Combination Wrenches Bigger than 3/4" -- Where are you getting them?

[catalytic]

I have a few standard combination wrench sets that go up to 3/4", and it's time to expand to at least 1" and possibly 1 1/4." I want USA-made wrenches, SAE only, preferably with WrightGrip (or Armstrong or someone else's version of this).

So, where are you getting them, and are you picking them up as singles or is there a set I don't know about?

 

[Hammer1963]

Cornwell

 

[DodgeMech]

Williams...can get their version of flank drive plus on the open ends, and the box end had some special sauce in it as well...or you could go snapon...if you got a lot of money to spend haha

 

[Askme42]

Wrightgrips go pretty big in size if I recall correctly. Give epsteins a call and they will set u up.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

Best deal out there for an add-on set up to 1". Kobalt USA m̶a̶d̶e̶ ̶b̶y̶ ̶W̶i̶l̶l̶i̶a̶m̶s̶. No fancy open ends, but I've been using my old Proto Los Angeles wrenches in the larger sizes, and have still never needed the bite on the open end when getting up in the big sizes.

http://www.cripedistributing.com/kobalt-4pc-large-sae-combo-wrench-set-23612-usa.html

 

[shockwave]

Funny I just placed an order for Matco extra long combo sae 13/16-1 inch they are great for alignments just wish they made more extra long open wrenches in metric larger than 21mm

 

[metaldad]

I get my replacements at McMaster Carr. The premium line they sell, which is USA, and Armstrong.
Ordered some replacement sockets, they were Proto. So, they may have switched vendors.

 

[erty67]

Best deal out there for an add-on set up to 1". Kobalt USA made by Williams. No fancy open ends, but I've been using my old Proto Los Angeles wrenches in the larger sizes, and have still never needed the bite on the open end when getting up in the big sizes.

http://www.cripedistributing.com/kobalt-4pc-large-sae-combo-wrench-set-23612-usa.html

I think those are made by Danaher. I bought a bunch of singles from Cripe and they match my KDs (danaher). Still a good deal.

 

[RM209]

If you're patient, and can afford to wait a bit, you can find them at estate sales and on C-L. You probably won't have a matched set, but you'll save a bundle; those large sizes are quite pricey.

Good luck
RM209

 

[rsanter]

If you don't care about a matches set, I have a bunch of them I can sell
You want to go to 1 1/2"

Bob

 

[franzdom]

If you want Wrightgrip then you have your answer, they are awesome!

 

[southalabama]

I bought mine on ebay. They are s-k.

 

[John in OH]

If you want Wrightgrip then you have your answer, they are awesome!

+1! HJ Epstein can provide Wright Tool products.

 

[Cope]

I think those are made by Danaher. I bought a bunch of singles from Cripe and they match my KDs (danaher). Still a good deal.

Danaher doesn't make anything except money. They do own a lot of good brand tool companies.

 

[LB-1911]

I have a few standard combination wrench sets that go up to 3/4", and it's time to expand to at least 1" and possibly 1 1/4." I want USA-made wrenches, SAE only, preferably with WrightGrip (or Armstrong or someone else's version of this).

So, where are you getting them, and are you picking them up as singles or is there a set I don't know about?

14 Pc. Combination Wrench Set 3/8"-1-1/4" 12 Pt.
WRIGHT TOOL #A714

14 piece Wright Satin Finish Combination Wrench Set. Comes in denim pouch. 12 Point. 3/8 to 1 1/4. Wright wrenches have a lifetime guarantee. Wright wrenches come with special WrightGrip head.

http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/StandCombWr/A714.html

 

[gungatim]

I hate to say it but I have the craftsman jumbo set, I think goes up to 1 3/8, and a snappy 1-1/2 I picked up off fleabay cheap. I have found that they are just fine, when you get that big, even imported wrenches are tuff enough.

 

[egnorant]

I found a local shop that builds hoses and pipes for the oilfield that carries Wright tools.
You might be amazed at what is right under your nose if you look. They are also helpful in my shop build for air, plumbing and general shop supplies. Pawn shops are a good place too. I may have an advantage being in the middle of an oil patch as a lot of tools seem to show up!

Bruce

 

[blackwire]

I think those are made by Danaher. I bought a bunch of singles from Cripe and they match my KDs (danaher). Still a good deal.

