Pipe Wrenches Reviews

I like the light weight of this pipe wrench. The tool is plenty strong.

Everyone know that Rigid makes excellent equipment. These 18" pipe wrenches are no exception. They are lightweight and durable. I was a field engineer working on industrial furnaces for a while and trying to carry all of the tools you need everywhere you go can be quite cumbersome to say the least.

I have never had any problems with them (I own 2 of them) and have done just about everything with them. If you have to use them a lot it won't take long to notice how much easier it is to do a job when your tools aren't weighing you down. If you need 18" pipe wrenches give these some serious consideration.

Rigid has made the best pipe wrenches for decades. The Aluminum models are every bit as tough as their cast iron counterparts, only lighter. You do have to be more careful with aluminum if you are working around a torch, it can get heat damaged more easily.

I have used this 18" wrench for over 15 years, building and disassembling chemical loading systems of galvanized pipe. Mine has a little less paint on it, but the jaws are still sharp. The jaws are replacable, but I've never had to do that. I have also used this wrench for home plumbing projects, but it is a little large when working in a sink cabinet. I use it mainly as a "holder" in that duty, turning the fittings with a 10" wrench.

Rigid wrenches will not fail you if you give them a little respect!

I am a 3rd generation repair plumber and have over 25 years in the business. I can honestly say that Ridgid makes the best wrenches in the business. I have tried them all and none have the holding power and lifespan of Ridgid wrenches. They work and grip in all conditions all the time. I have found wrenches under houses covered in mud and rust, and with a little WD40 and a wire brush brought them back to life and used them the same day with no problems. My father has a 12 in. wrench that has been used for over 25 years, had the handle beaten almost flat, and been used 5+ days a week for those 25 years, and still keeps going. They cost a little more than most, but you only need to buy them once.

I spent a few years on a horse and cattle ranch with 35 miles of cast iron and galvinized pipe. All our pipe wrenches were Rigid made and I trusted all of them in some of the slipperiest, nastiest places on the ranch,often where a slip of the wrench would mean a broken bone. Caked in mud, manuer, grease or worse these wrenches were always easy to adjust and quick to bite. I'm guessing the same can be said of the aluminum models too. I just like the weight of iron.

The lightweight aluminum construction of this wrench makes it much easier to use than its cast iron counterpart. This is especially true if you have to use the wrench reaching away from you, rather than right over the fittings.

If you need to heat your fittings before disassembly operations, use the torch before applying the wrench. I watched a guy carelessly melt the handle of his wrench while "torching" a pipe. He had the jaws of that wrench red hot! That's not covered on the warranty.

I've never needed more leverage than this long wrench provides, but if you do, they make one bigger. The differenc in price between this wrench and the iron one is less than one day off with a bad back. You won't be disappointed with Rigid!

I have had other brands of pipe wrenches, but a Ridgid is the only one worth using. They are easier to adjusts and harder to break. And if you do break the handle on one, Ridgid will give you a new one. I also recommend getting the aluminum wrench when you need one this big. You'll save a lot of weight and sweat for a little bit of money. They also don't rust.

If you need a metal cut off saw that has large capacity, is fast, and leaves a smooth face buy this saw.

I purchased the Ratcheting Pipe Wrench for my handyman husband some time ago, thinking it looked like a good idea, but afraid that as is often the case, it would turn out to be another good-idea-gone-bad. Not the case with this one, though. The thing my husband liked the most - it didn't slip. No more smashed knuckles!

Without question this is the best tubing cutter I've used. I been in my field of work now for about 4 years. I've used many other brands of tubing cutters and this is the ONE. Its cuts though the
copper I use at work like butter. It will be a long time before I need another one. But I'm thinking about another just so I will have it when the time comes. Five stars plus. I ONLY HOPE THEY DON'T STOP MAKING THIS MODEL. WHEN YOU HAVE SOMEING THIS GOOD DON'T MESS WITH IT. :) It dosen't get any better.

This was my grand fathers pipe wrench which he had for probly 20 years and ive had it for 10, it still works great, like new but it is a heavy one, and you can easily overtighen a fitting, or snap it compleatly. You might think its way to big but there are many uses for it especially working with big pipe. Its lasted 30 years for me and at least has 100 years left in it.

I like aluminum pipe wrenches because of their light weight. I have a whole collection of Rigid aluminum wrenches for various applications. The job is always easier with the right tools. I use this one for working in sink cabinets where space is tight, but I still need the leverage a 10" handle provides. I suppose there is not a great deal of weight difference between this wrench and a cast iron one, but the aluminum will never rust. This is more a problem if you are working around corrosives like liquid fertilizer, but old habits (buying aluminum) die hard, so it was a natural for me to buy this wrench.

You will get many years of service out of Rigid, the only ones I've ever seen die were severely abused. (See my other Rigid reviews for details.) The jaws are replacable if you would ever wear them out.

I bought the Westward Boa Constrictor because I thought it was like the Craftsman strap wrench. But I was really excited to see that the Westward set has a much larger strap wrench. I can fix my pool filter, my truck oil filter, loosen plumbing pipes on the job...plus the little one is perfect for tight jars. I was really suprised at the quality and price of Westward. I'd recommend it.

The link on Google says this wrench costs $68. When you get here, it is $90. It is available elsewhere for less.

I've used one of these for 15 years and never worn it out. I used mine to assemble and disassemble (much harder) 1-1/2" and 2" pipe on chemical loading systems. I've used a "cheater" on this wrench (not recommended, use a longer wrench) and did not bend it. I have seen one that was bent and the only way that could have happened was if a 3-4' cheater was used on it.

The difference in weight from the cast iron model is significant. The difference in price amounts to about one visit to the chiropractor - buying the aluminum one is a no brainer if you look at it that way! This gets more apparent as the size of the wrench increases.

Rigid is the industry standard for pipe wrenches. Hundreds of thousands of users can't be wrong!