Thoughts on the Proto Box Wrench Set vs. The Offset Box Wrench Set

[jgeoffr]

Any thoughts on the pros/cons of the Proto Box Wrench set vs the Proto Offset Box Wrench set?

Specifically, the J1100R vs. The J1000G-500?

I like the idea of the offset, but why in the world would Proto make the 9/16" head on two different wrenches? The other set has different heads on all the wrenches.

Proto® 7 Piece Box Wrench Set - 12 Point - Proto Industrial

Vs.

Proto® 7 Piece Offset Box Wrench Set - 12 Point - Proto Industrial

 

[Wamsutta]

I don't use a deep offset very often. Like the description says, they're for fasteners down in a recess. Most of the time you can get a fastener that's down in a recess with a socket, UNLESS the area directly above the fastener is blocked; in which case the deep offset wrench is a life saver. And one thing to mention is different brands have different offsets. 45 degree is most common while a 60 degree will get you down deeper. If I was to get a set, I'd get a 60 degree set. The J1100R set would be more handy for everyday use.

 

[malacti]

9/16” is for a 3/8” bolt, which industrially is used for almost everything. Lots of times where you need to double wrench it too, thus the two wrench’s being supplied.

 

[jgeoffr]

I don't use a deep offset very often. Like the description says, they're for fasteners down in a recess. Most of the time you can get a fastener that's down in a recess with a socket, UNLESS the area directly above the fastener is blocked; in which case the deep offset wrench is a life saver. And one thing to mention is different brands have different offsets. 45 degree is most common while a 60 degree will get you down deeper. If I was to get a set, I'd get a 60 degree set. The J1100R set would be more handy for everyday use.

9/16” is for a 3/8” bolt, which industrially is used for almost everything. Lots of times where you need to double wrench it too, thus the two wrench’s being supplied.

Thank you both for the feedback!

 

[DAustin]

Easy- buy both.

 

[AEAdam]

Don’t buy offsets until you need them. The opposite - 0 offset, is the better choice. Normal combos are usually 10-15 degree offset on the box end.

 

[ez-duzit]

15-degree combination wrenches are handier.

 

[CHI_Tool&Die]

I get by at work with the deep offsets in SAE and some DOE wrenches. I find I don’t need to use sockets as much with the deeps being available to me.