22mm+ wrenches

[bowlofturtle]

i'm a DIY guy at home, just mainly doing work on my parents and a couple of family and friend's cars. And whatever house work that needs to be done. i have a couple of adjustable wrenches that can be made bigger then a 22mm wrench but my current task is a EGR pipe on a 96 camry 4 cylinder. my c-man set only goes to 22mm and well i think the nut on the pipe is about a 24mm. And well i can only use a wrench as i'm battling clearance issues as well.

my question is how often does a average guy doing home repair and minor engine work need a 22mm+ wrenches. I know sears has a larger wrench set like a 23 - w/e size. But i'm not sure if this is a one time use thing.

whats normal price for a 24mm wrench even if its china made. i just need a open ended one.

 

[Big Bad Jon]

If I was going to do a onetime repair, I would go to your local HF, or NAPA and get whatever the cheapest one they have is... As a pro I have a set up to 24mm, and am thinking about gradually increasing it. They are to damn expensive once you get to this size, I think you will have the better part of a $20 in this investment if you go way cheap.

 

[benjamming]

Will AutoZone let you rent one for free like they do several of their tools?
Hot water heater anode replacement requires fairly large - can't remember the size. I believe it is > 24 mm though.

 

[sk farmer]

how about the old fashioned way? find a suitable donor wrench and carefully grind away til it fits. maybe an old rusty pawn shop wrench for a buck or two.

 

[BigK600]

If you have a Northern Tool around you they have the best cheap big wrenchs, better than HF, cheaper than NAPA. www.northerntool.com

 

[pjcforpres2020]

It really depends a lot on what sort of vehicles you are working on... I would say get this set, and be done with it...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...me=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Wrenches

Not as cheap as a single wrench, not the best wrenches ever, but this will cover a good 99% of your large meric wrench needs. I can only think of a handful of times you will need sizes not included there, and it isn't a job you should be having a professional do/ would likely already have the wrench if you are capable of doing.

 

[rhandwor]

A 15/16 will work fine on a 24mm if you have one. These are usually available at a flea market. Sears also sells a 15/16 wrench. Tractor supply,Northern equipment,Fastenal they all carry combination wrenches.

 

[Monte]

a 24mm wrench is used for M16 screws which are quite common. To own 27mm (M18) and 30mm (M20) wrenches couldn`t hurt too....

 

[bmxr4life87]

you can get an individual sizes up to 32mm at sears for around $20 and im sure you will find more than one use for it

 

[BB26]

A 15/16 will work fine on a 24mm if you have one.

I doubt it. 15/16'' = 23.8125mm. Unless you have a seriously undersized fastener, this will not work.

Sears stocks the 24mm C-man combo wrench for $16.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942923000P?keyword=craftsman+24mm+combination+wrench

You might be able to find one at a pawn shop, but I would rather save the time/gas money and just be done with it so I could complete the repair.

 

[bowlofturtle]

my debate right now is... get a single for $16 or go HF for $22 and get a 24 and a 26mm along with other wrenches or the 5 pc large set for $70

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47067

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...me=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Wrenches

I dont have a northerntool near me to my knowlege, HF is about 30 mins away.



and one ulitmate issue is i know its a little bit bigger then a 22mm, but i dont know how much. i know its not enough for the obvious 26mm, but a couple of toyota guys mention 24mm

 

[lilredex]

You don't show where you are, so this may not apply to you.

A while back Canadian Tire stores offered a 32 piece set (1/4 to 1 1/8") and (6 to 24MM) for around $30 and they do this regularly. This is the long stuff that's guaranteed forever. I these bought for myself and friends and relatives (for Christmas presents). (# 58-9153-6) Reg $120


http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...P/Mastercraft+Maximum+32-piece+Wrench+Set.jsp

 

[crustyoldfe]

Usually when you get to those sizes, and for occasional use, sockets are generally the required tool with a big *** ratchet or breaker bar, 1/2" to 3/4" drive. Six point. Enables proper torquing when required, and it usually is when dealing with fasteners that large.
YMMV

Bob

 

[5.0vert]

Do a search on Ebay...I picked up a couple new Craftsman for cheap....

 

[sk farmer]

i'm a DIY guy at home, just mainly doing work on my parents and a couple of family and friend's cars. And whatever house work that needs to be done. i have a couple of adjustable wrenches that can be made bigger then a 22mm wrench but my current task is a EGR pipe on a 96 camry 4 cylinder. my c-man set only goes to 22mm and well i think the nut on the pipe is about a 24mm. And well i can only use a wrench as i'm battling clearance issues as well.

my question is how often does a average guy doing home repair and minor engine work need a 22mm+ wrenches. I know sears has a larger wrench set like a 23 - w/e size. But i'm not sure if this is a one time use thing.

whats normal price for a 24mm wrench even if its china made. i just need a open ended one.

