New Wrench Set

[Vortaku]

I am being gifted http://www.sears.com/gearwrench-20p...sellerId=SEARS&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1 I was wondering what everyone's opinion on them are. I am going to keep them either way, it is the thought that counts. But I have always heard good things about gear wrench before.

 

[kwoswalt99]

I had a set that looked identical, but it was kingcraft brand. The box end broke, and it wasn't even a really tight nut. The spring got all messed up, so it wouldn't ratchet in either direction.

 

[morgaj1]

I have a bunch of different Gearwrench ratcheting wrenches and really like them.

 

[Seabee3]

They work great for me as a DIY.

 

[scissorman]

I have a set of the reversible gearwrench and haven't had any issues yet. With the one you have not being reversible be very careful to NOT get yourself in a position that gets the wrench trapped as there is no way of reversing the fastener.

 

[justme-]

There have to be a hundred threads on these wrenches on the forum. I prefer the reversible and own both with quite a few years use on both sets.
I would say consensus is good with the dispute being between reversible and standard as a preference.

 

[Vortaku]

I have a set of the reversible gearwrench and haven't had any issues yet. With the one you have not being reversible be very careful to NOT get yourself in a position that gets the wrench trapped as there is no way of reversing the fastener.

good info, that i had not thought of

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I have 2 sets of the reversible, and one set of the non-reversible. No problems with the non-reversible, had to warranty a couple of the reversible. I would buy them again if I had need for another set, right now I'm covered at home and work.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

I have the flex head version of what you posted and have been very pleased with them.

 

[unslow1]

I have the exact set in your link. I wish I would've purchased them sooner.

 

[1950mercury]

279 reviews and 5 stars. I'm sure they will be fine.

 

[bigjeff94]

Got that set at Christmas time last year same price. Awesome set, haven't had a problem with them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I don't have any Gear wrench stuff but I do a have a few non-reversing and a set of SAE/Metric reversible wrenches, I do like the latter alot better. I think you'll be happy with them.

 

[christopher7390]

Gear wrench is good stuff. I like the wrenches. Good price too

 

[AmishFury]

i don't use mine all that much but when i do they work just fine...

for situations where the lack of offset is either needed or not an issue they are just fine

 

[Squddle]

I really liked mine until one broke when I was working on a satellite dish. Still gotta' mail it in for a warranty.

 

[Jerryrigged]

I recently just got some Gearwrench ratcheting tools within the last two months. All my other ratcheting wrenches are either Armstrong or Craftsman. I purchase the Gearwrench tools after reading about them on this forum. Really nice stuff I think you will like them.

 

[christopher7390]

I really liked mine until one broke when I was working on a satellite dish. Still gotta' mail it in for a warranty.

How did that happen? stubborn bolt or just a defect?

 

[nieuport17]

They are a nice set never had problems. I later upgraded my with a reversable switch and give the old ones to my brother.

 

[Squddle]

How did that happen? stubborn bolt or just a defect?

It wasn't that stubborn of a bolt, I had the set for a few years and only used them occasionally and never used them to break loose a bolt. It just came apart like that. I think it was just a defect.

 

[johndeereman]

I have all kind's of gearwrench i have broke a few of the non reversible's but that was my own dumb fault. unfortunately i bought that set as a gift for my dad last Christmas and the coo is china.

 

[christopher7390]

It wasn't that stubborn of a bolt, I had the set for a few years and only used them occasionally and never used them to break loose a bolt. It just came apart like that. I think it was just a defect.

**** happens. they replace it for you?? if so was it easy?

 

[Squddle]

I emailed them for where to send it, but got no response. So, I'm just going to mail it to them using the address on their website. Hopefully they will replace it.

 

[mopar_johnny]

I have a lot of gearwrench stuff, a lot of the older stuff when they were still made in Taiwan. They're good wrenches.
My local napa sells gearwrench along with their Carlyle tools and they will honor gearwrench's warranty when I've had a few that have froze up on me.

 

[sberry]

I have the same set. I paid 10 more for them. You can get yourself in a jamb up but these are great at the sale price. You will use 3 or 4 of them and I use mine as problem solvers on occasion. I got by without for a long time and am so used to a common combo wrench its hard for me to use anything else.
If I was to do this again may look as some flex in small sizes on sale if I thought it would help much. Again, more as problem solvers than daily users.
At 50$ you can park them and they don't eat a lot.

 

[fatfillup]

They will perform well, just don't try to break stubborn fasteners with them. They will only take so much torque before they break.

 

[decableguy2000]

Have had the same set for 2 or 3 years with no issues.

Jeremy