Long Handle Wrench Suggestions

[Techniker]

Does anyone have any suggestions for a long handled wrench set (either box end or combination)? We're talking fairly long-handled here, like the old Cornwell wrenches, not some of the newer ones I have seen that are maybe just two inches longer. I'm trying to keep it under $100 but I think that is wishful thinking. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Techniker

 

[chewy7]

or these http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200263774_200263774
Northern Industrial JUMBO Extra-Long Wrenches — SAE, 14-Pc. Set for 42.49.i don't have them but i looked at them in person the last time i was at the store they looked okay for the money. Certainly not tool truck quality though.

 

[oldjacks]

I've have a set of HF long combos in both Metric and SAE and while not as agile as Snap-on they certainly are cheap. Both sets have held up well for me even when used with cheater bars (probably not recommended).

 

[Techniker]

I've have a set of HF long combos in both Metric and SAE and while not as agile as Snap-on they certainly are cheap. Both sets have held up well for me even when used with cheater bars (probably not recommended).

I actually have the HF long combination wrenches which I like. However, I'm actually looking for something even longer. I wish I could find the Cornwell ones I am talking about as an example. The more I consider it, the more I think I just want a long box end wrench set.

-Techniker

 

[mrholeshot]

Craftsman raised panel double box with 15 degree offset. Nice and long easy on the wallet

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00904986000P?prdNo=8&blockNo=8&blockType=G8

 

[yogitech]

Maybe some used gearwrench gearbox wrenches..? They're pretty long, have a fixed box end and a ratcheting end on the other side. I've been using daily for the past couple years and there holding up great.

Also, depending on how "quality" of a tool you require you may want to look into V8 Tools. They have a long double box set thats fairly cheap. Their chrome kinda ***** but they seem pretty strong for the price.

 

[amolaver]

the toptul 'extra long' combos are indeed, pretty dang long. have a look at a post i made a little ways back with pic:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1340007#post1340007

ahm

 

[zessin]

Craftsman raised panel double box with 15 degree offset. Nice and long easy on the wallet

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00904986000P?prdNo=8&blockNo=8&blockType=G8

man i rly like that set but i hate raised panel, id buy both sets if it came in full polish.

 

[Seanbev24]

It seems the longest wrenches from any brand are XL 0 degree offset double box wrenches. Here's an example... http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=5964&group_ID=612&store=&dir=catalog

I have the snap-on set and they're my favorite wrenches. I know Genius and a few others make reasonably priced sets that look decent.

 

[mrholeshot]

man i rly like that set but i hate raised panel, id buy both sets if it came in full polish.

When you are only working with 100 dollars you can't be real picky

 

[Kylecivicsi]

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-85998-gearbox-ratcheting-wrench-p-7759.html

I love this set. cant beat the price, its still around 50% off even after shipping.

 

[mrholeshot]

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-85998-gearbox-ratcheting-wrench-p-7759.html

I love this set. cant beat the price, its still around 50% off even after shipping.

No warranty if purchaced though Cripe

 

[84bimmer]

As far as combos go, I don't think they get any longer than these Toptuls.........
http://wrenhandtools.com/wrenches/x-long_combo_wrench_15offset.html
Mike should have the 10 pc sets for $55. I have a large set of their long combos. And I couldn't be more happy with them.

 

[Kylecivicsi]

No warranty if purchaced though Cripe

for all they know, I didnt purchase it thought cripe.

 

[Techniker]

No warranty if purchaced though Cripe

Really? I didn't think receipts were required for warranty for Gearwrench. That's concerning.

I saw those and they look perfect, unfortunately I need them in metric and I did not see any carried that were.

at the $100. Definitely true. But you have to understand where I am coming from; I only work one day a week or the entire time we have a break, so $100 as a percentage of my total working income is a lot higher to me than most technicians.

-Techniker

 

[amolaver]

As far as combos go, I don't think they get any longer than these Toptuls.........
http://wrenhandtools.com/wrenches/x-long_combo_wrench_15offset.html
Mike should have the 10 pc sets for $55. I have a large set of their long combos. And I couldn't be more happy with them.

see my post above - i added a comparo pic. the toptul 'extra long' are really, really fricken long

 

[Techniker]

The Craftsman ones are tempting, even though I wish they were longer. They also look like they are 12 point, which I am less than fond of, but they still look pretty nice. I need to expand my wrench collection, so I think I may get them anyway just for that reason.

