Crescent wrench set

[lonerider]

Saw these https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-3-8-in-Drive-Pass-Thru-Adjustable-Wrench-Set-11-Piece-CPTAW8/205642158 online and thought they would make a useful addition to the tool bag I take on trips. A little pricey at the original $35 - $40 asking price, but at the $20 Home Depot is charging (and being a confirmed tool junkie), I decided to chance it. Tried the sockets on metric bolts with 8, 10, 12, and 13 mm heads and they fit well, also on 7/16" and 1/2" SAE bolts. The factor limiting their utility, IMHO, is there don't seem to be extensions available for the sockets.

 

[Geezer]

Interesting. I have had good luck with that universal style of socket. I'd have to look at them in person before spending 20 bucks because I am frugal.

 

[eflyguy]

I have a similar set but with a regular socket wrench, I like the adjustable end on this one. For $20, can't go wrong, thanks!

 

[JamesK]

Thanks for the link Lonerider, just ordered a set.

 

[Pterodactyl]

I have a set of sockets sold by Lowe's that appear to be the same design. They come with ratchets rather then the crescent wrench/ratchet. They also come with extensions. I won them as a door prize at some club event so I don't know what they cost and their website does not list a price. My set has two extensions.

https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-14-Piece-Standard-Metric-3-8-in-Drive-Spline-Socket-Set/3694346

 

[FrankD]

Nice set - I'm going to grab one myself. Not sure if it will end up under the seat or in the tool box, but the versatility is pretty awesome.

 

[lonerider]

I have a set of sockets sold by Lowe's that appear to be the same design. They come with ratchets rather then the crescent wrench/ratchet. They also come with extensions. I won them as a door prize at some club event so I don't know what they cost and their website does not list a price. My set has two extensions.
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-14-Piece-Standard-Metric-3-8-in-Drive-Spline-Socket-Set/3694346

Thanks for the link, I'll have to check into this and see if those extensions are compatible with the Crescent sockets and see if they are available separately.

 

[HotRodZilla]

Why do you need extensions when the sockets are pass through? To be able to reach into a deeper crevice? Is this even the best tool for that?

 

[lonerider]

Why do you need extensions when the sockets are pass through?
Why do you need extensions when the sockets are pass through? To be able to reach into a deeper crevice? Is this even the best tool for that?

Extensions aren't absolutely necessary for the tool to work, but they do increase its usefulness - I bought mine knowing there were no extensions included. Use of extensions has saved the skin on my knuckles on more than one occasion when a tight bolt or nut suddenly broke loose...

 

[rogdeb]

Lonerider,

Thanks for the link - just picked mine up. Heavier duty than I thought they'd be - nice !

 

[HotRodZilla]

Why do you need extensions when the sockets are pass through?Why do you need extensions when the sockets are pass through? To be able to reach into a deeper crevice? Is this even the best tool for that?

Extensions aren't absolutely necessary for the tool to work, but they do increase its usefulness - I bought mine knowing there were no extensions included. Use of extensions has saved the skin on my knuckles on more than one occasion when a tight bolt or nut suddenly broke loose...

Ahhhhh, that makes sense. Still, I'm going to run by the Depot tomorrow and get me a set. I think they're cool.

 

[Bounce]

I got a 12 piece set of these off a tool truck years ago and they may still be the best tools I own. I was surprised given their Taiwanese mnfgr but they have held up for years and have a great feel in the hand.

https://www.amazon.com/Blackhawk-Proto-BW-3250L-Ratcheting-Combination/dp/B001HWOQNC%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIQOZMKEPEBLOIJBA%26tag%3Dterapeak08-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB001HWOQNC

I have a couple of crescents but was taught to never use them so they are my fail-over when nothing else works.

 

[Madmudder]

I have a set of sockets sold by Lowe's that appear to be the same design. They come with ratchets rather then the crescent wrench/ratchet. They also come with extensions. I won them as a door prize at some club event so I don't know what they cost and their website does not list a price. My set has two extensions.
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-14-Piece-Standard-Metric-3-8-in-Drive-Spline-Socket-Set/3694346

$15.98 but out of stock in my area

 

[rogdeb]

I have a set of sockets sold by Lowe's that appear to be the same design. They come with ratchets rather then the crescent wrench/ratchet. They also come with extensions. I won them as a door prize at some club event so I don't know what they cost and their website does not list a price. My set has two extensions.
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-14-Piece-Standard-Metric-3-8-in-Drive-Spline-Socket-Set/3694346

$15.98 but out of stock in my area

Order on-line and deliver to store ?