Non Ratcheting Flex Head Wrenches

[Ratsofftoya]

I have a lead on a set of NOS craftsman flex head wrenches. The old non ratchet style ones. Only 35 bucks for a 7 piece set that goes up to 3/4. Can't seem to find anything on Sears site but they are like these Proto's from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JGLUFM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anybody use these for anything specific? Should I get them or forget them?


Thanks

 

[Skin]

The truck brands make them for sure. They're also sold under the name Saltus wrenches. I think they've been made pretty redundant by the newer low profile flex ratchets and shallow or low profile sockets though.

 

[Ratsofftoya]

Thanks, I knew there was a name for these!

 

[devoncoolman]

They still have there place i like them. Come in handy.

 

[firebox40dash5]

My boss bought a set of SKs, I think they called them bell wrenches.

I use them on oil drains, but that's mostly because he ran out of room in his box, so they're sitting out on the bench right in front of our 2 main lifts for easy access.

I'd pass on them because they're SAE though, unless you just do vintage American iron or non-auto stuff.

 

[tank4114]

i love those my mechanic has a set and i use them when I'm working on my car down there

 

[Rezeppa]

I have a set of SK we call them junkyard wrenches

 

[sberry]

I have some, there are occasions I use them. Not sure I would go way out of the way or strip my pockets to get a set. Dont carry a set on the service truck. Not sure I would replace unless they were near free if they were lost tomorrow.

 

[Ratsofftoya]

I ordered them in. Should see them in about a week. Thanks again.

 

[Thumper]

In certain situations they are handy to have...I have sets in metric and SAE.

 

[Toolgarage]

i have metric and sae i use them alot i like the flex head i have the snap on ones

 

[metaldad]

I have Armstrong and C-man