Shop Tool Review
Final Thoughts
Using the SK X-Frame ratcheting wrenches was surprising in a good way. The wrenches offer un-matched 1.7 degree swing arc while still offering durability and strength. Made in the USA and Lifetime Warranty!
You have to at least try the SK X-Frame ratcheting wrenches before you come to your own opinion. The 6-pawl design is very interesting, and doesn’t seem to lose integrity, while still offering 216 different positions in a rotation. We tear one down for you to see, as well as we test for strength and bite. Best of all, they are made in the USA.
SK X-Frame Ratcheting Wrenches Features
In addition to the ratcheting end, SK also added some gripping technology on the open-end as well. The Sure Grip technology on the open end allows the wrench to bite on the sides of the bolt/nut, not the points or tips. In our testing, we could actually see the bite marks on the grade-8 bolt. With only a small turn of the wrench, the user engages the fastener for another turn. The SK X-Frame ratcheting wrenches offer durability and strength with their I-beam design, hence no twisting or bending or twisting can be felt in the wrench, even under load.
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SK offers the X-Frame ratcheting wrenches in a SAE and a Metric set. The Metric set comes with 12 wrenches, from 8mm to 19mm, including the 12, 15 and 18. The SAE set comes with only 7 wrenches, from 3/8″ to 3/4″, including 11/16″.
Specifications
Metric
- SKU: 80019
- Metric: 8mm,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, and 19mm
- Ratcheting Type: 6-pawl – 2 engaging at all times
- I-Beam Body
- Sure-Grip for non-slip open-end
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime Warranty
SAE
- SKU: 80049
- SAE: 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 9/16″, 5/8″, 11/16″, and 3/4″
- Ratcheting Type: 6-pawl – 2 engaging at all times
- I-Beam Body
- Sure-Grip for non-slip open-end
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime Warranty
Final Words
We were pleasantly surprised that the 1.7 degree swing arc offers tremendous flexibility while still providing ample strength. SK X-Frame ratcheting wrenches are Made in the USA, so how can you go wrong with this?! Add to this, SK backs them up with a Lifetime Warranty. They are a bit pricey, but we would still recommend these to anyone looking for great quality ratcheting wrenches.
You can get yours here.
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