Nice idea, bad execution
I got one for my birthday in June 2008. The wrench jaws operate smoothly but the wrench is not strong enough to loosen tight bolts. Many a time, I've come close to tearing apart the claws, and have had to throw it aside to use a real wrench that got the job done. So, for easy jobs like loosening nuts on a bike, this will work, but for real work, this wrench is not worthy of sitting in my tool box.
Black & Decker auto wrench
Thought I was getting a good deal until I saw the same item in sawgrass Mall in Ft. Lauderdale for $10.00. That was upsetting!
Great Gift
This was purchased as a Christmas gift for my son-in-law, so it's hard to review. I know he'll love it! Service was great and arrived as promised.
Handy little tool
It's a handy little wrench, with just a few drawbacks.
What I liked:
Quick and easy adjustments
Nice grip
What I didn't like:
Philips screwdriver required to replace batteries
No "hold" button to keep the tool from accidentally powering on
I'd give it 5 stars if at least one of the cons were fixed. I wouldn't need to replace the batteries that much if it didn't accidentally power on, and it wouldn't be such a pain to replace the batteries that often if it wasn't for the screw.
needs work
I've been through 3 of these already. At first it seems great, especially on one handed jobs.It has come in very handy with jobs that require two wrenches. It eventually will break. The motor will become too week. Black & Decker is however very quick to send a replacement.If they can make this tool's motor stronger, then it would be a great one to own.It's defiantly not meant to be an every day tool.
