Best adjustable wrenches - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jt20 · #16 06-17-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Maki

Vise-Grip makes a series of locking wrenches, the 4LW, the 7LW and the 10LW. They are outstanding adjustable wrenches. Picture a standard Vise-Grip with a 60-degree notch cut into the fixed jaw. The wrench clamps down on three flats on a hex-head bolt or nut, enabling the user to apply force with no danger of rounding or slippage. My favorite of the bunch is the 4LW, which is the best flare nut tool I've ever used. Not long ago I used mine to help a friend change the brake hoses on his '72 250C. I'm sure the hoses were original. Each broke free with a loud crack under considerable force, and I didn't kink a line or even distort a flare nut surface. I have never been so impressed with a tool.

that sounds wonderful. If I am lucky enough to find one....

strelnik · #17 06-17-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmerich

How can it be SAE or metric if it is adjustable?

It depends on the range of opening.

2" vs 50 mm. A 50mm wrench will not always fit on a 2" plug or nut.

4" vs 100mm. A 100 mm will not fit on a 4" bolt or plug

Six inches vs. 150mm. A 150 mm wrench will not fit on a 6" nut or plug

175 mm vs 7.1 inches.

strelnik · #18 06-17-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jt20

that sounds wonderful. If I am lucky enough to find one....

Hazet, Gedore and Dowidat in Germany all make a good one, so does FACOM, which is owned by S-K.

Some Craftsman are good, depending on when made and who got the subcontract.

jt20 · #19 06-17-2010, 09:47 AM

I was looking at Facom also. The price range was a little steep for me. Unless you have an obscure resource for discount tools you mind sharing with us??

strelnik · #20 06-17-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jt20

I was looking at Facom also. The price range was a little steep for me. Unless you have an obscure resource for discount tools you mind sharing with us??

I buy my FACOM tools in France when I go over there, which is usually once a year on business. I'll be going in August to London for three weeks, will stop at the flea markets where they sell for real cheap..

Maki · #21 06-17-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jt20

that sounds wonderful. If I am lucky enough to find one....

Amazon.com has them.