[Amc-list] Subject: Re: box end ratchet wrench

[David Crooks <david.crooks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've looked at the Craftsman wrenches before, and they were 12 point
at that time, but I'll certainly take another look!  I love their  
warranty!

And I fully understand the need for twelve points when you're dealing
with a fixed, closed end wrench, but any sort of ratchet eliminates that
need.  When I've asked why 12 point at pro tool shops, the only excuse
they could come up with is for square nuts used in large trucks.

And finally, yes ratcheting wrenches are a luxury, but on occasion they
can make a job so much easier.  The alternator tensioning bolt on my
Talon springs to mind.  It's too close to the rad to get a socket on  
it, and
I always seem to leave too much knuckle skin on the rad, working with
a standard wrench.  The ratchet type would be so much faster....

Cheers,
Dave

>

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>
> From: WILLIAM SERCKIE <realtorbill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] box end ratchet wrench
>
> Craftsman Makes 6 point ratchet box end wrenches...
>
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>
> From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Amc-list] box end ratchet wrench
>
> I routinely keep both six point and twelve point wrenches handy.  
> Both have
> their particular value.
> I always break loose bolts and nuts with a six point and then will  
> switch to
> a twelve point for the additional
> ease in unthreading fasteners. I haven't bought any of those  
> ratcheting
> wrenches yet, they are expensive and
>
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