obstruction wrenches

[bixxjs]

Hi All
Do another manufacturers make these at a more reasonable price?
Only interested in US brands.

 

[GMCGarage]

https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-metric-s-type-wrench-set-99699.html

 

[3baygarage]

I'm not sure any other US brands made those other than a specialty wrench here or there.

Does Snap On even carry them anymore?

EDIT: yes they have them on the site

 

[archirelic]

https://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-metric-s-type-wrench-set-99699.html

Literally the first post after the OP asked for only US brands.

 

[tstaude]

if you check ebay there are likely some old craftsman ones out there, should be made in USA.
Gear wrench makes some, I have a set that pivots in that direction. Not to be confused with the standard flex head.

 

[3baygarage]

Craftsman never made any S wrench afaik.

 

[cdeer001]

I think Craftsman on has one wrench like this 9/16 x 5/8 in., 12 pt. It is a "C" shape and not an "S" shape.

Regular Model # 04376 / Craftsman Industrial Model# 24871.

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have a few of these in MAC. I only bought the sizes I would need.

 

[aircommuter]

Maybe Cornwell, Matco. Older ones that you may find on places eBay would be Proto, Bonney, New Britain.

 

[WVBrady]

My mechanic cut and welded one for one particular situation on my VW.

 

[cherrybomb]

WVBrady,that is really putting on your thinking cap and coming up with a solution.That's what this journal is all about,ideas and solutions,putting them out there.

 

[joe_padavano]

My mechanic cut and welded one for one particular situation on my VW.

^^^THIS. I have frequently purchased used wrenches at swap meets to cut and weld or heat and bend for specific applications. They work better than generic "obstruction wrenches" and cost less.

 

[rsanter]

I know its not USA made but I would look at the ones from gearwerench.
the reason is that when using these you often can only move the wrench a little and then reposition. so you are moving that thing 1/12th at a time. I hate dealing with that.
with a ratcheting version once you break it loose then you can ratchet it. makes life easier

bob

 

[Mr_B]

MAC is an option although probably not reasnably priced, Cornwell and Craftsman do the C shape so perhaps do S as well, would be good one for used tool as generally don't get massive amount of use. Go europe brands or taiwan and options are endless .

 

[TractorJeff]

I have a few Snap-On "C" wrenches for pulling starters.
As far as cutting and welding a wrench to a specific task there are lots of applications where a Manufacturers Specialty Tool is required but its cheaper to buy a wrench to cut up for the task rather than get on a Manufacturer Vendor list.

 

[unslow1]

I have a few of these in MAC. I only bought the sizes I would need.

Same here. I have 3 MAC and one Bonney. Then some Craftsman C style.

 

[rburke65]

Yes....check out the ones that are made in China and Taiwan.....dah.....Mae post #1.

 

[Dragfluid]

The "C" shaped wrenches are called Manifold/Starter wrenches. Real old school.
I got a set of I think 6, from Mac a few years ago.

 

[robalmal]

I would not spend a lot of money on those tools. I have a few and have not used them in 20 years. As previously mentioned, you could fabricate one when you need it, or even buy just the one you need.

 

[gdocktor3]

Just buy some used ones on eBay. Considering how little they get used, why buy new?

 

[geartow]

not usa made but sunex makes them

 

[Wamsutta]

With wrenches you can usually go to an industrial brand for a better deal, but S wrenches are an automotive specialty wrench. You're stuck with either truck brands or foreign made knock-offs.

 

[Bellaireroad]

The "C" shaped wrenches are called Manifold/Starter wrenches. Real old school.
I got a set of I think 6, from Mac a few years ago.

Or moon wrench


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[mbshop]

I only needed something similar looong ago. So I just took a box wrench and bent it to fit. Never did need a "set".

 

[T45]

Proto also makes those C or crescent-moon type wrenches. Maybe more reasonable cost than snap-on, depending on vendor situation. Also, another brand to search used/ebay for.Good luck.