School me on Martin Tools (www.martinsprocket.com)

Farmall450 · Jan 6, 2014

I have never even heard of them before.

Got to looking, found a dated online catalog (it's even black & white!) :lol_hitti

. Anyone ever use them?

Here's their 18" Adjustable Wrench, seems decent, similar to Western Forge & Priced similarily as well.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWAWVM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks

zkling · Jan 6, 2014

Yes, very good tools. They are mostly known for their body hammers, but do produce more common wrenches and the like. I think they OEM for a few of the truck hammers. IIRC they are the modern Fairmount :thumbup:

Farmall450 · Jan 6, 2014

zkling said:
Yes, very good tools. They are mostly known for their body hammers, but do produce more common wrenches and the like. I think they OEM for a few of the truck hammers. IIRC they are the modern Fairmount

Looked like that was their big line up,
Does that wrench look rather WFish or is that just me?

1982fxr · Jan 6, 2014

Think it was posted on here that Wright makes at least some of their wrench sets....

Farmall450 · Jan 6, 2014

1982fxr said:
Think it was posted on here that Wright makes at least some of their wrench sets....

Really?
Their catalog is pretty outdated I guess, I didn't see a mention of wright-grip. :dunno:

jeffmoss26 · Jan 6, 2014

Some of their stuff definitely looks rebranded...the adjustables look like WF and the screwdrivers look like Pratt-Read (both owned by Ideal)

Grigg · Jan 6, 2014

The adjustables are Western Forge, I've bought dozens of them, they all have WF stamped on them.
I think they're the best adjustable for the money (Western Forge, no matter the name on them), very well made and not expensive at all.

neophyte · Jan 6, 2014

Martin still manufactures a number of wrench types that are no longer produced by other manufacturers, or which may only be available in a small number of sizes from other manufacturers. Wrench types like check nut wrenches, angle wrenches, service/aviation/Bonney style wrenches all of which Martin makes in a broad range of sizes. I have a set of Martin Check Nut wrenches, and the one size was the only wrench I could find to fit to fit in a particular area. I wouldn't call the wrenches pretty, but they fit my hand well and the broaching and thickness were accurate.

PowderKeg · Jan 6, 2014

The 1/2" Martin ratchet I have is from Wright. No idea how old it is, but it's the modern chromed Wright round head style with a knurled (not tootsie roll) grip. Also have a 1/2" satin finish one branded for Fairmount. An earlier Fairmount ratchet I have is a 1/2" New Britain Fors patent model (patented 1951).

kenburkholz · Jan 6, 2014

Martin Makes mostly, drive parts, sprockets,cogs,gears, etc. They also make tools that are of about the highest quality.I have used their products for many years , and have never been disappointed. One place I know that carries their stuff is Mc Master Carr. Ken.

John in OH · Jan 6, 2014

OK, at the risk of showing my ignorance (although it wouldn't be the first time!) .... what is a "check nut wrench" and what is it used for?

Vvmvbb · Jan 7, 2014

Their 'hydrolic' wrenches and 'service' wrenches are somewhat unique.
I've got a couple of sizes bought as needed since they are too pricey for a set.

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-OB18KM-Hydraulic-Wrench-ranging/dp/B004JN0RXO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_3

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-BOB18K-Hydraulic-ranging-Industrial/dp/B001HWG93C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_3

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-SW11KM-Service-Wrench-ranging/dp/B000249XQQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Tools-MRTSW11K-11Piece-Service/dp/B002XMY6PI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_1

zkling · Jan 7, 2014

John in OH said:
OK, at the risk of showing my ignorance (although it wouldn't be the first time!) .... what is a "check nut wrench" and what is it used for?

They are for check nuts, jam nuts and lock nuts. Basically a mid way between tappet and standard combos.

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

kenburkholz said:
Martin Makes mostly, drive parts, sprockets,cogs,gears, etc. They also make tools that are of about the highest quality.I have used their products for many years , and have never been disappointed. One place I know that carries their stuff is Mc Master Carr. Ken.

This might explain how I've never heard from them.

Just asked my dad, he had one thing: Bonney wrenches

Antique Engine · Jan 7, 2014

Farmall450 said:
This might explain how I've never heard from them.

Just asked my dad, he had one thing: Bonney wrenches

Martin Sprocket and Gear. They're a very large company. They actually have one of their manufacturing plants here locally to me, so I hold Martin tools in very high esteem.

neophyte · Jan 7, 2014

John in OH said:
OK, at the risk of showing my ignorance (although it wouldn't be the first time!) .... what is a "check nut wrench" and what is it used for?

The Martin Check Nut wrenches are a 15 degree offset, single, open end wrench. What makes them uefull is they're a much thinner design than is typical for most wrenches, even thinnish European manufactured wrenches. I'd say they're about the thickness of a tappet wrench, but the Craftsman tappet wrench I tried first was too thick to fitwere I needed it. The Martin Check Nut wrench I tried fit.

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

Antique Engine said:
Martin Sprocket and Gear. They're a very large company. They actually have one of their manufacturing plants here locally to me, so I hold Martin tools in very high esteem.

So tools aren't their main thing, I mean, kind of like a side gig.

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

Vvmvbb said:
Their 'hydrolic' wrenches and 'service' wrenches are somewhat unique.
I've got a couple of sizes bought as needed since they are too pricey for a set.

