Anyone Use An Adjustable Locking Wrench?

[bspearson]

Does anyone use an adjustable locking wrench? I've never owned one and I was just curious of others opinions. Thanks.


http://www.gemplers.com/product/104271/10-Adjustable-Locking-Wrench

 

[BackTracker]

you don't want that, you want this...

yes, they can flatten a penny. yes they are awesome.

 

[Sick Puppy]

you don't want that, you want this...

yes, they can flatten a penny. yes they are awesome.

I just bought one of those - but mine has a slit in the handle for some reason.

 

[Slowboat]

I have the Stanley's shown in the first post, and love them for use on my sailboat (rigging, plumbing, etc). I would say they are more like a kinder (to the fastener) visegrip, then the Knipex pliers shown in post 2. They stay on when you lock them, which the knipex don't do, so you can free up your hands for other things.

Go get them (probably either) they are worth it for sure.

 

[rlitman]

I've got the Stanley. As the previous post said, they're not meant for rapid repetitive turning like the Knipex (which I've been drooling over). They do however have a fantastic grip, and can turn things that I would never use an adjustable (or even a standard crescent wrench) on.

 

[littletoes]

What's the cost of the Knipex??? Looks interesting...I use my slip-joint pump pliers for everything at work....oh, I'm a Steamfitter too, that may just explain it.

 

[Jack Olsen]

The cost is the Knipex's only downside. They're worth it, in my opinion -- but they ain't cheap.

I like my 7" and 10" so much that I just ordered a 12".

They're $35-60 each, depending on the size.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

The cost is the Knipex's only downside. They're worth it, in my opinion -- but they ain't cheap.

Used co-workers Knipex cobra, it sure does have some grip.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I use a Williams brand locking adjustable 12" wrench.

TheGrooveking