What stubby wrenches do you like?
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I think you'll find that as long as the fit on the fastener is good and the chrome isn't
flaking off, because of the limited torue applied to stubby spanners they all work really well.
For the record I have some English made Britool short spanners and a Britool stubby set.
Unfortunately no pictures.... They are top quality and a bit overkill for stubbys, but now I
have them I will keep them, I don't use them much though.
flaking off, because of the limited torue applied to stubby spanners they all work really well.
For the record I have some English made Britool short spanners and a Britool stubby set.
Unfortunately no pictures.... They are top quality and a bit overkill for stubbys, but now I
have them I will keep them, I don't use them much though.
619DioFan
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I have stubby combo wrenches in craftsman ( polished ) northern tool brand and gearwrench ( ratcheting ). all work equally well.
I don't have them, but your looking at the wrong SnapOns
you want Midgets...
a 13mm combo is 110mm long
the 1/2" combo is 4 9/32" long
way smaller than the crapsman
Ahhhh... That makes sense now
I was like, "There's no way they don't make real stubby combo wrench."I think you'll find that as long as the fit on the fastener is good and the chrome isn't
flaking off, because of the limited torue applied to stubby spanners they all work really well.
For the record I have some English made Britool short spanners and a Britool stubby set.
Unfortunately no pictures.... They are top quality and a bit overkill for stubbys, but now I
have them I will keep them, I don't use them much though.
I'm looking at Gearwrench... I can get the SO pretty cheap but overkill for what they do .
Wamsutta
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There's something about a Snap-on midget wrench that makes it easier to hold onto. Food for thought.
Nortonscustom
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I have been using and am very happy with a set from SK. Fit and finish on them is perfect and they fit my hand well.
http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-86231.aspx
http://www.tooltopia.com/sk-hand-tool-86231.aspx
softailgarage
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I've got a Snap On Metric rachet combo stubby set , a GearWrench SAE ratchet combo stubby set and a set of Craftsman locking flex ratcheting combo stubby. They're all ok, the Snap On's grip area feels too thin and they're a little too stubby . The GearWrench fit my hand well, but when you start to get to the larger sizes the ratchet end is too thick for using a stubby. The Craftsman are perfect (and US made). They fit perfect, can be used on alot more applications. They feel like a wrench should feel.
I think the ratcheting combo wrench has been the greatest tool innovation in our time.
I think the ratcheting combo wrench has been the greatest tool innovation in our time.
bart1
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bart1
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No 10mm... But includes a 9mm and an 11mm... Really..?
Harry Epstein often has odd sets. They are cheap and very high quality, and available from one of the best sellers you will ever deal with. Pick up a single 10mm stubby somewhere else
. I'm sure Jori at HJE would find one to include with the set, if asked.espyking83
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Williams makes a damn good set that you can get for around $30. I'm using some SK ones now, not bad at all. But to be completely honest, I kind of miss the Williams.
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Currently the BEST BANG FOR YOUR USA MADE WRENCHES, is the Cman Bro's. I bought the 20 pc set. They look and work great! I paired them up with 11 pc Ernst stubby wrench holders and ordered the two other additional sizes. SAE picked up for $5 and I paid around 11-12 for metric!
I don't use them often but when I do they are worth every penny! Even cheaper then Williams...Sears runs sales to sweeten the deal. I scored mine for around $80-$85.
I don't use them often but when I do they are worth every penny! Even cheaper then Williams...Sears runs sales to sweeten the deal. I scored mine for around $80-$85.
Travisnd
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I've got the Made in USA old Craftsman stubbies and really like them!
Hpozzuoli
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u118224
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Cripe has KD USA metric stubbies cheap. They have 8 of the sizes 10-19mm, I filled in the other 2 with SK. I think these KD's are very nice.
Look at that drawer full of wrenches. Why didn't you go with the flex head stubbies? Just curious
RRmech
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I picked up a USA-made NOS set of Metric Duro-Chrome stubby box wrenches with plastic roll, on-the-cheap from flea-bay.
Real GOOD quality.
Real GOOD quality.
I have both a "short" and a "Stubby" set of Snap-on's. 10-19mm. I also bought a set of the NorthernTool brand wrenches. They use to sell a 10-19mm set with a wrench roll cheap! China made, but very nice quality and polished. I also liked the fact that in the store you could buy 20, 21 (I think 22, 23 and 24mm) of the shelf. Snap-on doesn't make bigger than a 19mm in stubbies and I have found the occasional use for a stubby in a size bigger than 19mm.
They are changing over to "Klutch" brand. They appear to be the exact same stuff, just a different name.
Northerntool is selling a SAE set (3/8-3/4) for $12 right now. Metric 10-19mm set is $9 with a wrench roll. The Klutch brand 10-19mm is priced at $29.99
Northerntool is liquidating all the "NorthernTool" brand hand tools right now. It's hit or miss what the store might have, but you can get some super cheap deals on their stuff right now.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_hand-tools+wrenches+stubby-wrenches
This is all taking into consideration that you are wanting standard combo's, not ratcheting.
They are changing over to "Klutch" brand. They appear to be the exact same stuff, just a different name.
Northerntool is selling a SAE set (3/8-3/4) for $12 right now. Metric 10-19mm set is $9 with a wrench roll. The Klutch brand 10-19mm is priced at $29.99
Northerntool is liquidating all the "NorthernTool" brand hand tools right now. It's hit or miss what the store might have, but you can get some super cheap deals on their stuff right now.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_hand-tools+wrenches+stubby-wrenches
This is all taking into consideration that you are wanting standard combo's, not ratcheting.
bobcatdan
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I like SK stubbies, they have the best size range with metric up to 24mm.
John in OH
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My non-ratcheting stubbies, metric and SAE, are a mix of Northern Tool and Cman. Both work equally well and I've no complaints, but they see low use. I don't see any need to spend a lot of money for stubbies that never see any high torque application.
Ratcheting ones-any brand (GW, Snap-On, Blue-Point, Blackhawk etc..). Excellent for tight quarters low swing arc positions you might find yourself in. Basic stubby combos are rarely needed and when they are the ratcheting ones can usually do that job as well.
not-required
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I have gearwrench non ratcheting stubborn and they work well. I dont use them too much but when I do they dont let me down.
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years ago I bought a ball cap off the snap on truck for $110 and got a free set of stubby SAE wrenches w/ it! at least that's how I like to remember it I've never used 'em.
I have a set of husky stubbies that I always grab when im in a tight spot that a regular length wrench wont fit.
I've never used 'em.I have a set of husky stubbies that I always grab when im in a tight spot that a regular length wrench wont fit.
tgb
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Got the Sk in metric and standard and they are great but like others have said I only need them occasionally, but when you need one they are awesome to have.
theoldwizard1
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I have an old (made in USA) set of 3 Craftsman double box stubby wrenches (3/8x7/16, 1/2x9/16, 5/8x3/4). Very handy. They only come in SAE, but I would buy the metric ones in a hearts beat if they were available.
Double box stubbies... Now those are hard to find
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You have to love Auto correct....
Lol yes stubby not stubborn
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I have the Snap On midget wrenches, both in metric and Imperial
theoldwizard1
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Not really. Industrial (made in the USA) and not
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Hpozzuoli
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Too be honest I have a small set of sae flex head standard length husky's. I needed them for a control arm bolt and needed them that day. Home Depot was closet so thats why Husky. Havent used them since and i only used one that day. It was this past June. Sometimes a universal socket is a also a choice. Good question. Made me think about last time I used those flex heads.
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Any place you can order the Industrials from? I tried a quick google search, but outside of catalog listings, I couldn't find much.