looking for a good large prybar

[Haveblue]

Does anyone have this one? http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Professional-Grade-Cast-Iron/dp/B00BJS7XDE/ref=sr_1_94?ie=UTF8&qid=1378066322&sr=8-94&keywords=prybar I cant afford to spend much on one right now. I have the three piece NAPA set, (that I really like) but it only goes up to 18". its not something I will use everyday,maybe once a week. I really want the big snap-ons but I cant afford them!

 

[DTB]

Mayhew has some nice larger pry bars available through Napa.I think they were in the Real Deals flyer.

 

[DTB]

Through Napa atleast,the Mayhew set with 25",31",36" is running $119 through the real deals flyer through the end of the year.Part number CHT61356.Also have a 58" prybar for $90 (CHT 40162). A little more than the one you linked but worth a shot.I like my mayhew pry bars.The one you linked looks similar to what MAC is selling.

 

[crewchief888]

at one time mayhew made prybars for sears.

the current ones i've seen look similar.

i dont like prybars with handles, but thats my personal choice.


some of my most used bars are cheap, imported wrecking bars.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

This is the one I'll be picking up.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002UNR94/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[zkling]

If I was in the market I would look at this one.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-prof...0943307000P?prdNo=25&blockNo=25&blockType=G25

IIRC the red handle standard ones are made by Wilde
The pro ones (like linked above) are actually made by Mayhew

 

[gtlaw]

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Bars/28B.html

 

[chrisa7164]

cast iron seems like a poor choice for a pry bar

 

[Haveblue]

cast iron seems like a poor choice for a pry bar

Thats what i was thinking,I didnt notice that at first. It does appearto have a "Mac-ish" handle. Ill check the real deals, I work at a NAPA autocare center and get 20% off..but sometimes the sales are better than my discount. The Craftsman and Mayhew are both appealing, Ive read good things about them.

 

[A_Pmech]

Define "large".

 

[exophyusical]

at one time mayhew made prybars for sears.

the current ones i've seen look similar.

i dont like prybars with handles, but thats my personal choice.


some of my most used bars are cheap, imported wrecking bars.

x2 on this, I like having the pin end better than having a handle. I believe the technical term is "pinch bar", I also find that the round or hexagon shape is less prone to flexing under a heavy load than the square bars used in the handle type prybars.

 

[Haveblue]

Define "large".

LOL! I knew someone would bring that up! Im looking for something in the range of 32" to 40". We have a lot of scrap lying around I could make larger bars from when I get time...so on a side note, feel free to post your homemade or tool brand big *** prybars!

 

[Haveblue]

Thanks for the link gtlaw! Do you have one? (by the way,awesome avatar!! LMAO!!!)

 

[zkling]

The only problem with epsteins is the shipping. If you want a non striking one, check sears red handles, ~$22 for a 32"

Or there is this one. 25" for $12, but that sounds a bit short for your uses. I guess that depends if you have a sears local though.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-25-i...p-00943277000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

If you know of any tricks for shipping on epsteins, please share. In my experience their shipping usually negates the savings.

 

[chrisa7164]

if you need a really heavy duty one go to a junkyard and find an old torsion bar.

 

[AV tinker er]

X2 got the Wildehttp://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Bars/28B.html

 

[619DioFan]

I have the 36 inch craftsman pry bar. very sturdy. about 34.00 at sears.

 

[thesilverone]

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Bars/28B.html

X2 got the Wildehttp://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Bars/28B.html

x3 on Wilde

 

[Haveblue]

The Wilde looks good..but how much would shipping be from HE.com? update--I just did a "fake checkout" Came out to be $29.24...pretty high shipping, but maybe it is a good $30 dollar prybar?

 

[AV tinker er]

The Wilde looks good..but how much would shipping be from HE.com?

Go to the website, add to basket, the start the check out process. You will be able to input your ZIP code to estimate shipping. If the total is over $30 check your local sears for the 36" pry bar. They are exactly the same (Wilde makes CM pry bars).

 

[HAP]

I have one like this from Northern Tools.

http://liftingtool.en.ec21.com/Lifting_Bar_Roller_Pinch_Bar--6831503.html

HAP

 

[joedodge]

I've got a Mayhew and a snap on. I'd get the Mayhew befor the snap on again

 

[NJHandyGuy]

Mayhew dominator is the **** love mine worth every penny and then some

 

[redwrench60]

I have a six or so foot long steering relay rod from a straight axle chevy truck I use for a giant prybar. I ground one end to a chisel point and cut the tie rod end off the other and ground it smooth. It's for when things get real bad.......

 

[absolutelybillsmood]

Wilde is good but I don't like plastic handles, I like wrecking bars a lot better

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/Bars/W36.html

Is there anyone near you who sells used tools? This is an item that should last a while...

 

[Haveblue]

Im about 250 miles west of KC, so, no go there. I live in no mans land.. there isnt much here. Ive kept my eyes out for local used tools..but they never come up. The economy here is so bad, people who have tools will not sell them, they prefer to try to save labor costs by "fixing" machines themselves...when they are done ****** it up, they bring it to us.

 

[basspro]

Ive got the 3pc red handled Craftsmans ($20), the 36" Craftsman ($25) and two Craftsman 33" locking flex ($20 each new, smokin deal). I keep one of the 33"ers at home. I didnt think I would like the indexing head on the locking flex bars, especially it being made in Taiwan and after using the Snap-On versions many times, but it has become my favorite bar and has seen a ton of industrial use! Very universal bar.

 

[Fireball027]

Does anyone have this one? http://www.amazon.com/Jumbo-Professional-Grade-Cast-Iron/dp/B00BJS7XDE/ref=sr_1_94?ie=UTF8&qid=1378066322&sr=8-94&keywords=prybar I cant afford to spend much on one right now. I have the three piece NAPA set, (that I really like) but it only goes up to 18". its not something I will use everyday,maybe once a week. I really want the big snap-ons but I cant afford them!

I have used that bar for the past 4 years and never have had an issue with it. Mine is braned under Neiko, but looks identical to the one you posted. I have used it in a shop enviroment and even used it to remove a hardwood floor with 2 layers of nailed and glued plywood under it to get to the subfloor. I beat the **** out of it with a 4lb sledge getting the floor up and the only thing I had to do was dress the end of the handle due to a few rough edges.

For the price, and especially having the metal end cap to beat on you can't go wrong.