I have a set of the Kinchrome ratchet stubby spanners (combination style)
Had them about 4 years, no problems except #1 son lost one
Only drawback is the thickness around the ratchet end - get whichever brand is thinner!
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| Author: | poeee [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:43 pm ] |
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I'm bout to invest in a set of ratchet/geared spanner set (7pce). I've roughly priced up a kincrome set at work, and will do the same in a sec for sidchrome. Both have a 5deg/72tooth design. Any advice? I like sidchrome stuff... so if prices are pretty comparable i'd be going sidchrome. |
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| Author: | Mattmini [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:58 pm ] |
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I use sidchrome at work, admittedly i didnt pay for them so price didnt worry me, but they go good. |
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| Author: | afh001 [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:04 pm ] |
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I use Bluepoint, Kincrome, TTI and Powerbuilt ratchet spanners on a daily basis,out of the three I like the Kincrome ones the best, as they have the smallest size head, making them good for confined spaces. Also they have a nice positive 'feel' to them (although that might just be in my head!) Have had a few problems with the Bluepoint ones, swapped about 3 under warranty. No problems with any of the others. Sorry, haven't used the Sidchrome ones, so not sure on them. Andrew |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 3:07 pm ] |
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I have a set of the Kinchrome ratchet stubby spanners (combination style) Had them about 4 years, no problems except #1 son lost one
Only drawback is the thickness around the ratchet end - get whichever brand is thinner! |
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| Author: | Tombo [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 4:14 pm ] |
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I heard theres a place in brissy that sells good ones 
Gearwrench ones are my pick. |
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| Author: | slide [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 5:43 pm ] |
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I recently bought a Kincrome reversible spanner set that is both metric and AF and covers 17 sizes which you change by swapping socket heads. It cost $79 reduced from $142 at Gasweld in Hurtle Square. Well made, properlver switch to change direction and very innovative design. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 6:39 pm ] |
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awdmoke wrote: I have a set of the Kinchrome ratchet stubby spanners (combination style) Had them about 4 years, no problems except #1 son lost one Only drawback is the thickness around the ratchet end - get whichever brand is thinner! I've got the same set - they're lovely to use, but I often bump the little direction toggle switch while using them... that's a bit annoying slide wrote: I recently bought a Kincrome reversible spanner set that is both metric and AF and covers 17 sizes which you change by swapping socket heads.
is that like a cross between a socket and a spanner? IE the handle is a bit like a spanner, and you put a hollow socket into it I've got a set like that, awesome to use, but it usually stays in the cupboard, somehow it didn't make it into my "regular use" tools |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:13 pm ] |
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I have a set of Gearwrench ones. Well made, but- don't buy the straight ones (no offset) that you have to turn over to reverse. They just do not fit in most places when needed. |
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| Author: | jbeenz [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:20 pm ] |
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i have a powerbuilt set, loving them. |
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| Author: | 1071 [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:00 pm ] |
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Sears Craftsman  and you can get neat little hex headed sockets to match - which I find myself using more often than not.
Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | michaelb [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:24 pm ] |
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I have a Kincrome set and they are great. Wish I had them years ago. But they appear to have only recently been invented. |
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| Author: | mini_mad_matt [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:07 pm ] |
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michaelb wrote: I have a Kincrome set and they are great. Wish I had them years ago. But they appear to have only recently been invented.
I think they might have been around for quite some time. My boss has a few scattered about the workshop which look as old as me. That might be exaggerating but ill take a guess and say 10-15 years old. |
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| Author: | badassmini [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:34 pm ] |
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i have 2 sets of kincrome ratchet spanners had them for about 5 years never had a problem with them but try not to use them on really tight nuts or bolt's as that can damage them. cheers dan |
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| Author: | Mini Mad [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:47 pm ] |
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+1 vote for kincrome 
They come in varying shapes and sizes. stubby ones with the flexible neck are handy. |
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| Author: | Bubbacluby [ Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:22 pm ] |
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i have a set of kincrome but they have the flexi head. So those spots where the normal bent spanner wont fit you just bend the head a bit more lock it into place and then ratchet away. To change direction you shift head over the other way. I think these these are much better then the solid state non-flexi head ones allows access to many more places |
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