Do pairs of combination wrenches with different sizes on each end exist?

[Tooling Around]

I was recently thinking about whether manufacturers should make combination wrenches in 'pairs' with different sizes at either end. I've labelled the picture below to show how they would be labelled (the Joker wrenches aren't actually made with different sizes at each end!).

The idea is that you could use the 'open' end of one wrench to hold the bolt head and the 'ring' end to turn the nut. Does anything like this already exist?

 

[davethorik]

The small sets of Craftsman ignition combo wrenches are like that, can't say I've seen it on bigger combos. Double box end wrenches are like that, though.

 

[Ruahrc]

I don't know about combination wrenches but I believe this is common for double box end or double open end wrenches. For example I have some double open end wrenches that step up in size:

1/4 and 5/16
5/16 and 3/8
3/8 and 7/16
Etc.

 

[Askme42]

Then you don't need double the wrenches and they sell less

 

[leg17]

Old AutoKit and comparable sets have been around for a long time.

 

[sam.coll]

I don't know about combination wrenches but I believe this is common for double box end or double open end wrenches. For example I have some double open end wrenches that step up in size:

1/4 and 5/16
5/16 and 3/8
3/8 and 7/16
Etc.

Of course its common for double box and double open end, what use would a double box/double open end wrench with the same size on each end be?

 

[Wakefield]

I think some working mechanics keep their double box end and combination (OR) double open end stuff handy together so as for the O.P.'s situation. I think most pros have some double box ends,even maybe some in different offset styles or some flat ones.

 

[toolmutt]

That's the concept of owning double box end and double open end sets. Take, for example, a set of combination wrenches, 10-19mm. That requires ten wrenches but you only have one wrench per size. A set of dbe 10 through 19 would be five wrenches and the same for doe. Still ten total wrenches but two wrenches per size; one to turn, one to back up.

 

[dutchgray]

Of course its common for double box and double open end, what use would a double box/double open end wrench with the same size on each end be?

You can get DBE which have a standard box one end and a ratchet the other, they are handy as you don't abuse the ratchet breaking fasteners.
I think I have seen some with 6 & 12 point on each end as well.
Having different sizes on a combo wrench would just get annoying.

 

[sam.coll]

You can get DBE which have a standard box one end and a ratchet the other, they are handy as you don't abuse the ratchet breaking fasteners.
I think I have seen some with 6 & 12 point on each end as well.
Having different sizes on a combo wrench would just get annoying.

Yes a different function, same size on each end of the wrench obviously makes sense

 

[Can I try?]

I wanted something similar recently. I came up empty on my search, so I made it myself.

I service a piece of equipment at work that has a few frequent adjustment points. One requires a 7/16" open end, another requires a 9/16" box end. I took a combo wrench in each size and chopped them in half near the open end. I then welded the 7/16" open end to the 9/16" wrench where its open end had been. Now, when I get a service call for that piece of equipment I only need one wrench, where as I used to need two.

 

[Karl_B]

I have a few old Indestro and other brands of wrenches like that. The one I remember best has a 7/8" open end and 3/4" box end. Personally, I try to use a hinge handle and socket on one end if I have a nut and bolt with the same size heads. A socket keeps that end captured better.

 

[Askme42]

I wanted something similar recently. I came up empty on my search, so I made it myself.

I service a piece of equipment at work that has a few frequent adjustment points. One requires a 7/16" open end, another requires a 9/16" box end. I took a combo wrench in each size and chopped them in half near the open end. I then welded the 7/16" open end to the 9/16" wrench where its open end had been. Now, when I get a service call for that piece of equipment I only need one wrench, where as I used to need two.

Was it that bid of a deal to carry 2 whole wrenches?

 

[Gogo300]

Why would you want two sizes on one wrench? This is garage journal. You ALWAYS get more wrenches not fewer.

 

[Can I try?]

Was it that bid of a deal to carry 2 whole wrenches?

Yup. I wouldn't have bothered unless it was worth the effort.

 

[bob15]

Yes they do exist.

Billings and Spencer. 11/16 x 3/4

 

[McFarmer]

I have a Barcalo wrench that way. Three quarters and seven eights if I remember correctly.

