Looking for adjustable wrench under 5”

[GophersGarage]

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Wow 2.5” that’s crazy
Thanks for sharing


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[Ton ton]

It would be neat to have an adjustable wrench less than 4" just for kicks.

 

[skulldrinker]

I got an 8 inch one and cut the handle off.

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[decableguy2000]

The Klein next to a Craftsman

 

[Sportsman762]

I am looking at doing something similar as OP, however I have 6" to work with in a Knipex 00 19 72 LE holster. I hope to get the kit together before winter ends, as coveralls negate the advantages of tools on a belt holster. I am going with a Grip-On 121-05-489 instead of the Knipex 87 01 125. A wire cutter is a must for me and locking pliers are nice to use for a third hand. Grip-On claims 32mm of jaw capacity, of which I am skeptical of. I am also going to go with a Proto J706. Having an adjustable wrench and a set of pliers is far more useful than two pliers or two wrenches.

I would strongly encourage OP to cut down a 6" as 15/16" capacity is very nice to have. If not the J704 opens to 11/16 and is a nice unit, most other 4" wrenches only open to 1/2". The J704 being American made is definitely a nice bonus!

 

[redwrench60]

The Klein next to a Craftsman

That little 4” Craftsman has a huge lobster claw head. I have one and it just looks comical. I also have a 4” red rubber coated handle Klein and it is a super solid well made precision adjustable. It has an actual opening capacity of 5/8” even though advertised capacity is 1/2”.

I like the idea of cutting down a slim 6” adjustable. Gives the user some expanded capabilities at a slight head size size expense. Can’t be bigger than that lobster claw Craftsman!

 

[GophersGarage]

I went with 4” because at the end of the day the knipex cobras open up to handle any edc type of work

The adjustable is really just a fun thing

In my trunk I have full tool kit with real tools

My kit so far




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[Ton ton]

Nice, way to go.

 

[eschoendorff]

I went with 4” because at the end of the day the knipex cobras open up to handle any edc type of work

The adjustable is really just a fun thing

In my trunk I have full tool kit with real tools

My kit so far




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What are you using for a screwdriver? Is it in the kit and I just missed it?

 

[GophersGarage]

What are you using for a screwdriver? Is it in the kit and I just missed it?

That’s my next items have to think about
Maybe Stanley pen 4 in 1?


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[redwrench60]

A maintenance man on the go can save a lot of walking by simply having these 3 tools on him at all times.

 

[GophersGarage]

A maintenance man on the go can save a lot of walking by simply having these 3 tools on him at all times.

Are those knipex pliers 5” like mine too?


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[redwrench60]

Are those knipex pliers 5” like mine too?


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Yes sir. Handiest pocket pliers on the planet. Amazing jaw capacity for a 5” plier.

 

[GophersGarage]

Yes sir. Handiest pocket pliers on the planet. Amazing jaw capacity for a 5” plier.

Yep good stuff



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[AngryBeaver]

Yes sir. Handiest pocket pliers on the planet. Amazing jaw capacity for a 5” plier.

yup.... you should try the 5" pliers wrench instead of that adjustable...

 

[redwrench60]

yup.... you should try the 5" pliers wrench instead of that adjustable...

I’ve actually thought about it. I have all the bigger sized plier wrenches and they definitely rock.

 

[Vvmvbb]

I can help everyone rule out the current 4” Crescents AT24VS. Received as a Christmas gift, and the thumb adjuster won’t turn, even using pliers. I guess they forgot hot to make a crescent wrench.

 

[GophersGarage]

I can help everyone rule out the current 4” Crescents AT24VS. Received as a Christmas gift, and the thumb adjuster won’t turn, even using pliers. I guess they forgot hot to make a crescent wrench.

 

[GophersGarage]

Haha better then nothing [emoji106]

I am onto the next thoughts Of items to add

Originally I was thinking screw driver but in my laptop bag I carry this
Amazing tool made in Canada



Also in my edc pouch it’s kinda hard to spot but I have sunglass type of drivers in this mini set up. Very handy



Stanley makes one too


What would you guys think next to add?

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[Fatboy148]

What would you guys think next to add?
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Once you decide on a driver. I would purchase the requisite adapters and extensions and these small sets of tips from Wiha. They come in a little plastic sleeves and you can store a lot of them in a real small space. FYI... The little Wiha driver that they sell was made in China (it was also like $4.00 for the one without the bits). I actually liked the little Kershaw driver better for the last reason he gives in the video below. It too was like $4.00 at Walmart's after Christmas sale (with a cheap knife) a couple years ago.


https://www.wihatools.com/bits/micro-bits?p=2

Love this guys voice. It reminds me of Barry Kripke from The Big Bang Theory.

OR.... one of these smaller diameter bit holders

https://toolguyd.com/wiha-micro-bit-screwdriver-review/

 

[joe_pinehill1]

My set up so far

I have full size kit in my car

I am building a mini kit for my laptop bag

The maxpedition micro pouch is 5.5 max height



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I just got a maxpedition micro after seeing this thread. Its smaller than I thought it would be. I'm using it to organize cords and thumbdrives in my lap top bag.

 

[GophersGarage]

I just got a maxpedition micro after seeing this thread. Its smaller than I thought it would be. I'm using it to organize cords and thumbdrives in my lap top bag.

