Comments on: Adjustable Wrench + Locking Pliers = Stanley’s MaxGrip

By: Brau

Brau — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:15:32 +0000

I actually would like to try out one of these.

By: David

David — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:04:15 +0000

I’m not sure, but I think I hear angels singing.

Its like a Conan bit - “If they made it: Vise Grip and Crescent Wrench”

By: John Laur

John Laur — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:00:38 +0000

I had written a post about how I thought the design was flawed then I went back and looked … seems the pressure from the lock mechanism is applied onto the adjustment screw the pressure from which clamps the jaws down tightly on the bolt or whatever it is you are wrenching on..

Seems like a great way to destroy the adjustment screw in there to me but maybe it holds up?

By: Hunter

Hunter — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 22:28:10 +0000

I actually bought the 10″ wrench back when Amazon was having the Buy 3 Get 1 Free deal several months ago. I’ve used it several times, and it is nice to have the locking keep the thumbwheel from loosening on its own. However, as the jaws on the wrench are straight and smooth, the locking action isn’t really leveraged enough to always keep the wrench from falling off when it’s hanging straight down. It’s pretty heavy. I’d still recommend it, but it’s not quite like a good locking plier.

By: Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:35:05 +0000

This looks like a really good idea. Ice cream and gravy….mmmmmmm….

By: JK

JK — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:25:18 +0000

I may be a time-traveller or something, but I already have one of these locking/adjustable guys in my tool chest, and I love it. I have no clue what brand it is. I’ll check when I get home from work.

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:57:00 +0000

I really like the look of these. My biggest complaint with adjustable wrenches is that they tend to work loose and have to be reset all the time. A locking mechanism could really make them into a useful and versatile tool for more than just plumbing and casual wrench turning/bolt holding.

Compared to the B&D Autowrench, these look like gold.