Offset Extension Wrench: The Secret to DIY RV Repairs in Tight Spaces

[mevman]

But have you got it yet?

yes...came DHL. Not sure what trouble others are having with the site. Safari had no warnings and ordering was straightforward.

 

[DonTom]

These have been around for many years: Crescent CX6RWS7 - 7 Piece X6™ Black Oxide Spline Open End Ratcheting

And now I see these are available: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wra-05020022001

I do have some of the first type shown. I find they don't fit a lot of tight spots because they are a bit too wide and require more movement.

The 2nd type (which is out of stock) I will need to try out. I cannot tell much by the photo.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[TheBar]

How about a ratcheting crescent wrench? Be the first kid on your block to own one! Something you'd see on an infomercial.

 

[bigbAZ]

Maybe it's just me but I've found most if not all of the inexpensive specialty tools that are infomercial type material to be mostly useless. Usually they are too bulky or clumsy, or hard/slow to use, or don't really do a job as well as a quality standard tool. One example I can think of is the socket with all the rods in it that is supposed to be universal. I've had one in my box for decades and never once have I found a use for it.

A lot of these tools are probably sold to people who give them as gifts to their mechanic/handy person thinking it is a revelation, and they end up in a corner of the tool box never to be used. I have several of those but I keep them because they were gifts from loved ones and I can't bear to throw them out.

If you are even close to advanced at doing mechanical work you know the feeling of a quality tool designed for a single task. No infomercial tool can replace that, best to stick with the wheel that has already been invented.

 

[Isaac-1]

I tend to agree, but such a tool can really be a lifesaver in the right situation

 

[John From Detroit]

Maybe it's just me but I've found most if not all of the inexpensive specialty tools that are infomercial type material to be mostly useless. Usually they are too bulky or clumsy,

My favorite is a hughe "Swiss army knife" with an incredable number of tools
I think it's this one

Totally useless of course

Check this out: Swiss Champ XXL

Victorinox Swiss Champ XXL - 1.6795.XXL ++ Explore the world of perfect Swiss quality online ++ Home of the Original Swiss Army knife ++ Find a store close to you ++

www.victorinox.com

 

[RayIN]

Running a distant 2nd to the offset extension is the flexible socket wrench extension.

 

[DonTom]

Running a distant 2nd

"Distant" is correct. I don't think I ever found a use for mine.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[Primerump]

How about a ratcheting crescent wrench? Be the first kid on your block to own one! Something you'd see on an infomercial.

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interesting... is that one english or metric ?

 

[TheBar]

interesting... is that one english or metric ?

Whitworth.

 

[DonTom]

I just received my Klen Mate Offset Extension Wrench wrench today.

Mine is too thick and too large to be all that useful to me for most things. I will look for a much smaller one

This one is 15" long, but 1.5" wide x 0.5" and that 0.5" will be more when the socket is added.

The blue nut/bolt holder thingies look like they will be more handy than the main tool.

I will just put this in with my countless other tools that "I may need some day". I am not sure if that day will ever come.

-Don- Auburn, CA

 

[RayIN]

interesting... is that one english or metric ?

We used to call a crescent wrench a Chinese socket set or knuckle buster.

 

[Primerump]

I just received my Klen Mate Offset Extension Wrench wrench today.

Mine is too thick and too large to be all that useful to me for most things.

-Don- Auburn, CA

I wish I had that problem.. LOL

 

[whiteva]

If you use a tool once, then it is greatest invention since the wheel. (OR, I finally found a use for that $1,000.00 hunk of iron)