GearWrench 85298 9 Piece SAE X-Beam Flex Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set

by GearWrench

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Gear wrench 9-Piece XL X-beam flex ratcheting wrench set SAE. Consisting of: 85270 5/16-Inch, 85271 11/32-Inch, 85272 3/8-Inch, 85274 7/16-Inch, 85276 1/2-Inch, 85278 9/16-Inch, 85280 5/8-Inch, 85282 11/16-Inch, and 85284 3/4-Inch wrenches. Ratcheting box end needs as little as 5 degrees to move a fastener vs 30 degrees for standard box end wrenches. Improved box end strength. Surface drive design reduces fastener rounding. Flexible head on box end of wrench provides for multiple angles for better clearances in tight spaces. Open end of wrench features gear wrench surface drive, which reduces founding of fasteners and delivers 25 Percent more torque. Long pattern X-beam design provides for greatly increased torque and reduced hand fatigue. High polish nickel chrome finish and blow molded tray for storage.

Product Description

• 525% increase in surface contact area provides more power with less stress
• Flexible head design for ultimate versatility
• Up to 25% longer than standard wrenches to access those hard to reach fasteners
• Surface Drive Plus provides stronger grip on fasteners and delivers up to 25% more torque
• Patented award winning design

The patented and award winning X-Beam combination ratcheting wrench by GearWrench has now broadened to include the popular Flex style. This game changing tool allows the technician to work with the wrenches' wider side for more power with less stress. Included in the new 9 piece set are 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", and 3/4".

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001GMVBMW
• Item model number: 85298
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,574 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #80 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Wrenches > Combination Wrenches

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To Use it is to Appreciate it., July 18, 2010

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Dragonwort Castle - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85298 9 Piece SAE X-Beam Flex Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

Excellent tool, and the only tool I found that could install a 3/4" locknut in a Tacoma chasis from a hole the size of my finger. It has been used many times since and works great! I also recommend the metric flex x-beam set. It is very simple to use, seems very strong and the x-beam design allows much torque without gloves; there is more than the width of a regular wrench to hold onto. Kobalt makes a flex set also but it doesn't compare to the make of GearWrench Flex X-Beam; GearWrench you must flip over to change the ratchet direction, Kobalt has a lever, but a larger flex head. It is easy for me to determine the direction first. Only a very small movement is needed to ratchet. I am just a DIY'er and don't work for anyone related to this product. I really like this set and style.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite wrenches, August 20, 2011

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Jesse - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85298 9 Piece SAE X-Beam Flex Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have had these for about 9 months and they have quickly become my favorite wrench set. I got these mainly for the extra length, but the twist in the handle putting the flat part of the wrench against the palm is so much more comfortable you have to wonder why someone didn't do this sooner. My only complaint is that it's hard to tell which way is CW or CCW in poor light, so I did put a dab of red paint on the side that turns clockwise. I work on farm equipment, so I do wish they made these in larger sizes but for anything these will fit on they are great. Some of the earlier GearWrench flex heads got loose and floppy after just a few uses, so far these haven't.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice wrenches, December 24, 2011

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Steve (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: GearWrench 85298 9 Piece SAE X-Beam Flex Head Combination Ratcheting Wrench Set (Tools & Home Improvement)

these have a nice feel to them and they are just what the Doctor ordered when working in tight places. Just make sure you are careful not to trap the wrench on a bolt by backing it out against another part, you will be stuck as these don't reverse! The X Beam is a very nice touch, easy on your hands when you need to put some muscle into a fastener. They came with nice case to keep them organized in the tool box. Liked them so much I bought a Metric set as well.

My only pick is the heads move / angle just a tad to easily. They aren't floppy but I would like them to be just a bit tigher to stay at an angle they are set at.