 

[MikeF2316]

That's the concept of owning double box end and double open end sets. Take, for example, a set of combination wrenches, 10-19mm. That requires ten wrenches but you only have one wrench per size. A set of dbe 10 through 19 would be five wrenches and the same for doe. Still ten total wrenches but two wrenches per size; one to turn, one to back up.

I have come to the conclusion is that this is how it should be. However, it was much too late for me, I have 3 sets of traditional combos. I also have one set each of DOE and DBE. I try to grab the DOEs most of the time but old habits die hard.

 

[larry_g]

Of course its common for double box and double open end, what use would a double box/double open end wrench with the same size on each end be?

https://store.snapon.com/Four-Way-A...-Open-End-4-Way-Angle-Head-9-16--P633559.aspx

Same size each end, used when you have a restricted clearance fastener that you cannot get a 30* swing on. My set goes from 7/16 to a 1 1/2" and gets used quite a bit on hose fitting on the farm equipment.

lg
no neat sigline

 

[Bierisch]

The small sets of Craftsman ignition combo wrenches are like that, can't say I've seen it on bigger combos. Double box end wrenches are like that, though.

I've got two wrenches like that!

EDIT: Don't know what happened with that redness, sorry...

 

[sam.coll]

https://store.snapon.com/Four-Way-A...-Open-End-4-Way-Angle-Head-9-16--P633559.aspx

Same size each end, used when you have a restricted clearance fastener that you cannot get a 30* swing on. My set goes from 7/16 to a 1 1/2" and gets used quite a bit on hose fitting on the farm equipment.

lg
no neat sigline

Yes I know but we are talking standard pattern double box or double open end

 

[bob15]

Of course its common for double box and double open end, what use would a double box/double open end wrench with the same size on each end be?

Mac had it Micro-Turn double box end. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32840

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I picked this up at the flea market this summer.

 

[erikohio]

I was recently thinking about whether manufacturers should make combination wrenches in 'pairs' with different sizes at either end. I've labelled the picture below to show how they would be labelled (the Joker wrenches aren't actually made with different sizes at each end!).

The idea is that you could use the 'open' end of one wrench to hold the bolt head and the 'ring' end to turn the nut. Does anything like this already exist?

I was recently thinking about whether manufacturers should make combination wrenches in 'pairs' with different sizes at either end. I've labelled the picture below to show how they would be labelled (the Joker wrenches aren't actually made with different sizes at each end!).

The idea is that you could use the 'open' end of one wrench to hold the bolt head and the 'ring' end to turn the nut. Does anything like this already exist?

I know this is an old thread, but when you have the photo of bigfoot, you bring it out when needed. Aside from the craftsman smalls, I have this guy. Duro/indestro to the rescue. 9/16 box by 5/8 open. I'd personally date this around late 30s it is indestro, and also select steel. I've always been more curious about the poly sided hole punched. It's to centralized for hanging the tool. It hangs at about a 40 deg angle from it. And why 5 sided, or shaped at all instead of just round? The mystery may never be solved, but it's more proof duro has always been way ahead of its time!

 

[Wakefield]

I guess the Snap On flare nut/"tube wrench" with flare end and super deep/thick open end of the same size as the flare end on the opposite end could be mentioned
very expensive so maybe can afford only one or two of them!
I think Bonney used to make similar

 

[dscheidt]

I know this is an old thread, but when you have the photo of bigfoot, you bring it out when needed. Aside from the craftsman smalls, I have this guy. Duro/indestro to the rescue. 9/16 box by 5/8 open. I'd personally date this around late 30s it is indestro, and also select steel. I've always been more curious about the poly sided hole punched. It's to centralized for hanging the tool. It hangs at about a 40 deg angle from it. And why 5 sided, or shaped at all instead of just round? The mystery may never be solved, but it's more proof duro has always been way ahead of its time!

I had a few wrenches of this style, newer than that. I don't remember what the maker was, but I'm prety sure they came with a machine of some sort, and were to save a couple wrenches in the tool kit. They were pretty crappy wrenches, which is why I dont' have them any more.