We had some of the regular Channellock wide mouth wrenches when I was working and most of the guys like them. Your email address will not be published. endobj I have some of the same ones as pictured here & again they vary (in some cases only slightly) from these too. Channellock 8WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips. Enco Super Pre-Holiday Savings: 25% Off, Plus Free Shipping! Lets not forget about the Handspan adjustable wrench keychain that Benjamen posted aboutlast year. They had half their backroom floor covered with 5 gallon buckets full all sorts of wrenches, sockets, etc.. You cannot paste images directly. Keep up the good work. I also have a few antique monkey wrenches from Coes, Crescent (called Auto wrenches like the C79H and C711H that are still made). i do like to acquire the green dipped handles. adjustables, are only about 5 in length and open about 12mm or so, but are handy from time to time. 611 778 722 556 667 722 722 1000 722 722 667 333 278 333 581 500 ] I fiddled with a few, and noticed that some had more rattle than others. On the back of our orchard tractor, a Kubota 2420, the 3 point linkage arms and the control arms are close to the drive shaft going from the PTO to the implement. 400 549 333 333 333 576 537 278 333 333 365 556 834 834 834 611 I love all my Engineer brand tools including the one you mention above. These are reference photos showing different types of WW2 surplus 11 inch adjustable wrenches. The price will only bug me at the time of purchase, and I figure that Ill never think of itagain during the years of good service Im expecting for this wrench. by JAB Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:45 am, Post Despite my more recent preference for the Knipex Plier Wrenches, I picked up some Engineer thin jaw adjustables TWM-08 (4.3 inch) , TWM-03 (6 inch) and a pair of Channellock slim jaw wide mouth wrenches 6SWCB and 8SWCB). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. >> Tool Reviews, New Tool Previews, Best Tool Guides, Tool Deals, and More! /Filter /FlateDecode Theres no indication as to whether Crescent still makes this size in the USA, but even if they do, I like Channellock adjustables much better than my USA-made Crescents. 667 778 722 667 611 722 667 944 667 667 611 333 278 333 584 556 Tools in Action /CreationDate (D:20090831104055-05'00') That way I can stick with only having to make sure I have one instead of all sizes which always means not having the right mouth size on hand when you really need it. By 500 500 333 389 278 500 500 722 500 500 444 480 200 480 541 778 Steve McG, Hello Robinb and scmcgeorge , nice pick I think I have a WW 1 dated example not sure of maker i will have to check. ford wrenches made by Crescent. Ive found it quite handy. Other than that, Amazon has the best price Ive found. I search around from time to time, but not that I have seen or heard. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Is That an Adjustable Wrench in Your Pocket? scmcgeorge you are correct about the DCHS the companies full name is. I was introduced to Channellock adjustable wrenches more than 6 years ago, and since then I have purchased quite a few of them. << Ill check again in 6 months, maybe the price will come back down towards $25 shipped. I also have a 4 inch Williams AP-4 along with a pretty full set of Williams APL (locking adjustable) wrenches now all probably 40 years old. Diamond Caulk also made pick-mattocks in WW2 . 333 500 556 444 556 444 333 500 556 278 333 556 278 833 556 500 The last time I was at Sears, I noticed that their better line of Craftsman adjustable wrenches were still USA made. Heres what I just ordered: I mentioned theseadjustable pliers in last years post about Engineer Incs thin-jaw adjustable wrenches. 722 722 722 722 722 722 722 564 722 722 722 722 722 722 556 500 /Creator (easyPDF Printer Driver 5.0) Actually, I remember seeing the name Diamalloy on some of my wrenches or adjustable wrench, i can't remember anymroe. 778 333 333 500 500 350 500 1000 333 1000 389 333 722 778 444 722 endobj But I wanted to replace my mini pocket adjustable pliers anyways. 