Show your pipe wrenches

[lbgradwell]

Does anyone know when they stopped using this logo and moved to the current logo? That would help in narrowing down it's birthdate.

1966, when Emerson acquired the company.

Nice job.

 

[Exeter]

1966, when Emerson acquired the company.

Nice job.

Thanks and thanks!

 

[thebeekeeper1]

Tagging this as I have a couple of old ones you honyockers might find interesting.



*I use the term "honyockers" because one of them was given to me by my dad last year and that's what he called my brother and I when we were kids. He'll be 82 next month . . .

 

[Outlawmws]

Hi guys a question for you experts. Why don't we see more of those pipe wrenches that are offset at 90 degrees? They saved my *** one time when the drain pipe was real close to the walls in a corner. I could not get any of my pipe wrenches into that tight spot. Now remember this I was not a pro plumber but had to solve this problem, went to the store and discovered this 90 degree offset wrench. Let me tell you it made the work alot easier. A DRAMA queen would tell it saved her life, but let's not go there. So it surprises me that me doi not see many posted. DAH?

Hard to say Gypsy. (and sorry for the late reply, I never saw your post...)

Probably just habit and conservative approach to "weird" looking tools.

 

[littletoes]

Hi guys a question for you experts. Why don't we see more of those pipe wrenches that are offset at 90 degrees? They saved my *** one time when the drain pipe was real close to the walls in a corner. I could not get any of my pipe wrenches into that tight spot. Now remember this I was not a pro plumber but had to solve this problem, went to the store and discovered this 90 degree offset wrench. Let me tell you it made the work alot easier. A DRAMA queen would tell it saved her life, but let's not go there. So it surprises me that me doi not see many posted. DAH?

They can save your bacon, but they are a bit "slower", if you can believe that, than the regular wrenches. With everyday use, you get "used" to them.

Does that make sense?

 

[Duct Tape Man]

Not mine, but you have to admire the collection!

 

[the gypsy]

They can save your bacon, but they are a bit "slower", if you can believe that, than the regular wrenches. With everyday use, you get "used" to them.

Does that make sense?

Yes I believe you may be right in your comment, but if you were to use it more often then wouldn't it feel just as comfortable or easy to use?

 

[jessesandy]

How can you date a Ridgid pipe wrench ?

One old (?) 18" Ridgid and one 10" banana from Taiwan.

 

[EOC_Jason]

How can you date a Ridgid pipe wrench ?

One old (?) 18" Ridgid and one 10" banana from Taiwan.

Check: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267730

Specifically post #17 with the large chart...

 

[Outlawmws]

How can you date a Ridgid pipe wrench ?

One old (?) 18" Ridgid and one 10" banana from Taiwan.

Start with dinner and a movie.

 

[davethorik]

I'll play. From top left down to top right.
Craftsman 55712 chain wrench nos in pouch
Klein Grip-It S12H strap wrench
Ridgid 14"
Ken-Tool G36 chain wrench
Walworth stillson pattern 8"
Ampco W-214 bronze 24" becu jaws
GTD Little Giant 2578 14"
Diamond Tool & Horseshoe Co. CW15 chain wrench, 36" chain
Craftsman 45430 (Knipex 10" cobra)
Knipex 87-01-560 Cobra XXL

 

[sberry]

I see these at HD maybe, I really like them. Mist of my plumbing is 440 Channelocks and I forget what its called but it really works well especially for different sizes.

 

[WildwoodChuck]

A little repaint for the Mrs.

 

[Iron-Iceberg]

The Big one

 

[jeeper46]

The Big one

Nothing like being 20' up in a JLG basket with a pair of cast-iron 48" pipe wrenches and something that won't break loose.....

 

[jeffmoss26]

A little repaint for the Mrs.

Howdy, long time no see!

 

[oak_park]

Oddball Craftsman I stumbled across today.

 

[MShaw]

Here's my contribution:
24" and 14" Vilcek
12" Rigid
8" craftsman & 8" Globemaster (junk)
15" Snap On chain wrench
Rigid Aluminum strap wrench

 

[sberry]

I can get by with that.

 

[Elsinore13]

Ridgid 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18 and 24. Also a bent 12 Crescent.

 

[becker_atc]

Needed a big one at work a while back. Most of what I do never need more than a 24” (pictured) but removing 4” bull plugs that’s been in since the 50’s I needed a 48”

 

[JBradley500]

Anyone put a mirror polish on an aluminum pipe wrench? I think that would look pretty neat hanging on the wall.

 

[redwrench60]

There’s a nice shape used 36” Ridgid aluminum pipe wrench at a local pawn that I’ve been negotiating on. Got em down to $70 plus tax but I’m holding out for $50 out the door. It started at $100. I’ve been needing more than my 24”ers lately and a 3 foot aluminum would kick ***.

 

[jeffmoss26]

^^ beautiful!

 

[metalhead212121]

Some of my Ridgid collection, 6" to 36" pipe wrenches, strap wrench, chain wrench, hand threader and dies, reamer and 4 wheel cutter

I'll be stealing that idea down the road....

 

[the gypsy]

I don't like banana pipe wrenches. But as long as they are not mine I don't care.

 

[plumber84]

Some I keep in work vehicle;

18” record stilson
14” record stilson
10” record leader-wrench
12” VBW Wagon Swedish pipe wrench
15” NWS Auto wrench
12” Footprint thumb turn wrench

 

[Muzzy]

I needed a pair for a plumbing project. I told my wife I wanted an 18" and 24" pair of Ridgid wrenches, but that would be expensive for how often I would use them. So...she went out and found the exact wrenches at an auction for $5 each. Cleaned the dust and old pipe dope off of them, and put on some grease to keep the jaws from rusting.

 

[brownbagg]

mine dont stay in the tool box, they are in the work truck, I like the alumimum ridgid in 36, i usually have to paint them a odd color like harbor freight lime green so they dont go walking off, all my tools get painted, even the snap on. they like to walk around

 

[EOC_Jason]

I needed a pair for a pluming project. I told my wife I wanted an 18" and 24" pair of Ridgid wrenches, but that would be expensive for how often I would use them. So...she went out and found the exact wrenches at an auction for $5 each. Cleaned the dust and old pipe dope off of them, and put on some grease to keep the jaws from rusting.

Yeah, new prices are crazy. I've found all mine at pawn shops, estate sales, etc... For super cheap.

Might only need to use a pair a couple times a year, but having the right tool for the job makes life a million times easier.

 

[Neal From California]

Nice!

 

[Neal From California]

Nice!

How many do you have

 

[Neal From California]

Is it best to clean them to resell?

 

[Neal From California]

Or leave them in their natural state ? let me add a photo

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Just picked up a Ridgid compound leverage wrench from an auction, yesterday. First picture is the actual wrench. Second one is of a new one.

 

[Neal From California]

I have several that look magnificent.

 

[Neal From California]

I forgot to add the photo


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[Neal From California]

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[Neal From California]

If I want to sell some of my collection, is it best to leave them dirty and sweaty or clean them up nice?


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[EOC_Jason]

If I want to sell some of my collection, is it best to leave them dirty and sweaty or clean them up nice?

I would at least wipe them down clean. No reason to re-paint them. Condition of the teeth and straightness of the handle is more important.