Metric wrench set

ARbuilder223 · May 9, 2012

any advice on a decent metric polished full wrench set? Trying to stay under$150

davesnothere · May 9, 2012

Used snapon.

TheTurk · May 9, 2012

There is really good , used USA made wrench sets on classifieds section here if you can pay lil more which would be my first choice
if you dont care where they been made and how good quality they are
this should make a nice set for cheap;
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-81...ICGBU/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=228013&s=hi

good luck !

e30bradley · May 9, 2012

Used snap on.. You could probably find a 10-19mm Snap on set heavily used for $200 so a little over budget but worth it.

shoturtle · May 9, 2012

go to sears, see if they have any made in the USA new old stock craftsman pro, about 90 dollars. They have couple of sets at my local sears still. That is for the 13 pc set form 7-19

purplezr2 · May 9, 2012

e30bradley said:
Used snap on.. You could probably find a 10-19mm Snap on set heavily used for $200 so a little over budget but worth it.

You sure about that

Bought a set of 8-19mm FDP+ for 132
Bought a set of 10-19 FD selective Ratcheting for 80 w/tray
Bought a set of 8-19 mm FD for 145,

the first two sets are in great condition, all matching data codes, lightly used. Just have to look around alittle.

Squankum · May 9, 2012

Scour Craigslist or Ebay for Craftsman Professional, made in USA.

K stamp = made by SK.

Fantastic value.

There are nicer wrenches out there, but not by much. Flank drive by Snap On would be nice in the open end of a wrench, but that's about all I feel I'm missing out on, having a big pile of CMan Pro in metric and SAE.

chappys4life · May 9, 2012

What about JH Williams? They seem highly rated here 6mm-19mm for $88 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO2U2S/?tag=atomicindus08-20. Could add a few bigger sizes as needed.

or 6mm-24mm for $133
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO4SBY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I do like my craftsman pro set a lot and do not think you could go wrong with them either.

gtlaw · May 9, 2012

chappys4life said:
What about JH Williams? They seem highly rated here 6mm-19mm for $88 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO2U2S/?tag=atomicindus08-20. Could add a few bigger sizes as needed.

or 6mm-24mm for $133
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO4SBY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I do like my craftsman pro set a lot and do not think you could go wrong with them either.

I would avoid those like the plague the taiwan made williams are horrible look a for supercombo set

DFW-LSX · May 9, 2012

Your not a pro mechanic I see so dont drink the koolaid brother, buy a nice set of GearWrench http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00993017000P

Pro-Painter · May 9, 2012

gtlaw said:
I would avoid those like the plague the taiwan made williams are horrible look a for supercombo set

The Taiwan Williams are the same as blue point.

IMO, a List of best value wrench sets.

:JH Williams supercombo (USA)
:Craftsman Professional (USA)
:Armstrong (USA)
:JH Williams/Blue-point (Taiwan)
:Gearwrench (China)
:Bahco (USA) (same wrench as the Williams supercombo, except without modified open end)
:

PinkLinc · May 9, 2012

I have a set of industrial finish Snap On (11-19mm) I could let go for $150 shipped if you're interested. Not polished but they're in excellent condition.

Sparkfarmer · May 9, 2012

If you are going to spend 150 I would spend the extra 15 and get these:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002M3ZEUY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

otis66 · May 9, 2012

New SK wrenches.

vintagefan · May 9, 2012

I can't believe nobody has suggested Wright... $100 brand new, and IMO there is NOTHING in the price range that competes, especially since they have a feature similar to Snap-on's Flank Drive+.

They have thick, comfortable beams, and the finish is almost like jewelry.

edit: Missed the link above. It the OP doesn't want the $160 set linked above, the Wright 950 is a very complete set for about $50 less.

el tanque prohibido · May 9, 2012

ARbuilder223 said:
any advice on a decent metric polished full wrench set? Trying to stay under$150

This is the best wrench set in your price range right here:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO13KS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

el tanque prohibido · May 9, 2012

vintagefan said:
They have thick, comfortable beams, and the finish is almost like jewelry.

They're only lacking in one area: Length

yfz 450 · May 9, 2012

Look at sk on eBay I got a set not to long ago for like 160 with the tray and all it was a 15 or so wrench set and they have a nice chrome

vintagefan · May 9, 2012

el tanque prohibido said:
They're only lacking in one area: Length

I don't always find that to be a positive. I like average length wrenches, any of the longer ones usually end up irritating me. Once the bolt is broken loose, they get in the way.

I think the Wrights strike a good balance.

I see some folks that are stuck on "longer is better" on ratchets, it's really funny watching someone trying to swing a long handle ratchet from the center of the handle instead of just using the proper average size ratchet instead.

I like long beam wrenches too, but they wouldn't be my primary set.

shoturtle · May 9, 2012

The one big advantage of the craftsman pro is the simple warranty if the OP does not have a tool truck account. Just bring it to any sears and they will replace it. And the loose stock on the pros are made in the USA. Also they are the best value, 85 dollars. Or if you have a coupon it is even cheaper.