Usually when you get to those sizes, and for occasional use, sockets are generally the required tool with a big *** ratchet or breaker bar, 1/2" to 3/4" drive. Six point. Enables proper torquing when required, and it usually is when dealing with fasteners that large.
YMMV

Bob

i don't think a socket will work as the op is working on a pipe fitting.

 

[jtrace]

I go up to 2" on wrenches (all Snap On) and I think 38mm I use the large wrenches and sockets alot as I work on everythin from weed eaters to heavy equipment. I go up to 4" by one inch drive in sockets. Just moving into a huge 5 bay shop thats all mine (I'm the only mechanic in the company) once I get settled I will snap pics of my set ups

John

 

[Art From De Leon]

24mm is interchangable with 15/16".

From my Snap On conversion chart: 15/16" = 23.81mm.

 

[BB26]

I go up to 2" on wrenches (all Snap On) and I think 38mm I use the large wrenches and sockets alot as I work on everythin from weed eaters to heavy equipment. I go up to 4" by one inch drive in sockets. Just moving into a huge 5 bay shop thats all mine (I'm the only mechanic in the company) once I get settled I will snap pics of my set ups

John

Thoes SO large wrenches are spendy. Especially if you bought them new.

 

[BB26]

24mm is interchangable with 15/16".

From my Snap On conversion chart: 15/16" = 23.81mm.

A 23.81mm wrench is too small to fit on a 24mm fastener. If it was the other way around I would see your point (24mm wrench on a 23.81 fastener).

 

[BB26]

and one ulitmate issue is i know its a little bit bigger then a 22mm, but i dont know how much. i know its not enough for the obvious 26mm, but a couple of toyota guys mention 24mm

It is likely 24mm, but you should probably measure it to be sure.

 

[bmxr4life87]

the hf set that goes 10,11,12,14,15,17,19,21,22,24,26 is a pretty nice set for the money. They are extremely long bastards and feel very nice especially when you consider the price. I use mine professionally for quite some time and they have held up just fine. I would reccommend this route

 

[jamesemery728]

Never judge a tool's worth by how many times you are going to use it. If you need it once, you are going to need it again. Even if you are not using it every day, your time spent trying to do the job with the wrong wrench will be wasted. Get the C-man wrench you need or buy the larger size sets when they are on sale, you won't be sorry.

 

[Diesel-Mech]

A 23.81mm wrench is too small to fit on a 24mm fastener. If it was the other way around I would see your point (24mm wrench on a 23.81 fastener).

In a perfect world you would be right but rarely are both a wrench and fastener spot on so it will work the majority of the time.

 

[paramudduck]

With the made as cheap as they can fasteners they sell today, you expect them to be the exact size?

 

[Charles (in GA)]

A 23.81mm wrench is too small to fit on a 24mm fastener. If it was the other way around I would see your point (24mm wrench on a 23.81 fastener).

In a perfect world you would be right but rarely are both a wrench and fastener spot on so it will work the majority of the time.

Thought I'd try and settle this. I happen to own a pristine Snap-On 24mm combination wrench which I used in the latter '80's to "pull check" the rotor head retaining bolts on an Aerospatiale Dauphine II helicopter I maintained at the time. I also own several different 15/16" open end wrenches, a 1955 vintage Blue Point, a Bonney, and a Craftsman, all 1" x 15/16" double open ends, and a very late Bonney angle wrench, with 15/16" on both ends.

I used my Brown and Sharp dial caliper to measure the open ends. These wrenches are all in very good shape, none are spread, the jaws appear to be very parallel using the dial caliper inside jaws as a reference, and I carefully measured each one.

The 24mm measured .950"
The Blue Point 15/16 also measured .950"
The Craftsman 15/16" measured .952"
The older Bonney 15/16" measured .948"
and the Bonney 15/16" angle wrench measured .950" on one end and .951" on the other.

My take on this is to use any 15/16 you can find with jaws that will allow you to get into the area. Just be prepared to have the nut round off and be frozen, and you end up using a ziz wheel to cut it off.

Charles

 

[autoace]

i'm a DIY guy at home, just mainly doing work on my parents and a couple of family and friend's cars. And whatever house work that needs to be done. i have a couple of adjustable wrenches that can be made bigger then a 22mm wrench but my current task is a EGR pipe on a 96 camry 4 cylinder. my c-man set only goes to 22mm and well i think the nut on the pipe is about a 24mm. And well i can only use a wrench as i'm battling clearance issues as well.

my question is how often does a average guy doing home repair and minor engine work need a 22mm+ wrenches. I know sears has a larger wrench set like a 23 - w/e size. But i'm not sure if this is a one time use thing.

whats normal price for a 24mm wrench even if its china made. i just need a open ended one.

