What's this wrench for?

[gear junkie]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ridgid-Super-Eight-Plumbers-Plumber-Pipe-Wrench_W0QQitemZ120206087868QQihZ002QQcategoryZ615 74QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any ideas?

[ToUtahNow]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ridgid-Super-Eight-Plumbers-Plumber-Pipe-Wrench_W0QQitemZ120206087868QQihZ002QQcategoryZ615 74QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Any ideas?

Compound Leverage.

Mark

[PLUMBER RICK]

ben if you need a wrench like that, you must be a seabee:rotflmao1:

i have a the smaller version that about the size of a 14'' wrench, but will tighten or loosen a fitting that a 48'' wrench can't. if i'm not mistaking there is a 6 to 1 mechanical advantage.

mark does that sound correct?

i know you have the small one:D and a large one:eek: tool;)

rick.

[biscuit]

Hmmm, Looks like its made for trying to hold on to something that a person has no business trying to hold on too:D

[gear junkie]

But why the chain wrench coupled with a pipe wrench? Why the extra weight in combining the 2 tools? Have you bought that wrench yet, Rick?

[ToUtahNow]

ben if you need a wrench like that, you must be a seabee:rotflmao1:

i have a the smaller version that about the size of a 14'' wrench, but will tighten or loosen a fitting that a 48'' wrench can't. if i'm not mistaking there is a 6 to 1 mechanical advantage.

mark does that sound correct?

i know you have the small one:D and a large one:eek: tool;)

rick.

I was thinking 7-1 advantage but you may be right.

Mark

[drtyhands]

It is to clamp on the pipe then levers to multiply force.

[ToUtahNow]

But why the chain wrench coupled with a pipe wrench? Why the extra weight in combining the 2 tools? Have you bought that wrench yet, Rick?

The compound leverage advantage comes from the wrench pivoting. You use the vise on the one piece and the wrench on the other. My large compound is in much better shape than that one but at 70 lbs. I almost can't get it over my head any longer. When/if you are ever in the market for one let me know.

Mark

[Bob D.]

The chain gets tightened around the pipe and acts as the pivot point and is why you can develop so much force. The wrench then can be used to tighten a fitting or cplg or another length of pipe. Handy when working in the air. I was gonna say this looks like a 24 and I see in the last photo that there is a rule shown for scale. If the end of the rule if at the tip of the handle then this Is a 24. Right behind the vise jaws you can see the compound link which allows you to create the high mechanical advantage.

You can truly be a "one wrench wonder" with one of these Ben.
:party-on:

[gear junkie]

I should have clarified my first post. I understand how it works, I want to know the purpose. I'm thinking it's for waterwell drilling to break bits off the steel. Maybe a specialized pipe fitting application? Have you bought it yet Rick?

[ToUtahNow]

I mostly used mine for replacing 30 + year old gal (up to 5") in high rise buildings.

Mark

[westcoastplumber]

I have one, I used it on 1", works great, a little big for tight spaces. the one I have goes up to 2"

[PLUMBER RICK]

But why the chain wrench coupled with a pipe wrench? Why the extra weight in combining the 2 tools? Have you bought that wrench yet, Rick?

I should have clarified my first post. I understand how it works, I want to know the purpose. I'm thinking it's for waterwell drilling to break bits off the steel. Maybe a specialized pipe fitting application? Have you bought it yet Rick?


no i haven't. but i did see it a couple of days ago. ususally they are missing the chain vise on ebay.

robert 1'' is a little overkill.
just use your cheater on your channelocks;)

rick.

[drtyhands]

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no i haven't. but i did see it a couple of days ago. ususally they are missing the chain vise on ebay.

robert 1'' is a little overkill.
just use your cheater on your channelocks;)

rick.
Were you there Rick?:eek:

[NHMaster3015]

Beating your apprentice over the head with:eek:

[Pete M]

I should have clarified my first post. I understand how it works, I want to know the purpose. I'm thinking it's for waterwell drilling to break bits off the steel. Maybe a specialized pipe fitting application? Have you bought it yet Rick?

I think the wrench is for giving you more leverage in tight places where you can't "lean" on your wrench because you're on your back or stomach. Tight crawl spaces or tight attics. The vise and chain are meant to just hold the wrench in place, I would guess for covenience an in some cases— safety. The compounded leverage of the wrench is developed on the multiple fulcrums (pivot points) which gives the user more "mechanical advantage." It can also be a powerful back-up wrench for holding a cut pipe to be threaded in place. Ahhhhh... the good ole' days.

That's my best guess. Wish I had had one for those belly-crawls I used to do or threading those bigger gas lines in ceilings. I wouldn't have used it often, but I would have used it for those tough spots. For sure, it's for repair or remodel work.

[michael stephen]

looks like a pipe wrench and chain wrench all rolled into one..