New Tool Idea - Mini Spud Wrench

[AllanToolGuy]

From RIDGID I would like to see a mini version of their SPUD wrench in about an 8 inch size. It would be nice to see several sizes and maybe a big one about 18 size too. I wonder if such would sell enough to make it at all worthwhile.

[PLUMBER RICK]

try looking at a ridgid e-110. this is small, but can also do traps and flushometer valves:D

rick.

[PhilG.]

...I bet someday I'll find just the new spud wrench I'm looking for.


ATG,
Sometimes you need to look in places other than the obvious.
Here (http://www.facom.net/Frame.asp?langue=an&Cat=427) is a very similar wrench to a spud wrench; but at 230mm (9.055"), I guess it's still too long.
Here (http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/crescent/index.cfm?model_list=1&att_id=CRE001&att1=Wrenches&att2=Auto) is a 9" version from Crescent.

You might also Google the image of a spud wrench instead of just web sites. Image searches turn up all sorts of stuff that website searches miss.

All I can say is good luck. I know they're out there somewhere - I've seen one small enough to be on a key chain.

[michael stephen]

sometimes i wonder why its called a "monkey"..

[AllanToolGuy]

Thanks to everyone for your help and ideas. :)

[Woussko]

Allan

Keep looking and also this might be something for a smaller tool company to try. For RIDGID to tool up to make such would cost them millions. Unless they knew they would sell loads of them, it's a no way. Maybe you can carefully grind the jaws of an 8" pipe wrench flat and use it. Channellock makes a smooth jaw version of their famous T & G pliers. Maybe you would like a pair.