Show your adjustable wrenches!

[jeffmoss26]

Outlawms made me do it!
As the signature says, I have an adjustable wrench problem
Here is my collection, which pales in comparison to many here!

in the drawer of my toolbox

sorting out on the bench

 

[kc-steve]

Hi Jeff, here's a few of my favorites. Top to bottom is a Williams, S-K and then an Epstein's. All are XLNT.

Steve

 

[decaf]

Mostly Bahco´s

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlawms made me do it!
As the signature says, I have an adjustable wrench problems
SNIP

I did not! I merely suggested it...

But I'll play:



The Crescents; 4,6,8,12 & 15:

Some Diamond Caulk Horseshoe/Diamalloy; The top two 8s were my dads (DCH), and a 10 & 12:

12" Proto, Companion and Williams, The Companion has had a mod made to it...:

10" Zubi-Ondo - from Spain, 10" Billings, 6" Craftsman:

The older Adjustables;

6" Carll
8" Any Angle
6" Billings and Spencer
6" Bergman Tool Mfg. the hook hold is about 1/4" square on this one.

A couple more are out there in road boxes, or my camping gear, and there is more older stuff to come...

 

[jeffmoss26]

That double ended Crescent is cool! You're missing 10" in Crescent

 

[blue dog]

I call this one the spammer, spud wrench hammer.

 

[Outlawmws]

Two Masterench in 10 and 14 inch, the big one being a pipe wrench. I also have an 8" smooth jaw in my camping that I didn't want to dig out.

And the Monkey wrenches;

a 6" with name partly obliterated: "X"(R? - No, "B" -thanks Jeff!)EMIS & CALL, "X" & T(ool?) Co.
8 & 10 " - Coes Wrench co.
12" - Pexto
and a15" again partly obliterated: (P?)itman & B(ai?)ley

And five 9" Ford Auto wrenches, plus one 4" Bicycle wrench, a Sterling No. 1

 

[jeffmoss26]

I bet the 6" monkey wrench is Bemis and Call.

 

[Outlawmws]

That double ended Crescent is cool! You're missing 10" in Crescent

Yes it is, and yes I am, sort of; I do have a 10 in the double ended wrench!

The 8-10 I had to get a jaw and thumb wheel out of a donor 10" (So I technically HAVE a 10..) which was tricky as it is the older "fat head" design, and not so common, but I managed to find one.

 

[jeffmoss26]

As you see I only have 6 of the 10 inch Crescents LOL
The chrome 10" Crescent was given to me by my dad's mechanic along with a pair of Channellock 420s, when I was four years old!

 

[Outlawmws]

I bet the 6" monkey wrench is Bemis and Call.

Bingo! I missed that in my AA search this AM. Thanks!

Interesting, B&C bought Coes in 1928, and were bought themselves by Billings and Spencer in 39

 

[jeffmoss26]

In turn, B&S was bought by Crescent! Alloy Artifacts rocks!

 

[Outlawmws]

You're missing 10" in Crescent

Found one Jeff! I was digging for something else, and it was sitting in the "rustzone" getting soaked with PB blaster trying to free the thumb-wheel from the pin.. (I get maybe 1/16 of a turn, and the jaw is free, but not there on the wheel...)

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice!!

 

[John Timmins]

I bought this Snap On adjustable wrench during Bike Week in Daytona about 1992. It cost $20. (at that time a Craftsman cost $14).

The convention center in Daytona used to be rented out by Harley Davidson for 4-5 days for displays etc. each year for Bike Week until the big Harley fad ended. That year they had a table with S-O Harley Davidson tool kits with popular sizes for a Harley fastenings for a road tool kit. I forget what they cost but they were expensive. I also think they didn't sell many and they could be sold for more today ?????

I imagine this was going to be one of those "at the dealer only" deals. I don't remember if the tools had Harley Davidson on all of them or not. This was near the growing top of Harley popularity when everything Harley was in demand with waiting lists for bikes etc. This was also the height of the Harley fad with Harley Beer, Harley cigarettes, Harley pop corn etc. etc.

sorry...I didn't mean to hijack this thread...... Anyway the adjustible wrenches were $20 and I also bought a small 1/8 inch screw driver (orange handle) with Harley Owner's Group and Snap On on the handle. The screw driver had the little clip for your pocket; it was either $3 or $5. I carried both of those tools on me at work till I retired in 2007.

Back to the adjustable wrench...it is VERY smooth even after 20 years !

 

[John Timmins]

I will start a new thread Harley Davidson Snap On Tools so we don't hijack this thread. Let's keep this adjustable wrenches .

 

[metaldad]

damn you!
now i gotta gather things and snap away.
off hand, i do not know how many i have

 

[osborn.ozzy]

Do I win?

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have a Williams 24" hanging on the wall!

 

[Outlawmws]

damn you!
now i gotta gather things and snap away.
off hand, i do not know how many i have

Where is the "Bwahahaha" Smiley? Oh well this one will do:

I rolled mine into my ongoing inventory effort. Pics and everything!...

 

[Outlawmws]

Do I win?

I have a Williams 24" hanging on the wall!

So no, just tied!

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Are we going for quality, quantity, or size here? Adjustable wrenches are handy, don't get me wrong, I have a few too, but like anything, you can have too many.

I haven't seen an original Bahco yet, I have one. This pic is from AA, I'm too lazy to take one tonite.

Charles

 

[bigcaddy]

I posted this wrench in a previous thread but i finished it today after work. I decided against glass beads and just wire wheeled it with a brass wheel. A little bit of lube on the moving parts and it opens with just one finger.

