WeraTools 6000 Joker 11 Metric 1 Combination Ratchet Wrench Set

As a certified master tech and German specialist I have a LOT of different tools, and these wrenches are AWESOME! I'm always looking for new tools which can save me time and make my life easier, and these wrenches definitely help.Now, as a master tech with a lot of tools, I know there is no tool that works in every situation. I'm a big fan of ratcheting wrenches, especially the big ticket high tooth count wrenches. For years my go-to ratcheting wrench has been Matco's 9 Series wrenches which have 90 teeth and one of the lowest swing arcs available (only the new SK X-Frame beats them). They also feature a spline drive on the ratcheting end so they fit multiple types of fasteners.So, while I have better ratcheting wrenches, these wrenches are excellent, and I wouldn't be sad if they were my only set. I put these to the test for about a month and only used these and I never had a problem. They can take a crap load of torque, they're one of the most comfortable wrenches I've tried, and they look super cool (which is important in the shop environment...).But the reason I bought these, and the reason you should too is on the other end of the wrench. Wera's innovative open end is beyond helpful to technicians. The backing plate is a godsend. I wish every wrench had this on it because it would make a lot of jobs a lot easier. But the real winner is the multi-tooth open end. As Wera points out their wrench only takes 30 degrees to turn, as opposed to the traditional 60 degrees. In tight spots this is worth a million dollars. Sometimes the nut or bolt just doesn't want to come out easily, even after being broken loose, but there isn't enough room to reposition the wrench. Not anymore! Just today I was having a hard time getting an AC line loose on an older Mercedes. I was trying my traditional wrenches, then my Knipex pliers, then I grabbed a Joker and got it off in a few seconds. I was so happy.This wrench set it worth every penny to the master tech and even the weekend warrior. If you only had room or the money for one wrench set then this needs to be it.Some programming notes: The wrenches are made in the Czech Republic, which doesn't bother me as the price reflects that. My Matco wrenches are three times the price of these and they're made in Taiwan... The satin finish is really cool as it stands out from the drawers and drawers of chrome, but it's a little harder to clean, and I like clean tools. The bag that comes with the set is super heavy duty and is super handy as I don't have a ton of room in my box, and as I don't use them every day it helps to store them in it.

Wera tools are ridiculously expensive compared to most consumer tools, but they're competitive with other pro-grade tools. My husband is an avid hobbyist and I'm always on the lookout to find tools I know he'll find useful for his projects. We don't have a lot of space, and his entire tool collection - power tools included - fits into the bottom half of a small closet in our tiny apt. Adding a set of tools often means making room by getting rid of something else. This is the second set of Joker wrenches we've bought, so we now have both SAE and metric sizes.Beyond a doubt, Joker combination wrenches are the greatest invention since the ratchet. A Joker wrench can fit into tight spaces where sockets dare not go and the ratcheting action works even better, given that the lever action is in line with the bolt head or nut on which it's used. If only someone could design an open-ended ratcheting wrench, but that's understandably pretty much impossible. Still, Wera Joker wrenches have a twelve-point open-end design that dramatically improves their usability. It's the next best thing.I highly recommend Wera tools. They're pro-grade instruments that are as well-made as the best of them and at a reasonable price for their value. Wera tools are built to last a lifetime and they're precise. It's not uncommon for a cheaper consumer-grade wrench to be off by a millimeter or more, usually being too loose, which leads to excessive wear on the nut and, ultimately, a nut that can't be removed using any wrench. Cheaper tools sometimes break. It's always a surprise to see what appears to be a solid hunk of steel that suddenly fractures like a brittle bone. Wera tools are made from top-quality stainless and heat-treated and forged into tools that are stronger than just about anything by perhaps diamonds. We wouldn't buy anything else.

Very high quality tools without scary prices of USA made tools. Wera is a top quality German tool manufacturer. Wera can be very pricey sometimes. This set is a special type of wrenches that no one else makes. You have to watch the video to find out why. I bought two different sets of Wera wrenches. One set with a ratcheting wrenches offers a non-skip open end of the wrench. It will never slip past a bolt head or nut while working.