LWB
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I just put SPC camber colts on my car. 15mm and 18mm. Odd but it is what it is.
Info on new Tekton ratcheting wrenches
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IRQVET
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Why Satin!? That’s a head scratcher IMHO.
One thing I hate about my Texton impact sets (I own 3 sets of them) is the laser etching is garbage and wore off in less than 24 months. Seriously my only Tekton complain . . .
One thing I hate about my Texton impact sets (I own 3 sets of them) is the laser etching is garbage and wore off in less than 24 months. Seriously my only Tekton complain . . .
nicks78camaro
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The problem with skipped sizes is often the hardware that comes with a new aftermarket part is a different size
soft satin is also easy to wipe clean and not so slipy than polish chrome
11mm is a snug 7/16" so I end up using it on 1/4"-20 hardware all the time. It's very convenient when I don't know if a fastener is M6 (10mm hex) or 1/4"-20 (7/16" or ~11mm hex).
12-Point Ratcheting Wrenches and Sets | TEKTON
Tekton ratcheting wrenches have 12-point box ends. Available as complete sets with rolls, holders, or modular organizers.
Here they are to look at. Some models not yet available.
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I noticed the bulletin refers to snug 6 point but the listings and everything leading up to this said they will be 12 point. Misprint perhaps.
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12-Point Ratcheting Wrenches and Sets | TEKTON
Tekton ratcheting wrenches have 12-point box ends. Available as complete sets with rolls, holders, or modular organizers.www.tekton.com
Here they are to look at. Some models not yet available.
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I noticed the bulletin refers to snug 6 point but the listings and everything leading up to this said they will be 12 point. Misprint perhaps.
Yes, all of the pictures I saw show 12 point, and are clearly the new product. Since you posted this 4 hours ago, I'm actually surprised that no one here has complained about them being 12 point yet
rockettauto
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Ford is a big fan of 11mm on interior stuff. Inside doors particularly.
Interesting - the only place I see 11mm in the major specifications is DIN. Maybe something to do with their global platform development?
Fedwrench
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Glad to see Tekton finally get back into the ratcheting wrench business. I am disappointed that they are no longer offering the standard length double flex head ratcheting wrenches though. The satin finish looks good on a computer screen 
Their new reversible set looks to be a standard length series. I'm not sure about the long box end set sizing with 6 X7, 9 x 11 included
I stuck my toe in the Tekton pond and ordered a couple of the new long double box flex head ratcheting wrenches. I didn't take the plunge and buy a whole set though because, I have a few other options already. they won't arrive until 11/16 but, I'll let you peeps know my first impressions. 
Their new reversible set looks to be a standard length series. I'm not sure about the long box end set sizing with 6 X7, 9 x 11 included
I stuck my toe in the Tekton pond and ordered a couple of the new long double box flex head ratcheting wrenches. I didn't take the plunge and buy a whole set though because, I have a few other options already. they won't arrive until 11/16 but, I'll let you peeps know my first impressions.
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rockettauto
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As a WAG I'd say they were probably using 7/16 before and just went with the closest metric standard.Interesting - the only place I see 11mm in the major specifications is DIN. Maybe something to do with their global platform development?
LWB
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Glad to see Tekton finally get back into the ratcheting wrench business. I am disappointed that they are no longer offering the standard length double flex head ratcheting wrenches though. The satin finish looks good on a computer screen
Their new reversible set looks to be a standard length series. I'm not sure about the long box end set sizing with 6 X7, 9 x 11 included
That does seem a bit odd. I have a Mountain set from 8 -19. I haven't used anything under 14mm.
Me too.
