JeffR Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Got a job on family car that requires the use of crowsfoot wrenches, anyone got a recommendation for brands? Keep in mind Its a one off job therefore cost is kinda important, can't justify a small fortune on something I'm probably going to use once or twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I have the American Pro ones, been good up to now, feels like decent kit Unfortunately I got mine second hand so cannot tell you full price regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Have a look at Halfords tool range, not to expensive for a one off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Halfords is a solid choice for stuff like that. I’ve used the cheaper ones before and they’re normally bigger, thicker and don’t fit a lot of the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason110 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 US PRO from Amazon is generally hard to beat for tools that are seldom used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Seigen by Sealey £20 a set on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmmv Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Britool ones work for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 For 1 off jobs like that I tend to go to machine marts clarke brand or US pro tools. Never had an issue with either of them for little one off jobs like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 As above or weld a nut/socket to a cut off old spanner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 A cheap set would probably do the job. If however, space is tight with limited arc of movement to undo the nut (Is it injector pipe removal?), you may want to consider the exact size from Snap-On, as the offset from square drive to crows foot flats is different when you flip it over. I found it particularly useful and essential when removing injector pipes on a lion V6! For reference, I already had a cheap set, but bought one 17mm crows foot from Snap-On for circa £17. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 2 hours ago, muddy said: As above or weld a nut/socket to a cut off old spanner. tried that, also tried bending a suitable spanner, so off to carlisle for a visit to Halfords and Machine Mart. Cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 So these arrived (wife says they are my birthday present, how does that work, i paid for the buggers.....) made by Liquid Levers. Don't care if they break cos they're shiny. seem to work too T-handle is quite useful. 3/8th drive 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 they look the part , let's hope they work as well . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffR Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, hurbie said: they look the part , let's hope they work as well . Yeah but they're shiny...... I will end up destructive testing them.....perhaps not intentionally, but in my world, everything is a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 As an alternative route to a crowsfoot style tool, some people might be interested or amused by this LRTime Youtube video. The 15 minute video not only goes through the adaption of a stock tool, but also shows the resultant tool in use, on a 16 year old Land Rover Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurbie Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 2 hours ago, JeffR said: but in my world, everything is a hammer. except a screwdriver , because that's a chissel .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 14 hours ago, hurbie said: except a screwdriver , because that's a chissel .... Not quite - chisel if you're holding one end, hammer if you're holding the other! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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