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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ken W. on December 21, 2011, 12:04:09 PM

Title: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Ken W. on December 21, 2011, 12:04:09 PM

Well,I got this bug about these adjustable crowsfoot wrenches. So,I bought 3 of them on Ebay from England. One for me and 2 for Xmas presents.They were on special for about $10.50 each.The tool itself is not marked anywhere and the package doesn't say where it's made.There is a big difference between the Snap On one and this.This one has a gear that you tighten and as you tighten harder it holds harder.If you flip it over you change directions.The Snap On one you must adjust it before you put it on or tighten it. The Snap On  one is in the bottom pic.A simple design , but This is another not as useful a tool as you would think.The package says " ideal for track rod ends" or tie rods. Well,maybe.We'll see. Now I'm looking for the J.H.Williams Adjustable Crowfoot.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Papaw on December 21, 2011, 01:21:16 PM

I'm still wary of how useful those are.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Nolatoolguy on December 21, 2011, 03:40:45 PM

Quote from: Papaw on December 21, 2011, 01:21:16 PM

I'm still wary of how useful those are.

I agree.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: john k on December 21, 2011, 07:12:58 PM

I can remember putting a cornpicker on a JohnDeere, that wrench would of been a great thing to have!

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: J.A.F.E. on December 22, 2011, 12:13:35 AM

I have the Snap on one. It is the only thing that will work on a fitting under the bathroom sinks and it works. After the first time without it I was ready to try anything.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Ken W. on December 22, 2011, 07:05:17 AM

I'm glad you found a use for it.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Lewill2 on December 22, 2011, 07:30:00 AM

The Williams versions usually bring good money.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: Branson on December 22, 2011, 08:14:31 AM

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on December 22, 2011, 12:13:35 AM

I have the Snap on one. It is the only thing that will work on a fitting under the bathroom sinks and it works. After the first time without it I was ready to try anything.

I could have used one a couple of weeks ago!  As much as a basin wrench is a good thing, by the time I was finished, I had cursed the basin wrench dead and blind.

Title: Re: MORE ADJUSTABLE CROWSFOOT WRENCHES
Post by: fflintstone on December 23, 2011, 08:28:33 PM

I would not turn my nose if santa put one in my stocking.