Yes, the Kobalts are not Wrightgrip style. Neither the Williams or Danaher versions are. They are more like polished Craftsmans. Might as well get Craftsman if you are looking at old Danaher Kobalts. You can get NOS USA Craftsmans on eBay for a better price.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I think those are made by Danaher. I bought a bunch of singles from Cripe and they match my KDs (danaher). Still a good deal.

I think you're right, it slipped my mind last night. I bought some of the larger Kobalts through them to fill in missing sizes (1-1/4, 1-5/16, etc). They are solid wrenches, good pebble finish, and not much difference between the KD, Armstrong, and Allen USA wrenches sold on there.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I bought Craftsman when they were still "Forged in the USA".

 

[monomach]

Best deal out there for an add-on set up to 1". Kobalt USA made by Williams. No fancy open ends, but I've been using my old Proto Los Angeles wrenches in the larger sizes, and have still never needed the bite on the open end when getting up in the big sizes.

http://www.cripedistributing.com/kobalt-4pc-large-sae-combo-wrench-set-23612-usa.html

The ones in that picture look an awful lot like the Kobalt/Allen/Menard's Masterforce/KD made by Danaher after Lowe's dumped Williams.

If I were going to get larger wrenches made by Danaher/Apex, I'd just get NOS Craftsman on the cheap from ebay for the easier warranty.

Probably would never need the warranty, though. I've never seen a broken wrench bigger than 3/4". Even Chinese wrenches that big seem sturdy enough (I might worry about the fit, though).

 

[Cope]

Snap On up to 1 1/4". I have an old Indestro 1 1/2" monster that I think I have used one time in the 40 years I've owned it.

 

[Cope]

Probably would never need the warranty, though. I've never seen a broken wrench bigger than 3/4". Even Chinese wrenches that big seem sturdy enough (I might worry about the fit, though).

A friend of mine worked for a gas compressor parts business. Tools walked off all the time, so he went to Harbor Freight and bought all the wrenches and sockets there. He said no one stole them and they didn't break either.

 

[Jure]

unior,made in europe and should be pretty cheap...i have no idea if they have them in stock,but give em a call...

Unior USA Corporation
3550 N. Union Drive
Olney, IL 62450

Contact person
Ms. Sharon Elliott
Tel.: +001 618 393 29 55
Fax: +001 618 393 29 56
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[DodgeMech]

those phone numbers ain't wrote right there bud

 

[sonvolt]

All my 1" and above are craftsman raised panels

 

[just a noob]

Snap-On, Williams, Wright.

 

[AndrewV]

GearWrench.
Either off the truck, or Cripes/ToolTopia. Depends if i need it now, or can wait.

 

[dr_clyde]

Snap-on up to 1-1/2, SK to 2", Armstrong for a couple over 2".

The snappys I either bought off the truck, or got from my old man. Bought the huge *** wrenches used.

 

[jmm]

If you have access to a Mac dealer, they're offering at least a metric set (standards are probably available as well) this month on promo for a good price. They're USA Knuckle Savers, really nice wrenches. I think sizes 21-27 or so. Definitely worth considering.

I personally added mine as I needed them, some new, some used. No particular brand, but I like the Macs and Snap-Ons the best.

 

[idahochevy]

I have Craftsman up to 1 3/8" and 30mm in metric. Above that i just have harbor freight up to 2 1/2. They have held up just fine and i don't feel near as bad if I have to hammer on the side of the wrench to bust a fitting loose. Plus, what the tool trucks want for bigger wrenches is pretty outrageous.

 

[Hammell]

Although a Canadian dealer, JET tools offer well made wrenches, I have a few 1 3/8, 1 7/16, 1 13/16. Wright makes their wrightgrip up to 4 inches I was told. I have a couple of them to in larger sizes. They are the best for sure.

 

[Boredmechanic]

Snap on. I have up to 2 1/2

 

[Cope]

those phone numbers ain't wrote right there bud

Leave off the +001 prefix. He's dialing from Croatia.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

I think those are made by Danaher. I bought a bunch of singles from Cripe and they match my KDs (danaher). Still a good deal.

Ya, that Kobalt set of four: 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1" is a USA Danaher product; for the price, I am satisfied with mine...

Cripe has-had a good selection of USA KD, Kobalt, Armstrong, and Allen combination wrenches, some long pattern, some short, satin and polished offerings... A while back; I pieced together four sets of metric wrenches from their stock...(Christmas gifts, vehicle kits)..

with Cripe, I considered the combined shipping charges very reasonable.