General Tools 164 Wrench Capacity Review

Wow those generic faucet handles have derailed. Formerly made in the USA, just as durable and precise to the touch (both subjective), on par with other pro brands. I've had several over the last 20 years - all marked "USA". That's a big downgrade. I'm sure they'll do a good job, as will countless other imported pens from companies you've never heard of before - you don't have to pay for the General brand. Mine was sent back as the "customized case" it arrived in was a mess of warped foam…

After reading some reviews I was nervous about buying it. I am a professional and need professional quality tools. A brand of general purpose grips was recommended to me and you need to secure a lot when tapping so ratchet grips are annoying so went with this. People should read product information. It refers to "tap volume" up to 1/2 inch, not opening width. It holds half inch taps. I took pictures with two different half inch taps. I've attached a set of calipers to it and the large grip…

I had an old handyman ratchet wrench, no. 4065, at least 30 years old. Recently I dropped it and broke the reverse button and its shaft. This General 161R is almost identical - Sears probably had a Craftsman key made by General. But the old key had a much better finish and finish. Especially the front "nose" nut and jaws. (It was made in the USA.) The jaws (and spring) of the new general wrench are poorly shaped and poorly adjusted. To insert a #10 or 1/4 tap, the jaws had to be spread apart to