Comments on: Quad Box Ratcheting Wrench http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:14:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Ryan http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-649036 Ryan Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:46:14 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-649036 jeff Says: February 8th, 2007 at 5:50 am This new wrench is one of the stupidest and most thoughtless designs I’ve ever seen, you’ve actually managed to defeat the purpose of the original “ratcheting boxsocket” type wrench by having two sizes on one end of the wrench, lets say you have three 19mm nuts on a threaded shaft, how do you reach the nut in the middle with this wrench ? you couldn’t have talked to any mechanics when you designed this one. Ridiculous statement. These products are not designed to replace your entire set of tools just to be a fantastic addition. When you have 3 nuts on a shaft you'll need 2 wrenches of the same size. use your combination wrench on the middle nut! Instead of carrying 16 wrenches to have 2 of each size, I now carry 10 wrenches... jeff Says:

February 8th, 2007 at 5:50 am
This new wrench is one of the stupidest and most thoughtless designs I’ve ever seen, you’ve actually managed to defeat the purpose of the original “ratcheting boxsocket” type wrench by having two sizes on one end of the wrench, lets say you have three 19mm nuts on a threaded shaft, how do you reach the nut in the middle with this wrench ? you couldn’t have talked to any mechanics when you designed this one.

Ridiculous statement. These products are not designed to replace your entire set of tools just to be a fantastic addition. When you have 3 nuts on a shaft you’ll need 2 wrenches of the same size. use your combination wrench on the middle nut! Instead of carrying 16 wrenches to have 2 of each size, I now carry 10 wrenches…

]]> By: AJ http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-261891 AJ Sun, 23 Mar 2008 12:32:53 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-261891 I would have liked to see an 8,10,12,14 wrench (all even numbers). That would have been perfect for the glovebox of my Subaru. Fans of the 13mm size could just top of their Quadbox with a 13mm wrench. Or Gearwrench could make a 9,11,13,15 (all odd numbers) wrench. I think the 8,10,12,14 Quadbox would be so useful it could be sold by itself. I would have liked to see an 8,10,12,14 wrench (all even numbers). That would have been perfect for the glovebox of my Subaru. Fans of the 13mm size could just top of their Quadbox with a 13mm wrench. Or Gearwrench could make a 9,11,13,15 (all odd numbers) wrench.

I think the 8,10,12,14 Quadbox would be so useful it could be sold by itself.

]]> By: Rick http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-120196 Rick Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:32:12 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-120196 I see Jeff's point, however, we're not all shop mechanics. I deliver boats. Fixes are down and dirty with whatever can be brought on board. I can't carry every tool that might be needed (that's not our job) so these find a useful place for me. I see Jeff’s point, however, we’re not all shop mechanics. I deliver boats. Fixes are down and dirty with whatever can be brought on board. I can’t carry every tool that might be needed (that’s not our job) so these find a useful place for me.

]]> By: tj http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-28594 tj Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:05:26 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-28594 PLease send me your 15mm wrenches! I use it all the time repairing geman autos - please include a 21mm while you are at it! PLease send me your 15mm wrenches! I use it all the time repairing geman autos - please include a 21mm while you are at it!

]]> By: jeff http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-19828 jeff Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:50:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-19828 This new wrench is one of the stupidest and most thoughtless designs I've ever seen, you've actually managed to defeat the purpose of the original "ratcheting boxsocket" type wrench by having two sizes on one end of the wrench, lets say you have three 19mm nuts on a threaded shaft, how do you reach the nut in the middle with this wrench ? you couldn't have talked to any mechanics when you designed this one. This new wrench is one of the stupidest and most thoughtless designs I’ve ever seen, you’ve actually managed to defeat the purpose of the original “ratcheting boxsocket” type wrench by having two sizes on one end of the wrench, lets say you have three 19mm nuts on a threaded shaft, how do you reach the nut in the middle with this wrench ? you couldn’t have talked to any mechanics when you designed this one.

]]> By: Old Donn http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-10640 Old Donn Sun, 31 Dec 2006 19:32:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-10640 Interesting. Danaher makes Craftsman too, and it's 16mm that's usually hardest to find at Sears. One size fits all tools like this turn out to be pretty limited, application wise. This tool looks cool, but there will be clearance problems with the heads extending out on either side. You'd be money ahead to get a set of standard issue, traditional ratcheting combos. They'll get used every day while this thing gathers dust in the bottom of the toolbox. Interesting. Danaher makes Craftsman too, and it’s 16mm that’s usually hardest to find at Sears. One size fits all tools like this turn out to be pretty limited, application wise. This tool looks cool, but there will be clearance problems with the heads extending out on either side. You’d be money ahead to get a set of standard issue, traditional ratcheting combos. They’ll get used every day while this thing gathers dust in the bottom of the toolbox.

