Socket Wrench

[bjfichter]

Hi Guys;
Today I purchased a 9/16"wrenchat the flea market for a $1, that has an open end on one side and a flexible socket on the other. Mine is a Mastercraft, but I know Craftsman and other companies made them. Does anyone else have these, like them or use them? Does any companies still make these? Please tell me what you think of them.

 

[LB-1911]

One of several previous threads, with mention of other brand offerings.



who made the Saltus wrench for Craftsman
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245176

 

[buckwheat_la]

Kind of obsolete. But I have a set of Gray standard ones. They are handy in some applications....

 

[BDT/NWMN]

They are low on the popularity list.

One reason being a socket and small breaker bar are more comfortable to use, and can be better utilized in a multitude of configurations with extensions, swivels, ratchets and speed handles.

Another reason is the popularity of today's flex head ratcheting wrenches .

Your wrench is an ok tool, but it lacks the versatility of the other tools.

 

[gdocktor3]

I have a 9/16" and a 1/2" both craftsman, never used them once.

 

[crewchief888]

i use them fairly often in cramped spaces.