Need Specialty Ratchet Wrench 1

[bugnut]

Bkgrnd: Currently we have bolts that over time tighten and rust in place. The current procedure is to use a 1" socket head and handle with the appropriate extensions to break the bolts loose. The handles on these bow considerably and the ratcheting heads frequently fail. The current situation does not allow for air or hydraulic wrenches to be utilized. The workmen have suggested a non reversing socket wrench. They have a friend of a friend ... who used one. So I have googled it about every way I can think and cannot find the maker of a one way (non reversing) ratchet. The tool they describe reverses by flipping it over. One way drives it tight flip it over and then drive is for loosening. I am looking for a 1" drive socket wrench that does not reverse. That might provide the workmen the solution to the problem.

 

[MintJulep]

Like this?

http://www.tylertool.com/gearwrench7.html?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=nextag

 

[unclesyd]

These type ratchets are not made to break large fasteners. They are used after the nut has been unseated to back the nut off.

The larger ones, up to 2 1/8", are made by Proto. These are still not to break nuts.


If this is a big problem you should look at the Swench wrench. If this doesn't work get the nut splitter or flame wrench.

http://www.powerhawk.com/pages/SWENCH/swechfront.html

 

[ornerynorsk]

Kroil, it really does work. Also, there is a tool made called a breaker bar. Use it in conjunction with an impact socker, or just use a striking wrench, which is just a stubby wrench with a hammer face that is made specifically for beating hardware loose in exactly your situation.

 

[hydtools]

Here are slugging wrenches by Proto

http://www.stanleyproto.com/default...NCH&strSiteName=PROTO&strDefaultCatalog=PROTO

Ted

 

[unclesyd]

If you go the slugging wrench route take a look at the Buster from PH Tools. I would also go for the 6 point big end wrench.

The normal process would be to break a nut and then use the gear wrench if required.

http://www.powerhousetool.com/busters.htm

http://www.powerhousetool.com/specialtytools.htm

http://www.powerhousetool.com/wrenches.htm

 

[IceStationZebra]

I have not heard of the type of ratchet you are looking for, but in instances such as this I use a breaker bar. They are stronger and I trust them more, especially when using cheater bars.

ISZ

 

[diskullman]

I inherited a Craftsman 1/2" drive ratchet wrench from my father. It was one of their earlier designs, maybe as far back as the 1930's. To reverse the drive, you had to pull out a square adaptor and flip it over to the other side. He tried to break this tool for years, so Craftsman would have to replace it with their lifetime warranty, to no avail, it's strong as an ox.

Russell Giuliano

 

[limey1]

Is a "slugging wrench" the American version of a flogging spanner? What about a Torque multiplier?

 

[rmw]

Yes, a slugging wrench is what you Brits refer to as a flogging spanner. A torque mutiplier is a different gadget utilizing gears (e.g. planetary) to multiply the torque applied.

Somehow flogging sounds like something that should be done at the mast with a cat 'o nine tails, not to a wrench, but that is just me.

rmw

 

[bugnut]

Thanks to ALL Unclesyd was on target and I have been in contact. Appreciate all the input and help.