Snap-On Adjustable Wrench. disappointed?
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best adjustable wrenches you can buy
If those are the USA made ones I'll take em!
Just got a 4 peice set of the SO sweedish made ones to replace my USA snap on's that got stolen. They are slighlty sloppier, but the adjustment wheel has a rough feel to them, it "catches" sometimes, just not a quality feel to them. If I had known the COO I probably would not have even ordered them. Another disappointed customer.
lbgradwell
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Hardly stands to reason! Bahco has been making those for a century or so and the product has always been considered one of the very best in the world (if not the best).
Swedish tools have always been high quality!
LGMechanical
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To the people who diss adjustable wrenches, I guess they have never had to fix a vehicle on the side of the highway. Then they might appreciate them more 
I've been called to fix a truck on the road several times and I make sure my adjustable is with me
I've been called to fix a truck on the road several times and I make sure my adjustable is with me fordbroncodave
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the picture i posted is a set at a pawn shop. they only want $30 for the set. that is priced low in my book 
Nealcrenshaw
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Adjustables rule, but i have fallen in love with this one from toptul.Tight fit and a soft rubber handle.
best adjustable wrenches you can buy
+1...got those as well...
Those teeth really grip...
Hey, I already printed my coupon, stop confusing me with these fancy wrenches.
I can't see needing anything better than a "good" 15" wrench. Something to put that extra bit of leverage on a pesky bolt. I'd like a fancy wrench, no wobble, shiny finish, and joy to hold, but don't need it.
OTOH if something nice turns up, whats the harm in two big adjustable wrenches?
I can't see needing anything better than a "good" 15" wrench. Something to put that extra bit of leverage on a pesky bolt. I'd like a fancy wrench, no wobble, shiny finish, and joy to hold, but don't need it.
OTOH if something nice turns up, whats the harm in two big adjustable wrenches?
Art From De Leon
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That "extra bit of leverage" with an adjustable wrench is a good way to lose skin.
As far as "two big adjustable wrenches", just another one to cuss.
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G1GRANDEUR
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i see many tech use adjustable wench when doing alignments.
dirtball
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I use adjustable wrenches quite a bit, just not on vehicles.
Some of mine:
6" Black oxide Crescent
Old Utica
The two that are always in my tool bag for work (HVAC tech)
I really like the extra capacity of the Channellock Code Blue adjustable. There is minimal play in the lower jaw. You can go through the stock at your local Home Depot to pick the best one because they do vary wrench to wrench. I'm not a huge fan of the grip but overall this is my favorite adjustable.
Some of mine:
6" Black oxide Crescent
Old Utica
The two that are always in my tool bag for work (HVAC tech)
I really like the extra capacity of the Channellock Code Blue adjustable. There is minimal play in the lower jaw. You can go through the stock at your local Home Depot to pick the best one because they do vary wrench to wrench. I'm not a huge fan of the grip but overall this is my favorite adjustable.
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Simplespeed
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I use a 10 and 8 inch every day when doing alignments. 10 Inch with a 14in pipe to break the tie rod nut loose and the 8 inch for adjustment. Its pretty fast.
Couple days ago my 10 pittsburgh was about to slip so a coworker tossed me his SO wrench and WOW it was a huge difference. I think the teeth on the nut surface made a big difference. So, ill be on the lookout for a better quality wrench now.
Couple days ago my 10 pittsburgh was about to slip so a coworker tossed me his SO wrench and WOW it was a huge difference. I think the teeth on the nut surface made a big difference. So, ill be on the lookout for a better quality wrench now.
rayzor32
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mine works great its a 15" i use it for alignments
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The best adjustable wrench I own is a 12in Snap-On. I don't know who made it for them but on side (pushing side) is wide and smooth and nicely chromed and polished. (made in the 80's?) Almost to pretty to use. It's in one of my file cabinets from my shop.
Heavy Metal Doctor
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I have 12" and 18" Blue Point adjustables. Nothing exceptionaly great, but as others have said, an adjustable can save you in an odd situation. I use mine mostly on high pressure fittings which are not standard sizes. Even with the little bit of play in them, you can snug 'em up on something and get a better grip than trying to use a regular wrench thats the wrong size. Mine go with me on any road job 'cause you just never know what you might run into.
I used to have a 12 SO with the measuring scale on it - but it grew legs and left a few years ago. It had less play than the Blue Points, but after it disappeared, I bought the less expensive ones.
I used to have a 12 SO with the measuring scale on it - but it grew legs and left a few years ago. It had less play than the Blue Points, but after it disappeared, I bought the less expensive ones.
crewchief888
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i keep a CM and irega 15" in my service truck as a "just in case", a cresent 12" with my torches. irega 8",10",12" in the house, another set of irega's in the garage, and a SO 6" in my truck bag.
ive had a 4" matco on my keyring for nearly 20 years. saved repeated trips on and off equipment to loosen a nut on a sending unit, or throttle linkage.
ive had a 4" matco on my keyring for nearly 20 years. saved repeated trips on and off equipment to loosen a nut on a sending unit, or throttle linkage.
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Ill be looking for one of these on the tool truck next week.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=12942&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=12942&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
I keep a 12 in the tool box on each tractor, along with Channellocks and a big screwdriver and a grease rag. Crescent has always been the standard of quality for me, but see some slipping now. Ex., I looked at a 10 Crescent ina Sears ans the screw that holds the adjusting screw in no longer has a screwdriver slot, but is staked in. Presumabely no threads on the other end. Got a used SK recently and it is the same. Asked dealer if SK had parts for adjustables, he said no. This SK had the pin loose so I peened it with a punch some and all is well for now.
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Arnie C
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No love for the Craftsman Pro beaked wrenches?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...21x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00944718000P
I love them, especially the small one. It opens way wider than most other short crescent wrenches. Definitely my go-to tool for some situations.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...21x00003a&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=00944718000P
I love them, especially the small one. It opens way wider than most other short crescent wrenches. Definitely my go-to tool for some situations.
HandyManny
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Well, i got AD12A
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=20360&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
The problem is, bottom jaw moves side to side. like snug fit. is it normal?
Seen that same thing on various high quality brands from Diamond Calk to the original Crescent to Ridgid to Craftsman to S-K. Some more than others, and I've seen it in varying degrees within the same brand too, but yes it is a common thing on any tool with a moveable jaw.