Quality Ignition Wrench Set

[mattygee]

Been on the hunt for a decent ignition wrench set; specifically SAE combination style. Craftsman used to make a decent set, but they are just low quality stamped pieces now, and all the other mainstream mfr's seem to offer the same thing. Anyone know of a set that's still decent quality? Thx.

 

[kythri]

Do they have to be new?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-1...336923?hash=item2a7d73555b:g:EMIAAOSwdGFYzFgc

 

[gdocktor3]

I'd go with a used set from Snap On or something. I have older Craftsman USA sets and while I hardly use them, I've never had an issue with them.

 

[4Kings]

How bout these. Kobalt USA

http://www.cripedistributing.com/brands/kobalt/kobalt-10pc-midget-comb-wrenches-usa-5-32-to-7-16-23602.html

 

[SantaAna12]

I have one older set and one new set of Cman ignition wrenches. The newer ones are stamped.
Caca grande.

Older Mac are nice if u can find em.

 

[Jim C.]

There's a pretty good selection of used USA made Craftsman SAE and metric sets, in different configurations, on line almost every day. Usually, the wrenches are still in their original plastic pouches and appear to have seen little or no use. Prices range from about $10 - $20 per set. No need to over spend on these.

Jim C.

Edit: I just went on eBay and typed in "Craftsman Ignition Wrench" and a few pages worth of sets popped up. Like I said, most sets are in their original pouch and the wrenches look practically unused. I'm pretty sure you'll find what you're looking for for less than $20.

 

[Biomed]

I had an old Craftsman set that was fantastic but the stuff lately is junk. I looked at Sears, Lowe's (Kobalt), Home Depot, Harry Epstein, McMaster, Tooltopia, Williams, Armstrong and Wright. Perhaps you can find one of the old quality sets on Ebay.

I always thought that all Wright stuff was made in USA by them but I learned that some Wright stuff is outsourced.

I finally ended up spending the money for a Snap-on set. It will last me a lifetime (if it does not get stolen) and does not look like something stamped from a soup can.

 

[bluebolt]

Matty, I have plenty of the old Craftsman ignition wrenches.

 

[lugnut71]

sending u a pm.

 

[M6erfan]

I got a set of used Snap On midget/ignition wrenches from a GJ member. I dont use them a ton, but they're better than the usual (Craftsman, Kobalt, etc.) offerings IMO. I like the the 6pt box end on these smaller wrenches...

 

[ryan20021982]

There are tons of new usa made craftsman sets on ebay

 

[crackit]

Proto used to make a nice set. Don't know if they still do, but you could search for a used one.

 

[WhiskeyRanger]

I'm surprised you even have to pay for the damn things. They still throw them into tool sets and most people never even take them out of the pouch.

 

[6PTsocket]

There are tons of new usa made craftsman sets on ebay

I have one of those old CM ign. wrench sets. Can't remember the last time I used it.

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[ryan20021982]

I have one of those old CM ign. wrench sets. Can't remember the last time I used it.

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Ya same here but the OP is asking for one

 

[3 Gun Shooter]

The old Craftsman ignition wrenches were really good (back when Craftsman made good tools) I bought my set in 1968 still have they. Since they never get abused like regular wrenches they last damn near forever.

 

[thooks]

This appears to be exactly what you are looking for.

I have a set (not combination) from the 60's (my wife's grandfather's set) in the original red plastic pouch. I wouldn't turn them loose for $15.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-10-...386375?hash=item3ade485887:g:C0wAAOSwXYtY3WDU

 

[mjoekingz28]

I'm surprised you even have to pay for the damn things. They still throw them into tool sets and most people never even take them out of the pouch.

I dont think I ever used mine that came with my Craftsman 12pt wrench set.


What are 'ignition' wrenches anyway? Is it just a small wrench to deter you from over-torquing small and delicate fasteners?

 

[Pontiac787]

They are small wrenches whose original purpose was to work on the ignition components that used to reside under the distributor cap.

 

[Woz]

I just received the Craftsman ignition wrench sets I bought on sale from Sears. The wrenches were labeled Made in USA. The wrenches looked well made and I was surprised that US made tools are still available from sears. The vinyl pouch was labeled made in China though.

I bought the wrenches before reading this thread and I though I was going to return them and purchase US made ones from EBay. No need to now but I will look on EBay for US made Craftsman tools in the future.

 

[Gmonkee]

Those tiny tools see only low torque uses so CM is fine for them.

I have a small pile of strays of a bunch of brands, one ligit use do far. But it was nice to have them.

 

[warweapon762]

I dont think I ever used mine that came with my Craftsman 12pt wrench set.


What are 'ignition' wrenches anyway? Is it just a small wrench to deter you from over-torquing small and delicate fasteners?

Basically ignition set wrenches were for messing around with the stuff in the ignition rotor housing (points, vacuum advance etc).

I use them for tearing apart small carbs off gas powered tools more than anything these days.

 

[AZ Pete]

I have the set my Dad gave me in 1966. Haven't used them in a long time. They are nice wrenches, open end on both ends but one end open about 90 degrees off of the other ends opening. That has been handy.


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[AA/FC]

The local Sears store near my house has Craftsman usa-made ignition wrenches hanging on the rack right now.

 

[WittHay]

Here is a picture of a Snap-on midget handle 6- point combination set I seen in my local craigslist. Asking price $110 retail price Canadian is $280.70

 

[mjoekingz28]

Basically ignition set wrenches were for messing around with the stuff in the ignition rotor housing (points, vacuum advance etc).

I use them for tearing apart small carbs off gas powered tools more than anything these days.

Yes, I googled images and like AZ Pete said, I saw some had an offset angle.

I may try to start using them as I am trying to develop finesse and quit over-toruqing everything.

 

[M6erfan]

Here is a picture of a Snap-on midget handle 6- point combination set I seen in my local craigslist. Asking price $110 retail price Canadian is $280.70

Yep, thats the set I have...

I use them more than I thought I would, small engines and motorcycle stuff. They're not just for ignition work...

 

[pstemari]

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What are 'ignition' wrenches anyway? Is it just a small wrench to deter you from over-torquing small and delicate fasteners?

Small wrenches for small fasteners. They're great for working on rc models.

Moody makes a set of really small open end wrenches, but they're made from stamped steel and not the ignition style. Great for getting at little jam nuts, though.

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[mjoekingz28]

I got Moody precision screwdrivers years ago when I was scouring the net for some JIS for motorcycle.

I finally broke those midgets out this morning, for I think the first time that I've had them in seven years. 4,4.5,5,5.5,6,7,8,9,10,11mm very nice attention to detail from Craftsman and they look superbly finished.

 

[davethorik]

I bought a combo pack of the Craftsman USA ignition combo wrenches in metric and sae a while back off ebay. I forget which, but either the metric or sae looks more like typical forged wrenches. The other set looks stamped. They both work, for small fasteners stamped steel is fine, tbh even though i like the look of forgings better.