I really like the Toptul. Any ballpark price figures on them?

-Techniker

 

[84bimmer]

As far as combos go, I don't think they get any longer than these Toptuls.........
http://wrenhandtools.com/wrenches/x-long_combo_wrench_15offset.html
Mike should have the 10 pc sets for $55. I have a large set of their long combos. And I couldn't be more happy with them.

$55 after GJ discount. probably $10 shipping. Give him a call.

I would imagine that it will be pretty hard to find long wrenches in 6 point. Especially under $100. 12 point wrenches have come a long way from what they used to be. I never use 6pt wrenches. Double the access out weighs the possibility of rounding.

 

[Techniker]

$55 after GJ discount. probably $10 shipping. Give him a call.

I would imagine that it will be pretty hard to find long wrenches in 6 point. Especially under $100. 12 point wrenches have come a long way from what they used to be. I never use 6pt wrenches. Double the access out weighs the possibility of rounding.

Completely missed the price. That's a heck of a deal. I'm in for them.

-Techniker

 

[amolaver]

and in case you can't make contact with wren, i'll bump http://thetoolchest.ca/ - i've gotten all my toptul stuff from them and they also offer a GJ discount. i believe its $10 shipping for essentially anything (they are in canadia). i know i paid slightly more than $55+10, but not a lot more, and they were a pleasure to deal with.

i really like their swivel-head ratchets too they didn't have them singly, but a metal-boxed set that included 1/4+3/8+1/2 + a couple of spark plug sockets. of the SO/Gearwrench/Pburgh Pro swivels that i own, the toptuls are the ones i like the best.

ahm

 

[tony p]

I have a 'Signet' brand zero-offset 13mm x 15mm 12pt ring wrench (bought new, very recently), which 365mm long. (It's much the same style and shape as the Snap-on ones linked to above but considerably longer - although I don't think SO do exactly that pair of sizes on one wrench).
The packaging. at least, is marked "USA" and it's quite well finished and seems to be a decent wrench, but it's stamped 'chrom molybdenum' which looks a slightly odd spelling for the US. I wouldn't mind a few more though.
Does anyone know anything more about the 'Signet' brand?

 

[mrbreezeet1]

Maybe some used gearwrench gearbox wrenches..? They're pretty long, have a fixed box end and a ratcheting end on the other side. I've been using daily for the past couple years and there holding up great.

Those are nice, buddy at work has a set I borrow them sometimes.
Thanks,
Tony

 

[mrbreezeet1]

http://www.cripedistributing.com/gearwrench-85998-gearbox-ratcheting-wrench-p-7759.html

I love this set. cant beat the price, its still around 50% off even after shipping.

That is a good price, That is the real long ones right?
Like the 9/16" would be about 15" long?

Yes, do wish they had that price for them in metrics?
I just don't seem to use SAE at work too much these days.
Thanks,
Tony

 

[84bimmer]

I have a 'Signet' brand zero-offset 13mm x 15mm 12pt ring wrench (bought new, very recently), which 365mm long. (It's much the same style and shape as the Snap-on ones linked to above but considerably longer - although I don't think SO do exactly that pair of sizes on one wrench).
The packaging. at least, is marked "USA" and it's quite well finished and seems to be a decent wrench, but it's stamped 'chrom molybdenum' which looks a slightly odd spelling for the US. I wouldn't mind a few more though.
Does anyone know anything more about the 'Signet' brand?

I have no idea, but I looked it up. Ran into this website............
http://www.signetcanada.com/
They look like a European Gearwrench line. I believe the "vortex" sockets are a GW trademark.

 

[BQuicksilver]

Maybe some used gearwrench gearbox wrenches..? They're pretty long, have a fixed box end and a ratcheting end on the other side. I've been using daily for the past couple years and there holding up great.

Yep, I just purchased a set of the long ratcheting flex-head wrenches. Long, ratcheting, nice chrome, flex head, easy warranty...they have everything you could want.

I had the HF. Nice finish, but they had a crummy fit and one bent under normal use. They also had odd sizing with a 26mm, but no 16/18mm wrenches.