Got a "Husky" Wrench Set
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ZRX61
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I have metric & standard sets of the Husky *pro* wrenches. Had them for years, use them almost every day. Never had ANY issues with them at all. The multi-million $$ aircraft they have been used one don;t seem to know the difference
RedneckWelder
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And hey, it's way better to recieve a set of actual wrenches than whatever gimmicky **** is sitting on the Father's Day Sale Rack (left over from Christmas 2013, of course)
jsharpphoto
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The husky full polish wrenches are the best cheap wrenches out there. I have the full set, and a set of gearwrench ratcheting wrenches. Minus the ratchet function, the two brands are identical. The chrome is the same color (yes chrome has a color) and the font and laser engraving is identical. I would put money on them coming out of the same factory.
I was considering buying a set of the Pittsburg wrenches, but they are now made in India. India<china in my book. And you can buy them open stock.
They feel great in your hand, and do the job well neigh for 99% of hobby users, all for less than a set of import raised panel craftsmans.
I was considering buying a set of the Pittsburg wrenches, but they are now made in India. India<china in my book. And you can buy them open stock.
They feel great in your hand, and do the job well neigh for 99% of hobby users, all for less than a set of import raised panel craftsmans.
Canadian Charlie
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I'd say keep them, what a nice gift
4x4gearhead
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I would say a free set of wrenches is a good set, especially if you can use them like you say.
Re: Got a &quot;Husky&quot; Wrench Set
Been using these wrenches for 2 years now. Only rust is a couple spots on the 7/8" because of its location. Tonight I finally collected the rest of the missing wrenches and made a velcro holder so they don't roll around in the truck. This set WAS missing a few sizes from the factory, they did not include a 14mm, 16mm, 7/16, and 13/16. Or something like that
This set specifically has removed 2 Allison 1000s, 2 Turbo400s, rebuilt a Vortec 5.3, couple Merc and Yammy outboards, more cummins than i can cant, and numerous around the house jobs. I have also purchased a full MAC set of wrenches almost equivalent to this size and I much prefer the Husky set. They are larger overall and feel much better in my hands.
The front cover is a sheet of aluminum I bolted in and sealed.
The only downfall is the box, not enough room, a clip broke, and it didn't come with a front cover.
I should also add i haven't lost any. Which is shocking considering my brother and numerous diesel friends have borrowed this set for a couple weeks.
Been using these wrenches for 2 years now. Only rust is a couple spots on the 7/8" because of its location. Tonight I finally collected the rest of the missing wrenches and made a velcro holder so they don't roll around in the truck. This set WAS missing a few sizes from the factory, they did not include a 14mm, 16mm, 7/16, and 13/16. Or something like that
This set specifically has removed 2 Allison 1000s, 2 Turbo400s, rebuilt a Vortec 5.3, couple Merc and Yammy outboards, more cummins than i can cant, and numerous around the house jobs. I have also purchased a full MAC set of wrenches almost equivalent to this size and I much prefer the Husky set. They are larger overall and feel much better in my hands.
The front cover is a sheet of aluminum I bolted in and sealed.
The only downfall is the box, not enough room, a clip broke, and it didn't come with a front cover.
I should also add i haven't lost any. Which is shocking considering my brother and numerous diesel friends have borrowed this set for a couple weeks.
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geartow
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you owe someone a kiss a thank you and clean the table.do.the dishes.
TK-421
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Not surprised you like them, Husky is a decent brand. Sure, it's no Snap-On, but it's not entirely junk either. The simple fact that something isn't made in the US doesn't mean it's not quality.
If anything, you can always re-gift something should it not meet your specifications or needs.
I'm semi-old-school, where I will do what I can to graciously accept a gift, but, if I have to, clandestinely spirit the gift away to someone that would appreciate it or use it to trade for a favor later.
At the end of the day, you want to buy the best product for your budget and application. Very few of us started out with Mac, Matco, Snap On, etc. When you can, OP, you should consider buying American made tools. You will appreciate the quality and durability, when the time is right.
I'm semi-old-school, where I will do what I can to graciously accept a gift, but, if I have to, clandestinely spirit the gift away to someone that would appreciate it or use it to trade for a favor later.
At the end of the day, you want to buy the best product for your budget and application. Very few of us started out with Mac, Matco, Snap On, etc. When you can, OP, you should consider buying American made tools. You will appreciate the quality and durability, when the time is right.
Any factory -- whether it's in Asia or North America -- can out do any other factory IF they have the proper engineering designs, tooling, materials, employees, methods, equipment, etc..
It's all about the $$$$$. It takes money to produce the best products.
Re: Got a &quot;Husky&quot; Wrench Set
Wow, they don't have a set of basic wrenches?
You are the lending library of tools.
Wow, they don't have a set of basic wrenches?
You are the lending library of tools.anndel
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Yup, Motorola Mobile is no longer USA owned by chinese lenovo. I would keep the stubby wrench set.
gdocktor3
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This is good advice, but at the same time, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'd say the op has certainly gotten his money's worth out of these wrenches 10 fold. As you mentioned, I also upgraded to the "pro" tool brands as I've gotten older, but at the same time I have a set of Husky ratchet wrenches that I bought when I was 18 that are still going strong. NEVER once did I have to replace one of them in the 11 years I've had them. They're now in my tool bag at work. I also have two of the black Husky socket sets that I keep in my truck and the other in my trailer tool box that have worked perfectly. As much as I hate to admit it, Husky tools really aren't that bad for the money. But nothing compares to a dual 80 of course...
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I have a set of the black chrome long and short Husky wrenches and they work fine. I think original manufacturer is Stanley (Chinese). I don't use them a lot, but they haven't failed yet.
Might as well keep them. As far as C.O.O. goes, the current Husky sockets and ratchets are way better than the last of the Husky U.S.A. ones (Think last of the USA Craftsmans for "quality")
Might as well keep them. As far as C.O.O. goes, the current Husky sockets and ratchets are way better than the last of the Husky U.S.A. ones (Think last of the USA Craftsmans for "quality")
MikeF2316
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I'm glad you kept and used them as well. The fact that the givers investigated and added the missing wrenches showed they put more thought into that gift than 99% do.
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It's actually kind of hard to get a truly horrendous wrench anymore, everyone seems to have upped their game. I was pawing around looking for a 5/8ths today and ended up unrolling the cheap vinyl set my niece gave me who knows how many years ago, 15 years?
Anyway, I never return those little gifts kids give you and this revealed the cheapest raised panel knockoff you can imagine. An hour or two later I've used the closed end to back the removal of 8 crusty rusty transmission support bolts. My 15" 1/2" ratchet and me were grunting those sobs off 1/4 turn at a time and that cheap wrench survived them all.
The main issue with cheap wrenches is length. This 5/8ths is about as long as most 7/16ths wrenches.
Anyway, I never return those little gifts kids give you and this revealed the cheapest raised panel knockoff you can imagine. An hour or two later I've used the closed end to back the removal of 8 crusty rusty transmission support bolts. My 15" 1/2" ratchet and me were grunting those sobs off 1/4 turn at a time and that cheap wrench survived them all.
The main issue with cheap wrenches is length. This 5/8ths is about as long as most 7/16ths wrenches.