Best Anti-Slip Open End Wrenches?

[Fedwrench]

These are the same as the Carlyle, Channellock, and Icon non-ratcheting. I haven't tried them personally but apparently they're made of cheese.

I think cheese only comes into play if a three foot pipe is is used with the wrench. I haven't had any issues with my Carlyles and when on sale, they're a pretty good deal

That anti slip open end hails from Infar in Taiwan and in addition to Carlyle, Channellock, and some Icon, it's also found on some Sunex and Capri wrenches too. It will serve you well depending on how you use it.

I think the best anti slip open end of the bunch is the one found on SK's X frame ratcheting wrenches. Now, If SK was to place that anti slip open end on their long pattern metric combination wrenches, it would indeed be a winner-winner-chicken dinner for many people. Not me though, as I still can't get past their wide in the hips boxed ends.

 

[richfinn]

In what situations are you guys using these open end wrenches??

Alignments maybe??

I've never owned any before in 35 years of spannering on european automobiles, am I missing a trick??

I understand they allow more torque using the open end of the wrench, but I can't say I have ever really struggled??

I really like my Snap On wrenches with the hinged socket at one end, those I really like for awkward access!!

 

[enrare]

What's the differences between WrightGrip 1.0 and WrightGrip 2.0 ?

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I think cheese only comes into play if a three foot pipe is is used with the wrench. I haven't had any issues with my Carlyles and when on sale, they're a pretty good deal

That anti slip open end hails from Infar in Taiwan and in addition to Carlyle, Channellock, and some Icon, it's also found on some Sunex and Capri wrenches too. It will serve you well depending on how you use it.

I think the best anti slip open end of the bunch is the one found on SK's X frame ratcheting wrenches. Now, If SK was to place that anti slip open end on their long pattern metric combination wrenches, it would indeed be a winner-winner-chicken dinner for many people. Not me though, as I still can't get past their wide in the hips boxed ends.

I've damaged the teeth on my rarely used SAE set, purely with hand force. Even the points on the boxed ends are deformed on some wrenches. IMO the carlyles are soft. I didn't find the the toothed open end to be all that great, but I'm comparing to Wright and Snap on. I just use my ancient protos with no teeth. Maybe I'll get a deal on some nice SAE stuff, but I just struggle to spend any money on SAE stuff I use it so rarely.

In what situations are you guys using these open end wrenches??

Alignments maybe??

I've never owned any before in 35 years of spannering on european automobiles, am I missing a trick??

I understand they allow more torque using the open end of the wrench, but I can't say I have ever really struggled??

I really like my Snap On wrenches with the hinged socket at one end, those I really like for awkward access!!

Alignments, tube nuts without access for a flare nut wrench, stuff you can't get the box end on due to obstructions but you can get the wrench on a single pair of flats.

Good open ends are just another weapon in the arsenal.

 

[OneDollarSaab]

In what situations are you guys using these open end wrenches??

Alignments maybe??

I've never owned any before in 35 years of spannering on european automobiles, am I missing a trick??

I understand they allow more torque using the open end of the wrench, but I can't say I have ever really struggled??

I really like my Snap On wrenches with the hinged socket at one end, those I really like for awkward access!!

Please read the thread, I gave an example earlier.

What's the differences between WrightGrip 1.0 and WrightGrip 2.0 ?

I think people complained or were concerned about marring of the fastener, so Wrightgrip 2.0 was supposed to reduce this. I couldn't care less, I have a full set of metric Wrightgrip 1.0 and they work great.

 

[richfinn]

I've damaged the teeth on my rarely used SAE set, purely with hand force. Even the points on the boxed ends are deformed on some wrenches. IMO the carlyles are soft. I didn't find the the toothed open end to be all that great, but I'm comparing to Wright and Snap on. I just use my ancient protos with no teeth. Maybe I'll get a deal on some nice SAE stuff, but I just struggle to spend any money on SAE stuff I use it so rarely.







Alignments, tube nuts without access for a flare nut wrench, stuff you can't get the box end on due to obstructions but you can get the wrench on a single pair of flats.

Good open ends are just another weapon in the arsenal.

Thanks, I dont think they are for me. Luckily I haven't had to do an alignment or rusty brake line in 15 years

My work is all roadside rescue/breakdowns

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Thanks, I dont think they are for me. Luckily I haven't had to do an alignment or rusty brake line in 15 years

My work is all roadside rescue/breakdowns

Very jealous then. Good open ends, much like angle wrenches, are something you'd prefer you didn't ever need. But when you need them, you need them.

 

[Handyandy23]

I noticed at HomeDepot that Milwaukee wrenches seem to have very aggressive teeth for "bite":

I don't have any Milwaukee hand tools, but they seem quality. Their adjustable wrenches probably have the smallest jaw slap among all brands.

Those are really interesting, thanks! Hadn't seen these before. Looks like they aren't stocked in store at HD on Canada, but you can order them. $150 CAD for a 15 pc set up to 22mm is a very good price, too.

Reviews are also very strong on HD, many people saying they are mechanics and use these.

