Wrench sets: reviews of the best kits and tips for choosing

The wrench is the master's main assistant. Such a tool is used both in everyday life and in the garage. Not a single repair or even the easiest repair of any connection where there is a thread can do without it. The best option is to have in your arsenal a set of wrenches, different in connector. In this article, we will tell you in detail and give advice on choosing the right kits.

The most popular today are torque wrench and ratchet (combination) tools. They include open-end and spanner keys.

• Carob Are universal and popular wrenches that are very easy to use. The construction consists of jaws or so-called "horns" that grip double / triple edges. In this case, the angle of the range in a hard-to-reach place is from 15 to 30 degrees.

• Slip-on similar to carob, but the head itself takes the form of the letter "O". When the nut is covered from all sides, the efforts are evenly spaced so as not to damage the hardware. It can be bent 15 degrees, while having a grip of various sizes.

Each of the kits should serve only one owner and help when you need to get into hard-to-reach places. Let's talk about each variety more specifically.

1. Torque wrench case... They are made for UAZ and are called KAVO. There are connectors for 2-24 N * m (1/4) and 30-120 N * m (1/2). This type is responsible for ensuring that each connection is tightened with great effort, where all error limits are observed. They are irreplaceable and necessary keys. The value for money is proven by experience, therefore the tool is given a lifetime warranty.
2. Ratchet case (combined). It includes both open-end and spanner keys.

A novice auto mechanic or locksmith should know all the pros and cons of various keys and their areas of application. To correctly approach the choice, you need to consider the following criteria.

• Volume and type of keys - basically all types are measured in millimeters, which are responsible for the system metric. This includes 6 types, where the sizes are from 8 to 13 mm.
• Material - the best option, where the composition includes a steel structure that has alloyed molybdenum, chromium and vanadium. All this will be indicated on the key itself.
• Manufacturer - it can be both Russian and foreign, but it is best to opt for the option with more positive reviews.
• Package - metal box with a carrying handle and secure locks.

The main criteria to pay attention to are as follows.

1. Suitcase form factor. These are parameters that display the shape and size of the box, which is stored in a special tool. This factor is responsible for convenience and performance. For drivers, it is a great advantage so that the tool does not "jump" all over the trunk.
2. The quality of the finished product. Tools can be divided into amateur and skilled. The alloy from which the tool is made depends on these criteria, plus the final price. Chromium, which is part of an alloy with vanadium, is durable and reliable, perfect for both home use and for small service stations.Chromium, which is part of an alloy with molybdenum, is very strong and wear-resistant, it is used in large workshops, as it is a professional one. Metalworking (steel hardening) - this type is used for amateurs and beginners in light business, where no fancy tools are required, this option is made from low-quality material.
3. Long-term use warranty and country of origin - this is when a hand tool is used, where 90% depends on the status, and not on the manufacturer. It so happens that in order to purchase this product, you need to determine the originality of the product. Quality and service life play an important role in the quality of a product.
4. Complete set - here it is determined what type of tool is specifically needed. Due to this arrangement, we choose the volume, the number of keys, their variety and cost.

But sometimes only one kind is needed. This includes the following tools.

• Open-end wrench - is necessary in any garage, since for the most part the bolted connections can be unscrewed with them. For repairing the car, keys d from 6 to 18 mm are used. Of course, it is best if all sizes from 6 to 32 mm are available. And if you have such universal keys as combination keys in your arsenal, it will be a huge plus.

• Screwdriver - are divided into two types, cross and slot. It so happens that you need to have both types, since the cross is responsible for small screws, and slotted for large screws. There are also flexible screwdrivers that are used to unscrew in hard-to-reach places.

• Pliers tool - these are the same pliers, tongs of different shapes, side cutters, pliers, they are essential helpers both in the service and in the garage.

• Head with face - used for loosening bolts and nuts. Each car owner should have the necessary tools in sizes from 6 to 32 mm, with a step of 1 mm, and the most popular from 8 to 17, they should be of two types (with an extended skirt and standard) so that spark plugs and other parts can be unscrewed ...

• Ratchets Is a tool for working with socket heads. There are three types of ratchets: ½ ”large, 3/8” medium, ¼ small. The most common are large and small.

• Gates, extensions and hinges used in work with a socket head, where the knob is active when the nut is unscrewed with force.

• Material for additional use - file, file, hacksaw for metal, hammer and other tools. All additional elements are chosen by the master himself.

So that the work does not get up in the middle of the repair, you need to take into account such things.

1. The most economical option is a screwdriver with a high strength magnetized tip. Thanks to this tool, you can reduce the time for locksmith work.
2. Tool handles, such as nippers, side cutters and others, must be made of a material that does not pass current - this is rubber. Due to this, you can avoid electric shock, even if you have a wet hand.
3. When working with various liquids, it is desirable that the tool has a knobby surface.

For what types of wrenches there are, see below.