Product Reviews

Marc Mangus appeared on Cruise Control Radio on October 18 to discuss the latest innovations from GearWrench.

The Detroit News Takes a Closer Look at the GearWrench Brand and Sees a Pattern of Innovation and Satisfied Users

In "Tool firm turns on ease of use," reporter Larry Edsall took an in-depth look at the GearWrench brand and the tools that are making their way into garages, homes, and industrial shops.

An Automotive Authority Offers Rave Reviews for GearWrench's Electronic Torque Wrench

True automotive 'techies' at Turbo & Hi-Tech Performance, a monthly magazine read by 30,000 high performance auto and truck enthusiasts, agreed that the GearWrench Electronic Torque Wrench is a must-have in the shop.

Family Handyman Touts X-Beam's Innovative Handle Design

Published by Reader's Digest and read by more than one million each month, Family Handyman is one of the most respected magazines in home improvement.

Truck Digest Praises GearWrench Tools in 'Featured New Products' Section

In the April 2007 issue of Truck Test Digest, editor Bruce Smith called out the unique features of both the GearWrench X-Beam wrench and sockets, referring to them as "cool tools."(more...)

The X-Beam Shines in a Review by Family Motor Coaching Magazine

The innovative features of X-Beam captured the attention of Family Motor Coaching in its February 2007 review.

Electronic Torque Wrench Takes Center Stage in Popular Science's "What's New" Section

Introduced at the 2006 SEMA Show, GearWrench's Electronic Torque Wrench is receiving rave reviews from the media and industry.

AMT Editor Asks Himself, "Why didn't I think of that?" After First Being Introduced to the X-Beam

During the 2006 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT) editor Joe Escobar attended a luncheon sponsored by GearWrench expecting to see a variety of new products as he frequently does at industry shows. What he did not expect was the X-Beam.

Motor Magazine Takes Note of the New Electronic Torque Wrench

The new Electronic Torque Wrench from GearWrench has received a lot of attention since it was introduced in fall 2006.

Toolmonger Reviews GearWrench Line of Tools for Serious Tool Users

In recent blogs, the Toolmonger (www.toolmonger.com) provided a comprehensive overview of several products introduced during the SEMA show in November including cushion grip ratchets and screwdrivers, as well as the Electronic Torque Wrench and Double-X Pliers.(more...)

GearWrench Products Recognized with Prestigious Awards

November was a proud month for GearWrench. The innovative new GearWrench product line extension was recognized with several prestigious honors from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Popular Science and Popular Mechanics.

GearWrench. X-Beam Wrench Receives Popular Science 2006 Best of What's New Award

Revolutionary wrench design features up to 500 percent increase in hand contact area for ease-of-use and optimal ergonomics

Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket Mentioned on National Radio Talk Show

When "Gadget Guy" Michael Sommer made his regular appearance on the nationally syndicated America's Car Show on October 7, one of the "cool tools" he told host Tom Torbjornsen about was the GearWrench Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket.(more...)

Land Rover Monthly Editor Calls QuadBox “First Wrench I Reach For”

John Hong, an editor with Land Rover Monthly, an independent magazine written by and for Land Rover enthusiasts, first saw the QuadBox at the National Hardware Show in May.(more...)

16 National Newspapers Tout the QuadBox

The Carey Brothers, nationally-recognized home building and renovation experts, recently highlighted the versatility and convenient size of GearWrench's 4-in-1 QuadBox™ Ratcheting Wrench in their "On the House" newspaper column.

Popular Science Features Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket in its "What's New" Section

Popular Science, an award-winning general interest magazine with a focus on science and technology, featured GearWrench's Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket in the August 2006 issue.

"Toolaholic" Blog Gives QuadBox the Thumbs Up

Toolmonger.com, a blog for "toolaholics," reviewed GearWrench's 4-in-1 QuadBox™ Ratcheting Wrench on August 4, 2006. Calling the QuadBox another one of the many "cool products from GearWrench" they've seen this year, the Toolmonger bloggers touted the QuadBox as "stuffed full of features" and highlighted the tool's 5-degree ratcheting mechanism as especially useful in cramped spaces.

GearWrench® Wins Honor from Circle Track Magazine
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket Voted Top New Product for 2006

The GearWrench Magnetic Oil Drain Plug Socket was recently selected as one of the Top 40 New Products for 2006 by Circle Track magazine, a leading publication for news and information on automotive racing technology.

GearWrench TV

See the GearWrench interview with Dave McClelland, Host of Hot Rod TV at SEMA.

webBikeWorld.com Favorably Reviews GearWrench Stubby FlexHead Wrench

WebBikeWorld.com's mission is to provide information that helps visitors make informed purchasing decisions. The site includes reviews of several GearWrench products, including the Stubby FlexHead Wrench. The Stubby gets a thumbs-up from the reviewer, who said the shorter length requires less leverage and therefore, less torque. Less torque prevents thread stripping when working on motorcycle fasteners, which use aluminum and other lightweight alloys to keep the weight down.

Motorcycle Enthusiast Site Reviews GearWrench XL

webBikeWorld.com, a web site dedicated to providing information to motorcycle enthusiasts, reviewed the GearWrench XL.  The reviewer calls the GearWrench XL "a solid wrench that is serving us well in the webBikeWorld garage…it's just such a pleasure to use the highly polished GearWrenches, which work so well for motorcycle duty."  webBikeWorld.com calls the GearWrench XL "perfect for the precision torque necessary on motorcycle fasteners, which are usually threaded into relatively soft aluminum or other alloys."

Bikers Appreciate the GearWrench Ratcheting Combination Wrench

The motorcycle enthusiasts' web site, webBikeWorld.com, reviewed the GearWrench Ratcheting Combination Wrench, commenting on the tool's "excellent quality, appearance and feel."  The reviewer praised the thinness of the wrench, which allows the user to work in spaces where other wrenches won't fit – a definite plus in a motorcycle workshop. Said the reviewer:  "The more I use them, the more I like them.  They're one of these things that comes along every once and a while where you think ‘how in heck did I ever get along without these?'"

GearWrench FlexHead Gets Positive Review by webBikeWorld.com

The web site, webBikeWorld.com, provides information, news, opinions and product reviews for those interested in motorcycling, motorcycle products and accessories.  The site recently reviewed the GearWrench FlexHead Wrenches, saying that the flexible head on the box end makes the wrench useful for working on motorcycles:  "The box end of the GearWrench Flex Head can be rotated through 180 degrees of movement to offset its position, which can make a huge difference in the ability to access nuts or bolts within the hidden depths of a motorcycle's chassis…the combination of their thin profile, flexible head and their ability to ratchet with only 5 degrees of movement makes them ideal."

webBikeWorld.com Calls GearWrench Half Moon Wrench 'A Pleasure to Use'

webBikeWorld.com provides information, news, opinions and product reviews for those interested in motorcycling, motorcycle products and accessories. For the product reviewer on the site, the combination of the bent shape and the GearWrench 5-degree ratcheting box-end make the GearWrench Half Moon Wrench "perfect for many hard-to-reach motorcycle fasteners…GearWrench tools work really well for motorcycle repair and maintenance.  The thin profile of most GearWrench tools makes it easy to fit them into the tight confines of a motorcycle."