Do you use 4 way angle wrenches?
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Parrothead
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I’ve seen them around too. Never had a need.
KnurledNut
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Hydraulics, small/heavy equipment, machinery...
I have a set of them. The only one I have really used is the 1-1/16" for doing hydraulic work on a tractor. It has been handy for that since it gave me another way to get at certain fittings that were difficult to access with a standard open end.
BarryWells
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Used them today on my stump grinder....1/2 and 5/8
We have some equipment at work where the 30/60 angles are the only wrench that fit to access some fasteners. I'll often grab one to hold the bolt head at the other end when I'm already using my same size combo for the nut. If you've got em you use em even though they aren't always specifically needed for their "angle" properties.
So not so handy in automotive work?
bob15
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Really nice on removing the line nuts on DB2 & DS injection pumps and injectors as well.
redwrench60
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They aren’t the wrench I reach for first. I consider them sort of a specialty tool to be used as needed. I use them a lot on equipment with hydraulic and pneumatic lines and hoses. Occasionally on regular nuts and bolts when I can’t get a bite with a regular wrench. They don’t come out all the time but when they do they often save the day. They can allow you to make a repair without having to remove parts for access or they can simply slip into a tight spot to provide an alternative open end angle not found on your combo wrenches. I’ve even used them in plumbing applications. I prefer Snap on 4 way angle wrenches and have them up to 1-5/16” size.
BarryWells
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Hey now !
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This.They come in real handy on the farm. Have a Snap on and Craftsman set that I use often
redwrench60
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ihateminimumwage
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Only owned one 13mm for adjusting valves on air cooled Generac engines for years. Now I use them every day (along with service wrenches) at work on hydraulic fittings on a wide range of construction equipment.
bobcatdan
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Some of my most used wrenches. I have saw up to 2" and metric up to 36mm.
ZRX61
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Every aircraft mechanic uses them.
Onefastgsx
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Didnt know they existed, but I can think of about 10 times recently that they probably would have been helpful.
PartsGuy
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I have been very happy with my MAC set. They are pretty common on eBay, sometimes at a decent price, even.... I picked up a Bonney set this spring, minus the 9/16".... these are apparently the OEM for the Matco angle wrenches.
Indispensable for hydraulics, and handy for other random tasks, too!
Nuccio
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I use them mostly on heavy equipment have a set of Snapon up to 1 1/4
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2ndGearRubber
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I love mine, 10-19mm snap on, 21/22 tekton, both with 30 and 60 degree ends. There are times the specific bend profile of each is specifically advantageous.
22 is nice for restricted o2 sensors, I often use the others for restricted fasteners like upper control arm bolts and power steering fittings. Very nice to have when you need them. Using the 60* angle can sometimes position you in a way where removal is no faster, but much more ergonomic and comfortable.
22 is nice for restricted o2 sensors, I often use the others for restricted fasteners like upper control arm bolts and power steering fittings. Very nice to have when you need them. Using the 60* angle can sometimes position you in a way where removal is no faster, but much more ergonomic and comfortable.
RedneckWelder
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I use them for hydraulic fittings/hoses and sometimes jam nuts
I think Snap-On only makes 30 and 60 degree offset but I may be wrong.
I am not 100%, but I think I read on here that the angle wrenches sold through Caterpillar are Snap-On. If you have time, please try searching the site to see if I remember that right. The times I've looked into it they are cheaper than Snap-On at any rate. I just haven't bought any since it's pretty far to a Cat dealership for me and I have a set of mostly Martin made ones as it is. Still, I wouldn't mind getting some at some date to see if the 30 degree offset is worth having.
bob15
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Buy the Snap On and their 30°/60° design. Those angles make it superior to anything else.
Might want to mosey over to e-bay....probably a few good deals over there .
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ihateminimumwage
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Snap-on or Tekton for the 30/60 angle.
I've been just fine with a mix of Fairmount, MAC, Cornwell, Armstrong, Williams USA and Proto from 3/8 to 1-5/8" and have a couple of Snap-on metric sizes.
That said, the Williams USA are really good for the price, but only available in SAE.
JR 42
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The Tektons are also 30 and 60 degree, but I think everyone else (besides Snap-On/ Cat) makes 15 and 60 degree versions.
I was loaned some Snap-Ons to replace mast hoses on the forklift at work, and the offset heads worked a lot better in tight spots than the usual combo wrench open ends.
clinebarger
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Tekton, made in US
JR 42
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I'm waiting, somewhat patiently, to luck into a set like that at a good deal price. I don't need them much, but when you need them, they're awesome. Any time hydraulic fittings are clustered together they're fantastic.
As others stated, hoses and lines mostly. Not a lot of use, but a lifesaver when needed. I have these:
Good quality for the price:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV6FDW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Good quality for the price:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007QV6FDW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
zmotorsports
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I bought a set of Matco angle wrenches about 25 years ago and used them heavily in the industrial maintenance field on hydraulics. Between material handling equipment and facilities maintenance I used mine a lot. Not so much in the automotive field but still on occasion I find them helpful, especially when working on big RV's.
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RedneckWelder
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The Cat wrenches are Snap On...most of Cat’s hand tools are Snap On sourced, either Snap On and Williams USA (most of the hand tools like sockets and wrenches) or Bluepoint (Air tools). Some stuff is even ordered by the Cat part number but still has the Snap On rollmark. They even have a few sizes of KRA series boxes available (but high priced)
BarryWells
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You sure ? Tekton has lots of USA stull but I question the wrenches. Where's Dave ?
JR 42
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I'm not Dave, and I'm not trying to help poke the beehive, but Tekton makes it abundantly clear on their website that their angle wrenches are made in the US.