Comments on: Where No Pipe Wrench Has Gone Before http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:45:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Denis Stewart http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-294766 Denis Stewart Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:12:01 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-294766 I have seen similar design wrench sold in Thailand super markets but they are made in India and cheap. Comparing the Wiha’s narrow-profile pipe wrenches compared to a same size Myark narrow-profile pipe wrench that has also several multi function uses and I can say has a better grip and less damage to pipe also suitable for nuts with out damaging nut flats and the price of only $24.60 instead of the same size Wihas wrench at $60 each The Myark wrench also is heavy duty and can have pipe placed over the handle for extra leverage if needed and fits nut in its front jaw from 5/8" to 2” with a smooth ratcheting action and with pipe in jaw it can fit 6” down to ½” pipe also it has a crocodile wrench at the other handle end for ratcheting smaller rod or nut from 1/4" to 3/4". Even though Wihas wrenches are made in Germany the quality would be no better than the very high quality finish Myark wrenches that are made in China by the New Zealand inventor who has hands on all development and working manufacturing procedures in China. The Myark wrench uses a clip on chain attachment as well as a clip on strap so no teeth are needed on the top jaw to grab pipe also all the parts are replaceable and maintainable. More can be seen of the first proto type pictures of the Myark wrench on www.myark.com. I have seen similar design wrench sold in Thailand super markets but they are made in India and cheap.

Comparing the Wiha’s narrow-profile pipe wrenches compared to a same size Myark narrow-profile pipe wrench that has also several multi function uses and I can say has a better grip and less damage to pipe also suitable for nuts with out damaging nut flats and the price of only $24.60 instead of the same size Wihas wrench at $60 each

The Myark wrench also is heavy duty and can have pipe placed over the handle for extra leverage if needed and fits nut in its front jaw from 5/8″ to 2” with a smooth ratcheting action and with pipe in jaw it can fit 6” down to ½” pipe also it has a crocodile wrench at the other handle end for ratcheting smaller rod or nut from 1/4″ to 3/4″.

Even though Wihas wrenches are made in Germany the quality would be no better than the very high quality finish Myark wrenches that are made in China by the New Zealand inventor who has hands on all development and working manufacturing procedures in China.

The Myark wrench uses a clip on chain attachment as well as a clip on strap so no teeth are needed on the top jaw to grab pipe also all the parts are replaceable and maintainable.

More can be seen of the first proto type pictures of the Myark wrench on
http://www.myark.com.

]]> By: eschoendorff http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265755 eschoendorff Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:30:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265755 Wow, those look badass! I would love to know how well they function for the typical plumber who would need them on a daily basis... Wow, those look badass! I would love to know how well they function for the typical plumber who would need them on a daily basis…

]]> By: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265112 Fred Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:01:33 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265112 I have a pair of ones that look like these that bear the Sandvik name (numbers 1420 and 1410) and say that they were made in Sweden. I'm not sure where we got them - but we have lots of plumbing tools that we use - and some like these that we might use if we knew their special purpose. I googled the Sandvik 1420 and got this site: http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/by-make/b/bahco/plumbing-tools Maybe I should do some research - with a trip to Sweden - but I'm not sure that the IRS would think that a legitimate business expense. I have a pair of ones that look like these that bear the Sandvik name (numbers 1420 and 1410) and say that they were made in Sweden. I’m not sure where we got them - but we have lots of plumbing tools that we use - and some like these that we might use if we knew their special purpose.
I googled the Sandvik 1420 and got this site:

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/by-make/b/bahco/plumbing-tools

Maybe I should do some research - with a trip to Sweden - but I’m not sure that the IRS would think that a legitimate business expense.

]]> By: tmib_seattle http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265098 tmib_seattle Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:39:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/28/where-no-pipe-wrench-has-gone-before/#comment-265098 The handles are an interesting shape. I wonder what the design intent there is. They look a lot like a lot of the tongs that blacksmiths use; the upturned ends on the tongs are intended to hold a ring in place that you can slip over the reins to lock the handles in place. It wouldn't seem that it would be too common on a set of pipe wrenches, but who knows. The handles are an interesting shape. I wonder what the design intent there is. They look a lot like a lot of the tongs that blacksmiths use; the upturned ends on the tongs are intended to hold a ring in place that you can slip over the reins to lock the handles in place. It wouldn’t seem that it would be too common on a set of pipe wrenches, but who knows.

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