Features of L-shaped cranks

The features of the L-shaped crank are very little known to the general public. Meanwhile, there are a large number of private modifications: 1/2 and 3/4 inches, reinforced wrenches for heads of 600-650 mm and telescopic samples. When choosing, you need to pay attention to FORCE and other brands of wrenches, as well as to the peculiarities of their use.

Cars and other technical devices are complex, they consist of a large number of components. Therefore, every car owner should be able to deal with fasteners. A serious malfunction can arise suddenly, and the same L-shaped crank will be very useful if you need to unscrew the problem wheel. This tool works well with socket heads. Visually, this is a metal handle on which the auxiliary equipment was installed.

Socket heads can vary significantly from each other. Accordingly, the tool that will work with them is also not the same. The collars can assist in working with taps, reamers and drills. In some cases, they are used together with extension cords (especially if you cannot reach directly to the place of interest). The L-shaped design, in addition to removing and screwing the wheels, allows you to wrap cartridges in machine tools.

A conventional L-shaped knob has a working size 1/2. Like all other similar devices, such a device also has a comfortable handle. Some products are made in double-sided format. Of course, the length of the structure may vary. There are also other formats:

• 3/4;
• 3/8;
• 1 in.

There is also a reinforced head collar. It is used when the usual effort is not enough, you need to force work. The device also helps those who cannot boast of special physical conditions. The telescopic knob is used when it is necessary to periodically change the distance during operation. The length can be:

• 400;
• 600;
• 650;
• 700;
• 1000 mm.

A good example of a 650mm product is the JTC 5118 driver. This Taiwanese sample is highly demanded in the market. It is excellent for use even in hard-to-reach areas. It will be possible to work not only with heads, but also with bolts and even nuts. The key component is solid chrome vanadium steel.

ROCKFORCE RF-8158650 can compete with this model. Such a crank is suitable for a wide variety of fasteners. If you work with it with nuts, you do not have to additionally bite the thread. This 65 cm product is functional in any place.

The AV Steel inch wrench has a size of 550 mm. Its working part is suitable for fasteners of a wide variety of formats. The landing square works well with adapters. The total weight is 3.96 kg. The designers did not provide for hinge mechanisms.

The FORCE 815A4315 model can be considered an alternative. Its main characteristics:

• length 315 mm;
• no scratches on the fastener coating;
• an angle of 105 degrees (suitable for the most efficient and accurate work);
• satin finish;
• half-inch landing square;
• net weight of 0.546 kg.

The "Eureka ER-53825" also deserves attention. This L-shaped knob is designed for a 3/8 fit. The length is only 250 mm, which does not look very impressive. As a coating, engineers have provided chrome. The brand warranty is given for 1 year. A similar product will find a place in every garage.

We must also take a closer look at the double-sided reinforced knobs. This is exactly what the ROCKFORCE RF-8156550MPB model is. This 550mm tool has a 3/4 bore. The length is selected in the best way to work in various conditions. There is no hinge mechanism, a lifetime warranty is given, and in addition, an anti-corrosion coating is provided here.

You can also buy a model from Neo Tools. For example 08-357. This 450mm wrench is made from chrome vanadium coated steel. No dielectric coating is provided. The brand warranty is given for 25 years.

Completing the survey is appropriate at AIST 1/2. Its lever allows the fastener to be twisted with little effort. The nickel-chromium coating is quite reliable. The total length is 300 mm. The device is suitable not only for socket heads, but also for other accessories.

3/8 ”drive models are about 2 times as long as 1/4”. But they are not suitable for manipulating small fasteners due to their sluggishness. At the same time, working with large nuts, bolts, the 3/8 model will not be too full-fledged, it seems to be shortened. It is advisable to take a longer version, under a half-inch landing square.