Stubby wrenches

[Jeeper]

So sears have the stubby gearwrenches for 50% off this weekend. So my thoughts are maybe pick up a set of these or should I wait and buy some regular stubby wrenches (not racheting). I'm thinking thinking on the rare case where i would have to use a stubby, I wouldn't exceed the ratcheting mechanisms capacity.

What are your thoughts? BTW, I'm just a weekend gear head.

TIA

 

[chevy302dz]

Actually it's really nice to have both types both really do come in handy.

 

[ImportTuner]

When do you really need the stubby wrenches ...

 

[Canadian Charlie]

I have the regular midget wrenches (not ratcheting) and the standard size ratcheting ones. I don't think I really need another wrench set or 2

 

[chevy302dz]

When do you really need the stubby wrenches ...

I use mine often enough that they are worth having, and I don't wrench for a living.

 

[justinmc]

So sears have the stubby gearwrenches for 50% off this weekend. So my thoughts are maybe pick up a set of these or should I wait and buy some regular stubby wrenches (not racheting). I'm thinking thinking on the rare case where i would have to use a stubby, I wouldn't exceed the ratcheting mechanisms capacity.

What are your thoughts? BTW, I'm just a weekend gear head.

TIA

My thoughts are that I'd rather have the ratchet style ones.. since I don't really grab for them that much when I do its usually for a tight space, etc. so the ratchet version comes in handy.

 

[eschoendorff]

My thoughts are that I'd rather have the ratchet style ones.. since I don't really grab for them that much when I do its usually for a tight space, etc. so the ratchet version comes in handy.

Same thing here. Whenever I needed them, the ratcheting function was definitely a plus. The only time I can think of when you'd want a non-ratcheting one is when you are using a 7/8" stubby to get to an O2 sensor.

 

[IntrstlarOvrdrve]

My thoughts are that I'd rather have the ratchet style ones.. since I don't really grab for them that much when I do its usually for a tight space, etc. so the ratchet version comes in handy.

Yep, I almost bought a set of SK stubbies, butended up getting gear wrenches. I figured they were dual purpose.

 

[Larz]

Did you get something in the mail, or are you going by their website? The items on the website that are on sale are through today only.

I've tried 4 times to get a set of regular Gear wrenches on sale and every damn time I go in they're out of them. I'm going through the town where my nearest Sears is located this weekend. If they're on sale I need to get a set, or raise some major hell if they're out this time. They can price them for 5.00 a set if they don't have them to sell!!!!

OK...sorry for the rant...gets my blood pressure up!!!

 

[1320stang]

I've got some conventional Stanley SAE stubby combo wrenches and I think I've only ever used the 9/16" in them once. I really want a set of regular length GearWrench combo wrenches in both SAE and metric.

 

[strizzy]

So sears have the stubby gearwrenches for 50% off this weekend. So my thoughts are maybe pick up a set of these or should I wait and buy some regular stubby wrenches (not racheting). I'm thinking thinking on the rare case where i would have to use a stubby, I wouldn't exceed the ratcheting mechanisms capacity.

What are your thoughts? BTW, I'm just a weekend gear head.

TIA

I only have a set of both sae and metric gearwrenchs (no regular stubbies) and it has worked out for me. I would think it would be better to have gearwrenchs over regular if you were to get just one or the other. Most likely you’re not going to have to use them in a super high torque situation.

My buddy grabbed them when they were on sale for 50% also. Except he signed up for the sears card (only to cancel it later) at the same time and ended up getting them for about $18 a set.

 

[Deafautotech]

i own all craftsman professional stubby wrenches set (both sae and metric) and i have no problem as it is fit all where i need or want to do the repair work in dealership.

 

[kartracer55]

This is more of a luxery tool in my mind. I have had a few times where I would have killed to have one, but managed without it.

Most Recently an oil pressure sending switch on a jeep inline 6. Because of the AC lines, there isnt much room to swing a conventional wrench, so it is slight turn, flip the wrench, slight turn, etc...

My biggest problem was that it was a 1 1/16, which does not traditionally come in these sets. Snap On makes one... for $54!!!! I passed on that, and cut a chi-com wrench in half. My boss has an entire box full of flea-market "made in hell" wrenches specifically for this purpose. Just walk to the back, pick the size, modify it and throw it back into the box. Problem solved! Im thinking I will invest in a set, and buy one of those 1inch+ craftsman wrench sets, chop them and mig them together real quick. Something tells me this void's the warranty hehehe, but I cn get the entire set for less than the price of one Snap On.

Jim

 

[toolfreak]

I haven't used my stubby wrenches in a while but there are times where I use them alot. I would just go with Craftsman Pro since they are fairly cheap when they are on sale.

 

[Jeeper]

I went with the gear wrench stubbys. I couldn't resist the $30 for a set. Also i figure they will come in handly when running bolts in and out in tight spots. I agree that it's more of a luxury, but at half price, I couldn't pass.

Larz - I got an add in the mail, but if you go to the sears site they are on sale through today.

 

[Deafautotech]

i would like buy stubby flex wrenches instead stubby wrenches because i already have craftsman professional stubby wrenches sets.

 

[Gallick]

I would like to purchase the flexing stubby wrenches too.

 

[wilbilt]

This is more of a luxery tool in my mind. I have had a few times where I would have killed to have one, but managed without it.

My biggest problem was that it was a 1 1/16, which does not traditionally come in these sets. Snap On makes one... for $54!!!! I passed on that, and cut a chi-com wrench in half. My boss has an entire box full of flea-market "made in hell" wrenches specifically for this purpose. Just walk to the back, pick the size, modify it and throw it back into the box. Problem solved! Im thinking I will invest in a set, and buy one of those 1inch+ craftsman wrench sets, chop them and mig them together real quick. Something tells me this void's the warranty hehehe, but I cn get the entire set for less than the price of one Snap On.

Jim

Hell yes. I have a bunch of cut, chopped, ground, bent, welded and otherwise customized wrenches. Unfortunately, they are not all Chiwanese, but were the lowest common denominator available at the times I modified them.
I should smooth them out, polish them up, and chrome them lol.