ratching wrenches

[Sick Puppy]

Thanks for that! That comes to the princely sum of $400NZ, which is what I can get a set of Williams standard and stubby metric wrenches, and $30 change! Ouch!

 

[Monte]

So... how much for a set of these, 8-19mm then please Monte?

Gedore or Hazet ?


Gedore 8-19mm

Reversible 179.-€ (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Gedore/Sch...chluesselknarren-Satz_SW_8-19_i2430_41994.htm

Gedore 8-19mm

non-reversible 149.- € (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Gedore/Sch...chluesselknarren-Satz_SW_8-19_i2430_41995.htm


Hazet 8-19mm 255.-€ (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Hazet/Schr...ing-Maulschluessel-Satz_12tlg_i2679_20025.htm



I think the Gedore prices are reasonable since the sets come in a metal case with plastic tool tray.

 

[shoturtle]

You also need to factor in at least 30 euros for international shipping, so that off set the 19% you saved on VAT.

 

[cotjocky]

Would you get a set that has a 8,10,11,13,17 and 19 or a set that is 10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 and 19.

8MM is very useful

Granted you aren't in the USA, but the Blue Point set is 8-19 and if you look on eBay (in the USA) good condition used fixed head sets for for around $100 all the time. I've had mine near 10 years and yet to strip one out or have one single problem with them. Money well spent.

 

[shoturtle]

That gedore looks tempting, it looks like a 72t.

Gedore or Hazet ?


Gedore 8-19mm

Reversible 179.-€ (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Gedore/Sch...chluesselknarren-Satz_SW_8-19_i2430_41994.htm

Gedore 8-19mm

non-reversible 149.- € (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Gedore/Sch...chluesselknarren-Satz_SW_8-19_i2430_41995.htm


Hazet 8-19mm 255.-€ (minus 19% sales tax !!! (for export))

http://www.tbs-aachen.de/Hazet/Schr...ing-Maulschluessel-Satz_12tlg_i2679_20025.htm



I think the Gedore prices are reasonable since the sets come in a metal case with plastic tool tray.

 

[shoturtle]

I am going with the Gedore reversible wrenches after checking out the different ones.

 

[shoturtle]

After allot of debating I went with a proto set with spline ratchet end over 12pt. It gives me the ability to use them on etorx as well. And BMW and VW loves torx and etorx. 7mm-19mm reversing

http://www.stanleyproto.com/xhtml/LITERATURE/PROTOCOMBINATIONRATCHETINGWRENCHES_P20624.PDF

 

[shoturtle]

They came in today

 

[uart]

They came in today

Nice.

What did you end up paying for them?

 

[shoturtle]

175 dollars

 

[uart]

175 dollars

Ok so a fair bit less than Gedores. You'll have to tell us how the spline drive feels on normal hex fasteners. I haven't yet tried one, but I love the "universal" idea.

 

[kippieland]

I seriously like those wrenches.....me want some bad!!! Get off of ebay?

 

[shoturtle]

Ebay is where you find deals on proto

I have tried the spline on hex, and the do not grab at the corner but a bit further in. So it does not round the nut. I am have started to use spline on allot with my ratchets set, not I have spline with my wrenches.

 

[cbracer]

how well do spline sockets work on 12 point fasteners?

 

[cderalow]

i love the armstrong reversible sets I've got.

since buying them, I've only used those, in lieu of where i would have used a ratchet previously.

 

[shoturtle]

I tried it on a 12 point, and it holds them fine. Now to try them on a e torx this weekend.

 

[shoturtle]

This is the size of the proto next to my craftsman pro long pattern. It is a good length for working on thing.