench.

 

[Steve_P]

Looking forward to hearing some feedback after some use by @Fedwrench- specifically on opinions about the backdrag. For $6 each at the current sale price I don't expect much, as long as it's not horrific and unusable.