]]> By: Myself http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-1191 Myself Sat, 16 Sep 2006 14:22:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-1191 Seems to me, then, that there should be an A/B set with the eight most popular sizes, and an X/Y/Z set with twelve in a range. Personally, under the hood of a 1990 3.1-liter GM V6, the 13mm socket was practically the only tool I needed. Everything in there that could be 13mm was. And the rest was 10mm. Bicycles usually have their own specialized tools anyway, don't they? I don't think it's fair to compare *any* general-purpose tool to a bicycle tool. Seems to me, then, that there should be an A/B set with the eight most popular sizes, and an X/Y/Z set with twelve in a range. Personally, under the hood of a 1990 3.1-liter GM V6, the 13mm socket was practically the only tool I needed. Everything in there that could be 13mm was. And the rest was 10mm.

Bicycles usually have their own specialized tools anyway, don’t they? I don’t think it’s fair to compare *any* general-purpose tool to a bicycle tool.

]]> By: Roy http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-478 Roy Wed, 09 Aug 2006 19:51:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-478 I've used 15mm at three fittings on a bicycle: pedals, track nuts, and crank bolt. But this wrench won't work at the first and last of those (needs open-ended and a thin-walled wrench, respectively). I’ve used 15mm at three fittings on a bicycle: pedals, track nuts, and crank bolt. But this wrench won’t work at the first and last of those (needs open-ended and a thin-walled wrench, respectively).

]]> By: Yihao Zhang http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-476 Yihao Zhang Wed, 09 Aug 2006 17:36:37 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-476 Chuck: I work for GearWrench, based in Sparks, Maryland. Thank you very much for the review of GearWrench QuadBox, the only product that combines the speed of a ratcheting wrench with the conveinence of multiple sizes. There is no doubt that 15mm is used in many places. As we were trying to include 8 sizes in 2 wrenches, we had to select the 8 most popular sizes which did not include 15mm. We definitely appreciate your thoughts on Quadbox. The product will be available shortly at Sears and NAPA with a suggested retail price of $24.99 or $29.99 for two wrenches (8 sizes) and accessories. Thanks again for your interest in the product. Chuck:

I work for GearWrench, based in Sparks, Maryland. Thank you very much for the review of GearWrench QuadBox, the only product that combines the speed of a ratcheting wrench with the conveinence of multiple sizes.

There is no doubt that 15mm is used in many places. As we were trying to include 8 sizes in 2 wrenches, we had to select the 8 most popular sizes which did not include 15mm.

We definitely appreciate your thoughts on Quadbox. The product will be available shortly at Sears and NAPA with a suggested retail price of $24.99 or $29.99 for two wrenches (8 sizes) and accessories.

Thanks again for your interest in the product.

]]> By: TL http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-471 TL Tue, 08 Aug 2006 07:13:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-471 Hmmm. Most of my work has been on a parade pre-1995 Toyotas and has included engine swaps, 22R timing chain replacements, EFI work, clutch jobs, and more brake jobs than I care to think about. I find almost everything is either 8, 10, 12, 14, or 19mm. I did have an old rotary Mazda pickup that was rather fond of 17mm bolts, but all my 15mm wrenches and sockets are looking shiny as new. Hmmm. Most of my work has been on a parade pre-1995 Toyotas and has included engine swaps, 22R timing chain replacements, EFI work, clutch jobs, and more brake jobs than I care to think about. I find almost everything is either 8, 10, 12, 14, or 19mm. I did have an old rotary Mazda pickup that was rather fond of 17mm bolts, but all my 15mm wrenches and sockets are looking shiny as new.

]]> By: Chuck Cage http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-452 Chuck Cage Sat, 05 Aug 2006 16:10:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-452 Wow, I'm pretty surprised. We've used the mess out of the 15 on Hondas and Toyotas in the past, and it's in decent rotation on a 944 that's in the garage right now. Incredibly, it's pretty common on the Yukon in the Project Garage as well. Wow, I’m pretty surprised. We’ve used the mess out of the 15 on Hondas and Toyotas in the past, and it’s in decent rotation on a 944 that’s in the garage right now. Incredibly, it’s pretty common on the Yukon in the Project Garage as well.

]]> By: TL http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-449 TL Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:30:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-449 Oops, that should read: "Would I have use for my surplus 15's if it had a more European flair. " Oops, that should read:
“Would I have use for my surplus 15’s if it had a more European flair. “

]]> By: TL http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-448 TL Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:29:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/08/04/quad-box-ratcheting-wrench/#comment-448 I've never used a 15mm. My garage is dominated by asian toys. Would I have use for my surplus 15's if it has a more asian flair? I’ve never used a 15mm. My garage is dominated by asian toys. Would I have use for my surplus 15’s if it has a more asian flair?

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