Micro is the smallest then next size up is mini etc

I have both but wanted compact as possible




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[GeoBruin]

Good to know. Based on those dimensions, I think mine is a fatty?

In any case, here's a look at it. This isn't really an emergency tool kit but rather just all the "small" tools in my truck tool kit. This sits in a 16 inch tool bag with two tool rolls containing various other hand tools.

Contents: (left to right, top to bottom)

- Assorted generic driver bits
- 3 foot tape measure
- Assorted Pferd American pattern files
- Proto 1/4 drive socket set (SAE 3/16" - 9/16" and Metric 4mm - 14mm) with ratchet, driver and various extensions
- Osborne scratch awl
- Klein Tools micro driver
- Tekton (rebadged Wilde) drift punch, pin punch and chisel
- Cut off hack saw blade
- 6" ruler (actually from a square)
- Empire pocket caliper
- Knipex 6" Cobra Pliers
- Knipex 5" Pliers Wrench
- Klein Tools electricians scissors
- Wilde 6" adjustable wrench
- Irwin 5WR Vise Grips
- Streamlight Microstream flashlight (found in the pocket after I took the picture







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[GophersGarage]

Good to know. Based on those dimensions, I think mine is a fatty?

In any case, here's a look at it. This isn't really an emergency tool kit but rather just all the "small" tools in my truck tool kit. This sits in a 16 inch tool bag with two tool rolls containing various other hand tools.

Contents: (left to right, top to bottom)

- Assorted generic driver bits
- 3 foot tape measure
- Assorted Pferd American pattern files
- Proto 1/4 drive socket set (SAE 3/16" - 9/16" and Metric 4mm - 14mm) with ratchet, driver and various extensions
- Osborne scratch awl
- Klein Tools micro driver
- Tekton (rebadged Wilde) drift punch, pin punch and chisel
- Cut off hack saw blade
- 6" ruler (actually from a square)
- Empire pocket caliper
- Knipex 6" Cobra Pliers
- Knipex 5" Pliers Wrench
- Klein Tools electricians scissors
- Wilde 6" adjustable wrench
- Irwin 5WR Vise Grips
- Streamlight Microstream flashlight (found in the pocket after I took the picture







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Wonderful kit
I think ur right I also have the beefy version which is small size as yours but deeper I think. Either way nice set up you got going on


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[GeoBruin]

20 bucks on Amazon!

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[GeoBruin]

That's cool, Geo bruin. I wish it had rubber grips. The older I get, the more I appreciate ergonomic handles.

Plastidip!

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[mr.lemons]

100mm Cobra XS available soon.

 

[GophersGarage]

Ahhaaa even smaller


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[redwrench60]

Shorten a 6" and clean up the cut. Wider opening than a 4" and stronger. The tool police won't fine you for tool abuse.

I got an 8 inch one and cut the handle off.

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I decided to give this a whirl and I cut off a nice old 6” adjustable to 4.5”. Cleaned up the end and re drilled and chamfered the handle hole. Works great and feels good in the hand and pocket.

 

[GophersGarage]

Nicely done will be handy


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[Gmonkee]

I carry a 6" in my pocket at work for battery pulls and tiny detail jobs. It tightens loose bits on the bike when riding too. It isnt a bother at factory size at all so no mods required.

But if like the OP it had to fit a small case, no big deal to cut off some.

 

[redwrench60]

Here’s some comparison pics of my 4” Irega made Klein adjustable and my Irega branded 4” adjustable. I happened to have them side by side today and noticed the differences. It’s always said on here the Klein’s, Channellocks and a couple others are all Identical rebranded Irega’s. Normally I prefer the original of a tool but in this case I prefer the rebranded Klein. It has a deeper throat, thicker handle beam, opens wider and is generally a tighter more precision tool. I haven’t held the Channellock version.

 

[Ton ton]

I always like adjustable wrenches. Much appreciated, redwrench 60.

 

[GophersGarage]

How about ideas on 5” screwdriver that’s my next idea


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[redwrench60]

How about ideas on 5” screwdriver that’s my next idea


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5” over all length? Flat tip or phillips?

 

[GophersGarage]

Yup 5” total

Flat but maybe double sided

Just looking for quality


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[GeoBruin]

How about ideas on 5” screwdriver that’s my next idea


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Picquic Multique. 5 inches exactly in "storage" configuration.

I can't say enough about the Picquic drivers. I don't have all of them but I've got a nice little heard:

 

[redwrench60]

So If we’re talking about a small convenience screwdriver for your travel kit I’ll suggest this. It’s a small, magnetic reversible flat/phillips driver that you can clip to your pocket or put in your kit and the bit can be chucked in a drill and used to drive screws. The handle will securely hold and drive any 1.5” or longer quarter inch bit.

 

[GophersGarage]

Picquic Multique. 5 inches exactly in "storage" configuration.

I can't say enough about the Picquic drivers. I don't have all of them but I've got a nice little heard:

My fav brand I have them all but to thick for my kit


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[GophersGarage]

So If we’re talking about a small convenience screwdriver for your travel kit I’ll suggest this. It’s a small, magnetic reversible flat/phillips driver that you can clip to your pocket or put in your kit and the bit can be chucked in a drill and used to drive screws. The handle will securely hold and drive any 1.5” or longer quarter inch bit.

That’s interesting hmmmmmm


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