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  • Grtechguy

    Nov. 3, 2011 10:39 a.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

    Not a canoe....stocking stuffers at the worst.

    but $5 with free shipping.

    http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203006608/h_d2/ProductDisplay?cm_mmc=CJ-_-...

  • GrantMLS

    Nov. 3, 2011 10:44 a.m. GrantMLS Reader

    stocking stuffer for that friend who can't work on anything anyway?

  • DaveEstey

    Nov. 3, 2011 11:06 a.m. DaveEstey HalfDork

    Just ordered 2

  • JoeyM

    Nov. 3, 2011 12:42 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork

    tried to order....getting an error that the product number is invalid. I expect they' were surprised by the level of demand, so they fiddled with the webpage to prevent more orders.

  • wvumtnbkr

    Nov. 3, 2011 3:44 p.m. wvumtnbkr Reader

    how is it 24 wrenches? It looks like 12 at most to me.

  • imirk

    Nov. 3, 2011 3:48 p.m. imirk Reader

    4 per head...

  • MG_Bryan

    Nov. 3, 2011 3:55 p.m. MG_Bryan Reader

    wvumtnbkr wrote:

    how is it 24 wrenches? It looks like 12 at most to me.

    I'd happily spend the money on 24 wrenches... but that's why I have way more money tied up in just my hand tools than all of my cars combined.

  • Nov. 3, 2011 4:03 p.m. stumpmj Dork

    For $5 plus free shipping i bought the maximum 2. Worst case, I have some gifts come Christmas.

  • DrBoost

    Nov. 3, 2011 4:53 p.m. DrBoost SuperDork

    I'm sceptical (and a poor spellar).
    I've never seen anything like that ("this tool replaces XX tools) that don't replace anything other than polite language with foul language as they slip and break your hand and/or face.

  • mad_machine

    Nov. 3, 2011 5:15 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    I would not mind having a set for the bag-o-tools I carry in the trunk.

  • Grtechguy

    Nov. 3, 2011 5:53 p.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

    I didn't say they were good, just cheap lol

  • 16vCorey

    Nov. 3, 2011 6:02 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork

    So are they saying that one side of the head fits 14mm and 9/16" and the other side of the head fits 13mm and 1/2", for example? If so, that's cheating. That's like saying almost every socket is a 2 in 1 tool. Let me guess, the 7/16" also fits 11mm and the 5/16" fits 8mm?

  • DrBoost

    Nov. 3, 2011 7:29 p.m. DrBoost SuperDork

    16vCorey wrote:

    So are they saying that one side of the head fits 14mm and 9/16" and the other side of the head fits 13mm and 1/2", for example? If so, that's cheating. That's like saying almost every socket is a 2 in 1 tool. Let me guess, the 7/16" also fits 11mm and the 5/16" fits 8mm?

    Those sockets also fit a 3/8" square bolt, if you had one on your car and vice-grips to grab the socket

  • EricM

    Nov. 3, 2011 8:31 p.m. EricM SuperDork

    Can't add it to my cart :-(

  • Grtechguy

    Nov. 4, 2011 1:26 p.m. Grtechguy SuperDork

    Update: Home Depot email

    Home Depot said:

    Dear Home Depot Customer,

    Thank you for your recent order on HomeDepot.com for the 3-Piece Smart Wrench System. Due to an overwhelming response for the item, we regrettably oversold and subsequently cancelled your order.

    We sincerely apologize and will be sending you a $10.00 gift card to the billing address on the order for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at the number below and we will be happy to assist you. Thank you for choosing The Home Depot.

    Home Depot Customer Service: 1-800-430-3376 Seven days a week: 6 a.m. - 2 a.m.

    Holy Crap!!! I didn't know big stores cared anymore!

  • PHeller

    Nov. 4, 2011 2:11 p.m. PHeller Dork

    When someone makes a similar product that has 8mm-22mm in three wrenches, I'll be interested.

    Otherwise all those SAE sizes go to waste in my motorcycle tool kit.

  • DaveEstey

    Nov. 4, 2011 2:27 p.m. DaveEstey HalfDork

    In reply to Grtechguy:

    I was equally surprised by the email.

  • wvumtnbkr

    Nov. 8, 2011 3:51 p.m. wvumtnbkr Reader

    Again, to me, it seems like 12 sizes. It is like they say 19mm and 3/4" are "different sizes".

    Are there actually 4 different sets of hex(s) in each head?

 
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