is xforce worth it

[paramedic]

im looking at buying a second set of wrenches and i keep getting my eye cought by the xforce, crossforce style of wrenches are they worth the extra money or should i just get standard style

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

NO...........

 

[BWright]

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[tatra]

can't ring the wrenches together for increased torque........not that "i" would ever do that........

 

[tonydanzah]

i absolutly love my xforce type wrenchs. By far the most comfortable wrench I have used.

 

[scottmlew]

They're not must haves -- in fact they are a little gimmicky. But with that said, I do like mine for high torque applications, since they're a lot more comfortable. They also have a better profile if you need to persuade the nut with a little hammering on the wrench...

 

[ImportTuner]

I bought a set of Crescent cross-force wrenches; haven't had a chance to use it yet .. but the concept is good

 

[Old Donn]

I'd go standard. If the edges bother your hands, get a set of Mechanix gloves.

 

[hammergodthor]

Resist the temptation!!

It depends on what you're working on; if you have plenty of room to swing them, like for heavy trucks with relatively spacious engine bays, the're great. If you're working in limited space conditions, like on a car, I can't stand them, either the extra wide head or longer length get in the way EVERY time, there just isn't room to swing them. !!!

I would recommend a flex head in the same length.

 

[paramedic]

thanks guys i ended up ordering long pattern non ratcheting gearwrenches. then i posted another question haha. i wish i could afford tool truck brands