Jh Williams wrenches

[Spannersphere]

I'm looking at a set of jh Williams open end wrenches any one ever used them and how do they rate

 

[4x4gearhead]

Are they new or old? A lot of current JH Williams tools are imported, where older stuff was tried and true american steel.

 

[woody 73]

I don't own any of their new wrenches but from time to time I pick up a few used Williams wrenches at flea type places for a dollar or two, and they are very nice.

 

[jakemac]

The only one that I own is one that I bought at a yard sale years ago. I used it for lining up holes when building stages. The wrench side never got used because it didn't fit the nuts I was turning.

It's marked "3/8 USS Bolt" (approx. 11/16") on one side and "Williams forged in USA" w/ a diamond W on the other.

 

[rusty65]

The older Williams Double open end wrenches are some of the best open ended wrenches made period.


Sent From Snap On Head Quarters deep in China.

 

[bonneyman]

The older Williams Double open end wrenches are some of the best open ended wrenches made period.


Sent From Snap On Head Quarters deep in China.

I especially like the DOE "Superrench" obstruction wrenches. Grab 'em whenever I can. The steel they used was just bulletproof.

 

[Spannersphere]

They are new and there the American ones

 

[CWP1616L]

They are new and they're the American ones

Fixed it for you. Couldn't resist this time.

 

[Outlawmws]

Oh Lord, it's the Grammar police! We're DOOMED!

 

[Subyroo651]

I have a pretty full set of Williams Supercombos in Metric and SAE

I love them and wish they made them in Long versions as well.

 

[CWP1616L]

I just couldn't let that one go by.

The guy never uses a question mark either.

 

[eleblu05]

yes i have the double open end black oxide and the red combo wrenches very strong thick beamed usa made wrenches

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I have USA Supercombos in Metric. I prefer them over my Snap-Ons, which I will eventually trade out for SAE Supercombos.

 

[Fedwrench]

I just couldn't let that one go by.

The guy never uses a question mark either.

Might be time to get the meds updated again Merk.

 

[BK13]

I dunno, man. If a guy is going to ask for information that others have, he might want to ask for it in a semi-coherent manner...

 

[WR250F]

Williams wrenches are simply excellent in every respect. I have three sets of US made Williams wrenches and use them almost daily. I don't abuse them (too much) but I don't baby them in the least, and they get used - hard. They have held up great since day one. The only other wrenches I use are S-K's in various forms and they are excellent as well. I have some Cman RP's from many years ago that have held up well over the years, but the only set of newer Cman wrenches I own are just crappy compared to the S-K or Williams. Williams is a great bang for the buck option any way you look at it.

 

[Spannersphere]

Does any one know the tooth count of the Williams flex head ratchet wrenches mws-12rcf?

 

[David Jackson]

I thoroughly enjoyed the J. H.Williams history link on the GJ forum. I only have three Williams Superrenches and find that one I have 4086 B is probably wartime production, and another, one of my favorite ones of all my wrenches a stubby offset box 1/2=9/16 No 9725B is likely 1945 or possibly a little later, and my raised panel Combo 1168 is probably mid fifties.
It's terrible to get hooked on collecting things like this; but fun too. I would love very much to find companions to my stubby offset box; anyone have any to sell or trade?
Regards,

 

[ArtDeco]

All great unless you come across a severely abused one...

 

[stage20]

I have USA Supercombos in Metric. I prefer them over my Snap-Ons, which I will eventually trade out for SAE Supercombos.

williams has a thicker bar than the snap ons. when i really need to crank on something, i always feel like the snap ons dig in my fingers more. ive got an sae set, but rarely use them. i do like my 7/16 snap on combo for some reason. use it all the time.

 

[Wakefield]

Has anyone ran into a situation where the thinner Snap On fit into a tight space to get'er done where the more comfortable USA Supercombo didn't fit?

 

[stage20]

Has anyone ran into a situation where the thinner Snap On fit into a tight space to get'er done where the more comfortable USA Supercombo didn't fit?

not with these brands but i have run into this a hundred times. i have some slim line wrenches that work good for this now, but years ago i just took a belt sander or a grinder to whatever i had to make it fit.

 

[GeorgeFromPa]

The only one that I own is one that I bought at a yard sale years ago. I used it for lining up holes when building stages. The wrench side never got used because it didn't fit the nuts I was turning.

It's marked "3/8 USS Bolt" (approx. 11/16") on one side and "Williams forged in USA" w/ a diamond W on the other.

Spud Wrench.. its an Ironworkers wrench. Great tool.. most people get the Kliens now.. there are 3 most used.. 3/4 common, 3/4 high strength and 7/8th.

 

[Outlawmws]

Has anyone ran into a situation where the thinner Snap On fit into a tight space to get'er done where the more comfortable USA Supercombo didn't fit?

That's what tappet wrenches are made for. I think everyone made them at one time or another, and many still do.