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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
At the moment, I really only need three (ordinary) wrenches for my
new Snappy quickchange drillbit adapters. An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. A cheap set of Stanley wrenches at the local megastore has a lifetime warranty, but shipping would be more than the cost of one wrench, sounds like a silly warrantee. Is carefully using a vice grip on the threaded nut part of a Snappy quickchange adapter likely to destroy it? The base can be held with the included hex nut and a socket wrench. Otherwise... Suggestions for a small wrench set? Thanks. |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
John Doe wrote:
... An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. It's never been a problem for me. I've had a HF open-end break, but not spread. Even if true, your Snappy isn't going to require a lot of torque. Well, not enough to spread or break even the cheapest wrench. A cheap set of Stanley wrenches at the local megastore has a lifetime warranty, but shipping would be more than the cost of one wrench, sounds like a silly warrantee. Indeed it is - same problem with HF warranty. Never mind the warranty, though - it won't come into play using them on the Snappy. Is carefully using a vice grip on the threaded nut part of a Snappy quickchange adapter likely to destroy it? ... Won't "destroy" it, but might/probably will munge it up. BAD idea, very poor practice. If you do go that way, don't admit it to anybody. Bob |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:45:53 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: John Doe wrote: ... An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. It's never been a problem for me. I've had a HF open-end break, but not spread. Even if true, your Snappy isn't going to require a lot of torque. Well, not enough to spread or break even the cheapest wrench. A cheap set of Stanley wrenches at the local megastore has a lifetime warranty, but shipping would be more than the cost of one wrench, sounds like a silly warrantee. Indeed it is - same problem with HF warranty. Never mind the warranty, though - it won't come into play using them on the Snappy. Is carefully using a vice grip on the threaded nut part of a Snappy quickchange adapter likely to destroy it? ... Won't "destroy" it, but might/probably will munge it up. BAD idea, very poor practice. If you do go that way, don't admit it to anybody. Bob Indeed! Gunner, hiding his channel locks behind him..... One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of Leftwingers are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid. Gunner Asch |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On Jul 19, 10:01*pm, John Doe wrote:
At the moment, I really only need three (ordinary) wrenches for my new Snappy quickchange drillbit adapters. An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. A cheap set of Stanley wrenches at the local megastore has a lifetime warranty, but shipping would be more than the cost of one wrench, sounds like a silly warrantee. Is carefully using a vice grip on the threaded nut part of a Snappy quickchange adapter likely to destroy it? The base can be held with the included hex nut and a socket wrench. Otherwise... Suggestions for a small wrench set? Thanks. Maybe a tubing fitting/flare wrench? Much better capability than an open-end wrench, fits around a shaft. http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...s/flarenut.jpg Dave |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:45:53 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote the following: John Doe wrote: ... An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. It's never been a problem for me. I've had a HF open-end break, but not spread. Even if true, your Snappy isn't going to require a lot of torque. Well, not enough to spread or break even the cheapest wrench. Not true. My new set of Snappy collets need a massive torque session to keep the included bits from spinning. I've never broken a HF wrench, though, but I avoid their cheapest sets, relying on Pittsburgh brand exclusively. They're lifetime guaranteed but I don't have to bandage my hand and return their tools several times a week like I did with Crapsman tools in the late '70s and early '80s, when I bailed from Searz for good. -- Exercise ferments the humors, casts them into their proper channels, throws off redundancies, and helps nature in those secret distributions, without which the body cannot subsist in its vigor, nor the soul act with cheerfulness. -- Joseph Addison, The Spectator, July 12, 1711 |
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Larry Jaques wrote:
