Slug wrenches - an alternative to buying a full set?

[Steiger9]

Ive been slowly trying to build a set of slug wrenches on the cheap, usually around $20 a piece on ebay. It's tough, in part, because they're so expensive new but mostly because theres so many names they could be listed under (slug, slugging, slugger, striking, striker, hammer, slog, slogger, etc. etc.) Takes 20 separate searches just to see what's on the market that day!

Anyway, I happened upon this little guy and am tempted to give it a try. What do you guys think?

 

[gatlibs]

I have a solid 3/4" welded anvil from Wright. I bought it so that I can use my 3/4" impact sockets. I figured that for my purposes I created a full set of metric and standard slugging wrenches.

If you like both sizes of anvil, then go for it provided that you are confident in the non-static design.

 

[chrisnazzy]

Just an FYI, If you want to search for those wrenches all in one shot you can simply type wrench and then each associated descriptive word in parenthesis with a comma and a space between. The search results will be every item that matches one of the words in parenthesis and wrench.

Example:

wrench (slug, slugging, striking, striker)

You can also save your search so you don't have to type it each time and each time you go back you can view only the newly listed items matching your description.

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[Steiger9]

I have a solid 3/4" welded anvil from Wright. I bought it so that I can use my 3/4" impact sockets. I figured that for my purposes I created a full set of metric and standard slugging wrenches.

If you like both sizes of anvil, then go for it provided that you are confident in the non-static design.

Nice! I tried searching for other brands of that device but kept ending up with pneumatic impacts. I'll check out Wright.

Edit: After looking at the Wrights, I love the idea of being able to have one guy with a ratchet on it while the other hammers. But I don't love the $300 price. The Urreas seem to be about $50, but listing the spare/repair parts right next to the tool seems to be indicative of something...

 

[Steiger9]

Just an FYI, If you want to search for those wrenches all in one shot you can simply type wrench and then each associated descriptive word in parenthesis with a comma and a space between. The search results will be every item that matches one of the words in parenthesis and wrench.

Example:

wrench (slug, slugging, striking, striker)

You can also save your search so you don't have to type it each time and each time you go back you can view only the newly listed items matching your description.

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This will be a game changer for me. Thank you sir

(I'll bet my kids knew this. Starting to feel a bit old)

 

[larry_g]

Ive been slowly trying to build a set of slug wrenches on the cheap, usually around $20 a piece on ebay. It's tough, in part, because they're so expensive new but mostly because theres so many names they could be listed under (slug, slugging, slugger, striking, striker, hammer, slog, slogger, etc. etc.) Takes 20 separate searches just to see what's on the market that day!

Anyway, I happened upon this little guy and am tempted to give it a try. What do you guys think?

I do believe that Urrea was part of the Proto line and good quality. Can't speak to the quality of the name today, may be the same or with mergers and what not ....

lg
no neat sig line

 

[maxcarp709]

Urrea is Proto's division in Mexico. They make a limited lineup of basic Proto designs. Fit and finish are pretty crude by today's standards but they appear to be just as tough as anything Proto makes..This thing looks like a great idea.

 

[B_Bimmer]

My experience with urrea is if it has moving parts, it will be sloppy and poor compared to proto. Not sure if this qualifies or not by that standard.

 

[wkndwarrior29]

What is your application?

The benefit of a slugging wrench is that the force is aligned with the fastener. Using something like this would move that force to the end of the socket. If you have the room to get a socket on, I would consider using a torque multiplier.

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[DFB]

How much are those Urrea impact handles anyhow?

Nice THAT they replacement kits for them though

 

[dutchgray]

What is your application?

The benefit of a slugging wrench is that the force is aligned with the fastener. Using something like this would move that force to the end of the socket. If you have the room to get a socket on, I would consider using a torque multiplier.

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These will have the tipping off problem you get when using sockets if you don't find a way to hold them on tight when you beat on it, but they will work just could get real frustrating.

 

[Steiger9]

What is your application?

The benefit of a slugging wrench is that the force is aligned with the fastener. Using something like this would move that force to the end of the socket. If you have the room to get a socket on, I would consider using a torque multiplier.

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Application is farm equipment...anything that is too confined or too remote to get an air gun on.

I have used some offset slug wrenches with poor success due to popping off. The one time they did come through for me was removing a hydraulic cylinder piston that for some reason even our 1" gun wouldn't budge (and I wasn't quite ready to heat it).

But as much as I like the Wright, now that you've got me looking at torque multipliers I'm finding they can be had for about the same price and I assume it'll be much more controllable.

How much are those Urrea impact handles anyhow?

Nice THAT they replacement kits for them though

About $50 from a couple websites I've found.

 

[El_Guapo]

I own a whole whopping two slug wrenches - 1 5/8 and 2 1/4. Used them strictly for install/alignment on a couple of REALLY poorly designed motors.

I was always more partial to a torque multiplier or something controlled as mentioned above. Had a "hammer mechanic" crack the casing on a really critical, really obsolete pump when a 10lb/slug wrench got away from him.

 

[CR888]

As mentioned I think the raised axis when using a socket style wrench kinda defeats the purpose. Slugging wrenches are designed flat for good reason IMO.

 

[gatlibs]

What about offset slugging wrenches? Don't those have an axis as well?

 

[wkndwarrior29]

If you are not opposed to making an investment, for working on large equipment a hydraulic wrench could change your life. It really depends on how often you would use it though.

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[CR888]

What about offset slugging wrenches? Don't those have an axis as well?

Yeah they do but usually its small and far from what a socket/wrench will be.

 

[crane_guy]

They tip, as the striking end is so heavy, you have to hold them with a foot. The canadian made gray combo with the round handle make great knock wreches as well as satin finish Proto combos, just cut to length.