dogbones

[trailwart]

is there any practical use for them, are they considered as a space saving wrench or?? just a gimmick??
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...renches&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

im always a sucker for more tools if they have a use, was thinking of these for my camper/rv box??

 

[flashpuppy]

In my opinion, junk..... Right tool for the right job.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

I can't think of a good reason to own one. I was given one, and I can't even get my Labrador to chew on it.

 

[Mickey O]

You'd be better off throwing $20 out the window.

 

[fordcragar]

If you wanted something to throw in the glove box for an emergency, along with a screw driver, pliers and maybe a cresent wrench; they might be fine. I feel that I have a lot better tools in my toolbox that I would use instead.

 

[Jack90210]

If you wanted something to throw in the glove box for an emergency, along with a screw driver, pliers and maybe a cresent wrench; they might be fine.

Bingo. It'd be a great tool where your carrying capacity is limited, like on a motorcycle.

 

[Crasen]

I do not think it would be better than a set of wrenches but it is better than nothing. If you are putting together an emergency tool kit you have to ask yourself what you actually WILL keep in your car. Depending on how often you would be likely to use it, how stranded you may be if it will not work for what you need it to do, and what limiting factors there are for your tool kit. Multitools are always a compromise, you just have to decide wether the compromise is worth it.

 

[Old Donn]

The only people I've heard that advocate this tool is the bicycle crowd, which makes sense. Not many fasteners, all out in the open. Not gonna get into any tight spaces with those cumbersome swiveling heads.

 

[xroad]

Bingo. It'd be a great tool where your carrying capacity is limited, like on a motorcycle.

Have you actually seen this "Dogbone", it is huge! More like a cowbone size. No way it'll work for a motorcycle. The head is so big I doubt it'll fit into tight spaces.

 

[tw33k2514]

You know those stuffed animal machines that you put money in and try to win one with the claw....Your better off spending your money on that.

 

[xroad]

I carry a 1/4" drive breaker bar (no ratchet) with sockets size from 8 to 15mm and the set is shorter and probably narrower than the dogbone.

Actually, when I was about 13 (that was a long time ago), I had a fixed head dongbone wrench I carry for my stingray bicycle. It had 10 sizes. Looks like a micro size dumbell. It is made of some soft casted metal. I cannot find a picture or any information on it.

 

[Displaced Hokie]

Actually, when I was about 13 (that was a long time ago), I had a fixed head dongbone wrench I carry for my stingray bicycle. It had 10 sizes. Looks like a micro size dumbell. It is made of some soft casted metal. I cannot find a picture or any information on it.

I had one of those too! It was made of some funky gray metal. I don't know what ever happened to it, but I remember it. Seems to me the "heads" were roundish with the hexes all around.

Back on topic, it's good to see that folks are letting their voice be heard on the made in China C-man's. Check out the reviews on the page the OP linked to.

 

[MarshallGirvin]

I think I've only used mine for the magnet. I think they're cool lookin' though!

 

[stock z/28]

I think I will wait for the ratcheting version.

 

[tylerae40]

I've only ever seen them at the bottom of the tool box, or in bicycle bags, they are usable, but are a last resort, most of the new ones you see are **** but the old ones where okay, they where a great invention back in the day- like the new ratcheting spanners. they where good for bikes and machines with exposed and open nuts and bolts, but on engines and most tractors i'd go for a spanner tool roll anyday.

 

[Shadowdog500]

Another C-man gimmick tool that is totally useless and not really needed. It looks like it could make a decent cookie cutter, just push it over the dough and it will roll out 6 point cookies.

Chris

 

[srmofo]

I would rather use a pair of vice grips then one of those. honestly though, I dont carry any tools with me anymore. whats the point? if its broke I dont have the part to fix it so its kinda pointless to carry tools. I cant think of anything that could keep the car from driving that I could fix without parts so I could drive it again. Unless Im going on a long trip somewhere or out plowing. Then my tools are a little further from home and its another story


come to think of it I do have a cheapy test light and analog multi meter in the glove box, so I can at least get an idea of whats wrong.

 

[mkdive]

The only people I've heard that advocate this tool is the bicycle crowd, which makes sense. Not many fasteners, all out in the open. Not gonna get into any tight spaces with those cumbersome swiveling heads.

I ride, (single track and free ride). No way I would carry, buy, or use one of those?! Its to big and heavy! Maybe the tool would be useful for the casual biker.

But for the serious MTB'r.....the above pictured Crank Bros 17 multi tool is my tool of choice. Nothing on the dog bone would fit ANYTHING on my Kona Stinky downhill bike anyway... everything is a hex fastener

 

[TireTracks]

My grandpa got one of these for christmas. Heavy and bulky. He dident quite know what to do with it. He's got every tool and machine he would ever need to work on stuff. I figued it will end up sitting around for a while, then one day i'll end up with it. He has given me his gimmicy tools as of late, "clench wrench" and robo grips, the robo grips are ok, i've used them to pick up hot parts after welding.

