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Reddit mentions of ATD Tools 99650 XL Ratcheting Wrench Set with 10 Metric Sizes - 5 Piece

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ATD Tools 99650 XL Ratcheting Wrench Set with 10 Metric Sizes - 5 Piece
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Offset box end gear provides more surface contact and access to recessed fasteners72-tooth ratcheting system for high torque and 5 degree swing arc for operation in tight areasSliding switch button for quick change ratcheting direction180 degree flex feature and extra-long reach allows access to hard-to-reach places10 metric sizes 8 millimeter thru 19 millimeter
Specs:
Height1.6 Inches
Length19.1 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJune 2012
Weight3.8 Pounds
Width7.2 Inches

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Found 2 comments on ATD Tools 99650 XL Ratcheting Wrench Set with 10 Metric Sizes - 5 Piece:

u/reboticon ยท 2 pointsr/MechanicAdvice

these are less than half and use a big shoulder on the ratcheting section which makes them more fun to use, but they aren't quite as sturdy. I have a set of each and I use the cheaper ones more, but they aren't good for breaking tough nuts/bolts loose like the Matco ones are. They are also all spline drive so they are great at gripping stuff that is partially rounded and star heads.

u/DirtyWeRX ยท 2 pointsr/Tools

I got my first automotive job about 2 years ago. I am also a nut at buying tools. I started off with an 8-drawer Cornwell cart. Loved it. Once I got a decent amount of tools, I bought a SO Classic 96 box. Worst decision ever. Granted it was a fantastic box. But for $6000? No. I was paying about $200/mo (my minimum payment was only $38/week but I wanted to put more down)... the interest rate... 22% which I was told was average. I cant tell you how stupid I felt seeing that, out of that $200/mo, $60 was going to a finance charge. I paid until I got down to owing $3,500, bought it completely with a credit card that I got 18/mo-no interest and then sold the box for $3,000 cash. I took a $500 hit, but it sold after 3 days and I wouldve paid more than $500 if I kept paying to SO.... I went back to the cornwell cart for about a year and realized that SO and their interest rates suck and I really didnt need that box at that time. I just bought a used Cornwell 58" box with a hutch for $4,500 (normally $9,000 brand new. Got repo'd from some guy that stopped making payments. Don't be that guy) at 9% (lowest they got) and sold the Cornwell cart to a coworker for $500. Couldnt be happier.

The ONLY hand tools that are absolutely a must from SO, are their ratchets, pry bars and cordless ratchets. Best out there, no doubt about it. Get long flex head ratchets

For sockets/extensions, Gear Wrench. You can get shallow and long metric sockets from your local Advance Auto Parts from a pretty good price. Gear Wrench also makes Torx and Hex (allen) sockets.

For wrenches.... Gear Wrench or Cornwell. Also, these are my favorite... http://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-99650-Ratcheting-Wrench/dp/B008FXN0VK

Deep Impact sockets, Harbor Freight. Seriously, they are impact sockets, they rarely break and youll be chucking them on the ground to loosen a bolt that got stuck. No need for anything fancy. I dont really see the need for shallow impact sockets

For pliers, Knipex Knipex Knipex... You will thank me later. Snap On prices, but 10000X better quality. Snap On pliers suck ass and wont warranty the teeth on them. Knipex does warranty the teeth. Just look at their needle nose pliers... every tooth on them lines up perfectly (point to point) with each half. Their long-handled Wire cutters are awesome and their channel-lock-style pliers just bite harder the more pressure you apply when youre breaking something loose. Ze Germans might make shitty cars, but they do know how to make quality tools.

For cordless impact tools, Ingersoll Rand. Pricey, but they are the best out there. I have the 1/2" and 3/8" IQ 20V series. Little secret. Look for when they run a special on the 1/2" impact that comes with a charger and 2 batteries. The 1/2" impact batteries also fit on the 3/8" impact so you can save some money and just buy the bare 3/8" impact tool. The batteries for the 1/2" are 3 amp while the 3/8" are 1.5 amp but the 1.5A batteries wont work on the 1/2" impact.... sorry if that was hard to read.

I know that having the Snap On name stamped on everything you own is every new mechanics dream. Been there, regretted that. So much money wasted. Snap on USED to make the best of the best and SOME of their stuff still is the best. But they have gone down hill and more and more of their tools are made overseas now. Granted, some overseas made tools are actually top notch. Youll never be able to convince anyone that, but its true. A guy at my shop has a ton of older Snap On stuff and works just fine. But every time one of his 20 year old tools breaks, he gets upset. SO still warranties it, but then he has to keep getting it warrantied because the quality isnt there anymore and they keep breaking.

Start small, avoid too much debt, and fuck SAE sizes except for 7/8". I dont think car manufacturers use them any more