2 0 obj New Klein Glow in the Dark Screwdrivers , Tool Brands USA Expansion Updates Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Price-Drop: Knipex Cobra & Diagonal Cutter Pliers Set, ToughBuilt Reload Utility Knife Review - Fun & Functional, Tool Brands' USA Expansion Updates - Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Milwaukee M4 Cordless Screwdriver is 10 Years Old, Still no RedLithium USB, Lowe's Launched a New Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver. {IGo&e!u6]Z|IC]xZ2MA`e I remain open minded aboutMilwaukees upcoming adjustable wrenches, but even if quality and performance are equal, Channellockssourcing might still give them an edge. For my toolbox, I keep the cushion grip ones more rechable. However as a Union Millwright that makes a living with my tools and works with. I figured that it was still worth a mention. I will buy these tools when they are released. Your link has been automatically embedded. These are my favorite adjustable wrenches, and I have not yet found any others that come close at least none within my budget to try. 556 750 278 556 500 1000 556 556 333 1000 667 333 1000 750 611 750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 278 278 564 564 564 444 1015 667 667 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 500 667 556 833 722 778 They also make a few sizes of those too, a mini and standard: Channellock 6WCB WideAzz Adjustable Wrench with Code Blue Grips I have a 1945 MB, DOD 16 Jan 1945, MB # 407049, Hood # 20673717 S, Engine # MB 537670, Body Serial # 178043. I had a pair of their glass running pliers. Your email address will not be published. i find these on flea bay. Z6-^F,hA3A[/}]P8E/!5 pz]\]\-5KRCS\u)rv|O 'O6eN~L2tYe. Sometimes what you need for EDC or a portable tool kit is a mini adjustable wrench. 556 556 333 500 278 556 500 722 500 500 500 334 260 334 584 750 Thinking back at this past year,Ive used pliers on-the-go much more often thanadjustable wrenches,and mini pocket pliers even more so. 778 333 333 444 444 350 500 1000 333 980 389 333 722 778 444 722 by JAB Fri Dec 01, 2006 10:59 am, Post You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. A few years later, a reader informed me that Channellock posted my recommendation on their site. Picked up a couple of 4 Crescent brand adjustable wrenches, an 8 and a couple of 10 wrenches, (one chrome, one black oxide) for $12 bucks. Most WWI picks I've seen are just stamped US like the shovels. 930 722 667 722 722 667 611 778 778 389 500 778 667 944 722 778 Still, for $25, the Engineer Inc. model is probably the better choice, despite not having a similarscrewdriver bit-holding function. Of course you would have an overabundance of pliers too! 278 278 355 556 556 889 667 191 333 333 389 584 278 333 278 278 Crescent makes a slightly less expensive 4 adjustable wrench, butat $12 its not priced low enough for me togive it serious consideration over the Channellock. Brian I have a Billings & Spencer Co. Hardford Conn.11 in..between the jaws it says Made in The U.S.A. I have a couple of Diamalloy adjustable wrenches. by Robert Tofson Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:49 am, Post Clear editor. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Here is what used to be my best 11" adjustable, before I managed to get a Fairmount:note gow stock number forged in on handle. I'm not really much of a fan, tbh but to each their own. by Workdawg Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:56 pm, Post The best seemed about as tight as any I had seen, and the loosest werent bad, Id call them OK to pretty good, but if you are considering one, check several, you might find one tighter than the rest. Channellock onceasked me for feedback, I think it was about my favorite Channellock tool,and so I told them exactly whatI thought about their adjustable wrenches. May 30, 2016 in Hand Tools. Post Cool! without posting up the m/n's. I frequently put this little guy in my pocket. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 750 750 Knipex makes mini Cobra pliers and Pliers Wrench sizes, but theyre both pliers and require constant handle pressure to maintain a secure grip. 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 570 778 722 722 722 722 722 611 556 Upload or insert images from URL. ] For sure i will check out more posts. Manufacturers, configurations, Shovels, Axe, Wrenches, Oiler, F/E etc. by MB43arewe Sun Dec 03, 2006 5:25 pm, Post an old USA tool manufacturer swallowed up by industry conglomeration, a shell of what they where. Pasted as rich text. We simply work them and they are the best I have ever used, they some how fit your hand and are smooth to work with. 750 278 278 500 500 350 556 1000 333 1000 556 333 944 750 500 667 long shafted slots, and an incomplete set of nut drivers. 