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Why? Ok I had too much time on my hands today as I was cruising You Tube and happened upon this Matco video about a three piece finger ratcheting wrench set. As I watched the video, I kept thinking that a tiny 1/4 ratchet with socket and extension would have worked better but, I digress. Picture two small flex head ratcheting wrench boxed ends joined together by a piece of square stock, kind of like a super stubby flex boxed end ratcheting wrench. Would you pay $139 for a three piece set covering 7 X 9, 8 X 10, & 11 X 12mm? :wtf: I don't think I could, and I buy all kinds of odd shaped tools :dunno:

I shouldn't be too hard on Matco as there is probably someone, somewhere that loves at least the 8 X 10 version, and I'm sure someone is beating flat rate by using these but, I'm at a loss to come up with a purpose. :headscrat


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Yea I dont see it, and it would have to be super loose to work. A regular length swivel ratcheting wrench would also work in their applications. I would use a 1/4 ratchet like you said.

Pretty bad when they cant even come up with a good use for a tool.

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I can see the attraction. I think they might be handy for the right application. I'm thinking more light assembly than automotive. But there is no shortage of other tools for that as has been pointed out.
 
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Oh so that's what those are. Funny, this came up, I seen some on Amazon (different brand) a few days ago & didn't understand what they were for. Didn't interest me enough to find more info on them though.
 
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I would use these SK g pros bought on amazon from apex ( apex bought a lot of g pro stuff from Sk when Sk went all USA made.) Also these vintage USA craftsman locking stubbies would work . And yes they are bigger g pro sizes but if I had them in 8x10 etc they would be longer than the Matcos offering more torque .
 

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I would use these SK g pros bought on amazon from apex ( apex bought a lot of g pro stuff from Sk when Sk went all USA made.) Also these vintage USA craftsman locking stubbies would work . And yes they are bigger g pro sizes but if I had them in 8x10 etc they would be longer than the Matcos offering more torque .
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I have those SK G Pros. They were made by Kabo not Apex and Cornwell sells them as part of their blue power line today. The boxed ends on those Craftsman locking stubby flex heads are huge. I returned mine to Sears years ago shortly after I bought them.:wtf:
 
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Fedwrench said:
I have those SK G Pros. They were made by Kabo not Apex and Cornwell sells them as part of their blue power line today. The boxed ends on those Craftsman locking stubby flex heads are huge. I returned mine to Sears years ago shortly after I bought them.:wtf:
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the craftsmans were a gift from my best friend so I keep em around.
 
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I can't see these working for anything but under dash work. Even an m6 fastener will be near the working limit of these in a confined space if there's any corrosion at all. Perhaps screw fasteners going into plastic? Maybe reach securing bolts for plastic shrouds without removing other components? In the demo video, my m12 ratchet would have made short work of the "problem" fasteners. Or just an extension on a ratchet.


IMO it's more a gimmick to fill wrench drawers rather than something you'll use.
 
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i have those double ended/flex sk g-pro wrenches. damn fine wrenches and quite handy. i use my sk sk short/dbe wrenches more. i really like them.

craftsman had something called a tranformer wrench set a few years ago. interchangeable heads that fit on a handle. it also came with a metal piece that would attach two heads to make a small wrench like the matco.
 
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Fedwrench said:
Is this what you saw on Ebay?

https://www.amazon.com/mobarel-Extreme-Stubby-Flex-Joint-Ratcheting/dp/B077JPRP3Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X485D7Q8AC8P&dchild=1&keywords=mobarel%2Btools&qid=1586916702&sprefix=moba%2Caps%2C209&sr=8-1&th=1

Similar to Matco in a wider range of sizes. About half the cost but, probably without warranty support :dunno:
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Possibly. I didn't pay attention to the brand name. I was looking for a 16mm x 17mm open end wrench & a few of those finger ratchet things popped up at the bottom of the page for related suggestions.

You're probably right about warranty support although 3rd party sellers on Amazon have surprised me before. But I can't imagine one of those breaking because of the lack of torque you could apply unless it's total junk to begin with.

Still even for $25 for one I think is a bit high, no way I would pay $50 for a Matco one. If HF ever comes out with them maybe I'll try one even though I have a rule about not buying ratchets & sockets from HF. :lol:

I do kind of like those SK ones posted above.
 
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Would these be worth it at half the Matco price? Looks like they would come in handy for loosening nuts and bolts in tight places after breaking them loose, if there isn't room to swing a longer wrench.

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the 7/9/11mm sizes are pretty much useless to my everyday repairs. cool idea i suppose
 
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For me working on Toyotas, 10, 12 and 14mm are the most used. I wish Vim added 12 and 14mm to their set.
 
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atikovi said:
They feel pretty smooth and solid to me. Only expect to use it a few times a year so it was more of an impulse buy, but wouldn't hesitate to buy it again,
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You sold me...For $35 I'll take a chance on a minimally used tool set.
 
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Got this from Amazon. Nice little set.


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