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-OB18KM-Hydraulic-Wrench-ranging/dp/B004JN0RXO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_3

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-BOB18K-Hydraulic-ranging-Industrial/dp/B001HWG93C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_3

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-SW11KM-Service-Wrench-ranging/dp/B000249XQQ/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_1

http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Tools-MRTSW11K-11Piece-Service/dp/B002XMY6PI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_indust_1

I noticed they're not cheap

GrantCee · Jan 7, 2014

Their ball peen hammers are things of beauty.

jeffmoss26 · Jan 7, 2014

I have some old Fairmount wrenches and hammers.

nahfwt · Jan 7, 2014

When I was in engineering school I visited Martin Gear and Sprocket in Fort Worth. They make tools, and a bunch of Farm/Industrial equipment like screw conveyors and gears. They make quality stuff, I have a set of basic tools (toolroll) I carry in my truck that are Martin.

strutaeng · Jan 7, 2014

Martin Sprocket and Gear. At one point, all of my uncles including my father worked at the Dallas Foundry making sprockets and gears. I have two uncles that have been there since the early 80s.

I remembered my father has some random combination wrenches stamped "Martin" from his years there. I think they are high quality tools. I guess it makes sense for them to make their own tools since they use some many of them and are in the foundry/casting business.

I didn't know McMaster sells them. I love McMaster :rocker:

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

GrantCee said:
Their ball peen hammers are things of beauty.

Better than Vaughan?

nahfwt said:
When I was in engineering school I visited Martin Gear and Sprocket in Fort Worth. They make tools, and a bunch of Farm/Industrial equipment like screw conveyors and gears. They make quality stuff, I have a set of basic tools (toolroll) I carry in my truck that are Martin.

I'm gonna have to check eBay
:beer:

strutaeng said:
Martin Sprocket and Gear. At one point, all of my uncles including my father worked at the Dallas Foundry making sprockets and gears. I have two uncles that have been there since the early 80s.

I remembered my father has some random combination wrenches stamped "Martin" from his years there. I think they are high quality tools. I guess it makes sense for them to make their own tools since they use some many of them and are in the foundry/casting business.

I didn't know McMaster sells them. I love McMaster

Isn't McMaster only for bit ticket items/orders from companies?

jeffmoss26 · Jan 7, 2014

Nope, anyone can order from McMaster.
They have one of the best websites, period.

metaldad · Jan 7, 2014

i see to remember i have a larger Martin combo. 1 5/16 or something. smaller beam than comparative other brands.

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

jeffmoss26 said:
Nope, anyone can order from McMaster.
They have one of the best websites, period.

Good prices?

metaldad said:
i see to remember i have a larger Martin combo. 1 5/16 or something. smaller beam than comparative other brands.

Polished?

jeffmoss26 · Jan 7, 2014

Depends on what you're buying. There are some items you won't find anywhere other than McMaster...you just gotta check em out for yourself!

Farmall450 · Jan 7, 2014

jeffmoss26 said:
Depends on what you're buying. There are some items you won't find anywhere other than McMaster...you just gotta check em out for yourself!

I know some of my farming pals have catalogs probably 5 inches thick from them.

The kicker is there's more than one in a "master" series! :shocking:

metaldad · Jan 7, 2014

Farmall450 said:
Good prices?
yes

Polished? no
the wright has the beefiest, best feeling beam.
top to bottom,
(these are considered my 'extras', have a set of armstrongs at the job site.)
wright 1 5/16
armstrong 1 7/16
martin 1 1/2
indestro 1 5/8

thinman · Jan 7, 2014

Martin body tools are excellent. I think their picks, spoons and the like are the best I have found. Prices are good, too.

BullfrogJohnson · Jan 7, 2014

I have the 18 piece hydraulic service angle wrench set. I love them. I use them more than any other wrench set I own (and I own a lot of wrench sets). They are tough as nails.

jsackin · Jan 8, 2014

From what I know Martin also manufacturers their own striking tools and angle wrenches, as well as the body tools, and other wrenches previously mentioned. Good company with excellent service and quick delivery.

Jori
HJE

Farmall450 · Jan 8, 2014

Impressive. Maybe I can request a catalog.

jeffmoss26 · Jan 8, 2014

Farmall450 said:
I know some of my farming pals have catalogs probably 5 inches thick from them.

The kicker is there's more than one in a "master" series!

I have a McMaster catalog. They put out a new one every year.

Farmall450 · Jan 8, 2014

jeffmoss26 said:
I have a McMaster catalog. They put out a new one every year.

Yeah, my pals had a series for the same year. Massive.

jeffmoss26 · Jan 8, 2014

There is only one catalog each year...

Farmall450 · Jan 8, 2014

jeffmoss26 said:
There is only one catalog each year...

I'm pretty sure they have more than one.

Then again they probably order more in a week than you or I in a decade. :beer:

jeffmoss26 · Jan 9, 2014

My work orders from them weekly, if not daily. They come out with a new catalog around this time every year.

Farmall450 · Jan 11, 2014

jeffmoss26 said:
My work orders from them weekly, if not daily. They come out with a new catalog around this time every year.

What do they order?
Nuts/Bolts?

metaldad · Jan 11, 2014

Farmall450 said:
What do they order?
Nuts/Bolts?

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