Pipe Wrench repair

[SteveCh]

I have an 18" Ridgid and a 14" Globemaster pipe wrenches and both need at least a new heel jaw. Looking at the wrenches, I see that one can remove a pin and put in a replacement jaw. [knock out with a punch??]

The Ridgid has no model # on it, and the brief search I've done so far on the web shows me parts for various models #s. Are all Ridgid 18" gonna use the same jaw(s)? This wrench was given to me, used, back in the 70s so it is at least that old.

Same deal with the Globemaster needing the jaw. I do have a model # for it, but I don't find any parts, yet, searching. Don't know anything about Globemaster, says on the handle made in Spain.

Where does everyone like to buy their parts for these? If I find a source locally, I can always take the wrenches in with me and match up the parts. A web search says ToolKing sells the parts, but I've never seen them there. I will stop by in a day or two to ask them.

Meanwhile, what do you guys do?

 

[ddo]

Id try warranty on the ridgid. Repair could be free. Ive also had goid luck cleaning the teeth up with a file as a first step. Dont take a ton off, just enough to get some sharp edges. The hardening on teeth doesnt go too deep so i wouldnt go too crazy.

 

[metaldad]

ALL Ridgid jaws are different.
And they are not going to warranty jaws.
parts are available at McMaster Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com/#adjustable-pipe-wrenches/=lnz37w
click on ridgid heavy duty wrenches to see parts. somehow they wont 'paste' a direct link

 

[sumner52000]

I have a few broken pipe wrenches i picked up for spare parts. I think it would be cheaper to buy a used pipe wrench than buy the parts to fix one.