>> I am looking at this "new" wrench in the Sears ad...called the "Quick
Wrench"
>> Anyone use these? Good/Bad?
>Kai:
>As the Home Improvement Manager for Sears #1306 (Hattiesburg, MS), I
>feel that I am imminently qualified, and biased, enough to answer your
>question.
He's honest about the bias, anyway.
<snip>
>The wrench is 30% longer than a standard wrench. The equates to more
>torque.
...which when applied to a really stubborn nut, will allow you to round it
off 30% more easily. ;-)
>The design of the head ensures that the nut is gripped tightly. I can
>vouch for this as I had to help Dad remove some suspension bolts on his
>'64 Dodge this weekend.
I don't follow. The wrench still applies force to only two points on
opposite corners of the nut, same as a conventional open-end wrench. It's
certainly no worse, but how is it better?
Now, to be fair, I do own a wrench of an identical design that's of unknown
age (but I got it from my father about 15 years ago), and when I've needed
it, it's been a lifesaver. I'll be glad to get a full set of them, now
that they're available. I wouldn't want to rely on a set as my only
wrenches, though.
Chris Kotting
ckotting@iwaynet.net
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