Adjustable Pry Bars Snappy vs Gear Wrench

[Blacknwhitepit]

Are they worth it?

I just have regular Prybars....Are these that great to have?



I see that Gear wrench makes them, as well as Craftsman... Taiwan make. These two sell for $49.

Snappy set of 3 sells for $242, but are made in the US...

-BWP

 

[krusty the clown]

the craftsman ones are made by chicago tool company as well as the snap on's http://chicagotoolcompany.com/products.html

are you sure the cman ones are made in taiwan? (even the pics are the same.)

edit: as a side note the chicago tool company claims they are the inventor of the indexable ratchet that we discussed in an earlier thread.

the sears site claims they are made by gearwrench and the CTC site claims the make them. i wonder if there is an connection between the two companies?

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

I am also wondering everyones opinions on these. I looked at them a few years back, and it seemed to me that they are trying to replace two sets of prybars, the ladyfoot style, and the regular style (I have both). So I passed these by.

 

[jkeyser14]

I've played with these in the store and I'm not a fan. They have a lot of slop in them which makes me uncomfortable when really leaning into something. I suggest going to sears and playing with one.

 

[Jononon]

They're manufactured by Well Make Industry Co., in Taiwan, irrespective of whose name is stamped on the side, under licence from CTC.

 

[Mach1Guy]

I bought a complete set of them from Matco. While not totally useful in certain situations, they have a spot where they are extremely handy. I just wished that there was a mid range size available. i have a 10'' 18'' and a 36''. Looking for a 24''

The matco brand does not have any noticeable slop, and you can put all the force into them that you can muster without them breaking. I'm 250lbs and fairly strong. I can't break them yet, and have had them for 3 years.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

lady fingers ? just when you think you bought enough junk - they invent new stuff

 

[garfunkle24]

I use mine all the time and find them invaluable at times. I thought they were kind of gimmicky, even when i bought them, but they've proven very useful to me.

 

[rsanter]

I have one of the smaller Cman versions
there is play in the head but that does not seem to be a problem
it does say TAIWAN right on the side of it

bob

 

[krusty the clown]

They're manufactured by Well Make Industry Co., in Taiwan, irrespective of whose name is stamped on the side, under licence from CTC.

hmmm......acording to thier website they only make pnuematic tools.

ABOUT Well Make

Since Well Make first entered the pneumatic tool business in 1981, we have positioned ourselves as a purveyor of products featuring high quality tools and competitive prices better than any other regular vendors in Taiwan. Our effort and strength to focus on intensive research and development program has obtained the most advanced pneumatic tools for our customers in the last two decades.





http://www.wellmake.com.tw/en/company/?aid=1

 

[CD360]

I've played with these in the store and I'm not a fan. They have a lot of slop in them which makes me uncomfortable when really leaning into something. I suggest going to sears and playing with one.

i have a couple of them from snap on and there is no slop in the head.

 

[Zrexxer]

hmmm......acording to thier website they only make pnuematic tools.

ABOUT Well Make

Since Well Make first entered the pneumatic tool business in 1981, we have positioned ourselves as a purveyor of products featuring high quality tools and competitive prices better than any other regular vendors in Taiwan. Our effort and strength to focus on intensive research and development program has obtained the most advanced pneumatic tools for our customers in the last two decades.

Actually, if you read that carefully, it never says they make only pneumatic tools. Only that they started in that business and have an R&D program to develop pneumatic tools.

 

[autoace]

I have not bought any yet, the Cornwell truck has them, but they are rebadged GW ones. I may buy some in the future, but I have made it this long without any soo..............

 

[krusty the clown]

Actually, if you read that carefully, it never says they make only pneumatic tools. Only that they started in that business and have an R&D program to develop pneumatic tools.

yes but the catalog doesn't show anything BUT pneumatic tools. nowhere on thier site does it mention the prybar's.

 

[Jononon]

yes but the catalog doesn't show anything BUT pneumatic tools. nowhere on thier site does it mention the prybar's.

http://wellmaketaiwan.en.alibaba.com/product/242437019-209323347/Pry_Bar.html

 

[krusty the clown]

thanks for the link.

 

[Danglerb]

HF also sells a version, I have the GW 10" bought last year from Amazon for $13 during some sale. I feel no slop, and side by side looks the same as my friends Snapon.

The indexing lets you snake into a limited movement area and apply full force from any available angle. Also good for the times when you need two prybars and one is a tight spot, or one is hold position and the other the umph.

HF and others also sell just the ladyfoot with a 1/2" drive fitting on the end to use with any ratchet or breaker bar, like $5, but haven't seen it in stores yet, just online.

 

[GearWrench Brand]

The GearWrench pry bars are a Danaher design and not related to the Snap-on or Well Make.

 

[GearWrench Brand]

the craftsman ones are made by chicago tool company as well as the snap on's http://chicagotoolcompany.com/products.html

are you sure the cman ones are made in taiwan? (even the pics are the same.)

edit: as a side note the chicago tool company claims they are the inventor of the indexable ratchet that we discussed in an earlier thread.

the sears site claims they are made by gearwrench and the CTC site claims the make them. i wonder if there is an connection between the two companies?

These are made by Danaher as well....the reference above is a patent holder.

 

[walrus]

I have 2 different gearwrench adjustable pry bars, one is on my truck and get used all the time, being able to adjust angle rules. Used it a ton when I tore abuilding down and wanted to reuse the lumber. Its excellant if you ask me