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Tekton angle head wrenches usa made
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Renegade1LI
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I just ordered a 63 pc screwdriver set, USA made, I'll know soon if I like them.
Indexmill
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Those Tecton angle wrenches are very nice and much cheaper than Snap On. But they are still alot of money given what we can buy a set of regular combination for these days. Jus sayin.
I have the Tekton angle wrenches .......................... really nice.
Speaking of the website ......................................... I like that it has all the size and measurement info complete for everything. At least everything I have looked at.
Seth
Speaking of the website ......................................... I like that it has all the size and measurement info complete for everything. At least everything I have looked at.
Seth
demarpaint
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I have the set mentioned, they're very nice tools for the money, and the Tekton warranty is great should a problem ever arise.
Bockscar
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But they can do what regular combination wrenches can't.....if you work on equipment with a lot if hydraulic lines they are pricelessThose Tecton angle wrenches are very nice and much cheaper than Snap On. But they are still alot of money given what we can buy a set of regular combination for these days. Jus sayin.
KnurledNut
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Im not a big Tekton fan (PTSD from the cheap junk they used to sell), but the web design/development firm they have hired is doing a TOP NOTCH job.I have the Tekton angle wrenches .......................... really nice.
Speaking of the website ......................................... I like that it has all the size and measurement info complete for everything. At least everything I have looked at.
Seth
mv213
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I was the same after buying a HORRIBLE precision screwdriver set from them about 8 years ago. Recently gave them another chance (hard handle screwdrivers and some other stuff) and am pretty happy with them.Im not a big Tekton fan (PTSD from the cheap junk they used to sell), but the web design/development firm they have hired is doing a TOP NOTCH job.
The Tekton of today is a far cry from what it was 5-10 years ago. They've really turned their reputation around.I was the same after buying a HORRIBLE precision screwdriver set from them about 8 years ago. Recently gave them another chance (hard handle screwdrivers and some other stuff) and am pretty happy with them.
2mJps
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Thats for sure alot times you have to pay just because.But they can do what regular combination wrenches can't.....if you work on equipment with a lot if hydraulic lines they are priceless
Bubba Fett
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They used to sell stuff that was equivalent to the the Regal/Cal-Hawk/Bargain bin table at the front of the Autoparts store. Same suppliers, I would bet. Disposable junk. Back then they were selling under the brand Michigan Industrial Tools. They then rebranded as Tekton, and have made steady improvements. These, their screwdrivers, and several of their pliers are USA-made, which is nice. Their Taiwan-made stuff is also miles better than used to be. Their prices have increased, but you do get what you pay for, and considering the supply chain issues, etc., that's to be expected.
Their website is excellent. I love that they show dimensions, and are very transparent about COO.
Their website is excellent. I love that they show dimensions, and are very transparent about COO.
$9 per wrench is a lot of money?Those Tecton angle wrenches are very nice and much cheaper than Snap On. But they are still alot of money given what we can buy a set of regular combination for these days. Jus sayin.
Handyandy23
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Those Tecton angle wrenches are very nice and much cheaper than Snap On. But they are still alot of money given what we can buy a set of regular combination for these days. Jus sayin.
What kind of Made in USA combo wrenches can you buy for this price even? Not even considering that these are a specialty wrench that perform a function combo wrenches do not.
fordgasm
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If you are looking to buy something off Tektons website better do it before February 1st. That’s the day they are increasing their prices anywhere from 5 to 12%. I got an email last week stating so.
What kind of Made in USA combo wrenches can you buy for this price even? Not even considering that these are a specialty wrench that perform a function combo wrenches do not.
This. Everyone complains about the loss of US manufacturing jobs, and then 95% of us don't want to pay for even reasonably priced US made items when they're readily available. We've become accustomed to import pricing and expect to pay that amount for wherever an item is made.
Because it's a low sale quantity item, they're made the "slow" way and not forged. $11 a wrench is too much for a US made 8-19mm specialty wrench set??
Buckgnarly
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We use Tekton for the our general service carts, best bang for the buck and amazing warranty.
dnschmidt
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I've considered these since they introduced them but I just don't see what they are used for. I almost never use an open end wrench and I'd use these even less. Maybe somebody that works on air conditioning lines would love them but what other purpose do they serve? On modern cars where would they be used other than on AC lines? I'D REALLY LIKE TO KNOW because if they do have a unique use I'll buy them before the price increase next week.
nicks78camaro
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I've considered these since they introduced them but I just don't see what they are used for. I almost never use an open end wrench and I'd use these even less. Maybe somebody that works on air conditioning lines would love them but what other purpose do they serve? On modern cars where would they be used other than on AC lines? I'D REALLY LIKE TO KNOW because if they do have a unique use I'll buy them before the price increase next week.
