$800 wrench

[GromitInWA]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul.../this-wrench-costs-100-times-more-then-yours/

I'll wait for the Harbor Freight version


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[thegroundpounder99]

Think I'll stick w/ my Blue Points and Proto adjustable.....atleast till they come down to a reasonable $500 lol.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

My buddy works on MRI machines. But he uses AMPCO adjustables....$15 at the swap meet. lol

 

[rlitman]

Exactly. MRI mechanics use BeCu, not Ti.
Look at the Berylco adjustable I posted on the show your adjustable wrench thread. They're non-magnetic.

 

[Alchymist]

Yep, beryllium copper - have the 1/4" socket set foe oxygen work. Hang on to your wallet:

http://www.ngkmetals.com/index.cfm/...ail/categoryID/27/departmentId/0/merchantId/0

 

[Fugio]

$400 if you look around online. But still a hefty price!

Titanium used to be cheap a few years ago. When the USSR collapsed they dumped TONS of it onto the market. I remember when titanium crowbars were around 20-30 bucks!

Now it's either VERY expensive, or it's a **** alloy, or it's unavailable.

There are some amazing new aluminum alloys that are quite hard. But even good old 7075 would make a decent wrench. Maybe not for a mechanic shop, but certainly for working on MRI machines.

 

[neophyte]

My buddy works on MRI machines. But he uses AMPCO adjustables....$15 at the swap meet. lol

I thought Beryllium Copper tools were safer to use around MRI machines. Ampco uses Aluminum Bronze for a lot of their tools now. From what I understand, the Aluminum bronze alloys can have a very small amount of iron in the alloys that make them less safe around high powered magnets.

On the other hand, if your friend is buying older Ampco tools, they may be BeCo.

 

[Childiaugz]

The Beta Tools Beryllium Copper looks way better.

 

[LordPsychon]

Exactly. MRI mechanics use BeCu, not Ti.
Look at the Berylco adjustable I posted on the show your adjustable wrench thread. They're non-magnetic.

BeCu is non-sparking too, don't forget that. I'd think aluminum would be fine - not ferromagnetic, non-sparking - but not particularly strong.

 

[kctyphoon]

those go with the guys buying $360 stiletto titanium hammers..

 

[amac70]

those go with the guys buying $360 stiletto titanium hammers..

When I was framing full time i bought a ti hammer was around 150. Best money i ever spent, my tennis elbow went away about a week after i bought it.

 

[Kracin]

I thought Beryllium Copper tools were safer to use around MRI machines. Ampco uses Aluminum Bronze for a lot of their tools now. From what I understand, the Aluminum bronze alloys can have a very small amount of iron in the alloys that make them less safe around high powered magnets.

On the other hand, if your friend is buying older Ampco tools, they may be BeCo.

ive got w-141-r ampco ratchet that says its safe to use on MRI machines. not sure what its composition is.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

When I was framing full time i bought a ti hammer was around 150. Best money i ever spent, my tennis elbow went away about a week after i bought it.

Ex-Woodbutcher here as well. BEST $ EVER SPENT!

 

[LordPsychon]

ive got w-141-r ampco ratchet that says its safe to use on MRI machines. not sure what its composition is.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...ioGgCA&usg=AFQjCNHVQXJMdXy2iebsJ49IaimhEP31wg

 

[CobraRed]

Rivet bonding tools make those look like a promotional add on item.

Models like this go for $9-13k

http://prospot.com/products/riveter/

 

[LordPsychon]

Rivet bonding tools make those look like a promotional add on item.

Models like this go for $9-13k

http://prospot.com/products/riveter/