pipe wrench

[aidank]

hi all
looking to buy 2 pipe wrenches something like a 18-24" and a 36"

other than ridgid are there any other good makes out there, am based in ireland but if the price is right for decent quality will get them shipped from abroad

these are soft I presume
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....ksid=p3907.m29&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2

these are better
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEWSOME-36-PR...298|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318#ebayphotohosting

all links opinions appreciated

 

[speed bump]

Ridgid or Reed are the first two names I would consider when purchasing any pipe tools.

 

[64merc]

Do you plan on using them everyday? If you only plan on using them around the house now and then, like most of us, I personally think most any pipe wrench will work fine. I've used cheap ones and they always got the job done. With that said, I replaced most of them with Ridgid wrenches, mostly because I enjoy having quality tools.

 

[Tool Pants]

Here in the US Ridgid has the reputation. But for some reason the Company is actually called the Ridge Tool Company.

http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/About-Ridge-Tool/

 

[Mike83]

Superior Tool makes nice pipe wrenches and they cost less than Ridgid (some I have bought for half the cost of Ridgid). They are made in Spain and carry a lifetime warranty.

www.superiortool.com

 

[senlow]

Ridgid and Reed http://www.reedmfgco.com/ make good plumbing tools. Buy a high quality pipe wrench. A cheap pipe wrench with soft jaws can slip.

 

[Honda 1]

I have used Ridgid and Reed pipe wrenches for many years. When the going gets tough or you need to apply a cheater bar, you can depend on the Ridgid wrenches to get the job done.

 

[Monte]

http://www.egamaster.com
http://www.rothenberger.com/en.html

 

[tatra]

had a job where i needed a pipe wrench in a tight spot on a unit underneath..........tried a brandnew westward and the pos could get a bite at all................grabbed an old no name wrench from the bottom of the box i was working out of and no prob............westward ***** s(*& in my opinion for pipewrenches..........and impact universals and torque wrenches, all of which have failed in normal use the first or second time ........the latter two resulted in injuries to myself...........i hate **** tools.............

 

[Bustawrench]

Ridgid is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the pipe wrench world.

Reed, Hood, Rothenberger and Lennox are also good names.

 

[tigmusky]

Do you plan on using them everyday? If you only plan on using them around the house now and then, like most of us, I personally think most any pipe wrench will work fine. I've used cheap ones and they always got the job done. With that said, I replaced most of them with Ridgid wrenches, mostly because I enjoy having quality tools.

right on... If your going to use them everyday buy ridgid, you will be glad you spent the extra money!!!! you got the rest of your life to make more!!

Daye

 

[Jbullfrog]

You can buy a used Ridgid on Craigslist, E-bay, or at the pawnshop for way less than new and they still have the lifetime warranty. I got a set of aluminum 14, 18, 24, and 36 for $70 from a widow that was tired of tripping over them in the garage.

 

[boiler7904]

For the larger sizes, I'd be looking to pay the extra and upgrade to aluminum wrenches. I've got a couple of steel Ridgid's. If I need to buy more or larger ones, they'll be aluminum.