Or if the OP is open for made in taiwan, gearwrench long polish. And sears is having a huge sale on them for 15pc set. down from 150 to 50 dollars.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SP101A9487S2117323001P?prdNo=19&blockNo=19&blockType=G19

vssjim · May 9, 2012

Wright, SK or Proto are all over Ebay for good deals.

el tanque prohibido · May 9, 2012

vintagefan said:
I don't always find that to be a positive. I like average length wrenches, any of the longer ones usually end up irritating me. Once the bolt is broken loose, they get in the way.

I think the Wrights strike a good balance.

I see some folks that are stuck on "longer is better" on ratchets, it's really funny watching someone trying to swing a long handle ratchet from the center of the handle instead of just using the proper average size ratchet instead.

I like long beam wrenches too, but they wouldn't be my primary set.

I'm used to the standard length of Snap-on wrenches; anything shorter just seems too short. As Fedwrench says, "Your results may vary."

shoturtle · May 9, 2012

nope, I just went to sears today, crank my 19mm craftsman pro. They replaced it with a US craftsman pro. And I used it for something it was not meant for. That is why it broke. Not a defect. More like had no other options. So I accepted that I will damage it.

Also the couple of sets of GW wrenches I looked at were made in taiwan, so their are NOS gw from taiwan at the stores as well.

chappys4life · May 9, 2012

gtlaw said:
I would avoid those like the plague the taiwan made williams are horrible look a for supercombo set

Oh sorry my mistake okay correct super combo $165 7mm-21mm
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DO16QY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

So a little more than what you wanted to spend but a great wrench.

concealer404 · May 9, 2012

**** i might have to pick up those Gearwrenches, that's a steal.

SMKS · May 9, 2012

shoturtle said:
nope, I just went to sears today, crank my 19mm craftsman pro. They replaced it with a US craftsman pro.

But what about after they run out of USA made open stock?

shoturtle · May 9, 2012

in 15 years, I broke 1 craftsman pro. I am really not to worry about it. But by the time I break another, they might have us made tools again in 15 years.

chappys4life · May 9, 2012

concealer404 said:
**** i might have to pick up those Gearwrenches, that's a steal.

Are they worth it quality wise? I purchased a 22mm was in a pinch and it was so so.

shoturtle · May 9, 2012

you all realized there are different grades of GW wrenches. That is one of their higher quality sets. They have lower quality loose ones just like the rp's. And the sets I looked at today were all made in taiwan not china.

concealer404 · May 9, 2012

gtlaw said:
exactly

I thought that too, but I never felt a wrench spread so easily as a chinese gearwrench basically you get what you pay for

Well so far 100% of everything Gearwrench i've ordered from Sears or Cripe has been Taiwan. I like my chances. Anything to get rid of these damn RPs. :lol_hitti

mercman86 · May 9, 2012

I bought a never used snap on wrench set 10-19mm for $80 off of craig's list. I have bought lots of Snap on stuff there and never had a problem.

concealer404 · May 9, 2012

gtlaw said:
that us true for ratcheting wrenches but the good stuff is older, and has a KD part number most of the big combination sets I've see are chinese

The Gearwrench set listed is a KD part number.

Example/Proof: http://www.toolking.com/kd-tools-81902-metric-combination-wrench-set-15-piece

I'm maintaining my view of "$50 for that is a steal."

shampoop · May 9, 2012

I bought a 10-19mm snap on flank drive plus set in great shape for 140-$150

PinkLinc · May 9, 2012

mercman86 said:
I bought a never used snap on wrench set 10-19mm for $80 off of craig's list. I have bought lots of Snap on stuff there and never had a problem.

That's a once in a lifetime "You ****" deal and can't be used as a reference IMO... and by the way... You ****! :lol_hitti

Hyster Gareth · May 10, 2012

I'd go with the Williams Supercombo a great wrench and they are so comfortable to use.

cotjocky · May 10, 2012

PinkLinc said:
That's a once in a lifetime "You ****" deal and can't be used as a reference IMO... and by the way... You ****!

I bought a 7/16-1" set of FDP Snap-on wrenches off ebay back before Christmas with the roll pouch for $100 shipped. I'd rate the wrenches a 8-10 and the pouch a 5-10. Pouch is actually for a short set, not standard length.

ARbuilder223 · May 10, 2012

Thanks guys! The Gearwrench seems like a steal for $50..the warranty would be at sears like craftsman right?

shoturtle · May 10, 2012

yes sears will warranty gw stuff.

concealer404 · May 10, 2012

The only downside with that is that down the road, you might be getting Chinese stuff. Up to you how much that bothers you with an initial investment of only $50. Wouldn't bother me much, i've never had a reason to warranty a wrench yet.

chappys4life · May 10, 2012

Seems like paying $50 for a raised panel cman set i would just get a willaims set. So much better quality.

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