GearWrench 9901DBE 12pce Flex Head Combination Metric Ratcheting Spanner Set $99 Delivered @ Total Tools

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GearWrench 9901DBE 12pce Flex Head Combination Metric Ratcheting Spanner Set $99 Delivered @ Total Tools
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whitepuma on 03/03/2025 - 23:06 totaltools.com.au (507 clicks)
Last edited 03/03/2025 - 23:14

Its difficult to tell if this is the usual total tools price or if it's a sale.

Reason for being usual price: can't see any "sale" signage on the website next to this item.
Reason for being sale: well…looks at it's price compared to anywhere else online, next best price i have found was $170

Regardless, this is a great deal for a flex ratcheting spanner set from a reputable brand.

Also, as this hits $99, it gets free delivery, win win.

rewards dollars: if you have purchased from total tools before you may have some reward dollars banked up which can further lower the price. I got this order for $94 ($5 in reward dollars), interestingly it still gave me free delivery, so the free delivery must be applied before the reward dollars apply.

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Comments

  • fantombloo on 03/03/2025 - 23:36

    I got a set of gearwrench standard ("fixed head") ratcheting spanners a few years ago for a similar price when the flex head were about the same price. My reasoning then was that I'd not appreciate the lack of rigidity with the flex heads (plus I think 2 or 3 less spanners in the kit). I understand that the flex head can go where standard spanners can't but my question to anyone with a set is: do you really find the flex heads useful?

    • geekcohen on 04/03/2025 - 05:41

      do you really find the flex heads useful?

      Sometimes. I have them and sometimes they are more painful than the fixed ones. The fixed ones are slightly angled anyway, not 100% straight. But sometimes the flex head is just painful as it is really flimsy.

      • fantombloo on 04/03/2025 - 06:55

        Would you have bought them with this hindsight?

        • geekcohen on 04/03/2025 - 06:57
          +2

          No. Do I still use them? Yes, at times but I avoid it if possible. The not rachet end is handy to hold the other end of a bolt, but the ratchet end is a bit annoying.

          • jimojr on 04/03/2025 - 08:17
            +4

            @geekcohen: I agree with you. After using them a few times, I ended up welding them in place.

            • fantombloo on 04/03/2025 - 09:18

              @jimojr: Thanks folks. That was the panacea I needed to get my mind off these things once and for all.

      • SparkleWings on 04/03/2025 - 08:51

        Fixed head 'usually' have an angle (offset) as it's generally more useful, but you can absolutely get 100% straight spanners.

    • uncyspam on 04/03/2025 - 08:38
      +3

      I'm guessing you aren't into wrenching on small cars. Flex heads are a massive benefit in a tight engine bay.
      I've never noticed the rigidity being an issue

      • MS Paint on 04/03/2025 - 08:45
        +2

        I recently replaced some sway bar bushings and was cursing myself for not having a flex head in 13mm. FFS

        • fantombloo on 04/03/2025 - 09:22
          +1

          Fair enough. I suppose they wouldn't make them if no-one found them useful. The day I have a situation a flex-head would actually make life easier I'll think about them again.

  • bongoman on 04/03/2025 - 00:56
    -1

    I have some old skool offset ring spanners I like more than my flex heads.

    But….

    Offset ring > flex head ratchet > non-flex ratchet

    Yeah I said it, non-ratchet ring offset more useful than ratchet….

    Mainly cos I also own sockets.

    • whitepuma on 04/03/2025 - 06:48
      +1

      Their for different uses….sure they can all turn a bolt, but their uses are for different applications.

      I've found that when working on automotive, 90% of the time I can get away with just a socket set or offset ring. However it's that other 10% of the time where there is a hard to reach bolt, with next to no clearance and with other parts in the way forcing you to not be able to use a socket, that's when the flex head ratchet comes in useful.

      And also unfortunately from my experience, it's always that 1 bolt that takes 90% of my time.

  • Kommodore on 04/03/2025 - 01:43
    +1

    Says out of stock when actually try to order it, store page doesn't though and can add as many as you want to cart.

    • whitepuma on 04/03/2025 - 06:37

      It's still showing as in-stock for me, can get all the way through to checkout…perhaps the store you have selected is out of stock?

  • Petevegas on 04/03/2025 - 04:07

    Thats a killer price . Flex head specilaist tool but certainly come in handy . Any decent pro mechanic has a set

  • brownsound on 04/03/2025 - 12:47

    biggest downfall is the flex head is so bulky. So bulky that if i can get the head onto a fastener i may as well use a socket.

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