Stanley 85-610 10-Inch Long MaxGrip Locking Adjustable Wrench
November 23, 2009 · Posted in Popular Hand Tools
- 2 tools in 1: a traditional adjustable wrench and locking pliers
- Exceeds ANSI standards for torque
- Forged alloy-steel body
- Stanley limited lifetime warranty
- Applications: maintenance and automotive repair, plumbing, general assembly tasks
Product Description
Stanley, 10″ Locking Adjustable Wrench, 2 Tools In 1: Traditional Adjustable Wrench & Locking Pliers, Grips Fastener & Won’t Slip Off, Forged Body Exceeds ANSI Standards For Torque, Use For Maintenance & Automotive Repair, Plumbing, General Assembly Tasks, Patented Design.Amazon.com Product Description
The Stanley 10-Inch MaxGrip Locking Adjustable Wrench is 2 tools in 1: a traditional adjustable wrench and locking pliers. The 10-inch locking adjustable wr… More >>
Stanley 85-610 10-Inch Long MaxGrip Locking Adjustable Wrench
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This is a fine example of taking 2 simple and well understood technologies, and combining together to make an ultimately more valuble endproduct. Traditional adjustable wrenches can hold a setting worth $h*+. Traditional vise grips lack parallel jaws, and are terrible at holding onto any “intentional” fastener (i.e. nut or bolt). This solves a few of the major frustrations of each. This is great for “breaking” a nut or bolt. I’d still keep my traditional adjustable wrench to use after breaking a nut loose, as this one does not work well for turning -> going to next hex flat -> turning -> going to next flat -> turning . . . This wrench will become an essential in my traveling tool bag.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have to agree with most of the other reviews of this product. It is very useful and is made well. Its main advantage over a normal adjustable wrench is that it can be tightened with a grip of the handle to stay in place after you have removed your hand. Vise-grip type pliers will do the same thing but they have teeth that can mar or damage the finish or round the edges on the bolt or nut. I only wish they would make it in a 6 inch and possibly an 8 inch size. Even though the span of the 10 inch adjustable wrench can fit on bolts and nuts of a 6 inch or 8 inch wrench’s span, you should generally use the size wrench that is best suited for the job. Otherwise, it is more likely that too much or too little torque can be applied to the bolt or nut, potentially causing damage to the threads or the shaft of the bolt, or potentially result a bolt or nut that will loosen and cause damage or injury.
I have only had this wrench for several months so I really cannot attest to its longevity. However, I do wonder whether the wrench after years of wear will continue to apply enough grip to stay on the bolt or nut because the amount of grip is not adjustable as with a vise-grip type tool that has a screw to adjust how tight the wrench will get. However, I would not reduce the 5 star rating on this wrench because of this hypothetical future issue. I said in the title to this review that this would be the wrench you should have if you could only have one wrench. Well, I have many wrenches and I find this wrench a superior tool that everyone should have. Hint: Christmas is coming.
Rating: 5 / 5
My hat’s off to this versatile tool. Used it right away to fix faucet leak. Works well..
Rating: 5 / 5
This is the best adjustable wrench I have ever used. We carry adjustable wrenches in all of our tractors and trucks(11) and full toolboxes in the pickups, but this is the tool we all reach for. It offers all the advantages of other adjustable wrenches, such as always having the right size whether metric or emglish. However, it never slips. Simply lock the handle and turn. I use it instead of open and box end on rounded and rusty bolts because it WILL NOT SLIP. No more busted knuckels and cutting bolts because all the corners are rounded off. If you have 2 sides left on a nut, this wrench will work. My only complaint is that they don’t offer it in 12″ and 15″ versions.
Rating: 5 / 5
I had a wrench of this pattern made by Chapman Tool Company in the 1970’s and it was one of my all-time top favorites. The locking lever not only took out the slack inherent in an adjustable wrench, it held the wrench on the nut freeing my hands to grab another wrench or to manipulate the work. I was very sorry to lose the Chapman Tiger-lock overboard and I was delighted to see Stanley offering one, and bought it without hesitation.
I was disappointed to see the Stanley version is made in China and the fit of the working parts is marginal, but it does work and it will be going into my Daily Favorites toolbag in spite of its chunkiness. The finish is good and the jaws will open for a 1-1/4″ nut. The price is reasonable. If it were made to the standards of Klein or Channellok I would have paid twice as much–cheerfully!
Rating: 3 / 5