I think cheese only comes into play if a three foot pipe is is used with the wrench. I haven't had any issues with my Carlyles and when on sale, they're a pretty good deal

That anti slip open end hails from Infar in Taiwan and in addition to Carlyle, Channellock, and some Icon, it's also found on some Sunex and Capri wrenches too. It will serve you well depending on how you use it.

I think the best anti slip open end of the bunch is the one found on SK's X frame ratcheting wrenches. Now, If SK was to place that anti slip open end on their long pattern metric combination wrenches, it would indeed be a winner-winner-chicken dinner for many people. Not me though, as I still can't get past their wide in the hips boxed ends.

So you're saying the Milwaukee's are an Infar product? What do you mean by "it will serve you well depending how you use it?"

How comparable do you think they are to the performance of the Wright Grip open end?

 

[Fedwrench]

So you're saying the Milwaukee's are an Infar product?

How comparable do you think they are to the performance of the Wright Grip open end?

YES, my understanding that INFAR (Taiwan Tool Company) makes milwaukee's wrenches What do you mean by "it will serve you well depending how you use it?" I mean that it will not take the abuse that a snap on flank drive plus wrench will but, they are considerably cheaper too. I mean that as long as you're only using your hand and arm strength, the wrench will perform as designed. all bets are off when using pipes, wrench extenders, double wrenching, etc.

I believe there are more that a couple of You Tube videos comparing anti slip open ends. Watch those. additionally, there's more to a wrench than just its anti slip open end.[/QUOTE]

 

[richfinn]

Very jealous then. Good open ends, much like angle wrenches, are something you'd prefer you didn't ever need. But when you need them, you need them.

I hated doing ****** alignments and MOT inspections
or anything else on a 4 post lift!!!

I quite enjoyed doing brake/fuel lines, but they were always so rotten (british weather and road salt) we would just clip the pipe off with side cutters and remove the pipe fitting with a socket and use new fittings

We used the oxy acetylene torch on a daily basis

 

[Skin]

I've damaged the teeth on my rarely used SAE set, purely with hand force. Even the points on the boxed ends are deformed on some wrenches. IMO the carlyles are soft. I didn't find the the toothed open end to be all that great, but I'm comparing to Wright and Snap on. I just use my ancient protos with no teeth. Maybe I'll get a deal on some nice SAE stuff, but I just struggle to spend any money on SAE stuff I use it so rarely.

Not sure metal hardness has anything to do with it. I just think those big teeth are a bad design. It doesn't spread the load so only a tooth or two takes all the pressure and inevitably it gets flattened.

 

[BFHtime]

Snap-On has the best open end with the flank drive plus. Wright has the best box end as far as strength goes. The Wright beam is much more comfortable to pull on then the Snap-on by not a little bit. The Wright's definitely feel better, mine are chrome. The Snap-On will fit in tighter places more noticeable on the box end. The regular length Wright wrenches are the same as regular length other wrenches. Snap-on Regular length is like a long in most other brands.

Both are great wrenches and will not disappoint. The wright set does cost less.

 

[mr.lemons]

The Milwaukee wrenches were mentioned unfavourably in a youtube vid I just watched.


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[2ndGearRubber]

Not sure metal hardness has anything to do with it. I just think those big teeth are a bad design. It doesn't spread the load so only a tooth or two takes all the pressure and inevitably it gets flattened.

True, but my box ends had similar deformations.


I bought them basically new from the classifieds from another member. Didn't look like they'd ever seen a fastener. I got them during the initial carlyle buzz on here, I wanted to join the buzz I guess.

IDK what a set of carlyle SAE wrenches up to 1' go for, I might have paid $75? They're okay, but not something I'd recommend.

 

[Wamsutta]

I read that old thread too where he said the FD+ stuck on bolts, weird how that narrative has changed to give SO another pat on the back

For the price difference between the FD+ and WrightGrips, the Snap Ons better be turning the bolts out for me.

I give the FD+ a pat on the back for being less annoying than the WrightGrip 1.0, but I wouldn't be using either one of those wrenches if I didn't have to. No point in getting those wrenches caught on the corners of a good bolt; it takes too much time to turn the bolt out.

 

[Handyandy23]

The Milwaukee wrenches were mentioned unfavourably in a youtube vid I just watched.


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Huh, well that is disappointing to see. I'm sure he uses his wrenches a lot more than I would, but still not good to see the teeth get mashed that bad. You have to think the fit on a bolt would get sloppy and kind of have the opposite effect of biting.

I wonder if Milwaukee would warranty the mashed teeth under the lifetime warranty? Still a PITA but could exchange your high use ones every couple years.

 

[Sidchrome]

I just bought a set of Wright metric combination spanners. I was slightly disappointed as I found them big and clunky. I can’t comment on the anti slip as I haven’t used it, though I imagine they perform well. The Spanner is of good quality but as I said it is bigger than other combination, which makes it bulky and unwieldy. They seem unnecessarily thick as well, perhaps this is required to make them anti slip.
Also disappointing is, the box end is so big you can’t double them up.
They are comfortable to hold and use in an open environment, though they are heavy and have no give.
I have found other US brands like Snap-On to have a similar feel.
Imho they would not make a good stand alone set because of their ergonomics and bulk.

Edit: was a bit harsh, the Wright is a nice tool, probably not what I’m used to using. It’s very attractive with perhaps a more automotive feel.