Dieselclunker
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adjustable wrench
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Dieselclunker
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Your making me spend moneyOMFG, it's so CUUUUUUUUUUUTE!
This teensy-weensy little 4" titanium adjustable from CountyComm is simultaneously one of the most useless and yet most desirable tools I've seen in a while.
It's ADORABLE, I tell you.
I kinda want one, but I'm definitely not blowing $50 on it.
Adjustable Wrench - Titanium 4 Inch ( NSN Pending )
Now In Stock Limit 4 Per CustomerNow hermetically sealed! Members of the military Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams wanted a small, light, non-magnetic wrench for working on magnetically sensitive devices, and this is what we provide them: Specs: Weighs: 26 grams. Less than a ounce Grade 4...countycomm.com
Renegade1LI
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That unbranded spud crescent earlier in the thread looks identical to my Kleins. I'm an ironworker and we shy away from tools that the manufacturer won't even put their name on. I wonder if it's a late Friday tool that went home with an employee? PS we call the 10 inch ones "finishing wrenches". All of the big bolts are already snug tight.
lbhsbz
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Harbor Freight used to sell some very nice adjustable wrenches with ergonomic fiberglass handles. They were made in Taiwan I believe. I have yet to find another one that is better. I've had mine for 20+ years and they are great.
genog
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Protos are pretty good
I do like Crescents—the older the better. My youngest one is still US made, but the finish has flaked off in spots. Of course, this happened on the big expensive (probably 18” or so) one.
I will say that I’ve always admired the Snap-Ons. They have this bright finish that almost looks like polished aluminum. Very pretty wrenches. Not sure why I never bought one before I quit working on cars for a living.
Surprisingly, one of my favorite adjustable wrenches that I have is a Taiwanese wrench of the brand “Master Mechanic.” I’m a total tool snob, and most of my tools are Snap-On, but this cheap wrench (no idea where it came from) is finished well, has great balance, and smooth operation. I keep it with my bike tools that I take to cyclocross races.
I will say that I’ve always admired the Snap-Ons. They have this bright finish that almost looks like polished aluminum. Very pretty wrenches. Not sure why I never bought one before I quit working on cars for a living.
Surprisingly, one of my favorite adjustable wrenches that I have is a Taiwanese wrench of the brand “Master Mechanic.” I’m a total tool snob, and most of my tools are Snap-On, but this cheap wrench (no idea where it came from) is finished well, has great balance, and smooth operation. I keep it with my bike tools that I take to cyclocross races.
I probably have 10 different brands of adjustable wrenches. Klein, Proto, and Matco were my favorites until I bought an extra wide Bahco. I have a few different sizes of the Bahco now and I love them. They are really comfortable to use. The Klein wide mouth (navy blue grip) adjustables are pretty great, but the Bahco is more ergonomic.
jives
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There is nothing worse than a poorly working adjustable wrench. Sloppy, loose, hard to tighten, hard to loosen, ugggh. I only use one, which is a very large Master Mechanic that I use for anything over 1 1/8". Hitch ball, mower blade nuts, etc.