WEN Professional-Grade Ratcheting Metric Combination Wrench Set with Storage Pouch (16-Piece)

Let me qualify this by saying I am not a professional mechanic but in my younger days I was always under the hood of cars and spent some years in construction. So I consider myself an above average handyman. Let me start by saying this feels to be good quality, each wrench has some heft to it and a real nice finish (a high polish). A good sturdy full size metric combination wrench. They come in a quality rubberized canvas roll pouch that rolls up nice and won’t fall out of. A good wrench set should be a staple of anyone’s tools and these are the kind of tools that you end up passing down to your kids. And on top of everything WEN says, “if any of your wrenches ever break, just notify us and we’ll provide a replacement” how do you beat that?My honest opinion is that if you are reading this review you are shopping for a real nice set of good sturdy full size metric combination wrenches these will be a good choice. Without hesitation I say it met or exceeded all my expectations and requirements.

This review is on the WEN Model WR161M Professional Grade Ratcheting Metric Wrench Set. This is a 16 piece metric combination open end and closed ratcheting end set that includes every size from 7mm up to 22mm. This is a very good feature because most metric sets only give you the most commonly used sizes and if you do a lot of work with metric fasteners you will need one of those “uncommon” sizes on some jobs. This is a professional quality set and it has a heavy duty construction with a polished chrome finish. The ratcheting mechanism on these wrenches was smooth and had a nice positive engagement. This set has a lifetime warranty if you ever manage to break one of the wrenches. I also especially like the roll-up canvas pouch that saves space and allows you to roll it up like a small log or just fold it over into a more flattened shape. It reminds me of the old wrench sets that my father used when he was working as a professional mechanic. This metric set is perfect for those who work on foreign cars and the many other products made in countries outside the USA. In case you want to know where this is made “¦ in Taiwan. Overall this is a very good ratcheting wrench set. Excellent quality, looks great and should last a lifetime!

The thing that I like most about this Metric Combination Wrench Set is the heavy duty fabric roll pouch. My old combination wrench set has a plastic roll pouch and the plastic is cracking. When rolled out flat the new WEN pouch measured 26 inches wide by 16 inches tall when I measured it with my tape measure. I weighed the entire set, wrenches and pouch, on my postage scale and it weighs in at 5-3/8 pounds. I like the smooth mirror finish on the wrenches. I find that the smooth mirror finish is easier to clean compared to the sandblasted finish found on other combination wrench sets.

When I was a kid, I had an English bike. I went to take the wheel off and none of Dad’s wrenches fit. Being a kid that hardly slowed me down. There were crescent wrenches and pliers. I’m so old we didn’t have vice grips back then. When I was done the nuts looked like beavers chewed on them. I was the kind of kid who didn’t care. I was fine with that. Just so the bike ran. When Dad got home I told him about it and he told me those were metric bolts. 30 years later, in the 80s, we got a machine at work from Germany. They had to get a special tool box with metric tools just for that machine and everybody had to share them. So not much later metric fasteners were everywhere and everybody has to have their own metric tools. Recently, putting a steel canopy together in my yard there were some bolts and the only way to tighten them was with a tiny metric wrench that came with the canopy kit. I could have used a metric box ratchet in that tiny space and it would have made the job a lot easier. So I was glad to get this WEN WR161M 16-Piece Professional-Grade Ratcheting Metric Combination Wrench Set with Storage Rack. They look good and have a nice action. They’re nicely marked with the size easy to read. There’s a short movement between ratchet clicks so you get maximum throw when working in tight spaces. I counted 72 clicks in one revolution of the ratchet. That makes 5 degrees per click. They’re a good length, you get some leverage when final torquing with the open-end.. They may be too long in some situations. Everything has advantages and disadvantages. The carrying pouch, what the manufacturer calls a rack, is heavy duty and well made. I generally don’t use those pouches,just put the wrenches in a drawer. But this one is so nice I’ll be using it. It can be rolled up and secured with a Velcro strap or it can be hung by the grommets attached to it. Hanging it is useful when these are used in a shared shop or a training facility because the instructor can tell at a glance if they have all been returned at the end of the class or workday. Nobody goes home until the missing one is found. Wen is an old company. They put their name on the tools proudly. These are made in Taiwan, which to me usually indicates a higher quality than tools made in China. So if you’re looking to upgrade your selection of metric tools this is a great addition to your collection. Then your nuts won’t look like a beaver chewed on them.

