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tonyfoale (Dec 3, 2021)
What Brand or Company makes that Compound Pipe Wrench?? Very Handy.
Previously:
Pneumatic open end wrench - GIF
Fire hydrant wrench and flow meter - GIF
Hand-cranked torque multiplier lug nut wrench - GIF
Flex head socket wrench - video
Patent remake of a 1909 wrench - video
Universal oil filter wrench - GIF[/QUOTE]
I was curious as well, I had never heard of such a thing. The color of the one in the first video along with the USA marking on it suggested Rigid to me, so some judicious googling led me to this:
I would suppose other companies make them as well, but I did not look any further. Looks expensive but I still kind of want one. The relative lengths of the pivot points and the handle suggest that this can bring to bear some serious leverage for those pesky stuck fittings.
Last edited by clavius; Dec 5, 2021 at 06:57 AM.
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That's true, but what I think this gadget brings to the table is the attachment that acts as a vise to secure the mating pipe or fitting. Of course you can accomplish the same thing with a second wrench, but trying to manage two pipe wenches and two cheaters, particularly in a cramped or overhead spot, would get clumsy. Especially so if you were working alone.
Clearly not a tool that you would use every day but as I said earlier, I could see this could really make you day go more easily in some situations. Me, not being a plumber or pipefitter, I would rarely ever need such a thing but I can recall a few times it would have been really handy to have.
Thanks Clavius.Yes Ridgid was always the Brand on the land based Oil-Rigs. You were usein them all the time. Smallest size was 12"then 18"then 24"then 36"and the Big 48". I think there was a 72"But very Rare. But always when useing there had to be a Backup wrench to hold unless you were screwing something in or out of a Solid structure. I Figure that most Companies did'nt Buy them has the Freddy Light Fingers would be takeing them home.
I would suppose other companies make them as well, but I did not look any further. Looks expensive but I still kind of want one. The relative lengths of the pivot points and the handle suggest that this can bring to bear some serious leverage for those pesky stuck fittings.[/QUOTE]
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