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cparktd
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1) mechanics gloves
2) cordless ratchet, I have a Milwaukee
3) twisted combo wrench set
4) all the above

The twisted wrenches look odd but has your hand pushing on the flat instead of the edge. Disclaimer… I don’t have a set… yet. Multiple brands offer them.

Maybe this link will work

https://abclive1caulfields.s3....age/P-G02830___L.jpg


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Posts: 4465 | Location: Middle Tennessee | Registered: February 07, 2013Reply With QuoteReport This Post
HRK
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Most of mine are older craftsman, they work well for my occasional wrenching.

If I need a tool I don't have it's either HF Icon, or off to Lowes for their house brand Kobalt, pretty well made and have worked without flaw.

They have complete sets like this 302 piece set that comes in a hard case that keeps it organized.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobal...-Tool-Set/5016244793

you might want to check out HF, Lowes and HD for their house brands. Lowes now owns Craftsman tools.
 
Posts: 27746 | Location: Gunshine State | Registered: November 07, 2008Reply With QuoteReport This Post
David Lee
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Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
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Originally posted by David Lee:
I gotta add something to this topic. If you want to see the Samari Sword of ratchet wrenches Kyoto tool of Japan. I believe they are now made in Taiwan but the beauty is evident. Such beautiful wrenches.


This. They are not cheap but I have been VERY impressed with any KTC (also branded as Nepro) tool I’ve held. I want to replace all of my old Craftsman ratchets with them.
There is a new set on Etsy at less than half price located in Japan but, I imagine they get costly with tarriffs, duty and import fees. Then we gotta pay a delivery service here. Some high quality tools for certain.
 
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jimmy123x
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Have you considered cutting lengthwise soft vacuum hose that's ID is slightly larger than the wrench stems and gripping that? Or using Mechanix gloves to cushion and add grip? There's nothing like the quality of Snap on.
 
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MikeGLI
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Originally posted by 1967Goat:
I have Craftsman that have served me well since my dad bought me my first set back in the late 1980's. Craftsman today is not the same.

I'm buying Icon for my sons when they go on sale. As a matter of fact, their Icon wrenches are 35% off this week. You need to be a "club" member for the early part of the week (Mon - Thurs), but it opens to non-members on Friday. I'm not a club member so I wait. The sale happens a few times per year.



ETA: The website isn't reflecting the sale prices. Make sure they are on sale if you decide to go Icon. In store only.


Do you happen to know if this is a common sale they run a few times a year or is it a once a year thing? I'm happy to wait if it means 35% off.



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jelrod1
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I like my Wrights. I put a Wright 5/8 next to a Craftsman for comparison. Not a lot of difference in length but a big difference in feel.


 
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