Striking wrenches?

[gothamist]

Has anyone used these? I feel like I could use something like for stuck tie rod ends and the like IF they were more like a crowfoot design, but as they are I can't figure out where I would use them.

Let me know as I just got a new tool box and I need to fill it up.

 

[Mickey O]

Yes, I've used them on industrial applications (large flange bolts, etc.) and can't think of any use for them for an auto mechanic or to have around the house, maybe a deeper one for tight lug nuts, but the sizes are usually larger.

 

[Mike83]

Good for building bridges and skyscrapers sometimes.

 

[gothamist]

Got it, thanks...a little bit "bigger" than my usual applications.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I've used them on commercial trucks (front wheels) with a big sledge hammer.

 

[mark40sw]

Used them a lot in engine & boiler rooms in the navy. Called them "slugging wrenches" back then.

Best used on things that won't move around (solid big machinery). Lateral hammer strikes may cause havoc to things.

 

[flashpuppy]

I have lots of them for specific applications. A 2 1/2" for the fan drive on Dresser 970's. I use them for taking the finals off of D10's. Sometimes it's the only thing that will work.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

Used them a lot in engine & boiler rooms in the navy. Called them "slugging wrenches" back then.

Best used on things that won't move around (solid big machinery). Lateral hammer strikes may cause havoc to things.

Odd, they're known as slogging wrenches over here.

 

[Mickey O]

Found this pic on a site called Tool Monger, apparently owned by Stanley, or so it would seem, it'll give you an idea on the size of some of these.

 

[speed bump]

Found this pic on a site called Tool Monger, apparently owned by Stanley, or so it would seem, it'll give you an idea on the size of some of these.

Wheres the wrench all I see are *******


We have a ton of slug wrenches at work but they rarely see any use unless its one of those odd really big nuts.

 

[Art From De Leon]

Used for nippling up BOP's, risers, and flanges. Tie a rope and have one man pull, while the other whacks it with the EHBFH.

When they want serious, or accurate torque, then the hydralic wrenches will be used.

 

[OccupantRJ]

We really did call them knocker wrenches in the millwright trade......

 

[Mickey O]

I think I'm wrong about the Stanley owning the website, I was in the Stanley Proto section, that would explain all the Stanley and Proto stuff.

 

[scooby074]

Found this pic on a site called Tool Monger, apparently owned by Stanley, or so it would seem, it'll give you an idea on the size of some of these.

***** and pigtails