Proto Anti-Slip Design Wrench Pictures?
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Autoguy
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I have the old style Proto combo wrenches without the anti slpi groves in the open end side> Great wrenches and as comfortable to hold and work with as the Bonney wrenches
Merkava_4
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84TurboBuick
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I've used these wrenches at work (satin finish) and I do have to say... they are a very comfortable wrench to use.
As far as the Anti-Slip feature goes, I personally think it works better than Snap-On's Flank Drive. It always seemed I grabbed the Proto's if the bolt was in a hard to reach spot, just because it always seemed that the Proto could be off a little (didn't have to be dead straight on).
As far as the Anti-Slip feature goes, I personally think it works better than Snap-On's Flank Drive. It always seemed I grabbed the Proto's if the bolt was in a hard to reach spot, just because it always seemed that the Proto could be off a little (didn't have to be dead straight on).
sberry
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There are times and places where those would be a solution. I have a set of snappys and there are occasions where the box is just the ticket. I really dont have much of an issue with roundeds on a daily basis, just dont find it to be that big of an issue. I do like Proto stuff though, well made, simple and to the point. I have several adjustable wrenches, top of the line.
Yes, the box ends have an off corner engagement design called TorquePlus, which is similar to SO's flank drive. I have a couple of Proto box end wrench sets and can attest that they work extremely well. Cannot comment on the open end design though...
I wonder if the Danaher/Gearwrench "surface drive" also has the same curvature in the open end. I know it has the groove, but I'm not sure about the curvature. I've seen some proto ASD in person and the curve was so subtle I didn't really appreciate it. I thought the ASD just referred to the notch.
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Danaher wrenches (Armstrong, Gearwrench, Matco) have a different design in which the notch is one side of the open end and the curvature is on the opposite side. I have many examples of this style of open end. It works pretty well, but it appears that Proto has the notches and curvature on both sides of the wrench, meaning that you can use this feature pushing or pulling the wrench rather than just pulling (Danaher).
superautobacs
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Although it's not Proto, there has been a similar profile offered by Stahlwille--the Open Box 15 SoftGrip. I thought I'd that into the mix as well. I don't have any experience with these.
Here's a link to more specifics:
http://mdmetric.com/sw/nn30e/prod_softgrip.htm
Here's a link to more specifics:
http://mdmetric.com/sw/nn30e/prod_softgrip.htm
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Proto adjustable wrenches. I use them at work in concrete construction. Nothing else comes close. IMHO
speed bump
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Ill post some pictures when I get home.
carcajou
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I have several Metric wrenches of this design, they work very well. The only complaint i have (personal) is proto made them a little longer than i would like.
kams1973
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The wall on the box end is thin as well. Useful when the bolt or nut is in close proximity to the work.
Proto wrenches are awesome...old or new, it doesn't matter
Proto wrenches are awesome...old or new, it doesn't matter
AZ_Catskinner
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The notch in the Stanley is a bit more pronounced, and closer to the opening.
Here's the Proto design:
shoturtle
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I have a of 7-19 of ratcheting spline like the one posted, and I have a set of 6pt combo 10-19. They are excellent wrench. The are up there with SO and Matco with their flank drive systems.
kctyphoon
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This is what you are looking for.. The design was borrowed from Dewalt to use on their combo wrenches as well since they and Proto have the same parent company.
ssdave
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I have some of the ASD Proto, along with a large selection of the older ones. Both work, I didn't notice a real deficiency in the older ones, and the newer ones work just as well. I rarely have to use an open end at full torque, so I suspect that's the reason I don't see a difference; I don't doubt the ADD work better on tough nuts. I also have some of the Snap-on, and again, not a lot of difference between them and the Proto, or between the older ones I have and the flank drive. I prefer the Proto, but that's a personal preference, not that I feel that they're better.
At this quality level, the differences in wrenches are subtle. They are significant in certain extreme situations, and that's exactly why the design was developed.
At this quality level, the differences in wrenches are subtle. They are significant in certain extreme situations, and that's exactly why the design was developed.
Fedwrench
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I think you've asked this before and received answers but, here we go again. The Proto ASD are longer than the Wright grips. The Wright grip uses teeth on two sides towards the base of the open end. Proto uses a couple of notches toward the middle of the two long sides of the open end. The wright grips are thicker overall in the beam and open end. Both will serve you well.
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ssdave
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Okay, I went and dug out one of each type in Proto. I prefer the full polish ones that are ASD, but that may be just be tool snobbery; the full polish ones are nice. I've accomplished a lot of work with the old, satin finish ones. Here's the pictures:
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gdocktor3
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If you look down at the 6th picture you will see a picture of all the top brands and their flank drive design. The Mac and Proto are the same. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315245
Thanks, I think I asked in terms of between the SK and Wright. The benefit with the Proto as you mentioned, is the extra long handle. It really distills down between the ASD and Wright now. It's not easy to flip a coin and go with where the coin lands. 
Wish they had these wrenches on display at a local store. Order away... 
Somehow, I sense that the Wright Grips are a little bit more aggressive on the fastener, could be good thing or even bad.
Wish they had these wrenches on display at a local store. Order away... Somehow, I sense that the Wright Grips are a little bit more aggressive on the fastener, could be good thing or even bad.
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gdocktor3
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Why not order one set in metric from Wright and one sae from Proto. Or, narrow down the sets you are interested in and determine which are missing. Let's say it's 3/8-1" set. Go online and buy a 1/4" Wright and a 5/16" Proto. They're small so they'll be cheap and you can decide which you like best. I don't own any Wright grips, only older v jaw models so can't compare to new Proto, but I'm not a fan of the thin beams the Proto/Macs offer. The xl Mac knuckle savers I have (Same as Proto) have a squared beam and very comfortable, but regular length are thin. This day in age, any wrench with a flank drive design will work just fine and leave some marks in the fastener. I'd be more concerned with the overall length and beam design. Thin beam wrenches bother me in the sense that I'm hanging on this wrench and it's digging into my fingers or palm making it even harder than it needs to be. Maybe I'm just a 215lb wimp...