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This is my first post to this board and it looks like a valuable source of information!

Anyways...I have been looking around for a decent (medium quality) wrench set. I like the Craftsman Pro as they seem like pretty good quality for the money. I definitely want a long pattern with polished finish (I got used to my father's Snap-on tools).

I came across a set of KD wrenches for a good price and was wondering what everyone thought about these. I believe KD is made by Danaher so I am assuming that they would be the same thing as the Cman Pro...? Are they US made...? How do they handle warranties...?

I searched the forum but did not find any discussion about KD wrenches.

Thanks for any help!
 
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XJ1100 said:
I definitely want a long pattern with polished finish
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You're not going to get the long pattern with the KD wrench; the Craftsman Pros are a longer pattern. Have you looked at Armstrong? They're a long pattern to begin with and they're also available in an extra long.
 
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Beware: many tool sellers are selling the new Imported Gearwrench non-ratcheting combination wrenches and only listing the K-D name and part #.

http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=36979

http://www.gearwrench.com/catalog/wrenches/non-ratcheting/long_pattern_combination/

These may actually be decent quality tools but do not be deceived into thinking that you will be getting the made in USA K-D wrenches.

If you don't mind spending a hundred bucks on a wrench set made in the far east you could give them a try. I would look or a good deal on a set of S-K long pattern wrenches or get the Craftsman pro.
 
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MAD said:
If you don't mind spending a hundred bucks on a wrench set made in the far east you could give them a try. I would look or a good deal on a set of S-K long pattern wrenches or get the Craftsman pro.
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Roger that. For the $$$$ and the headaches, Craftsman Pro is you best bet. just go buy them and be happy. :thumbup:
 
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Thanks everyone!

I was looking at the 24 piece set as tooltopia has them for around $100. I was thinking this was a good price if they were US made.

I will keep looking around. I like the SK wrenches so I will probably try to find a decent price on them...any suggestions?
 
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XJ1100 said:
I will keep looking around. I like the SK wrenches so I will probably try to find a decent price on them...any suggestions?
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The SK's have sharp corners along the beam that hurt; the Armstrongs are a lot more comfortable and LONGER.
 
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I see Fastenal sells Armstrong wrenches...anybody ever warranty armstrong tool through them?
 
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Stay away from Fastenal; there's been some guys on the board here that have had problems with them. Do you have any other industrial supply stores in your area?
 
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Ebay is your friend...

SK 16-piece SAE set:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SK-8...004QQitemZ140208618249QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Armstrong 11-piece SAE set:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Armstrong-11pc-...ryZ20773QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Matco 12-piece metric:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MATC...011QQitemZ320217989948QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Craftsman Professional 8-piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Set-of-Craftsma...ryZ42263QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Thanks for the links...I was actually watching three of those already.

I have been watching/bidding on tool auctions for awhile but they always go high enough that they aren't really that great of a deal.

example: watch the c-man auction...you can buy a 9 pc. set new for $60. Therefore I wouldn't want to pay anymore than 30-40 shipped on eBay for used tools...
 
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No, I appreciate it... toolsource.com has them for $160, and I hadn't checked tooltopia - that's a great price.
I paid $140 for them shipped to me - just got them - and they look so nice I'm thinking of getting a bigger set. If I can't get even money back out of them I'll just keep them and add on to the set.
 
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XJ1100,

I've held the Armstrong wrenches in my hand and they are very nice; would you like me to find an online source for you?

You can always order just one wrench to try out, but it's kind of a waste of shipping costs.

What sizes were you looking for?
 
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Merkava_4 said:
The SK's have sharp corners along the beam that hurt; the Armstrongs are a lot more comfortable and LONGER.
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I find the S-K's quite comfortable in my hands although the newer MAC Knuckle Saver wrenches feel sharp as a knife to me. If you want the "LONGER" Armstrongs make sure you look for their Extra long series. I believe what Armstrong refers to as long pattern is actually a bit shorter than the Long pattern S-K wrenches. Armstrong wrench sizes are like Starbucks coffee- no regular medium size. (unless you get the USA made K-D combination wrenches)

I have a set of Cornwell polished metric combination wrenches CW-10 - CW-19 that have perhaps the nicest feel to my hand. They thicker and wider in all dimensions than the SK made wrenches in the smaller sizes though. I have found the open end too thick for some things and that I can get a few extra turning degrees from the box end of the S-K. This difference slowly diminishes as the wrench size increases but is very apparent in the 10 mm which is used a lot. Most of the time this really does not matter. I own a lot of wrenches and I tend to use the brand that is closest to the fastener I am attacking.
 
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Merkava_4 said:
XJ1100,

I've held the Armstrong wrenches in my hand and they are very nice; would you like me to find an online source for you?

You can always order just one wrench to try out, but it's kind of a waste of shipping costs.

What sizes were you looking for?
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I am looking for both SAE and Metric...10-19mm and 3/8-1" or something similar. I am not too picky and will fill in where I need with individuals.


Anybody have any experience with the Allen brand combo wrenches...they are Danaher and full polished, but not long pattern. Are they similar quality to the c-man pro? I found the 18 piece set at Menards pretty cheap.
 
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Personally, if your not in a hurry, the Craftsman Pros go on sale under $130 for the SAE and Metric set. I have no complaints about mine...

As much as everyone likes other brands, Craftsman is a hard bargain to beat most of the time...
 
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XJ1100 said:
Thanks for the offer...I would love a set like that but I am just too cheap. I am not in a huge hurry to buy so I will be patient and hopefully something will come along on eBay for the right price.

I am not trying to be a jerk but...
http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=8089
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Having the part numbers makes it easy to compare prices on stuff. What always gets me in trouble is trying to find the best deal on something without model numbers.
 
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I have a set of metric KD wrenches. I can't say much about them b/c I have never used them. At least I know they are there. I have a set (3/8-3/4) of Armstrong wrenches and I like them a lot. Bought them on E-bay pretty cheap, same with the KD wrenches.
 
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