Smallest pry bar ?

[bratwurst]

Just got this from a Familie member, I can’t believe how small it is
Are you guys actually using small pry bars ?

 

[Fedwrench]

Yes. In fact MAC Tools makes a pocket pry bar that's a little larger than a pocket screwdriver but, extremely handy.
https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Scre...rewdrivers/PN2C/Comfort-Grip-Pocket-Pry-Bar-2

Titan tools also has a slightly larger pry bar that's about six inches long that is also quite handy.

https://www.titan-us.com/default.aspx?page=item detail&itemcode=11512

 

[Professional Tool User]

Snap on actually has a beefier pocket pry bar that's around the size of their pocket screwdrivers.

 

[bratwurst]

Beads using your screwdriver

 

[DFB]

Just got this from a Familie member, I can’t believe how small it is
Are you guys actually using small pry bars ?

What size is that anyhow?

My smallest handled one 8" overall and has 4" bar

The small Texton #3305 is 7-1/2"

Littlest pinch bar (unbranded) is 5-1/2"

 

[ecotec]

This is my smallest. MAC PN2C.

 

[sk farmer]

heck yea. big things=big bar, small things=small bar. that mac look sweet but damn. 1/8 wide tip?

 

[Skin]

Most of the revised grip 8" pry bars (Snap-on crown handle/MAC+Matco strike through) look comical since the cushion grip doesn't scale. Makes the handle look huge.

The 8" indexing one is pretty tiny. Its 8" with the tip pointed straight so it folds to basically 6".

Matco just introduced a 3pc set of Prydrivers with 3/16, 1/4, and 5/16 tips. Basically they're just tiny straight blade pry bars. Fairly certain Mayhew is the manufacturer so probably be out everywhere else after a few months.

 

[Ton ton]

I would like to have one of these neat little pry bars.

 

[tym]

I have the 3" curved version of the following on my keychain.

https://countycomm.com/products/widgy-pry-bars

 

[king nero]

Aren't those just regular screwdrivers, with just a small bend using the liquid wrench near the end?

 

[bwringer]

Without a quarter or banana in the photo, that could be six inches or six feet long.... help us out here.

 

[Steve_P]

I have a couple 8" Wilde that I use more than I thought I would. For tiny, a 5.8" Wiha chip lifter, and I also have two 7" tack pullers or whatever they're called. The last two aren't pry bars but used similarly

 

[kapster]

Most of the revised grip 8" pry bars (Snap-on crown handle/MAC+Matco strike through) look comical since the cushion grip doesn't scale. Makes the handle look huge.

The 8" indexing one is pretty tiny. Its 8" with the tip pointed straight so it folds to basically 6".

Matco just introduced a 3pc set of Prydrivers with 3/16, 1/4, and 5/16 tips. Basically they're just tiny straight blade pry bars. Fairly certain Mayhew is the manufacturer so probably be out everywhere else after a few months.

I've never though to research small pry bars, these would be super handy.

That box definetly looks Mayhew. I just got a set of Mayhew hose and cotter pin picks with their pro grip, I was impressed. The grip has USA molded in, unlike their prybars that are a Taiwan grip and USA bar.

https://mayhew.com/product/13096-13-34-4-pc-progrip-hose-pick-set/

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[X1 Mike]

I actually use this six inch rolling head prybar pretty often. You'd be surprised how handy they really are. It looks like a joke up against the 24/20" ones.

I worked with someone that had 2 little 4" versions of that. Worked awesome at pulling the cam plate off a Twin Cam Harley. I would still like to find a set like that.


I did buy a 8" Snap-On like the OP posted a couple weeks ago. Bonus points it has the desirable Orange Hard Handle. I should have the 18" version in by Friday. The 8" was $25 to the porch as you can see while the 18" was about $38 on the porch.

 

[Skin]

I've never though to research small pry bars, these would be super handy.

That box definetly looks Mayhew. I just got a set of Mayhew hose and cotter pin picks with their pro grip, I was impressed. The grip has USA molded in, unlike their prybars that are a Taiwan grip and USA bar.

https://mayhew.com/product/13096-13-34-4-pc-progrip-hose-pick-set/

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When the dominator line came out they were sourcing the handles from out of country but that changed some years back. They've been 100% USA for a while now including all the variations made for Matco and MAC.

I think the new prydrivers look handy too. Who doesn't use a flat blade screwdriver like a chisel? Problem is the tips are usually too hard to abuse for long before they chip or snap so being made like a real pry bar they should have some give instead of breaking. Not crazy about the Matco price though at $120 for the set. Was expecting something more like $80. At $120 you can buy a 5pc screwdriver set with a lifetime warranty and continue to abuse the flats. The direct to market price on the prydrivers will probably be a third of that ($35-$40).

 

[kapster]

When the dominator line came out they were sourcing the handles from out of country but that changed some years back. They've been 100% USA for a while now.

That's cool, thank's for the info and good for them! I'll have to check my last one I bought, 40ish inch monster. Polar oposite of what we're discussing here.

I hope Mayhew comes out with these smaller bars.

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[youinreverse]

Snap on actually has a beefier pocket pry bar that's around the size of their pocket screwdrivers.

Do you have a part number? I can't find it on their site.

 

[Skin]

Do you have a part number? I can't find it on their site.

Fairly certain hes confusing the MAC already posted for something Snap-on sells.

 

[trim]

I am in for one of those little Mac pry bars. I didn’t even know I needed one. Not bad for $14.

 

[HenryAZ]

I actually use this six inch rolling head prybar pretty often. You'd be surprised how handy they really are. It looks like a joke up against the 24/20" ones.

Brand/reference/part number?

 

[kapster]

I found an 8" mayhew on their site but cant find it for sale anywhere. Must be to new? They make it straight also.

https://mayhew.com/product/14110-8s-dominator-8-curved-pry-bar/

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[p00p]

****, here i thought the smashing of the metal into the plastic handle making a 9" into a 4" was small.

 

[jeffmoss26]

https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Scre.../2-PC-1-8-Comfort-Grip-Pocket-Screwdriver-Set

 

[AnEv942]

Mine, an 8" Oldforge 73A brake adjuster...


Given to me late 80's. Has to be one of my most abused and used tools.

 

[Two Speed]

I have one of these on my keychain, ~3" overall. Use it for prying off stubborn covers, splitting cases, whatever I'd have grabbed a screw driver or knife for before I got them.

 

[jimmyin3D]

I love the Snap on SPB8A it’s the size of an average screwdriver but plenty strong. I’ve had mine for a long time and it fits everywhere. Taken a lot of abuse over the years and it still keeps going.

The new ones with the crown handle are super big and kind of defeats the purpose. The smaller handle with the strong pry bar is perfect.





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[Alpine4x4]

Saw the little Mac on here last year and had to get it. Great little tool

 

[Outlander]

Pry bars come in different shapes & sizes

 

[groundcoat]

Last year, I bought for the first time a 12” pry bar with the plastic handle (Tekton) and a heavy duty demolition screwdriver (Milwaukee). They’ve become two of those “How did I ever get along without these” type of tools. Short money, big return. I wouldn’t split hairs on any particular brands as even a HF tool like this will work well.

 

[Kev442]

What size is that anyhow?

My smallest handled one 8" overall and has 4" bar

The small Texton #3305 is 7-1/2"

Littlest pinch bar (unbranded) is 5-1/2"

I've got the middle and right in your pic. Right is a Stanley and boy are they handy to have. As for OP's question about a regular short prybar, he hasn't had to get a half corroded alternator out of a modern vehicle yet I guess.