Satin Flex Head Double Box Ratcheting Wrench Set?

[PretendMechanic]

Does anyone make one? Everything I find is polished, German manufacturers known for satin finish that I've checked don't do flex ends.

I may have to buy the Tekton set, but would really prefer a satin set.

I'd even consider a combo wrench with ratcheting flex on one side and open on the other if I could get it in satin finish.

 

[drtyler]

Tone RMFW series has matte chrome rather than polished. Tone is a Japanese company, and the wrenches are likely made in Taiwan.

RMFW500 has 8x10, 11x13, 12x14, 16x18, & 17x19. Wrenches with 9mm and 15mm are not available.

 

[PretendMechanic]

Tone RMFW series has matte chrome rather than polished. Tone is a Japanese company, and the wrenches are likely made in Taiwan.

RMFW500 has 8x10, 11x13, 12x14, 16x18, & 17x19. Wrenches with 9mm and 15mm are not available.

Thanks for heads up, but I can't do with holes in the set. I always end up needing to use a size I'm missing, can't do it anymore.

It's too bad as I really like TONE.

 

[Mr_B]

facom do flex head combo in soft satin chrome (sell singles or 10pc set 467BF.JP10, open end is anti slip design), don't know of any double box in satin .
Expert might be another combo choice and pretty sure they a satin chrome .

 

[scubadoober]

Thanks for heads up, but I can't do with holes in the set. I always end up needing to use a size I'm missing, can't do it anymore.

It's too bad as I really like TONE.

That is up to you, but the reason they do not include 9mm and 15mm is there is no bolt spec in JIS, DIN, or ANSI/ISO for either. The odds of you needing one are SLIM. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/metric-bolt-head-size.aspx

 

[rustbucket5]

That is up to you, but the reason they do not include 9mm and 15mm is there is no bolt spec in JIS, DIN, or ANSI/ISO for either. The odds of you needing one are SLIM. https://www.boltdepot.com/fastener-information/bolts/metric-bolt-head-size.aspx

chevy drain plugs are mostly 15mm

 

[drtyler]

Also available in USAG branding, USAG 285KF/SE12 (U02856161). 8-19mm, no skips.

facom do flex head combo in soft satin chrome (sell singles or 10pc set 467BF.JP10, open end is anti slip design), don't know of any double box in satin .
Expert might be another combo choice and pretty sure they a satin chrome .

 

[Mr_B]

^
usag might suite him better as have buy 9 and 15 individuals with facom
The Expert set is no skips ...

 

[PretendMechanic]

Rusty bolts/damaged bolts/cheap chinese bolts/things that aren't bolts/etc. easily turn into random sizes. I need a complete set with no holes.

So it seems if I want satin I can't get double box flex ends. Is Tekton the only one that makes a double flex ratcheting set?

So is the USAG set an Italian re-brand of the French set? Lots of new brands to learn about. You guys are killing my wallet.

It's my understanding that Expert is MAC's cheaper line, like Blue Point?

How does quality compare between the three, or two, if the USAG and Facom sets are the same?

 

[Mr_B]

usag and facom very nice wrenches , the antislip open end kind of useful have if don't have any similar open ends with antislip design already, the ratchets are slim and precise and one of my favourite at this cost range .
I don't think expert such a nice design or equal quality but some may prefer them and cost may play a roll .
If you want pretty decent and want a more satin finish it going be compromise .
my money be on Facom/USAG as I own the Facom & really like using them and price pretty decent for quality level .

 

[PretendMechanic]

the ratchets are slim and precise and one of my favourite at this cost range.

Curious, how much better does it get when you spend more? Examples?

I never break a bolt loose or even torgue a fastener down with my current crappy ratcheting box wrenches, but I use them ALOT to quickly fasten/unfasten fasteners. What always held be back from breaking a bolt loose with them is the fact that I was pretty sure I was going to break the wrench in the process.

Are there any sets that are known to be super strong or that can handle high torque without failing? Let's drop the satin requirement for a second.