SEPTLS06925516 - 12-Point Flex Head Wrenches

by Armstrong

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Proudly made in the U.S.A. with a lifetime warranty. Radius corner design socket end grips the fastener across a broader contact area allowing for greater torque and less chance of fastener rounding. Modified radius corner design open end provides for greater wrench strength and maximum tool life. Full polish high luster finish for durability and ease of cleaning. Drop forged and through hardened from high alloy steel for a stronger, tougher, and longer lasting tool.

Product Description

Removes even worn fasteners. Precision broached openings. Lobular design exerts force on flats of fasteners. Heat-treated to ensure correct hardness and spring. Prevents rounding of fasteners corners.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00004WB4R
• Item model number: 25-516
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #510,630 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Armstrong Flex head wrenches, December 12, 2009

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Kelly R. Short "kayareus" (Oklahoma City, OK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SEPTLS06925516 - 12-Point Flex Head Wrenches (Misc.)

This is for the entire Armstrong Flex Chrome combo set, not just this size. The wrenches are very well made and the finish is excellent. The quality of the metal seems to be much nicer than the old set of flex head wrenches I own. The main reason I use this type wrench is for when I am using an impact wrench to take off a bolt and I am reaching behind whatever I am working on and want to hold the backside of the bolt or nut. They are excellent for holding the nut still and not going through like on a regular box end wrench as the bolt moves. That being said, these are put together with pins on the flex side and some of the heads are not very tight, and tend to flop around and not stay where you position them when you are trying to find the back side of a bolt behind a bulkhead, panel, or whatever. Also my major complaint with these wrenches and some Snap On brand that I own as well is that head is not fluted as deep as the old brand that I have owned for 20 or so years. As a result if you are using this wrench on the nut side to hold as you are loosening or tightening a bolt, you cannot have very many threads showing past the nut or it will push the wrench off. The heads of my old Truecraft wrenches are the same size as these, but the fluting goes about a 1/4 inch deeper into the head and that makes a lot of difference when dealing with the nut side of a through bolt. That is the main reason I give these wrenches 4 stars instead of 5.