Favorite wrench?

Do you have a favorite wrench?

ROTFL I was not expecting that.

Thank you. Best joke of the week so far.

Oh, you said wrench. Never mind.

Wrench, wench, both will get that nut off.

...but only one costs more in the long run.

My wrenches have a life time warranty.....my wench has a life time supply of bitchyness.

Ok serious answer. 10 inch Channel Lock pliers.

Note, I specified brand name.

3 pound swing press.

Oh that's not a wrench.

Gas wrench then.

Kevin

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Ha! Smoke wrench! I ha e not heard that in a long time!

Channel locks are not wrenches--they are pliers. The guy who had my job before I did apparently did not know the difference, either.

10 years later I am still finding nuts, bolts, and hardware that looks like a dog chewed on them.

Some of the other guys said the whole time he was there, they never saw him use a socket or wrench on anything--he just carried around a set of channel locks and used them for everything....

Anyone have these? Sort of channel lock’ish, plyer/wrench . . . Absolutely love them, though I don’t believe I’ve ever used them as a wrench in a traditional sense. Used them heaps for holding things, flattening a bent (fill in the blank), and even pressing one small piece to another (incrementally of course since the adjustments have a limited jaw motion). Best part is they have a smooth jaw and don’t leave any chewed up surface.

I have their hose clamp pliers. I dont use em often, but they are awesome.

I like the looks of those hose clamp pliers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw1g1Q5oOzc

These strap wrenches are good for oil filters, plumbing, and opening jars.

Channelock is a name brand, they also make wrenches

https://channellock.com/product/38040/

Battery powered impact.

Got confused since I didn't think a Thermal Quad had a particular wrench.

The style I have has a locking feature. Makes it nice on modern cramped engine compartments

Used properly they don't damage fasteners. Many people don't realize that there is a correct way to hold them for loosening and a different way for tightening.

BTW a hammer or a torch aren't wrenches either.

This and I've had it forever is seems best tool in the box IMO.

I love my Knipex Pliers Wrench. Good stuff!



Gas wrench is a wrench. That bolt can't be tight if it's liquid.

True, but how do you put it back?

It was an untorque to yield fastener. You always have to use new fasteners for that application...

Kevin

glue.................

THAT might werk in upTOWN Sears Ontario ....

But HOW ABOUT ... south of the border?

.....and to correctly discipline a b!tchy/witchy wench ?

I am going to have to say my old Craftsman adjustable wrench. When I just can't find the right size, it's always there for me, and always the right size. SAE, MM, slightly rounded nut, it's always the right size. For a non-professional with limited tools.

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Yea if you can find a sears to take them to. This may be off topic but where do you get replacements for craftsman stuff? I know Stanly took over the Craftsmen tool line and you have to call a # to get info on where to take it but still there are limitations. Just was wondering what experiences you guys had with getting replacements. And if take wrench back that says"made in the usa" i get one that's made in china. I know years ago Home Depot would replace a Craftsman tools with a similar one by Husky but doubt they do it today.

I've been able to take my Craftsman stuff to Lowes. Not much of a hassle but wow are some of the new Craftsman ratchets junk.

I inquired about getting rebuild kits but they didn't have any idea.

The saddest part is that Pittsburgh tools are getting more attractive. Their quality has gone up, the price is good and the warranty is better. I'm actually not bothering to chase down the Snap On truck anymore to try and warranty my stuff.

Harbor Freight is definitely better than it used to be.

Anybody ever see this YouTube Channel? It's called AvE.

He does a lot of tool testing, both power and hand tools as well as a series of learning curve videos on his Haas CNC.

If profanity makes you run to your safe place, maybe not the channel for you but excellent info and entertaining.

A ratchet death match video.

https://youtu.be/TcSa9_FLVMo

Kevin

That's funny A12!

Not exactly my favorite wrench, but I have been impressed with what the “King” version of the Gator Grip socket can do on odd shapes.

https://www.amazon.com/Professional...mp;psc=1&refRID=QHEF38DBS8HNMPVJYYV7

Thumb screws, squares, etc

Using a needle nose pliers you can repair these by carefully pulling out bent needle and straightening them, then reinserting.

Like the 10 mm “dime” shim example above,
the 36 mm viscous fan nut on Magnum V8s can be removed using an English wrench and a shim made from tin can stock.

Others just use an air impact chisel blade.

7/16 to adjust the throttle stop... can never seem to find one when I need one despite keeping one behind the seat