As I work to reclaim space, I found this set of Dewalt Tough Series combination wrenches that I believe I asked Dewalt to send over for testing.
I rediscovered the new line of Dewalt wrenches recently, and their resemblance to Craftsman Overdrive wrenches (excellent tools), and now I rediscovered them again.
This is part of the reason why I’m doing a massive cleanup – to avoid gems like this from getting buried.
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Now that I’ve dug them up, I’ll be testing the combo wrenches on a couple of disassembly projects, any assembly or installation projects that follow, and anything else that comes up.
I remember testing them lightly before, but apparently not enough to leave a lasting impression. They’re definitely standing out now.
While I generally prefer to store wrenches in trays that fit into a shallow tool box drawer, or compact folding holders, this is is a very nice tool roll that’s holding a broad range of wrench sizes.
The tools feature anti-slip open and box ends.
The metric set has 18 sizes (DWMT19237), and the SAE set 17 sizes (DWMT45428).
Pricing: $159 per set, less at some retailers or with promo codes
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The Dewalt wrenches feel good in person (I used them to take a workbench apart).
See Also: Dewalt Launched New ToughSeries Wrenches
I have been cleaning up my workshop and storage spaces to eliminate redundancy and inefficiency, and a lot of tools of my older hand tools aren’t making it the next round. I’ll be holding onto these, not just out of obligation (I do need to test them now that I found the set), but because I like the tools so far, and I also like that Dewalt gives you a huge range of sizes in a compact roll.
Would I buy this set? Frankly, I think that you get more than you’re paying for here, as you do get some large (and pricey) sizes. I’m excited to put them to use. I think that’s a “yes.”
This wouldn’t be my primary set, although I’m not firm on that, as the wrenches can be removed and loaded into a tool box or drawer organizer.
If you don’t think you’ll need the wrench larger sizes, you can the 8pc sets for $79 each.
Al-another-Al
I think the DWMT19237 is 18 metric wrenches plus a roll.
Stuart
Thanks! You’re right, 18pc for metric, 17pc for SAE.
jake
The DWMT19237 metric and DWMT45428 SAE sets look like nice selections. Do you know of any tool trays that fit into packout drawers that could work well with these (when not using the rolls)?
Stuart
I don’t know of any, but maybe someone else does. There are plenty of options for a mix of DIY and store-bought universal accessories.
fred
These guys say they will make custom foam trays for anything you want.
https://www.rbtoolsandfoam.com/foam/foam-for-existing-tools/
From my long-ago experience (with others who made us shadow boards and inserts for our Lista cabinets) the cost needs to be justified by a lot of productivity gain and/or FOD compliance.
Matt_T
On the metric I wouldn’t call 24mm particularly large or pricey. After some digging I found that the SAE set goes to 1-1/4 which makes it the better deal IMO.
While poking around to find the sizes I noticed Farm & Fleet has the large SAE set on clearance for $100 and both smaller sets for $40.
Wayne R.
For portability, almost all of my wrenches are in rolls. (Stubbies & tappets are the outliers.)
Wish I could say the same for the sockets…