The satin finish looks strange, a little yellow color overall, like some pliers color( nickle finish),other satin looks white...Glad to see Tekton finally get back into the ratcheting wrench business. I am disappointed that they are no longer offering the standard length double flex head ratcheting wrenches though. The satin finish looks good on a computer screen
Their new reversible set looks to be a standard length series. I'm not sure about the long box end set sizing with 6 X7, 9 x 11 included
For ratcheting ends,12 points provide 2X more contact point for faster gripping,if i need 6 point,i would grab my 6 point non ratcheting box end for break loose bolts...Yes, all of the pictures I saw show 12 point, and are clearly the new product. Since you posted this 4 hours ago, I'm actually surprised that no one here has complained about them being 12 point yet
retDAC
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They are made by Infar: http://www.infar.com.tw/
Scroll down a bit to where you see "New Product" in the middle of the page. Observe the marks on the selector are the same as the Tektons. You may have noticed some other brands have these same marks.
snickers muncher
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I did July 26. I guess I'm ahead of the curve.Yes, all of the pictures I saw show 12 point, and are clearly the new product. Since you posted this 4 hours ago, I'm actually surprised that no one here has complained about them being 12 point yet
VolvoRyan
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Do these guys make the Milwaukee wrenches? I checked out the site, and I see Milwaukee-looking open ends and tooth-counts.
I'm kinda excited about these flex-head wrenches from Tekton. Just got the email on their availability this morning. Agree that Satin is kinda odd. Some weird sizes.... but ones I've actually been looking for, and the set costs less than the individuals.
-Ryan
Yes，the Milwaukee max bite series is made by infar, satin is good for its vintage looking…
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Ahhh there we go. Somehow infar had slipped past my radar when I went down the ratcheting wrench rabbit hole before.
I’ve been looking forward to these but am little disappointed with the way the ratcheting ends are done. Seems like many sizes use the same mechanism, just a different size insert.
Ugh; that *****. I'm not in the market as I have two sets of their previous 6 point versions- and they don't do that. Or at least nowhere near as bad.
As best I can tell, that's mostly an issue on the very small sizes, below 10mm or so.I’ve been looking forward to these but am little disappointed with the way the ratcheting ends are done. Seems like many sizes use the same mechanism, just a different size insert.
milky2k
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Interesting that the ratcheting mechanism looks like Snap On dual 80 style.
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Fedwrench
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I'm surprised that the Crescent ratcheting wrench would share an Infar switch and not a SATA/Gearwrench switch. Perhaps it's an older model from pre Apex Tool Group Days
back to Tekton ratcheting wrenches, You tube videos are starting to pop up featuring the new Tekton ratcheting Wrenches. many are just screen shots of the Tekton website with discussion but, Jeff's Garage Adventures has a video showing the actual long pattern double flex box end ratcheting wrenches in his hands. They look pretty good to me. I believe Jeff is releasing a different video tomorrow on the flex head combination wrenches. He must live real close to Tekton to get his wrenches that fast.
On a side note, I'm thinking as someone else mentioned, that the blank sharing on the reversible combination ratcheting wrenches is limited to the 6, 7, 8, maybe 9 mm sizes. To be honest the 7mm ratcheting wrenches I've seen are too thick to be viable, and I don't remember ever seeing a 6mm ratcheting wrench. Never had an issue with any of my ratcheting 8 mm though. I don't like blank sharing but, it's hard to avoid at times.
back to Tekton ratcheting wrenches, You tube videos are starting to pop up featuring the new Tekton ratcheting Wrenches. many are just screen shots of the Tekton website with discussion but, Jeff's Garage Adventures has a video showing the actual long pattern double flex box end ratcheting wrenches in his hands. They look pretty good to me. I believe Jeff is releasing a different video tomorrow on the flex head combination wrenches. He must live real close to Tekton to get his wrenches that fast.
On a side note, I'm thinking as someone else mentioned, that the blank sharing on the reversible combination ratcheting wrenches is limited to the 6, 7, 8, maybe 9 mm sizes. To be honest the 7mm ratcheting wrenches I've seen are too thick to be viable, and I don't remember ever seeing a 6mm ratcheting wrench. Never had an issue with any of my ratcheting 8 mm though. I don't like blank sharing but, it's hard to avoid at times.
