Flare wrenches - who has both 0 and 15 deg offset?

[cheechi]

I don't want to make this look like a loaded question, I have been watching SK 376 and it is at a pretty decent price.

The 376 are 0* and the 378 are 15*. Most of the flare wrenches I have used have had an offset. Is there a use for the 0* offset, if you have only one flare wrench set is it ok or ideal to have 0* only? Do some guys keep both for different reach or other access issues?

I'm not in the rust belt. I rarely use them but when I need, I need to have good ones. I have a CM RP set now, they will be moved to another place if I get these in my main box so I wouldn't exactly have the option of both. I have a set of SK in standard but all my cars are metric.

 

[Jaysreal]

The ones I tend to use/like are like this. The open end 0 degrees and the flare end 15. The disadvantage is that they are one size per wrench vs normal flare nut wrenches.

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[T45]

I like the combo wrenches as well, solve both problems and the open ends are usefully faster when needed. The trick with these is maybe to buy the correct sizes only.

 

[jdlong]

I've got zillions lying around. flat, offset, long and standard length. 0 gives me better control without slipping off the nut. However, I tend to go for the standard length offsets when working in tight spots around frames or when putting two wrenches on male and female flare fittings as they offer better hand clearance.

 

[gdocktor3]

All mine are 15*. I have one smaller SK that I used a few weeks ago, but the rest are Snap On. I'm not a fan boy, but flare wrenches are something that need to work when I use them and I've had too many cheaper brands round stuff off. Snap On flank drives are just plain good and work every time.