I like to use craftsman tools. They are very strong and have a warrenty if they break.
A range of wrenches going from 3/16 up to 3/4 inch , composing 10-12 wrenches is usually considered a complete set. Many mechanics have these sets in SAE and metric and in flat, box and ratchet.
Gear wrenches are great tools to use when handling those elements of engines and mechanical parts. To utilize it effectively, it is important to have a full gear wrench set at your disposal. The better the quality gear wrenches will allow minimal rotation prior to the �click� needed to reset the leverage. This allows the user to remove nuts and bold from very tight areas. Some of the best wrenches have a sleek body with a thin head allowing it to be inserted into tight spaces. Though they can be expensive, these crafty tools are well worth the money.
The best gear wrenches can be found at the website http://www.gearwrench.com. Give that website a look and compare the prices to your old gear wrench.
Wrenches and sockets all come in multiple sizes. Which you have depends on the kind of work you do. Most craftsmen have a full set of metric wrenches and sockets and a full set of SAE wrenches and sockets. Most get by with 3/8 drive sockets, but many have 1/2 sockets as well.
A socket set and a set of end wrenches is all you need.
There are many kinds of wrenches. Perhaps the most common are open end wrenches. Then you have box wrenches, pipe wrenches, adjustable wrenches, combination wrenches and many others.
Yes, Snap-on make gear wrenches. -But the best ones are still made by GearWrench Corp. in Sparks, Maryland.
Humans have improved the simple wrench by making box wrenches, off-set wrenches and ratchet wrenches. An indirect improvement was the invention of sockets, so the head of a bolt or nut could be totally gripped.
When using plumbing wrenches in tight spaces, it is best to use adjustable wrenches or basin wrenches that can fit into small areas. Additionally, using a pipe wrench with a shorter handle can provide better leverage in confined spaces. It is important to position the wrench properly on the fitting and apply steady pressure to avoid slipping or damaging the pipes.
Usually just a ratchet set and wrenches.
Don't know what you mean by "set up". Torque wrenches come ready to use. Attach a socket and go to it.
Many of the most popular and trusted brands in power tools manufacture best-selling impact wrenches. Craftsman, DeWalt, Kawasaki, and Hitachi are all reliable brands with high-rated impact wrenches.