Not true. My new set of Snappy collets need a massive torque session to keep the included bits from spinning. I stand corrected - the voice of experience trumping speculation. I've never broken a HF wrench, though, but I avoid their cheapest sets, relying on Pittsburgh brand exclusively. The HF ones that I've broken (2) were Pittsburgh. I've since learned that there are 2 classes of Pittsburgh wrenches - the plain and the "Professional". I have the plain but if I ever buy any more, they'll be the Professional. They're lifetime guaranteed ... The first one that I broke, they sent me a new one, no questions asked. The second one (different set) they wanted me to send it back AND pay shipping on its replacement! Or I could buy a replacement as a "part" for a couple of dollars & if part of another order, pay very little, if any, incremental shipping. "Lifetime guaranty" - yeah, right. Bob |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:55:00 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: Larry Jaques wrote: Not true. My new set of Snappy collets need a massive torque session to keep the included bits from spinning. I stand corrected - the voice of experience trumping speculation. I've never broken a HF wrench, though, but I avoid their cheapest sets, relying on Pittsburgh brand exclusively. The HF ones that I've broken (2) were Pittsburgh. I've since learned that there are 2 classes of Pittsburgh wrenches - the plain and the "Professional". I have the plain but if I ever buy any more, they'll be the Professional. They're lifetime guaranteed ... The first one that I broke, they sent me a new one, no questions asked. The second one (different set) they wanted me to send it back AND pay shipping on its replacement! Or I could buy a replacement as a "part" for a couple of dollars & if part of another order, pay very little, if any, incremental shipping. "Lifetime guaranty" - yeah, right. Bob What..no store close to you? Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. Then I gave everything to a friend who needed a drill for his maint work. Gunner One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of Leftwingers are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid. Gunner Asch |
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HF "Lifetime Guaranty"
Gunner Asch wrote:
What..no store close to you? Right! They are getting closer - there is now one an hour away. Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. I've only ever had one more-expensive tool break (an electric sheet metal shears) and they paid they return shipping. But that was 'way back. I would have returned a combination wrench set 'cause of the poor fit on the box ends, but generally I consider poor quality stuff a case of getting what I paid for. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. You're shameless G. Tell me, have you been finding the HF store dark & locked when you reach the door? another G Bob |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On Jul 20, 8:43*pm, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:45:53 -0400, Bob Engelhardt wrote the following: John Doe wrote: ... *An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. It's never been a problem for me. *I've had a HF open-end break, but not spread. *Even if true, your Snappy isn't going to require a lot of torque. *Well, not enough to spread or break even the cheapest wrench. Not true. My new set of Snappy collets need a massive torque session to keep the included bits from spinning. *I've never broken a HF wrench, though, but I avoid their cheapest sets, relying on Pittsburgh brand exclusively. They're lifetime guaranteed but I don't have to bandage my hand and return their tools several times a week like I did with Crapsman tools in the late '70s and early '80s, when I bailed from Searz for good. Autozone has a good line of cheap combination wrenches, if you don't want to buy sets. I've used them for odd sizes and one-time use. I'd use the box ends, myself, on those collets. And even with massive torque, I'll bet they'll still spin if they hit metal of any significant hardness. Look like a woodworker's and cabinet hanger's thing to me. Stan |
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HF "Lifetime Guaranty"
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:12:22 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: Gunner Asch wrote: What..no store close to you? Right! They are getting closer - there is now one an hour away. Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. I've only ever had one more-expensive tool break (an electric sheet metal shears) and they paid they return shipping. But that was 'way back. I would have returned a combination wrench set 'cause of the poor fit on the box ends, but generally I consider poor quality stuff a case of getting what I paid for. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. You're shameless G. Tell me, have you been finding the HF store dark & locked when you reach the door? another G Bob G Gunner One could not be a successful Leftwinger without realizing that, in contrast to the popular conception supported by newspapers and mothers of Leftwingers, a goodly number of Leftwingers are not only narrow-minded and dull, but also just stupid. Gunner Asch |
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Small wrench set... Combination, ratcheting, box end?
