8 Pc. 12 Point Open End Ratcheting Combination SAE Wrench Set - 85599

Got these specifically to use on althread and also situations where I cannot use the ratchets part of my wrenches. Gear wrench is always a brand to trust.

They won't take off anything seized or too tight but havn't had any problems on airline fittings. Good for awkward spots but do take 1/6 turn to lock into place. Ratcheting box end is nice as well, well worth the money even if you only get a few uses. Always grab them when I'm doing valve work under a trailer. I do wish I got the SAE set, up to 7/8 would be much more useful then 19mm.

They are exactly what they say they are, open-ended ratchet wrenches. These are not wrenches for breaking loose extremely tight nuts, but that isn't what you buy ratcheting wrenches for anyhow. I also purchased

I use them about every week at work with out any problems, I mostly 5/8 for airline fittings and they have worked great. However, yesterday was the first time I used the 3/8 open end rachet wrench and it broke on its first use. I was bummed. It appears to be hit or miss with these from other reviews I've seen . Maybe a QC issue, I'm not sure, but I'll see what I can do about the warranty process in hopes of getting a replacement.

Despite any of the bad reviews i ordered them anyway because lets face it, open end ratchet wrenches is a very good idea. and hard to find. So ill start by saying that these are what you think they are i dont know why anyone would state they were'nt. And they do work correctly, however i don't think that I will use them to actually break a nut loose that's tight to begin with, I would start it with a regular open end and then use these to ratchet only. Still a great idea and a lot of help.

READ THIS BEFORE BUYING. You are really only buying a ratcheting end. When I first received these wrenches I noticed the open end had a spring-loaded beveled piston on one of the flats.. I expected a traditional open-end wrench with a ratcheting closed-end but thought "pretty neat idea, i hope it's reliable." Well my fears were indeed a reality. The pistons fell out of two of my wrenches before I even got to use them.. Making the open end unusable. And the ones that still have them.. The piston (although a great concept idea) does NOT allow the wrench to lock, instead, the open-end just slips around the nut or bolt-head. (I am an experienced tech so yes I am not an idiot holding it the wrong way). Not a SINGLE wrench under 3/4" works. I am stuck using only the ratcheting end.. Which is not always possible, and most definitely not why I bought the set. I have never written such a negative review, but I need to warn people. I spent a fair chunk of change on these wrenches, and they have left me stranded on jobs. Beware also the A/C wrenches, as the gears easily break and slip. I cannot say the same for the ratcheting end on these because they have held up on some pretty tight nuts and even with a cheater bar. Props to GearWrench on these ratchets, but a HUGE negative on the open ends. I was hoping my first purchase from GearWrench would reveal a great brand.

The wrenches are cool but they do not have the wrachet in the open in like is displayed in the pictures. Only a notch taken out. I was really looking forward to the wrachet in the open end. Meh.

I waited years because I was unsure and folks would say they aren't everyday wrenches. Bullcrap, I've used them everyday this week! They are super tough and work great, they aren't a complete replacement, the open end only works on a 15° offset from the bolt head. That's fine 75% of the time I'm still using the open end. Get a set or two they are great! I feel the imperial is slightly improperly sized as the metric seems to grab bolts better. It's worth getting both sets