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Timothy

10-26-2003 07:53:44

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Hi. I am going to have to buy some big wrenches after I start working and I was wondering, what is the best brand to go with when buying big wrenches. Keep in mind that I will be a mechanic so they have to be able to take the abuse. I already have SAE wrenches us to 1 1/4" and metric up to 32mm(excluding 24mm,25mm,28mm,31mm). Most of my wrenches are craftsman but craftsman makes up to 1 5/16" and 1 1/2". I would need wrenches up to about 2" or 2 1/2". One last question, one guy I know had bought a set of proto challenger wrenches and since I have a few proto challenger tools I was wondering, do these proto challenger tools have s lifetime warrenty like proto does? I know I don't see this proto challenger brand any more. Where would I take this brand to get get replaced? Would they replace it with another proto challenger or just proto? Thanks for they time and help!!!!! !!

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Roger Fraser

10-31-2003 19:16:50

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

I had the need for the same things some time ago, have 5 boxes full of tools but finally had to buy the 1 and 1/4 to the 2" stuff. If you have a Tractor Supply store near you they have em and the whole set wont run you over 50 bucks, decent quality and I've stood on a couple to break em loose, they work great for the few times ya need something that big, Good Luck

Trile K Farm , Sumerduck, Virginia

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Ron in Nebr

10-28-2003 07:41:09

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

I'll agree with the guys who said to go "cheap"(Harbor Freight or Northern, etc.) on your big wrenches. I worked several years as a professional mechanic, and still do much of the maintenance work on our cattle ranch, working on everything from small engines to large tractors and equipment. I have a Snap-On rollaway filled with Snap-On tools, but all my wrenches over 1" are Taiwan or Chinese made. I've never broken one, and for how little I use them, it didn't make sense to buy the high-priced wrenches. For the tools I use daily, I bought the best I could find, and still do. For the one-time or occasional-use tool, within reason, I usually bought the cheaper stuff. Just my 2 cents, good luck.

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Wayne

10-26-2003 21:26:11

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

I agree with RJ, the big set from Harbour freight or Northern should last you a long time. Dad and I both run field service trucks and both of us have the big wrenches that are "Made in China". The main time your gonna see something this size that you'd use a wrench on is hydraulic fittings so it's not like your using them to break loose a bolt torqued to 2000+ftlb. Keep an eye out in your local pawn shops too. I got a set of Proto from 15/16 to 1 5/8 a few years ago for $100 and found a good looking Made in Tiawan set from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 this past Friday for $40.

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RJ-AZ

10-26-2003 14:22:34

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

I bought a set of big wrenches from Harbor Freight and haven't broken one yet. I cut the 1 1/2" & 1 3/8" in two for clearance in tight places. You will run into a lot of hydraulic fittings in these sizes. I can't see paying $49.00 for a wrench I only use once every 2 months. Same thing goes for 3/4" drive sockets, unless you are going pure heavy equipment these do me well. I run a field service truck and have been doing this everyday for thirty plus years.

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Jim in UK

10-26-2003 09:57:55

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

Hello Timothy,

Not sure just what sizes you will be needing, but may I suggest that you buy these wrenches one at a time as the need arises. And you may want to look at a Craftsman Tool Catalog. I do believe you can get Craftsman wrenches in the sizes that you are describing. You may also want to look at a Northern Tool Catalog, or go to their web site: www.northerntool.com and look at what they have to offer. You may find the sizes you are looking for at a good quality and a good price. Also, Proto and Challenger are both some good tools. Remember if you buy good tools, they will last you a lifetime. I don't work as a mechanic for a living right now. I went into the military 18 years ago. Still have my tools that I worked with for a living for over 7 years; and wouldn't think twice about them failing on me when I work with them or if/when I go back to working in the garages. My father started working as a mechanic when he got out of the military when WW II ended. He still has a large number of the tools that he started with and most of them are still in good condition.

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Coach James

10-26-2003 08:18:56

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Re: big wrenches in reply to Timothy, 10-26-2003 07:53:44

Proto and Challenger are owned by Stanley Works. I would direct warrenty questions to them. Hope the link works.

Proto

Good luck. Coach

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