Me too. Not really sure other than the oddball time that you can only turn an obstructed fastener a little bit but not enough to flip the wrench and keep going on it.
I am a little curious why nobody cares about that they are cut from sheet metal and CNC cut, instead of drop forged. I am kinda of traditional type. It takes me a long time to warm up to new ideas.
I somewhat mentioned this- and they're made from plate, not sheet. They are done this way because it's a low volume item and it's almost as good as forged for a much lower price. If you look at Tekton's website they show that they're not quite as strong as Snap On. But I'm also guessing they cost 30% what SO charges. So that's your choice.
I don't have them as I don't work on stuff with a lot of hydraulic lines- that's where these wrenches shine.
AirMech#406
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Yep, use them constantly for hydraulic fittings and hard-to-reach bolts/nuts.
They are actually much cheaper than 30% of SO. If you look on the SO website the VS814A is a 14 pc set that rings in at $920.
The Tekton WAE90108 is a 19pc set and its only $238.
They are actually much cheaper than 30% of SO. If you look on the SO website the VS814A is a 14 pc set that rings in at $920.
The Tekton WAE90108 is a 19pc set and its only $238.
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dnschmidt
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OK so nobody has answered my question which is: do these have a purpose in automotive repair. A member named AirMech (which I assume means he's an airplane mechanic) says he uses them constantly on hydraulic fittings. Well my Porsche doesn't have any hydraulic fittings other than it's brake lines and for those I use flair nut wrenches. I don't work on Cat bulldozers, airplanes, farm equipment or any of that out in the country type stuff so what value do these have in automotive repair?
Buckgnarly
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I have used them on Subaru power steering, when I went to a PSC steering system on my Jeep, plow lines....that just quick off the top of my head. I also strongly believe it is better to have and not need.....It's one of those tools that if you wait "until you have a reason to buy them", it's going to be too late.
mv213
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Totally agree. Love the hard-handle screwdrivers.The Tekton of today is a far cry from what it was 5-10 years ago. They've really turned their reputation around.
Bagherra
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Yep, use them constantly for hydraulic fittings and hard-to-reach bolts/nuts.
They are actually much cheaper than 30% of SO. If you look on the SO website the VS814A is a 14 pc set that rings in at $920.
The Tekton WAE90108 is a 19pc set and its only $238.
This!!
Flared Base
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That's a good point. All other things being constant like the chemistry, heat treatment, and design, the forged product should have a slight advantage over a plate in terms of strength and toughness since the grains are more closely aligned with the geometry and loads that the tools will see. However, plate is a very good material that still offers a wrought grain structure like a forging since it was mechanically worked during the rolling process, it just wont be aligned with the final product. The design of the wrench made from plate will generally be different from one made from a forging for two reasons: to account for differences in material properties and avoid difficult to machine features. Forgings by their nature can easily incorporate complex surfaces since the geometry is only sunk into the tool once and then the material is formed using the tools. Complex surfaces are difficult to quickly and repeatedly cut.I am a little curious why nobody cares about that they are cut from sheet metal and CNC cut, instead of drop forged. I am kinda of traditional type. It takes me a long time to warm up to new ideas.
As a member of the forging industry, I am frequently in competition with plate because often times it can be used to produce the same end item as a forging. As a consumer, I do not hold the plate starting stock against the tool. I may have some ethical concern about supporting plate but that's a personal issue.
rockinacummins
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Man those are beautiful wrenches. I’ve had them on my wish list for a couple years now, just having a hard time justifying them.
VolvoRyan
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OK so nobody has answered my question which is: do these have a purpose in automotive repair. A member named AirMech (which I assume means he's an airplane mechanic) says he uses them constantly on hydraulic fittings. Well my Porsche doesn't have any hydraulic fittings other than it's brake lines and for those I use flair nut wrenches. I don't work on Cat bulldozers, airplanes, farm equipment or any of that out in the country type stuff so what value do these have in automotive repair?
As with all tools, if you don't need them, you don't need them. One place that they find use is on old school temp senders and knock sensors. Too big for a socket, and all in a row under a manifold. I'm not a Porsche guy, but I do a TON with Bosch LH-Jet.... an there are places where one or two of sizes of angle wrenches are useful.
