Wonder what this sounded like...

[Brophy]

....when it broke?



It's a 75mm Gray...must have been a lot of force. Otherwise new, it must have broke on the first job 



It was cheap at the flea today and no, I'm not going to seek warranty.

Also got this nifty wee Parker 21 ....



Rob

[kwoswalt99]

For such a big wrench that’s a wimpy handle they put on it.

[J.A.F.E.]

It probably first sounded like a lot of money being flushed down the toilet followed by a course in some of the more vulgar expletives in the language.

How old is the wrench if you know.

Nice little vise.

[Brophy]

It probably first sounded like a lot of money being flushed down the toilet followed by a course in some of the more vulgar expletives in the language.

How old is the wrench if you know.

Nice little vise.

Probably less than 10 years....could be a week old for all I know, but it is their most recent design.

On sale this week from Gray for only 677.72 each, Regular price 752.91

https://shopgraytools.com/collections/combination-wrench/products/12-point-metric-round-shank-combination-wrenches-15-offset-satin-chrome-finish?variant=1618746692

The Gray wrenches I grew up with wouldn't break like this ....they had flat handles similar to Snappy all the way up to the big sizes. Gray has been good to me and I think I might send a note/picture to their engineering dept this week. They might be interested.

To my untrained eye it looks like the wrenches are no longer forged in one piece. I suspect the forged ends are welded to the bar.

The vise is pretty sweet eh? She is soaking in oil right now...might just tart this one up a little and install her in the house workshop.

[strik9]

I just sold a bunch of octogenarians to a shop  needing big wrenches at about 2 bucks each.  Unbroken if well worn.   I was probably lucky to get that.

    He has hacky helpers and knows big investment  will not result in better use of them.

    I have been on the cheater pipes of breaking a few large tools and it sounds like -tink!- as half abandon the cheater pipe and one or two try to catch it.
   Its never very spectacular.  Until the boss sees it and blows a gasket.  Then its way over the top.

   I rather like smaller vises.  That one has style.

[J.A.F.E.]

Yiipes! That is an expensive wrench. I have limited exposure to Gray (mostly what I do have is from you) but it seems high quality.

Make a pretty neat wallhanger. By the way - I'm with you I wouldn't warrant it either

[Brophy]

Yiipes! That is an expensive wrench. I have limited exposure to Gray (mostly what I do have is from you) but it seems high quality.

Make a pretty neat wallhanger. By the way - I'm with you I wouldn't warrant it either

I'll tell people I broke it adjusting the carbs on the Triumph 

[J.A.F.E.]

Wallhangars have to have a story.

[highland512]

I bet he said aw shucks my wrench broke. I will go get the crescent wrench.

[pep]

In the bunker the other day, what a surprise  look who stopped by............. 

[Brophy]

In the bunker the other day, what a surprise  look who stopped by............. 

Mmmmm....Darth roast coffee!!!

[fatfillup]

^^^^

[J.A.F.E.]

Mmmmm....Darth roast coffee!!!

Perfect! I'm even enjoying some iced coffee at the moment. Just glad I hadn't been drinking it when I read that.

[ken w.]

Do you think Grey would warranty it ?

[Brophy]

Do you think Grey would warranty it ?

I have no doubt that they would honor the warranty if I had purchased it new and it broke in regular service.

I sent Gray a note and described the break. They asked for detailed photos.

When I sent the pix I was very clear that I  was not seeking warranty....the photos were for their information only. I also mentioned that their old style of wrench would not have failed like this three piece welded wrench.

If I hear back from them I'll post it here.