My uncle got the spline wrenches. Atleast they are more usefull.

Oh and the spelling on the comments are hillarious. "junck" .

some guy saying that everyone who has an problem with it made in china should stick to our " overpriced snap on tools and leave the fairly priced craftsmans to those of us who actualy work for a liveing" Bwahahhahahahha.

the list of stuff from the make a comment page-
Cons
quality not consistent
doesn't spin the way it should
Hefty
Made in China
Not made in USA
Poor quality product
magnet adhesive residue
will break made with cheap metal

 

[mossyboy6]

Nothing on the dog bone would fit ANYTHING on my Kona Stinky downhill bike anyway... everything is a hex fastener

Damn, you have a stinky?

lucky *******.
Ill sick with my cheap hardtails for now.

 

[mkdive]

Damn, you have a stinky?

lucky *******.
Ill sick with my cheap hardtails for now.

Stinky & a Dawg.....I ride the dawg for most the all mountain type rides.....but the stinky is fun as hell when it comes to free ride, downhill & urban riding. Not too many other Kona people I ride with. Mostly Specialized and Trek crowds. I also have my old Trek HT that I take out on street rides with the wife. She wants me to get a beach cruiser....but they just feel to funky when i ride them.

The stinky was used, the guy had it for three weeks before he decided it was "too much bike" for what he needed. I traded for it on CL, swapped him out a couple of my fishing reels (that I had duplicates of). Worked out great for both of us.....got to love CL!!!!
I do more trading on CL than buying!

 

[MarshallGirvin]

Stinky & a Dawg.....I ride the dawg for most the all mountain type rides.....but the stinky is fun as hell when it comes to free ride, downhill & urban riding. Not too many other Kona people I ride with. Mostly Specialized and Trek crowds. I also have my old Trek HT that I take out on street rides with the wife. She wants me to get a beach cruiser....but they just feel to funky when i ride them.

The stinky was used, the guy had it for three weeks before he decided it was "too much bike" for what he needed. I traded for it on CL, swapped him out a couple of my fishing reels (that I had duplicates of). Worked out great for both of us.....got to love CL!!!!
I do more trading on CL than buying!

Damn I wanna Stinky! My buddy got a Cindercone back in 08 as a left over. That bike is nice. I've been wanting to get into MTBing more ******** but it's hard with the prices of these bikes. Like you said, I've seen a couple good deals on CL but never had the cash up front at the time. Maybe some day..

 

[xroad]

I had one of those too! It was made of some funky gray metal. I don't know what ever happened to it, but I remember it. Seems to me the "heads" were roundish with the hexes all around.

Googled it. Did not find too many hits. It also go by "dumbell wrench". I really like the basic design. It is compact, fits in tight space comparable to a 1/4" ratchet and socket, maybe even a slightly bit smaller. The ball shaped ends provided lots of strength. If only they did not use such crappy material and sloppy tolerance, it would have been a very nice tool. I think if manufactured in any method other than the cheap casting, it would cost a lot more money.

 

[txz28]

I ride, (single track and free ride). No way I would carry, buy, or use one of those?! Its to big and heavy! Maybe the tool would be useful for the casual biker.

But for the serious MTB'r.....the above pictured Crank Bros 17 multi tool is my tool of choice. Nothing on the dog bone would fit ANYTHING on my Kona Stinky downhill bike anyway... everything is a hex fastener

I ride a road bike now. I also recommend the Crank Brothers 17 multitool.

I have no use for the dogbone wrenches.

 

[Moremph]

i got on at the black friday sale, It is an Oil Chang wrench! It has a magnet on it so i can stick it right on the rack and its always clos by, Every thing has a diffrent size plug in it and it seems to work great for about 95% of the stuff i change oil on, And is alot quicker then looking going back to the toolbox, coming back etc.

But that is about the only thing i would use it for

Travis

 

[theamcguy]

Again every tool has a use. Dog Bones are great oil change wrenches. I also use them as a good around the yard wrench. The magnet lets me stick on the lift just grab and go. No need to eyeball the size either. All tools can be gimmicky once get beyond the basic wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers.

 

[stioc]

Agreed, I don't have one yet but I looked at it and I think it'd be a great tool for oil changes and just around the house stuff. It won't work well in tight spots due to its bulk.

BTW, what do you guys think of the Park Tool MTB-3 compared to the Crank Bros? I just got it for .

 

[mkdive]

BTW, what do you guys think of the Park Tool MTB-3 compared to the Crank Bros? I just got it for .

They look great. I have a couple of buddies that have and use them. They have pros/cons just as the crankbros ones do. I like your because the chain break is removable. And it has a couple more functions.

I am creature of habit.....I have had my crankbros for a while & Its fixed my bike out on the trail many MANY times. Also It has come to the rescue of many stranger MTBs that broke a chain.....used the crank bros and gave them a power link. And they were back to peddling. karma points for me, they offer $20 for my time....I tell them if they every catch me around town buy me a coffee, other than that get your bike back on the trail and enjoy the rest of the day!