-Ryan
That's a good point. All other things being constant like the chemistry, heat treatment, and design, the forged product should have a slight advantage over a plate in terms of strength and toughness since the grains are more closely aligned with the geometry and loads that the tools will see. However, plate is a very good material that still offers a wrought grain structure like a forging since it was mechanically worked during the rolling process, it just wont be aligned with the final product. The design of the wrench made from plate will generally be different from one made from a forging for two reasons: to account for differences in material properties and avoid difficult to machine features. Forgings by their nature can easily incorporate complex surfaces since the geometry is only sunk into the tool once and then the material is formed using the tools. Complex surfaces are difficult to quickly and repeatedly cut.
As a member of the forging industry, I am frequently in competition with plate because often times it can be used to produce the same end item as a forging. As a consumer, I do not hold the plate starting stock against the tool. I may have some ethical concern about supporting plate but that's a personal issue.
I agree in theory that for a 100% identical product, forged should have a slight strength advantage. But I've also never actually seen this proven with test data, same design, 100% apples to apples. You know, but maybe for some other readers, obviously forging is generally used because it's a lot faster than machining from plate or bar: it's not used because it's stronger; forging is generally used because it's cheaper to do with a high quantity item. You can forge a crankshaft, connecting rod, wrench.... a lot faster than you can fully machine one, even with using a water jet or a laser on plate for wrenches or connecting rods.
The Tekton wrenches are weaker than SO per their graphs, but they're also slimmer, and Tekton's are made from 4140. Making them from 4340 would give a strength advantage over 4140 but at a higher cost.
Flared Base
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You're correct. Forging's generally aren't picked over plate because they are stronger, they are picked over casting because they are stronger. The difference between the longitudinal, short transverse, and long transverse of a wrought product like a forging or plate might be around 5% of each other, so aligning the grains with the finished part will offer a benefit but it's going to be less than 5% in terms of strength. With high volumes, the non-recurring expenses associated with forging tooling becomes negligible and the recurring machining and materials cost saving make it an obvious choice. With lower volumes, the cost of tooling up might never pan out for a forging, hence the popularity of hogging it out of plate despite the higher recurring cost associated with that approach. Any marketing about the novelty of the manufacture of this wrench is just advertising. This supply chain conversation has been going on for generations with the calculus always changing as mills get quicker or raw material gets more expensive or labor goes up...I agree in theory that for a 100% identical product, forged should have a slight strength advantage. But I've also never actually seen this proven with test data, same design, 100% apples to apples. You know, but maybe for some other readers, obviously forging is generally used because it's a lot faster than machining from plate or bar: it's not used because it's stronger; forging is generally used because it's cheaper to do with a high quantity item. You can forge a crankshaft, connecting rod, wrench.... a lot faster than you can fully machine one, even with using a water jet or a laser on plate for wrenches or connecting rods.
The Tekton wrenches are weaker than SO per their graphs, but they're also slimmer, and Tekton's are made from 4140. Making them from 4340 would give a strength advantage over 4140 but at a higher cost.
In my original post, I did qualify the forging as being slightly better in the hypothetical that all other variables are held constant, which I believe is a valid statement, but I hindsight I believe
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AirMech#406
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Yes I am a GA (general aviation... think small propeller driven planes) mechanic and inspector. I also work on cars in my spare time, and honestly you probably dont need these for most car work. They may be handy for the occasional fastener that a regualr wrench just cant quite reach, but beyond that you probably dont need them.OK so nobody has answered my question which is: do these have a purpose in automotive repair. A member named AirMech (which I assume means he's an airplane mechanic) says he uses them constantly on hydraulic fittings. Well my Porsche doesn't have any hydraulic fittings other than it's brake lines and for those I use flair nut wrenches. I don't work on Cat bulldozers, airplanes, farm equipment or any of that out in the country type stuff so what value do these have in automotive repair?
jay70
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If you can’t figure out a use for them then you probably don’t need them, pretty obvious? They are very useful for machinery and pipe/flange workOK so nobody has answered my question which is: do these have a purpose in automotive repair. A member named AirMech (which I assume means he's an airplane mechanic) says he uses them constantly on hydraulic fittings. Well my Porsche doesn't have any hydraulic fittings other than it's brake lines and for those I use flair nut wrenches. I don't work on Cat bulldozers, airplanes, farm equipment or any of that out in the country type stuff so what value do these have in automotive repair?