Infar must make the Power Torque stuff too, same selector on their ratchets. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/.../ptt0/gm6135?q=3/8+drive+stubby+ratchet&pos=0
KnurledNut
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I use one I modified for a special application.
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They make some Power Torque branded tools but Power Torque/O'Reilly's also source from A-Kraft, William, and Hi-Five (their bit ratchet for instance) among others.
As far as the new Tekton/Infar wrenches I think Infar is slightly better quality than the previous Chang Loon sourced wrenches but I plan to stay with the older wrenches due to the consistent buckle sizes vs these new Infar wrenches.
I'm surprised that the Crescent ratcheting wrench would share an Infar switch and not a SATA/Gearwrench switch. Perhaps it's an older model from pre Apex Tool Group Days
back to Tekton ratcheting wrenches, You tube videos are starting to pop up featuring the new Tekton ratcheting Wrenches. many are just screen shots of the Tekton website with discussion but, Jeff's Garage Adventures has a video showing the actual long pattern double flex box end ratcheting wrenches in his hands. They look pretty good to me. I believe Jeff is releasing a different video tomorrow on the flex head combination wrenches. He must live real close to Tekton to get his wrenches that fast.
On a side note, I'm thinking as someone else mentioned, that the blank sharing on the reversible combination ratcheting wrenches is limited to the 6, 7, 8, maybe 9 mm sizes. To be honest the 7mm ratcheting wrenches I've seen are too thick to be viable, and I don't remember ever seeing a 6mm ratcheting wrench. Never had an issue with any of my ratcheting 8 mm though. I don't like blank sharing but, it's hard to avoid at times.
Ok, good point as I didn't check. My current ratcheting wrenches start at 8mm and I doubt I've used anything smaller than 10mm.
It's not as obvious as on the smaller sizes but the larger sizes share blanks as well. For example the 20mm through 23mm are the same length and appear to have the same size ratcheting head, just with a progressively thinner ratcheting ring. Same pattern on other sizes: the ring on the 10mm is thicker than on the 11mm, 12mm is thicker than on the 13mm, etc.
I am not trying to bash Tekton, in fact I had planned to buy these as soon as they came out. But having the ratcheting head wider than it needs to be seems like a cost saving move that can really limit the wrenches' usefulness in some scenarios.
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DerekV
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Dual 80 style mechanism is cool, but otherwise a pretty underwhelming release IMHO. It’s a bummer to see another swing and a miss in the Tekton ratcheting wrench saga.
I put off buying a reversible metric set until these were released but I'm disappointed in the way they are sized also. No comments yet on function as they aren't available yet but at first glance I think I'm going to pass.
What was wrong with their previous 6 point DBE line? I have two sets, have had them for years, and have had no issues. I am not wailing on them, but they've worked perfectly.
DerekV
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All personal preference related, and it applies to their entire first gen line…nothing they had to offer had what I like and look for
To name a few: not 12 point, combo versions too short/didn’t offer a longer version, DBEs not reversible
Just not for me
toddmorr
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Will pass, totally satisfied with my longer icon.....although I do lust after those Snap on..
VolvoRyan
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Soooo true. I was chasing a vibration and to rule out a poly engine bushing, I bought the most Chinese rubber part possible from Rock Auto. Of course, the fasteners were Asian standards. I smiled. Problem was not the poly mount, so I was glad the $20 gamble wasn't too spendy.
I live in an "all the metric sizes" world... so I don't skip sizes until I hit 23mm. Volvo cars have been cobbled together with Swedish, German, US, and Japanese parts since the 1970's. They only went to metric in 1975.... so there's a bit of SAE legacy until the end of the RWD cars. Best one for me, is that sometimes the transmission bellhousing bolts are 17, 18, or 19mm (JIS, DIN, ISO) depending. It's fun.
Metric hose clamps are 7mm (not 1/4"), so it's good to have a 7mm on hand.... though the blank sharing "fat heads" are going to make that a no go, likely.
-Ryan