LONG wrenches...

[kythri]

So, it seems that what a lot of manufacturers refer to as their "long pattern" wrenches would be considered "standard" by Snap-On?

Using an 18mm as reference, it seems that the "OEXLM18B" is about 12.4" long, whereas the "SOEXM18" is 10.5" long.

First, does Snap-On not offer the Flank Drive Plus in what they call a long pattern?

Second, who else sells longer-than-most wrenches, besides Snap-On? Looking at several other brands, their "long" 18mm is the same 10.5".

Finally, if there's anyone that actually sells long wrenches, do they offer a similar technology to the "Flank Drive Plus" in that long pattern?

Just curious...I'm looking for another set of combination wrenches, and like the long long ones, but I don't REALLY need them - that said, if I can find long long AND a surface-drive/flank-drive-plus clone on them, that'd probably push my decision to buy.

 

[wrenchr]

Mac knuckle saver's are offered in a long pattern. Cornwell as well.

 

[CHRIS LUCKYMAN]

Gearwrench has some long pattern wrenches with "surface drive". A friend has a set of metrics like these-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gearwrench-..._Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr&hash=item2eb842493e
Pretty nice wrenches.

Sunex also has long pattern wrenches, not with a flank drive knockoff, but with a MAC-style open end.

 

[kythri]

Yeah, the GW are nice, but their "long pattern" is the Snap-On "standard".

 

[CHRIS LUCKYMAN]

"There is a difference."

 

[franzdom]

Snap-on ratchet wrenches are longer than standard, almost as long as long and have flank drive plus...

 

[CHRIS LUCKYMAN]

Snap-on ratchet wrenches are longer than standard, almost as long as long and have flank drive plus...

I have a set of metric 15 degree ratcheting wrenches. 18mm is about 11 1/2"... but pricey.

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[Skin]

Snap-On did offer their OEXL/M wrenches with FD+ for a little while then stopped.

MAC and Cornwell also sell extra longs [very similar to Snap-On "long"]. If you dont mind imports Toptul also has extra longs for about 1/5 what the trucks want. Personally i've got both the MAC and SO. The MACs suffer from a beam thats a bit on the narrow side but otherwise are nice. Snap-On is your normal wide beam but incredibly thin [helps in tight spots]. The OEXLM wrenches ending in an A were superior to the newer B style in my opinion. The ends are about the same size but the A has a beam thickness similar to Armstrong wrenches which is a good compromise between clearance and comfort.

 

[wafrederick]

Matco does sell them too,I have a Matco 13mm extra long combo wrench.One thing I don't about Snap On wrenches is that they hurt my hand,corners of handle of the wrench are too pointy and this is with the smaller sized wrenches.I do break one rule with wrenches and say it is not tob done this way,hook the box end of a bigger combination wrench into the open end of a combo wrench for extra leverage breaking loose a nut or bolt.

 

[idubvdub]

http://www.samstagsales.com/gedore.htm#Wrench-extra
I'm very happy with my extra long Gedore wrenches.

 

[twincam00]

LOVE my long flank drive (not plus) snap-on wrenches, heres the length difference
A. 15mm craftsman RP
B. 15mm snap-on standard length

C. 18mm long snap-on
D. 18mm craftsman rp

 

[Coach James]

kythri, probably not what you're interested in but some other readers might be. HF sells combo sets, metric and SAE, in a long pattern. I just looked and the HF long pattern 3/4" was ~2" longer than my 3/4 Bahco.

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...long-handle-combination-wrench-set-44718.html

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-t...long-handle-combination-wrench-set-47067.html


Coach

 

[Fedwrench]

How often do you use the open end?

I use it rarely.

For long wrenches I like the zero offset boxed end sets. An 18mm there runs about 15 inches depending on brand.

 

[Farmer Joe]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but what is considered flank drive plus? I just have no idea lol I'm sure it's very simple

 

[jeepnut24]

How often do you use the open end?

I use it rarely.

For long wrenches I like the zero offset boxed end sets. An 18mm there runs about 15 inches depending on brand.

What are the SO part #s for the long boxed end sets?

 

[Scout Driver]

Sorry for interrupting the thread, but what is considered flank drive plus? I just have no idea lol I'm sure it's very simple

Here's a thread with what you need to know.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=156743

Scott

 

[Farmer Joe]

Here's a thread with what you need to know.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=156743

Scott

Thank you for the link to that thread. Very informative in my case

 

[twincam00]

What are the SO part #s for the long boxed end sets?

Ide like to know this too, I cant find the long box wrenches on their website but i know they make them

 

[franzdom]

They are under High Performance/Spline, not under Wrenches.

 

[twincam00]

thanks!

 

[jaysonb]

Check out the genius long double box 0 offset wrench sets on ebay. The look nice, for a good price.

 

[Welderguy24]

FWIW I have mostly Matco "Long" wrenches (i.e. MCXL16M2) and i am slowly picking up Snap-On FD+'s. What I have found is a "normal" SO wrench (i.e. SOEXM16) is roughly the same length as a "long" Matco.

That make sense?

 

[nate_williams]

My second favorite long wrenches after me Blackhawk combos are double-box end metric. Genius makes them and sold through various discount sites. Good grip and control on jobs such as brake caliper bracket bolts and driveshaft fasteners.