Has ratcheting wrenches made non ratcheting wrenches obsolete?

[bob from indiana]

I wish one of the budget brands would make a box end/ ratcheting box end wrench in a standard length. I like the "Gearbox" set but length and price stop me.

 

[GYPSY400]

I agree with most.. They are nice, but do not fit everywhere and shouldn't be used with impacts.. I do use them to break fasteners loose manually, but I'm gentle.


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[bfm336]

You need at least one set of every type of tool, period.

Shouldn't use a ratcheting box for initial loosening.
Ratcheting are almost always too bulky to cause clearance issues.
I just did brake hoses and lines this weekend that required an open-end just to loosen.

After the break job I'd even like one of the newer ratcheting open ends, even though I know they aren't the best.

 

[an Automotive Technician]

No way!

 

[Jack90210]

I make booktime look like it was written for a person with no hands

That's sig line GOLD right there, Sir.

 

[cheechi]

a complete half set

I'd like to know more about this.

 

[NC-Shaun]

I have debated the same thing, if speed was a concern of mine and I had the tool box space/shop space I would have a set of ratchet wrenches as well as my non ratcheting set...But I dont get in a hurry anymore and the regular non ratcheting wrenches get the job done just fine......I would never get rid of my non ratcheting wrenches and ONLY have ratchet style....