I like these wrenches because they do at once what both an open-end wrench and a ratcheting socket wrench do separately. Working in tight spots where a socket wrench will not fit, a ratcheting wrench is so nice to use because it fits on a bolt and stays on a bolt while tightening or loosening. It is easier on the hands. The wrenches look like they are made of quality material and there is a lifetime guarantee with the manufacturer; however, I think intuitively these wrenches are made for light and medium-duty use and not heavy-duty use. I could be wrong but I could not see using a pipe on these wrenches (or a hammer) to get more applied torque to break a tight bolt free. Building something like a swing set would be a good use of the ratcheting end of these wrenches. Using them to remove flange bolts in plumbing applications or starter or alternator bolts when the bolts are seized will require the use of the open end side. Time will tell for me. The storage bag for the wrenches is nice but the wrenches fit loosely inside pocket pouches and while transporting the bag, I keep seeing a wrench or two slip out. I think the storage bag would be of better use with two straps to tie the bag up with. With just one strap, I find the bag to be not tight enough. I like the balance and feel of the wrenches in my hand. They have 12-point ratcheting box ends and the other end is a surface drive box open-end. Sizes go from 7 to 22 mm. The bottom line for me is the tool is well-made, useful, and guaranteed for life. Getting older, I like things that save wear and tear on my hands. This set does that. It also has value and will hold its value because of the guarantee. I like the way they handle and the way the ratcheting works. I will say these are a good set to have in your toolbox.

I received my 16 Piece Professional Grade Metric Combination Wrench Set. It came with a very nice storage pouch that has a velcro strap. This is the first time I have seen this brand. WEN has done a great job making these wrenches. They look amazing with the polished chrome finish. I like the 15 degree offset on the boxed in side. It makes it easier to get a good grip on it while tightening or loosening bolts and nuts. I will definitely be looking at other tools that WEN makes. I believe that anyone would be happy to own and use these wrenches. Plus they have a lifetime warranty.

This metric combination wrench set has 16 wrenches from 7mm to 22mm in 1mm increments. These well made heavy duty wrenches have their sizes clearly stamped in 4 places on each wrench. The polished chrome finish makes them easy to clean.The 12 point box end wrench has an angular offset (appears to be close to 15 degrees).The wrenches are stored in individual pouches in a synthetic canvas roll up secured by a loop and hook closure strap.

Being a DIYer, I’m always looking to add to my tool collection at home. I recently came across the Wen 16-Piece Professional-Grade Reversible Ratcheting Metric Combination Wrench Set with Storage Rack online. The one thing that caught my eye on these wrenches was the ratchet feature on the closed end. My ratchet set is usually my go to tool when tightening and loosening nuts and bolts, but there’s always the times when you have limited space and have to use a wrench and have to remove the wrench from the bolt with each turn. With the ratchet feature it eliminates that. This set comes with a smooth finish in every size from 7 mm to 22 mm in a convenient roll up storage sleeve. Each piece also comes with Wen’s lifetime guarantee for replacement of any piece that breaks, you can’t beat that. I highly recommend this set for any DIYer.

Strong and sturdy and durable for use with many uses especially with working on vehicles these days as every nut and bolt are metric even on US brand cars. The carrying and storage case makes it easy to keep in one place and to put in your work vicinity. I will caution individuals that with the flexible head these wrenches should not be used to break away bolts that are very tight or rusted as the flexible joint on the head is the week point and may break. I would recommend tradesman to carry this tool set.

16-Piece Professional-Grade Reversible Ratcheting Metric Combination Wrench Set with Storage RackWow what a nice complete set. This set includes 16 different sized wrenches without skipping any sizes: 7 mm, 8 mm , 9 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 15 mm, 16 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm, 19 mm, 20 mm, 21 mm, and 22 mm wrenches so you will have every size you can possibly need.Each wrench features 72 internal ratcheting teeth for a 5-degree swing. The 15-degree offset ratchet head provides both finger clearance and easy access to hard-to-reach bolts.WEN warranty will also replace any wrench that fails for life. The included sleeve will also make sure you always have the wrench you need if you mount the sleeve or roll it up to take with you.You will not be disappointed with this set.