Jon_Spear
Hot Rolled
- Joined
- Aug 26, 2004
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
Over the past few years, I have outfitted my home shop via local garage and estate sales, and I have way more adjustable wrenches than I need. I particularly like the old railroad style monkey wrenches, which have a wide adjustable opening perpendicular to the handle, and a tip that can be used as a light hammer. I don't know if these are still made.
Because the prices for these things seemed so low, I have ended up with way more wrenches than I need.
Nowadays, I think the best Crescent-style adjustable wrenches are made in Spain by Channellock. They have graduated markings in both inches and mm, so you can set the width opening before bringing it to the bolt head. Also, the little 4-inch wrench opens all the way to 9/16", which seems to be wider than other brands.
I know it is a very minor tool, but I just wanted to recommend Channellock brand if you want a new one.
Because the prices for these things seemed so low, I have ended up with way more wrenches than I need.
Nowadays, I think the best Crescent-style adjustable wrenches are made in Spain by Channellock. They have graduated markings in both inches and mm, so you can set the width opening before bringing it to the bolt head. Also, the little 4-inch wrench opens all the way to 9/16", which seems to be wider than other brands.
I know it is a very minor tool, but I just wanted to recommend Channellock brand if you want a new one.