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Old 06-09-2008, 02:26 PM   #1
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Flex Wrenches or regular ratchet wrenches?

I've found a new set of metric Blackhawk flex locking ratcheting wrenches for a low price, but I'm not sure if the increased flexability is worth the instability and decreased strength when compared to fixed ratcheting wrenches. What do you guys think? Go for fixed ratcheting wrenches or get the flex locking set?
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Old 06-09-2008, 07:53 PM   #2
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Regular, for the reasons you stated.
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Old 06-10-2008, 12:33 PM   #3
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The flex wrenches have been a god send. You cant get into some areas without them (for the most part) and always nice to have when needed. You can get fixed as well...you should have both.
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can you link us to the wrenches
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can you link us to the wrenches
There are a plethora of new ratcheting wrenches on ebay for under 50 dollars. Just search.
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The flex wrenches have been a god send. You cant get into some areas without them (for the most part) and always nice to have when needed. You can get fixed as well...you should have both.
Yes both is a luxury, but it something I dont want to spend money on right now.
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Yes both is a luxury, but it something I dont want to spend money on right now.
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I have a set of of the flex wrenches, and they've been very handy. I always keep a set of regular wrenches and a ratchet.
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