Adjustable wrench for underwater use

[herman]

I think the wrench does have a hole in it, the handle is covered in plastic but if you look close it looks like it has one. In any case a drill would solve that minor problem. Seems like I saw just the wrench in the stores, next time I drop by I will look.

 

[amascuba]

Or if you have walmarts up in your area you can get a cheap 6'' crescent wrench for $1.97. I had just bought one there a couple weeks ago for my save a dive kit.

If you don't have Walmarts in your area check out the local general purpose retail stores or maybe even the dollor stores or local auto stores.

 

[*Floater*]

Or if you have walmarts up in your area you can get a cheap 6'' crescent wrench for $1.97. I had just bought one there a couple weeks ago for my save a dive kit.

If you don't have Walmarts in your area check out the local general purpose retail stores or maybe even the dollor stores or local auto stores.

For that price it cannot be stainless steel. I'm looking for something to carry in my drysuit pocket on every dive in both fresh and salt water, so I need it to withstand those conditions. It does have to be SS though, but something that won't rust.

 

[Hank49]

wash in fresh water, dry and appy WD40. Living by the sea, I have to use it on just about everything metal eventually. I have a Craftsman adjustable and some pliers on the boat that I spray every month or so.

 

[Dave in PA]

6502A1
AMPCO Metal Adjustable Wrench 6" Overall Length, 15/16" Jaw Capacity
In stock at $45.60 Each

7375A21
Economy Stainless Steel Adjustable Wrench Plain Grip, 8" Overall Length, 15/16" Jaw Capacity
In stock at $18.88 Each



www.mcmaster.com

 

[Rogue_Diver]

Non sparking wrenches/tools are made from bronze. There are other flavors of metal as well. http://www.egamaster.com/ingles/productos.html This is one company of many that makes them.

 

[dandrian]

You would not want to use the Craftsman if you are taking it in the water. I can't keep my Craftsman adjustable wrenches from rusting in my damp garage let alone taking it in saltwater. Also something to consider; if you are looking for a wrench for underwater use to remove something from a wreck, often times the bolts are corroded and no longer squared enough to accept a box type wrench. You might be better off with some sort of locking adjustable like vise-grips, which if you have the hand strength, will lock on to about anything.

 

[captndale]

I usually just use the same tool I would use topside for whatever I need to do underwater. Steel tools can be rinsed off after immersion and sprayed with WD40 (just make sure you don't get on any of your dive gear. WD40 turns rubber to goo.) I have used adjustable pipe wrenches with aluminum handles and steel jaws. They save weight and mass underwater and so are easier to handle.

 

[homo maris]

Wrap your wrench in saran wrap (thin food wrapping film). It will prevent corrosion until you use it at which point you rince, oil and wrap again.

JL

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Craftsman hand tools are warranted forever by Sears. Just use the damn thing and exchange it once a year for a new one. They have an excellent return policy, all the tools on the boat should be Craftsman for this simple reason.