On 7/20/2010 12:03 PM, Dave__67 wrote:
On Jul 19, 10:01 pm, John wrote: At the moment, I really only need three (ordinary) wrenches for my new Snappy quickchange drillbit adapters. An old friend said that open end wrenches tend to spread with a lot of torque. A cheap set of Stanley wrenches at the local megastore has a lifetime warranty, but shipping would be more than the cost of one wrench, sounds like a silly warrantee. Is carefully using a vice grip on the threaded nut part of a Snappy quickchange adapter likely to destroy it? The base can be held with the included hex nut and a socket wrench. Otherwise... Suggestions for a small wrench set? Thanks. Maybe a tubing fitting/flare wrench? Much better capability than an open-end wrench, fits around a shaft. http://www.redhummer.com/myhummer/to...s/flarenut.jpg Dave When I needed one of these to disconnect the furnace in my hunting camper, the price seemed a bit dear (wait for appreciative groans to subside...), so I just cut a clearance slot with a cutoff wheel in a cheap box wrench. Worked OK for the two times I needed it. One of the advantages of cheap Harbor Fright tools is there is so little to lose. David |
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HF "Lifetime Guaranty"
On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:12:22 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote: Gunner Asch wrote: What..no store close to you? Right! They are getting closer - there is now one an hour away. Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. I've only ever had one more-expensive tool break (an electric sheet metal shears) and they paid they return shipping. But that was 'way back. I would have returned a combination wrench set 'cause of the poor fit on the box ends, but generally I consider poor quality stuff a case of getting what I paid for. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. You're shameless G. Tell me, have you been finding the HF store dark & locked when you reach the door? another G Bob Went into the HF store in Fort Gratiot Mi. yesterday to pick up a box of 100 assorted nut rivets (#2972) @ $9.99, armed with a 20% coupon and a flashlight coupon. Walked out ten minutes later having spent $3.99 plus tax. New math? Gerry :-)} London, Canada |
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HF "Lifetime Guaranty"
On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:48:04 -0400, Gerald Miller
wrote the following: On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:12:22 -0400, Bob Engelhardt wrote: Gunner Asch wrote: What..no store close to you? Right! They are getting closer - there is now one an hour away. Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. I've only ever had one more-expensive tool break (an electric sheet metal shears) and they paid they return shipping. But that was 'way back. I would have returned a combination wrench set 'cause of the poor fit on the box ends, but generally I consider poor quality stuff a case of getting what I paid for. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. You're shameless G. Tell me, have you been finding the HF store dark & locked when you reach the door? another G Bob Went into the HF store in Fort Gratiot Mi. yesterday to pick up a box of 100 assorted nut rivets (#2972) @ $9.99, armed with a 20% coupon and a flashlight coupon. Walked out ten minutes later having spent $3.99 plus tax. New math? Can you Canucks not understand sales? They're on sale for $4.97 and the flashlight is free. $4.97 x 0.8 = $3.976, so they overcharged you by a penny (and change.) You're right, new math, Gerry. -- Exercise ferments the humors, casts them into their proper channels, throws off redundancies, and helps nature in those secret distributions, without which the body cannot subsist in its vigor, nor the soul act with cheerfulness. -- Joseph Addison, The Spectator, July 12, 1711 |
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HF "Lifetime Guaranty"
On Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:07:55 -0700, Larry Jaques
wrote: On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:48:04 -0400, Gerald Miller wrote the following: On Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:12:22 -0400, Bob Engelhardt wrote: Gunner Asch wrote: What..no store close to you? Right! They are getting closer - there is now one an hour away. Ive never had an issue returning and exchanging an item. Some were rather expensive too. Welding helmets, cordless drills and so forth. I've only ever had one more-expensive tool break (an electric sheet metal shears) and they paid they return shipping. But that was 'way back. I would have returned a combination wrench set 'cause of the poor fit on the box ends, but generally I consider poor quality stuff a case of getting what I paid for. In fact..I bought one of their cordless drills on a whim, came with two batteries. Used it heavily for a year and it died..well..started making lots of noise in the gear box. I brought it in, they handed me another one and when I asked about the 2 batteries..I was allowed to keep them as well, for a total of 4 batteries. G. You're shameless G. Tell me, have you been finding the HF store dark & locked when you reach the door? another G Bob Went into the HF store in Fort Gratiot Mi. yesterday to pick up a box of 100 assorted nut rivets (#2972) @ $9.99, armed with a 20% coupon and a flashlight coupon. Walked out ten minutes later having spent $3.99 plus tax. New math? Can you Canucks not understand sales? They're on sale for $4.97 and the flashlight is free. $4.97 x 0.8 = $3.976, so they overcharged you by a penny (and change.) You're right, new math, Gerry. I didn't know they were on sale or I might have bought more. As it is, I already have a lifetime supply. The same purchase would have been close to $20 at Princess Auto. I'm Happy! Gerry :-)} London, Canada |
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