Metric Crowfoot Set

[Alpine4x4]

So what is everyone using? Not looking to spend snappy money as they are limited use, but also dont want total garbage as they need to work when I want to use them. Tekton has a nice set for ~$100 and Icon has their set for around $50. Seen some reviews of the Icons being soft and bending, anyone with experience? Any other options I should look at. Would like to be under $100 and ideally closer to $50.

 

[infinkc]

Gearwrench makes a good set, never has issues with them

GEARWRENCH Metric Crowfoot Wrench Set (10-Piece) 81909 - The Home Depot

Visit the Home Depot website to buy 10-Piece Metric Crowfoot Wrench Set Model# 81909

www.homedepot.com

 

[Snapped-off]

Mine are Craftsman Industrial.

 

[71firebird400]

I have Snap-On (flare nut crowfoot) and the Icon (open end crowfoot). Snap-On are more confidence inspiring but I was able to apply 80 ft/lbs using the Icon on a 19mm nut without an issue. Lifetime warranty combined with cheap price for something I don't need to apply much torque through made sense to me.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Flare nut or standard open end? Imo if you will only own one, non pro use, get flare nut. My flare nut are Sunex brand, my open end metric are varied. 1/4 is proto, 3/8 proto, both with ASD, which makes a big difference especially if you cant grab something dead straight. I have 3/8 ratcheting gear wrench open ends, skip those. Time and a place for them, but its exceedingly rare. 1/2 is a mix of tekton, snap on, and sunex.

 

[B_Bimmer]

I've used harbor fright crowsfeet, after that scaring experience I got proto and snap on. Ever since then I find I am much more willing to try crowsfeet and they are much more likely to actually work. I actually prefer the proto crowsfeet as they integrate their ASD into them, and I find if you've got good alignment with the fastener it does actually help.

 

[cowboy73]

I have a metric and SAE flare crowfoot sets from NAPA branded Evercraft. They cost less than $25 a piece.

 

[Steve_P]

All I have are flarenut crowfoot; KD and Craftsman USA (same). Tekton is coming out with some USA ones soon if you don't mind waiting. If not, check Amazon as there are several well reviewed brands.

 

[Shop-hound]

SUNEx flare crowfoot are a nice snug fit and don’t break the bank. Have them in the 3/8 drive. Did power steering lines and a new caliper on the truck and they hugged the nuts tighter than stink on a monkey!

 

[unslow1]

I have a metric and SAE flare crowfoot sets from NAPA branded Evercraft. They cost less than $25 a piece.

That's one of the sets I have.

 

[sparky 1971]

I have the Tekton sets from before they were USA made. I wouldn't go as far as saying I am using them though. I have never in my 51 years on this planet used a crowfoot so I have no input whatsoever about how good they are. Someday I might just be in a situation where a crowfoot is the only thing that will work and I will report back.

 

[Mgdoug3]

I picked up a set of Snap-on flare crowfeet a few weeks ago off FB marketplace for $100. Before that I had a SK 19mm flare and a 19mm (most common size I use) KD open end. If I need additional sizes I had the cheap set of HF. They never rounded off a bolt but they were bulky and usually a last resort.

 

[Alfisti]

Over the past few months I've been buying more Gearwrench, got both metric and SAE crowfeet sets. No complaints all very good value for money.

 

[HenryAZ]

I got the SK metric flare crowfoot set about 12 years ago, back when SK was SK. No telling what that "SK" set is now, or even if it is available.

 

[demarpaint]

I bought the Astro metric crowfoot set 7115, no complaints at all.

 

[lardy1]

I have Sunex in 3/8" drive but I can't give them a pass or a fail because I've never used them. I knew I wouldn't so I didn't spend the money on those suggested by people I listen to. In fact, most of those folks told me the Sunex were inferior but I wanted them available should the need ever arise. I'm not an auto mechanic or a hydraulic serviceman. I would be more likely to use them in a plumbing situation than an auto repair.

 

[M635_Guy]

I got the Icon set. Sounds like I'm in a similar boat to others - I got them more in anticipation of needing them than actually needing them.

The Tekton set looks extremely nice - I like the idea of being able to have a retention pin.

 

[kudakev615]

I bought the Astro metric crowfoot set 7115, no complaints at all.

had to google search this product. seems to be one of their older product offerings and looks exactly like a neiko set i picked up years ago and have been happy with.

 

[Alpine4x4]

Flare nut or standard open end? Imo if you will only own one, non pro use, get flare nut. My flare nut are Sunex brand, my open end metric are varied. 1/4 is proto, 3/8 proto, both with ASD, which makes a big difference especially if you cant grab something dead straight. I have 3/8 ratcheting gear wrench open ends, skip those. Time and a place for them, but its exceedingly rare. 1/2 is a mix of tekton, snap on, and sunex.

Open ended. I ran into a situation this last weekend where I needed an open ended wrench, but the exhaust was obstructing my use. I ended up using a stubby wrench which worked, but would like something I could apply more leverage on in the same situation.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far, lots of options to choose from!

 

[tez929rr]

I have the Tekton sets from before they were USA made. I wouldn't go as far as saying I am using them though. I have never in my 51 years on this planet used a crowfoot so I have no input whatsoever about how good they are. Someday I might just be in a situation where a crowfoot is the only thing that will work and I will report back.

