What brand flare nut wrench to use?

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Apr 6, 2009 | 01:52 PM

bradf_nc

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What brand flare nut wrench to use?

I am going to replace the fuel filter on my 97 DX. I don't have any metric flare nut wenchs. What brand of flare nut wrenchs do you use in your shop? I was thinking of just buying the Craftsman set..but i read on a tool forum that the regular Craftsman flare nut wrenchs are not good. The fully polished "professional" Craftsman flare nut wrenchs are supposed to be ok, though.
Just want to get some input before I open my wallet.

Apr 6, 2009 | 07:01 PM

TheJGB3

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I use Sears Craftsman flare nut wrenches and I have had no problems.
I have a
10mm-12mm
13mm-14mm
15mm-17mm
16mm-18mm Snap-On
3/8"-7/16" S&K

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Apr 6, 2009 | 07:21 PM

SPLAT

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All i use is snap-on........but its getting out of hand now, i cant afford it.

Apr 7, 2009 | 06:11 AM

mk378

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Regular Craftsman ones are fine. That's what I have.

Apr 7, 2009 | 03:37 PM

bradf_nc

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I ordered the Snap On 13/14mm from the SnapOn website.
I did not need a whole set and Sears wanted almost $20.00 for one wrench so I spent some more money and got a Snap On.

Last edited by bradf_nc; Apr 9, 2009 at 02:59 PM.