Do you have a 15/16 ths, it is almost the same as a 24mm. I have large Cman raised panel wrenches for over 24mm, they come in handy. I have SAE and metric up to 2" and 32mm. This is a case where I would not buy super high end wrenches, since they don't get much use. For the do it yourselfer, Harbor freight would even be aok for large size wrenches.

 

[autoace]

the hf set that goes 10,11,12,14,15,17,19,21,22,24,26 is a pretty nice set for the money. They are extremely long bastards and feel very nice especially when you consider the price. I use mine professionally for quite some time and they have held up just fine. I would reccommend this route

I have that set, bought them for the travel box, and they have been very good, for the 19.99 I paid for them. They are longer than any other combination wrench I have had. They are not super, but very good.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I doubt it. 15/16'' = 23.8125mm. Unless you have a seriously undersized fastener, this will not work.

It should work fine. I used to use a 15/16" on 24mm nuts all the time doing wheel alignment. We're talking about a fifth of a millimetre here, on a fastener near enough on an inch.

 

[Monte]

A 24mm wrench produced according to "ISO 691" norm must have a size of 24,06 mm to 24,36 mm (because the fastener is or should be exact 24mm), so a 15/16" wrench (23,81mm) produced to "ISO 691" standards must have a size of 23,87mm to 24,17mm. So it could be possible to use a 15/16" wrench from manufacturer "A" but could be impossible from manufacturer "B" to use a 15/16" wrench for 24mm fasteners. (or even 1 from the same company could fit while the next don`t fit)

 

[rhandwor]

I doubt it. 15/16'' = 23.8125mm. Unless you have a seriously undersized fastener, this will not work.

Sears stocks the 24mm C-man combo wrench for $16.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00942923000P?keyword=craftsman+24mm+combination+wrench

You might be able to find one at a pawn shop, but I would rather save the time/gas money and just be done with it so I could complete the repair.

When the US cars came out with metric I started buying sizes that didn't fit. I have used 15/16 many times on 24mm. I have both and they do fit tighter.
If buying new buy metric I just thought he may have a 15/16 so he could get the job done.

 

[BB26]

When the US cars came out with metric I started buying sizes that didn't fit. I have used 15/16 many times on 24mm. I have both and they do fit tighter.
If buying new buy metric I just thought he may have a 15/16 so he could get the job done.

Point taken ; if you already have a 15/16'' it is worth trying. If not, I would buy the correct size (24mm).

 

[SteveU]

i'm a DIY guy at home, just mainly doing work on my parents and a couple of family and friend's cars. And whatever house work that needs to be done. i have a couple of adjustable wrenches that can be made bigger then a 22mm wrench but my current task is a EGR pipe on a 96 camry 4 cylinder. my c-man set only goes to 22mm and well i think the nut on the pipe is about a 24mm. And well i can only use a wrench as i'm battling clearance issues as well.

my question is how often does a average guy doing home repair and minor engine work need a 22mm+ wrenches. I know sears has a larger wrench set like a 23 - w/e size. But i'm not sure if this is a one time use thing.

whats normal price for a 24mm wrench even if its china made. i just need a open ended one.

Just replaced struts & lower ball joints on my car yesterday. The Moog ball joint has a 1-1/16" nut on top which is about 26 or 27mm in metric & my set only goes to 24mm so I have to get some bigger ones. This was a case of a 6-24mm set fitting the OEM but not the aftermarket replacement part. My dixon riding mower blades are held on by a 24mm nut so there are good reasons to have larger than 22mm available.

 

[fordracing200]

Buy this set from sears
22-30mm for 64.99
Item# 00946940000 Model# 46940

Don't buy the big HF wrenchs, they stretch, then you'll be more upset then ever, haha.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00946940000P?keyword=metric+combination+wrench+set

 

[rhandwor]

http://www.ebay.com/ item 370233099638

 

[pjcforpres2020]

15/16 will work no problem... actually works even better sometimes. I had a nearly stripped out 8mm nut, some previous ***** really went to town. I was afraid I would have to drill it out, my uncle takes a look, walks over to his cart, pulls out a 5/16 socket, puts it on the breaker bar, fits nice and tight on the nut, and off it comes no problem, and this nut was a good 60-70% rounded.

There are times that using this trick, swaping a metric for SAE or vice versa to get a tighter fit requires a hammer to get it on, but if the fastner is already going to need replacing, it is worth a shot... here is a link to an exact chart:

http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/science/wrench-conversion.htm

 

[nate379]

I have up to 22mm and I can't think of anytime I needed bigger. I have up to either 1 1/2" or 2" in SAE though. 99.9% of the stuff I work on that is big is all SAE.

If you case if I couldn't run to the store, I'd either use an adjustable or pipe wrench if there was room, mod an SAE or cut a wrench out of some 1/4" plate.