Reddit mentions of Traditions A1864 Double Sided Wrench

Thanks a ton!

One:

What is the benefit of a 3/8 set when I have a 1/4 and 1/2 set? The physical socket sizes are more or less all covered, I believe, though I will check to make sure.

My friend told me I should get a 3/8 set simply for ratchet size reasons - he thinks that the 1/2 ratchet is simply too big to fit in most places.

On the other hand, I have a 2000-model american car, so there is a lot of space... and I'm simply not sure that a 3/8 set will be able to take the torque I need to get a lot of things loose.

I really appreciate the advice, by the way. If you think it's indispensable regardless of the above, I'll get one.

Two:

What makes a very good screwdriver set? What should I look for? I assume you mean I should get a set of fixed screwdrivers, instead of one screwdriver with replaceable bits. (And honestly, as much as I like my screwdriver with bit set, it won't handle the torque I need for cars, so this is probably a good idea.)

Three:

I'll look into what channel lock pliers are. I have normal pliers and cutters. I'll get vice grips.

Four:

Is this a double sided line wrench that you mention? I have this set of normal wrenches.

Five:

I do have a bunch of nice bright headlamps. I find headlamps to be awesome for car stuff... light goes where your face goes. Would you recommend any other lights? I think I've seen some magnetic LED lights, where you stick 'em to the car to keep the light on a certain place.

Six:

I'll look into an electric impact wrench.

Seven:

I have a half inch breaker bar, two feet long. Do I need the 3/8ths? Same question as above basically. And I have the adapters.

Eight:

Great call on the ratchet straps, I keep forgetting how great those are.

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So a few questions above, and I'll get ratchet straps, channel lock pliers, vise grips, double sided line wrenches, and look into an electric impact.