Mine are a Craftsman set that must be 25 years old, at least. I remember using them a couple of times but I don’t remember what it was for.

 

[engineer2]

Astro Pneumatic here. They fit well and have worked on stubborn PS lines.

 

[sparky 1971]

I think I have three Craftsman crowfoot wrenches that came as filler for the 300 piece set that I bought in the late 1980's. I've never used those either.

 

[M635_Guy]

I think I have three Craftsman crowfoot wrenches that came as filler for the 300 piece set that I bought in the late 1980's. I've never used those either.

A buddy of mine who has several 70's BMW's loves his because they can be used as a "hold" on the other side of the firewall if you're doing a master cylinder by yourself, and has mentioned a few other unique hacks they enable. So far I haven't had to do any of that, but the idea of having them handy when I get stuck like that put a set in my box. It seems like even money on whether I'll ever use them...

 

[four.cycle]

^ ahhh.... yes...

I used:


...but it would have been a lot easier if I would have been able to hold the tail end of the one I used with a ratchet or other drive tool...

.... now I'll have to start shopping for some, I suppose.

 

[Grant Gunderson]

I was originally using a mix of USA craftsman and some Sunnex. The Sunnex quality was absolutely garbage and they damaged some softer Al fasteners so I have switched over to almost all Snapon and have zero complaints. It’s fairly easy to find used Snapon ones in like new shape for very reasonable prices.

 

[sparky 1971]

A buddy of mine who has several 70's BMW's loves his because they can be used as a "hold" on the other side of the firewall if you're doing a master cylinder by yourself, and has mentioned a few other unique hacks they enable. So far I haven't had to do any of that, but the idea of having them handy when I get stuck like that put a set in my box. It seems like even money on whether I'll ever use them...

I look at it as it's better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it. I live far enough into the sticks that it could be anywhere from a one to two hour round trip drive to get something I don't have.

 

[Lucid Moments]

I look at it as it's better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it. I live far enough into the sticks that it could be anywhere from a one to two hour round trip drive to get something I don't have.

Quit trying to talk me into spending money I don't need to spend darn it.

 

[sparky 1971]

Quit trying to talk me into spending money I don't need to spend darn it.

There are two things I'm good at. Solving everyone else's problems and spending other peoples money.

 

[nadogail]

More than once a Crowfoot wrench on a long extension has enabled me to reach a fastener buried in a piece of equipment. I used to work on Cardboard Bailing presses. Jet engine mechanics often use them.

 

[Kent_B]

I have the Tekton sets from before they were USA made. I wouldn't go as far as saying I am using them though. I have never in my 51 years on this planet used a crowfoot so I have no input whatsoever about how good they are. Someday I might just be in a situation where a crowfoot is the only thing that will work and I will report back.

Someday you might have to change out a power steering rack. They're really useful for stuff like that. That's the last time I used mine, at least 7 years ago.

 

[dnschmidt]

ASTRO to the rescue: https://www.astrotools.com/product/...14mm-15mm-16mm-17mm-18mm-19mm-21mm-22mm-24mm/

 

[M635_Guy]

I look at it as it's better to have it and not need it than it is to need it and not have it. I live far enough into the sticks that it could be anywhere from a one to two hour round trip drive to get something I don't have.

I have a similar approach for a different reason. I've got seven NAPA's, a ton of auto parts stores, three HF's, a Northern Tool, etc all with twenty miles, but my momentum suffers greatly when I have to go out and get a tool/part/whatever. It's nice to be able to grab the right thing that's right there...

 

[WWheeler]

Craftsman Industrial SAE/Metric sets were a great deal not too long ago but not sure they're still around to be had anywhere any more.

 

[iamcoolguy]

So what is everyone using? Not looking to spend snappy money as they are limited use, but also dont want total garbage as they need to work when I want to use them. Tekton has a nice set for ~$100 and Icon has their set for around $50. Seen some reviews of the Icons being soft and bending, anyone with experience? Any other options I should look at. Would like to be under $100 and ideally closer to $50.

perhaps this will work for you? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N7DHFK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ThePostman]

IMO, if you're going to buy one set of crows feet, make them flares. This is one of those items not to cheap out on, because you need them to work when space to work is at a minimum. I have SK and snap-on. Look at the used market if you have time. Another item to consider is this, bahco or snap-on, you're going to pay around $80, and it came in real handy for inner tie rods on 7th generation civics, where the "flashlight set" is too short.

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[bw77]

I have a metric and SAE flare crowfoot sets from NAPA branded Evercraft. They cost less than $25 a piece.

I have the metric flarenut crowfoot set from Evercraft. They worked very well on removing the ps lines on my 02 Honda Accord. I used a 3ft pipe on a breaker bar to get the nuts loose.

 

[AirMech#406]

I have the tekton set in SAE. Use them almost daily. Very good set and as far as I can tell work just as well as the snap ons I used to own.

 

[Kent_B]

Put me down as another user of Evercraft flare-nut crows foot wrenches. They aren't often used, but when access/clearance is needed they do the job without stretching.

 

[Komet]

I tried to get by with Pittsburgh crowsfoot wrenches and also got burned hard with rounded fasteners. This is an area I'd go for quality products only.

 

[submariner]

Besides the Tekton set, is there any others that have detent holes?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QVM8MYC/?tag=atomicindus08-20