333 556 611 556 611 556 333 611 611 278 278 556 278 889 611 611 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 778 778 667 667 667 667 667 667 1000 722 667 667 667 667 278 278 278 278 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 The Diamond Calk Horseshoe Company. Or very adjustable pliers. I forgot to mention. 975 722 722 722 722 667 611 778 722 278 556 722 611 833 722 778 I bought an Engineer wrench from that sale. I have a fairmount cleve. I, It doesnt matter generally speaking. here's my feeble assemblage. Irega makes all of Channellocks adjustable wrenches in Spain. It made quite a range of tools. [ At $26, its a bit of a splurge, but hopefully thesmall size, handle grip, and thin jawsmake it a useful and justifiable part of my kit. I carry it in belt pouch along several other tools. 400 549 333 333 333 576 556 278 333 333 365 556 834 834 834 611 endobj 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 333 333 570 570 570 500 Sections: EDC, Pocket, & Multitools, Wrenches Tags: Adjustable Wrenches, Channellock 804, Engineer TWM-08More from: Channellock, Engineer Inc. we use them particularly when doing plumbing work on our farm where we run Beef cattle and sheep. WRENCH-reference photos-. 250 333 500 500 500 500 220 500 333 747 300 500 570 333 747 500 [ Forsomething that might ride around in my pocket or a compact tool bag kit, I prefer bare metal. Personally, I dont carry ANY tools loose in my pants pockets as a matter of safety. Paste as plain text instead, I bought a Craftsman or mini adjustable wrench once, and it was alright except for being a little sloppy. Required fields are marked *. by Nikko Fri Dec 01, 2006 12:05 am, Post 500 778 333 500 500 1000 500 500 333 1000 556 333 1000 778 667 778 278 333 556 556 556 556 260 556 333 737 370 556 584 333 737 552 they seemed to have an omg lineup of pliers. 722 722 722 722 722 722 889 667 611 611 611 611 333 333 333 333 They make two other sized ones too: Engineer TWM-03 Thin Jaw Adjustable Smart Monkey Wrench Nikko, the hole is in the 11" Auto Dropped Forged wrench, not the D-C. What I find interesting is that of the dozen or so that I have & of the dozen or so that I sold with my tool kits on eBay no two were identical. I still want one. 556 556 556 556 556 556 889 500 556 556 556 556 278 278 278 278 Your previous content has been restored. endobj 722 722 722 722 722 722 1000 722 667 667 667 667 389 389 389 389 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 278 278 584 584 584 556 ] May 1, 2014 in FIELD & PERSONAL GEAR SECTION. 611 611 611 611 611 611 611 549 611 611 611 611 611 556 611 556 You could find this wrench for $1 less fromZoro, which is where I ordered mine from because they have a limited time promo on $250+ orders. Im pretty sure i have some Diamond and Diamalloy somewhere around here. Now, you could only find it for $30 and change at Amazon. Engineer TWM-07 Thin Jaw Adjustable Smart Monkey Wrench. I should have bought this when I wanted to. ] Can't post a picture because my PC took a dump about 2 weeks ago and I still have to get my photo capability back on track. Among the more specialized adjustable wrenches that Ive seen lately are ones for AN Fittings like these: http://www.jegs.com/p/Proform/Proform-Adjustable-AN-Wrenches/1192220/10002/-1. /Producer (BCL easyPDF 5.00 \(0312\)) 722 722 778 778 778 778 778 584 778 722 722 722 722 667 667 611 611 611 389 556 333 611 556 778 556 556 500 389 280 389 584 750 Since I misplaced it recently perhaps my subconscious wanted this to happen I orderedtwo new ones. Dave LCarrying it in a belt pouch sounds like a great idea; I assume this is the kind that electricians and others wear that hold one or several tools. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-in-adjustable-wrench/p-00944601000P. by Jim Moore Wed May 25, 2011 8:18 am, Return to G503 Tools & Equipment ( Vehicle & Pioneer), Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests. 333 556 556 500 556 556 278 556 556 222 222 500 222 833 556 556 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nah I dont collect but those are some nice looking hand tools you got there. 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had some of the regular Channell