Which Metric Spanner Set

[Rhyolith]

There are SO many sets of metric fixed spanners, with ratchets, bendy bits and loads of other features. Are any of them worth it? Or is simpler still better?

[tapkaJohnD]

Ratchet spanners can be useful, but they are wider than an open end, and unless you opay a LOT, wil need a fairly wide angle to work in. I have a set from Halfords but they usually stay in the drawer. They are hinged at the head too, and this is aniother reason why I don't use them very often!

I have two small spanners, 8 and 10mm, that I use to adjust a linkage, with access from above. I bought two cheap spanners, cut the heads off and welded them back at the required angle. Their cheapness doesn't matter as I only use them occasionally, their rigidity makes them invaluable!

John

[steveo3002]

start off with a standard set thats ring one end and open the other then expand as you go

watch out for sets that miss a few sizes