The penny should give you an idea of how thick the jaws are. They are flush with it at the top and widen as you go down.

I'm guessing its quite old but AA was no help. They don't even list a 15" wrench in the articles.

Outlaw,

Nice double end Crescent wrench you have there. I had one of those a few months ago i picked up for 5 bucks in some guys basement storage room. My dad really like it so i gave it to him since he has a collection of them. If i find anymore, i'm keeping them.

 

[glenmore]

Here are a couple that I found at garage sales.

Older Craftsman, neat little Kraeuter and an old Blue Point/Snap-On.

 

[woody 73]

First you guys have me scouring the Country for air tools,then hammers,screwdrivers,ratchets and NOW Adjustible wrenches...What next

I swear I am going off the 10 step GJ tool page and start looking for Beanie Babies or something. But then again do they come holding some kind of tool in their hands?

 

[boosteddsm92]

Here's mine, I like the finish on them, not a natural finish but not quite a full on chrome finish. According to Snap On's site, the current ones are Spanish made, mine are USA.

 

[Outlawmws]

First you guys have me scouring the Country for air tools,then hammers,screwdrivers,ratchets and NOW Adjustible wrenches...What next

I swear I am going off the 10 step GJ tool page and start looking for Beanie Babies or something. But then again do they come holding some kind of tool in their hands?

I don't know Woody, lets see,,,, maybeeee... Pre Gearwrench ratchet wrenches?

 

[blue dog]

Let me introduce you guys to the nicest adjustable wrench made. Guys, meet the Nepros adjustable. Chrome like no other, smooth as butter and complete industrial art.
It is so nice, i am reluctant to put her into duty. And i have had this one for well over a year. Isn't she beautiful.

 

[Syndicate]

Let me introduce you guys to the nicest adjustable wrench made. Guys, meet the Nepros adjustable. Chrome like no other, smooth as butter and complete industrial art.
It is so nice, i am reluctant to put her into duty. And i have had this one for well over a year. Isn't she beautiful.

Well that is different I will give you that. But you need to use it so you know how it holds up on the job

 

[bigcaddy]

Let me introduce you guys to the nicest adjustable wrench made. Guys, meet the Nepros adjustable. Chrome like no other, smooth as butter and complete industrial art.
It is so nice, i am reluctant to put her into duty. And i have had this one for well over a year. Isn't she beautiful.

Was that thing in a shadow box on the wall or does it live in your toolbox?

Thats a cool looking wrench and i myself would be hesitant to start using it and getting it dirty. I think thats why i buy used tools at estate/garage sale. They have already gone through that stage and are ready to use.

 

[sdguy55]

Mostly Bahco´s

Those Bahco's look identical to the Snap-ons. Right down to the size graph on the side.

 

[crankshaftdan II]

Here is what comes to mind at the moment-can't pass one of them up at yard sales/swap meets. This count stands at about 60 pieces and I probably have at least another 60 shoved in the clean tank, other tool boxes and to be found in the garage, shed etc. I know that I have 2 24" c-man's and a small 2" out in the tool box.

 

[jeffmoss26]

methinks you need a sturdier rack to hold them LOL
Here is the 24" Williams!

 

[DRhodes]

Not even a dent in what I have but here is a few.

 

[crankshaftdan II]

Found the two 24's-must have chrome and black oxide and a few other's-can't locate the 2"-has tobestashed here somewhere!! Yes, my rack is starting to buckle from the weight-maybe need some of the metal peg board!

 

[blue dog]

Was that thing in a shadow box on the wall or does it live in your toolbox?

Thats a cool looking wrench and i myself would be hesitant to start using it and getting it dirty. I think thats why i buy used tools at estate/garage sale. They have already gone through that stage and are ready to use.

It lives in the box with all the other tools, i have a dozen others in various sizes that get well used. I Bought that one when i was on a Nepros Kick last year some time, it was $35.00 and a wonderful deal at that for the amazing quality that it is. I believe the Nepros brand has had a large price increase since then. It does get used on occasion, but only in the clean room room when assembling space shuttle parts made from unobtanium and titanium.

Honestly, in my construction tools, i use the Channelock adjustable that was made in Spain the most, it is a great wrench. In my box, i am fond of an old proto i picked up at a swap meet, other then that, i am all old crescent from 4" to 18".
Carry on.

 

[nmk_61802]

How are the HJ Epstien adjustables? I have been considering upgrading my chinese set for awhile now.

I have been looking at the:

HJE's
Craftsman
Bahco's

Is there something else in that price range that is of good quality?

 

[DRhodes]

How are the HJ Epstien adjustables? I have been considering upgrading my chinese set for awhile now.

I have been looking at the:

HJE's
Craftsman
Bahco's

Is there something else in that price range that is of good quality?

NMK I just listed some Craftsman adjustables for a low price in my classified ad. You can view it here http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145660

The only bad thing would be shipping to you.

 

[blue dog]

How are the HJ Epstien adjustables? I have been considering upgrading my chinese set for awhile now.

I have been looking at the:

HJE's
Craftsman
Bahco's

Is there something else in that price range that is of good quality?

Epsteins are Wilde adjustables, they are USA and do a fine job.

 

[reptilezs]

How are the HJ Epstien adjustables? I have been considering upgrading my chinese set for awhile now.

I have been looking at the:

HJE's
Craftsman
Bahco's

Is there something else in that price range that is of good quality?

i think the epstein's are western forge which is the same as cman