4" adjustable wrench

[Tools85]

I have a 6 inch rigid pipe wrench that I keep on my keys. Got it for a dollar at a garage sale. Works for most things in a pinch.

 

[FSrepair&fabrication]

I have a blue point 4” and 6”. The 4 is awfully handy for air fittings under a truck. Many times the correct size wrench is twice as long as the adjustable and in close quarters it makes a huge difference. Plus i can crawl under a truck with only 2 adjustables and not have to crawl out to find another tool.

 

[measuredtwice]

Because of this topic, I ordered a 4 incher to see what I've been missing.

I use mine for changing drinker ******* in the poultry house. No, 6" does not work.

Would it not work just to use a wrench of the proper size? Maybe a stubby wrench if necessary? Or do you need adjustable with a range of sizes?

 

[Ton ton]

I do have a stubby set but I think it's 40 miles away. I like my 4" adjustable wrench better than 1/4" ratchet and socket for changing *******.

 

[Ton ton]

Measured twice, I need a range available. Sometimes it is metric and sometimes it is standard.

 

[measuredtwice]

Measured twice, I need a range available. Sometimes it is metric and sometimes it is standard.

thanks

Because of this topic, I ordered a 4 incher to see what I've been missing.

Got the 4 incher today. It's so little! hahaha!

 

[Ton ton]

I put a zip tie through the hole on the handle so it is easier to find when I drop it.

 

[ultgar]

The new 101 Series Facom and USAG are nice. The "quick adjust" feature is back after 15 years.

 

[KnurledNut]

Ultgar, that seems to be the same Stanley sourced adjustable as the new Craftsman.

 

[ultgar]

Ultgar, that seems to be the same Stanley sourced adjustable as the new Craftsman.

It's close. The Facom and USAG versions of this wrench come with the padded comfort grip. The plain steel version of the reversible jaw wrench will be a lower entry...through Craftsman and maybe Stanley. The reversible jaw wrenches are not "quick adjust".

 

[redwrench60]

I have a blue point 4” and 6”. The 4 is awfully handy for air fittings under a truck. Many times the correct size wrench is twice as long as the adjustable and in close quarters it makes a huge difference. Plus i can crawl under a truck with only 2 adjustables and not have to crawl out to find another tool.

This is the meat and potatoes of it here. A 4”er is very handy for small air and fluid fittings or small machine screw nuts/small bolts inside electrical/control cabinets Many times I have to hold or turn a 7/16 or 3/8” nut in close quarters and the combination wrench is too long. Instead of a handful of stubbies in the bag a 4” adjustable hits the mark 95% of the time without having to walk back to the box.

 

[CGarage]

I bought a 4” Facom and it’s great on battery terminals! Very useful tool.

 

[rshadd]

Just bought this Irega 77-4 from Amazon for $10... very smooth and the chrome is beautiful.

 

[knobby]

Just out of curiosity,, what does on do with that? I can do about anything with an 8 I can do with smaller. I got a couple 6, don't even know where they are.

Last time that I used one was a poor substitute for a spoke wrench their small size makes them a good fit in a small tool pouch for a MC or bicycle

 

[ecally]

Thanks to this darn thread I now have a new 4” channellock, 6” proto click stop, and 8” channellock.. All are BO finish, and very nice. I originally purchased the 4” proto click stop but didn’t care for the large head on it, which I think was the same size as the 6” model.

 

[Ton ton]

Does anyone care to share price of your 4" adjustable wrenches?

 

[ultgar]

The Facom and USAG ones are on sale for $15-17ea. See https://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/index.php?cPath=1238 .

SD

 

[Ton ton]

Thanks,Ultgar.

 

[mrspeed]

Does anyone care to share price of your 4" adjustable wrenches?

The Irega 77-4 is currently $10 on Amazon. It was $9 when I got it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G0MHBI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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[Y00PER]

Does anyone care to share price of your 4" adjustable wrenches?

Crescent
J.P. Danielson
Diamond

 

[Indexmill]

Just bought this Irega 77-4 from Amazon for $10... very smooth and the chrome is beautiful.

Thank you very much.

