wrenches

[jimotis4heisman]

looking at some socket wrenches anybody have them? thinking about the "flex" vs the standard...

as shown here just for show

flex
HUSKYPRO 7 Pc. Flex Ratcheting Wrench Set SAE - 65501 at The Home Depot

vs the samething with out the flex thingy.


thoughts?

 

[IronBuckI]

70 bucks for a 7 piece set, or 80 bucks for a 160 piece set? I prefer the standard wrench and socket set. There are very few occasions where I need a flex ratcheting wrench, and a regular wrench wouldn't work. There have been many times that I have needed a ratchet with an extension, and a flex ratcheting wrench just wouldn't cut it.

 

[jimotis4heisman]

i have two reasons i want the ratchet feature, the question is it worth the extra ten bucks for the "flex" or is a pain the ass

 

[Best Buckeye]

i have two reasons i want the ratchet feature, the question is it worth the extra ten bucks for the "flex" or is a pain the ass

Without. They are great for removing nuts off long bolts. I have used them for 42 years on autos and HVAC

 

[Oh8ch]

I paid the extra money for a small set of the flex. They kick ass. Any time you can't rotate 360 or apply a socket they are a time saver. And for tight spaces they are unbeatable.

 

[Saw31]

I paid the extra money for a small set of the flex. They kick ass. Any time you can't rotate 360 or apply a socket they are a time saver. And for tight spaces they are unbeatable.

Depending on what you're doing with them, the "flex" wrenches are also really good for busting your friggin knuckles...

 

[Oh8ch]

Depending on what you're doing with them, the "flex" wrenches are also really good for busting your friggin knuckles...

After a tough job I always put mine away BEFORE I sit down to watch some porn.

But to each his own.

 

[Best Buckeye]

After a tough job I always put mine away BEFORE I sit down to watch some porn.

But to each his own.

You need to start leaving them out. Flexibility is everything when you are watching porn.

 

[OSUsushichic]

And for tight spaces they are unbeatable.

 

[Oh8ch]

Are you metric or standard Sushi?

 

[Dryden]

Are you metric or standard Sushi?

Pertinent info. You wouldn't want to strip a nut.

Either way, I'd recommend liberally applying some WD-40 first, just in case.

 

[gregorylee]

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.

On a side note, Sushi, I would recommend a little 3-in-1 over the WD40, there would be less chafing.

 

[coastalbuck]

I could see where the flex would be nice. I can also see where it would be a pain in the ass. I will say I've got a set of wobble socket extensions that are a life saver.

 

[AKAK]

Yeah... the wobble socket does kick some ass.

Also... if you want a pretty good set of tools cheap... buy the crappiest odd lots of Craftsmen you can find on E-bay... take the worst ones you can put together into a set and take them to Sears and trade them in for new ones... they aren't kidding when they say Lifetime Gaurantee.

 

[BB73]

This thread is disappointing if you don't notice the 'r' in the title.