Wamsutta
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The next one is Africa.
Sunex COO disappointment
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The next one is Africa.
DSLTRK
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Hydraulic fittings are expensive. Brake line nuts are a b**** to change if damaged. I imagine you value your hands as well.
IDK why anyone would take a chance on junk imported flare line wrenches.
SK makes a good line wrench. For 77 bucks, they are worth it imo.
IDK why anyone would take a chance on junk imported flare line wrenches.
SK makes a good line wrench. For 77 bucks, they are worth it imo.
RedneckWelder
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Conflict wrenches!
American Locomotive
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You say that like it's some super-secret patented process that Snap-On. That's literally the standard way things have been broached for 150 years.
Oh look. Here's a video of "cold broaching with cold, water based cutting fluid"
Wamsutta
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That video makes me even more proud of my Snap-on tools than I already was.
I showed my wife the India junk, she laughed at just how bad they are. She noticed that on the 19x21mm you can see a shadow in the cloudy chrome of where they buffed off someone else's text that said "Chrome Vandium" and laser etched their part number over it. The handles are somewhat flattened from removing the previous logo, very obvious in the hand. Check out the pics of the text.
I'm buying something better.
SK - Highly recommended, my current first choice. The 3 piece SAE and 3 piece metric are about $115, 11 piece set is $180.
Williams - they only have a US made set in SAE for $85, their metric are made in Taiwan and cost $50, the Taiwan SAE is $30.
Proto - 3 piece SAE and 5 piece metric sets for about $130, US made.
Wright - 3 piece SAE and 5 piece metric sets for about $200, US made.
Snap On - from ebay, looks like $200 or so for SAE and metric.
What else should I be looking at?
I'm buying something better.
SK - Highly recommended, my current first choice. The 3 piece SAE and 3 piece metric are about $115, 11 piece set is $180.
Williams - they only have a US made set in SAE for $85, their metric are made in Taiwan and cost $50, the Taiwan SAE is $30.
Proto - 3 piece SAE and 5 piece metric sets for about $130, US made.
Wright - 3 piece SAE and 5 piece metric sets for about $200, US made.
Snap On - from ebay, looks like $200 or so for SAE and metric.
What else should I be looking at?
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Wamsutta
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If you can get both SAE and metric sets for $200 that's a screaming deal.
Bigblue&Goldie
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used Metric 5 piece set for $130
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-To...013546&hash=item593d188f5c:g:8PcAAOSwooFd1Zyg
new? SAE 3 piece set for $70
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-To...199155&hash=item3d9a86e61d:g:SVcAAOSwVbhcuyWe
I'm looking at the Wrights myself, been looking at them for awhile but not much info on them. This thread almost made me pull the trigger but I really only need the 11mm
The Blackhawk look like they would have a better grip on the fastener since the slot in the head is narrower. I found the Blackhawk 8 piece set for $116 plus tax. Looks like it skips 11mm and 16mm, Proto sells a 9x11mm wrench for $13.
I did find the Proto sets on eBay for $70 shipped, SAE is used, Metric is an old stock that has one Proto marked wrench and the rest Easco marked.
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American Locomotive
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You realize Snap-On's large wrenches are likely also broached by hand, the exact same way? That's very typical for low-volume items - which an ~80mm class wrench would be.
16again
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I bought used SNAP ON Metric 6 piece set for $130.00 3 weeks ago.
Paid $51.99 for a SNAP ON 5 piece SAE set 4 weeks ago.
Both were on EBAY and are MINT used condition.
Paid $51.99 for a SNAP ON 5 piece SAE set 4 weeks ago.
Both were on EBAY and are MINT used condition.
First set is SAE also
Wamsutta
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I've seen complete metric sets go for $100 brand new. You've got to be patient and wait it out though.
Check out this Blackhawk. It's frickin' ****.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blackhawk-...105188?hash=item56c825c224:g:fnkAAOSwCxxdn8S5
Nice looking wrench. Bunch of blackhawk stuff on ebay for 10 dollars or less, pretty good price
visionguru
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As bad as the India wrenches look, they should work just fine for light useage. My watch hobby taught me this: skip the mid grade stuff, either go cheap for fun, or go highend for workmanship and value. If you can't find acceptable wrenches at lower cost, just get Snap On.
acer66
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Wamsutta
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I also have the signatures turned off. Everybody is equal at text only.
lilscorpion
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I recently purchased a metric and sae set of GearWrench. Think they're made in CN (I think) and for approximately the same price as what you paid. I really like them and I'm picky. They're quality wrenches and the finish on them is impressive. Maybe check 'em out.
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DFB
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What no TEKTON 
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I have the same thought - the "good enough" seems to be a minefield, which is a shame
acer66
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DFB
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They had them though I had two sets on my flea mkt tool table one SAE and one Metric. My brother took the metric and I believe still have the SAE boxed up in my tool inventory.
Nobody really wanted them generally looked good very nice chrome, IIRC had the same broaching marks as the OP picture, Taiwan COO I'm pretty sure.
The caveat they were very thick.
I' would take a picture just to show them but everything is stored down in a barn at my work
Myself I do have 2 SAE sets of USA Craftsman never needed metric years ago for anything much I did.
I suppose could use the metric line wrenches today though I have other tools that probably more than likely get the job done good enough for me. My tractor loaders hydraulic lines may very well be metric as it was made in Canada IIRC. Hard to really say as both 3/4(19mm) and 13/16"(21mm) will fit.
IIRC, you initially said it was forged to size. Again, broaching is the standard method for finishing a wrench, and also many automotive components with internal splines; this is not some special process unique to Snap On- essentially everyone uses it.
DGersic
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It’ll take a while, but I did that not too long ago.
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16again
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As I posted above. Did exactly the same thing only a few weeks ago. Deals are out there, take advantage and buy the best you can afford. I wanted SNAP ON, I found them and bought them.
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jimmyin3D
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I went through the same ordeal of using cheaper flare nut wrenches and finally became frustrated enough that I just set some alerts on eBay. I got the full set of the RXFSM set for $60, deals are out there just gotta keep your eye out or even buy the ones you need like 10/12 or 9/11.
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