 

[Ton ton]

If my memory serves me correctly, Napa has a 4" adjustable for $7+ tax.

 

[measuredtwice]

One thing that I've noticed about adjustable wrenches in general is that manufacturers have stopped rounding the edges on the handles. The Channellock (Irega) and Proto (Western Forge?) wrenches are almost squared off on the edges. The same applies to many brands. The ones with the dipped handles are comfy. But I haven't seen 4 inchers with dipped handles.

I mention it because I picked up a Williams 4" and 6" off of Ebay for $12 total shipped and was happy that the handles are rounded like vintage wrenches. It is made in the USA so it isn't the current production but I don't know the age. Maybe it is a vintage wrench? Dunno. Both look like they were never used. The jaws have no more wiggle than the Irega wrenches. Nice wrenches and they seem to sell for cheap on the secondary market compared to some other brands.

 

[Ton ton]

My blue point 4" had a round end. I'm pretty sure it's the same as the Irega picture except that it's black.

 

[measuredtwice]

My blue point 4" had a round end. I'm pretty sure it's the same as the Irega picture except that it's black.

Sounds nice. I haven't seen the Bluepoint. Just to clarify, I'm talking about this edge (arrows in the photo). The side is flat and the edge is almost 90 degrees but it is beveled a little. On vintage wrenches the sides were completely rounded and had no edges or flat surfaces.

 

[jeffmoss26]

just got the 4" Irega from Amazon!

 

[Ton ton]

Thanks for the update, Jeff moss.

 

[Ton ton]

I priced an SK 4" adjustable wrench @ my local carquest . $49

 

[measuredtwice]

I priced an SK 4" adjustable wrench @ my local carquest . $49

Sounds like they don't really want to sell them. They are $24 here--> https://www.circlecsupply.com/sk-4-inch-adjustable-wrench.html That's still sort of pricey imho. The oversized jaws looks like the Craftsman USA and Proto USA. Are they all made by Western Forge? You can sometimes find the old Craftsman USA at your local Ace hardware. Mine has the 6 inch for $10 but I didn't look for the 4 inch.

 

[decableguy2000]

The 2 4" Craftsmans I have are made by western forge. The head is quite large compared to the Klein I carry every day, but will open up to 5/8"

 

[Alcohol]

I did maintenance work in a school for 25 years. I used a file on the jaws so it would fit a 3/8 bolt. I also carried a pr. of 4" Snap on pliers. Saved a lot of steps in a days time. I still have them but do not carry anymore

 

[Jack84]

From left to right.

J H Williams, made in USA
Dowidat, Made in Germany
Bahco, Made in Sweden
Kongsberg, Made in Norway

 

[ecally]

Nice! Which is your favorite of those?

 

[Robinson1]

Just out of curiosity,, what does on do with that? I can do about anything with an 8 I can do with smaller. I got a couple 6, don't even know where they are.

Water heater thermo couplers

I prefer a 6 inch in cramped spaces like hookup up supply lines under a vanity

 

[jaceq]

Stahlwille made by Irega Spain:

 

[Ton ton]

Thanks, jaceq.

 

[Ton ton]

I still use a 4" adjustable wrench from time to time.

 

[dnschmidt]

On my last order to TOPTUL I ordered a box of six of these. Why? Damned if I know but they sure are cute. I just like looking at the little fellas. No idea if I'll ever use them but they are super cool. I was thinking about turning them into key chains.

 

[PFSard]

On my last order to TOPTUL I ordered a box of six of these. Why? Damned if I know but they sure are cute. I just like looking at the little fellas. No idea if I'll ever use them but they are super cool. I was thinking about turning them into key chains.

I pick up 4 inchers at estate sales and garage sales for a buck. Never found a TOPTUL version. Never used them either. I guess I have a sickness.

 

[m6z]

Amazon.com: Wright Tool 9AC04 4-Inch Chrome Adjustable Wrench with a Maximum Capacity of 1/2-Inch: Home Improvement

Amazon.com: Wright Tool 9AC04 4-Inch Chrome Adjustable Wrench with a Maximum Capacity of 1/2-Inch: Home Improvement

www.amazon.com

In chrome for a couple dollars more