Too much functionality a bad thing?

[mrjynx]

Ever been is a situation where you had to turn to a simpler tool?

by that I mean, you can get your standard spanner, or you can get the all singing all dancing wrenching swivel head spanner that does the same thing but in more situations.

You can get your basic socket extension bar, or you can get the wobble extension bar.

you can get the set of 3 adapters, or the set of swiveling adapters etc etc..

It seems if a tool has more parts then theres more weak points that could break.

 

[mrjynx]

Isnt that a funny coincidence, neither of my messages got a reply.

 

[Copytech]

Muititasker tools can be nice, but a Unitasker tool will usually be the best tool for the job.

 

[dsmnickk90]

Ever been is a situation where you had to turn to a simpler tool?

by that I mean, you can get your standard spanner, or you can get the all singing all dancing wrenching swivel head spanner that does the same thing but in more situations.

You can get your basic socket extension bar, or you can get the wobble extension bar.

you can get the set of 3 adapters, or the set of swiveling adapters etc etc..

It seems if a tool has more parts then theres more weak points that could break.

They both have their purpose.
Swivel sockets are more low profile and can get in tighter places than a adapter and regular socket.

 

[mrjynx]

^^But the idea of the thread was if the swivel sockets can do the same job then why bother with the normal ones?

 

[dsmnickk90]

^^But the idea of the thread was if the swivel sockets can do the same job then why bother with the normal ones?

You can use the regular ones on deep sockets if needed. If you don't need a swivel often the adapter is a lot cheaper than buying the sockets. They don't make swivel sockets in all the sizes you might run into.

 

[plinker]

^^But the idea of the thread was if the swivel sockets can do the same job then why bother with the normal ones?

A dedicated swivel socket is "better" then a socket with a swivel as mentioned, due to overall clearence.

For as nice as swivel's and swivel socket's are I only want to use them when I have to. Main reason is they can move/wobble when you dont want them to and they dont "feel" as solid as a normal socket when you dont need them to turn at an odd angle.

IMO, with hand tool's, you dont want any extra movement unless you need it. There's less chance of injury that way and you can get a better feel for what your doing.

 

[sometoyotaguy]

Multi-tools are just bad at more things. I don't buy gimmicky tools if I can help it.

 

[mrjynx]

Okay I`m starting to see what the consensus is here. Thanks.

 

[Wakefield]

^^But the idea of the thread was if the swivel sockets can do the same job then why bother with the normal ones?

They are delicate and expensive-just like why use your expensive flare nut wrench when the box end of your regular combination wrench fits-save it for when you really need it.