As a licensed plumber I can tell you that nobody makes them like Ridgid. I’ve known plumbers that had theirs for 20-30 years and still worked like a charm.
Course they're the best they command a good price for their tools as well as well as they should. That would say maybe s might be Knipex. But they don't make these huge pipe wrenches the way Ridgid does. They have their swedish style which I believe one of the largest is 20in not the monsters rigid has. I don't do much plumbing but I like having quality tools in order to do it. Rigid for the win
Bought my 12", 14", 18" iron pipe wrenches at 17 years old. Today I am 67 and still using those wrenches regularly. Ya I did buy aluminum versions too but the weight and ruggedness of the iron tools can't be beat!
As an apprentice plumber just getting his tool bag set up, I appreciate this comment - was going to go all aluminum to keep travel weight down, but obviously there's something special to those CI wrenches I haven't discovered yet.
So true. I bought aluminum wrenches for overhead work, I also use them on new work. But when it comes to old work and service I use the iron wrenches. I think the weight of the handle gives me additional torque.
Loved this. Really cool I know this was posted several years ago still really cool. Loved that he was using a ridgid ball peen assembling that wrench. Videos like this makes you appreciate your tools more.
Ridgid is the best pipe wrench I've ever used. I have about ten of them and I won't trade them for anything. The most important thing is that they are made there by the same people as 10 - 20 - 50 years ago, people who could work with their hands. From Russia with love!
As a new commercial plumber, I was told my the master plumbers I work for that Ridgid made the best plumbing tools. They were absolutely correct. They cost a little more, however the quality and durability is priceless. Thank you Ridgid for making the job easier and building dependable tools int USA 🇺🇸
SNAP ON, RIDID, FLUKE. Jobsite thieves know these are.the Ferrari and Rolex of the tool world. You cannot put these down while you go for coffee, they will be gone when you return.
When i was new to the trades my first partner showed me 1/2” gas piping with channel locks. My second partner we had one job together that we needed to do some gas piping and he got out one of these amazing wrenches and I will never not use a rigid pipe wrench
😂Hello, I write from Santiago de Chile, I am an electrician and plumber and I know Ridgid tools very well because I have an uncle who is the best plumber I have ever met in Chile. He was ahead of his time. He is already retired and has two American Stillson Ridgid wrenches, the one from 18 inches and a small hexagonal and he also had the Ridgid K1500 machine with which he uncovered buildings, that's why he perfectly located the great American brand Ridgid, congratulations... greetings atte Jaime
I have and still use my Pop's 60 + year old off set 18 in wrench and I have in my day at 200lbs have hung on the handle to break many a joint.... Cannot be beat..
I always went with Milwaukee or crescent pipe wrenches, and I regret buying the crescent pipe wrench they slip and I have to readjust every time. finally went with Ridgid and oh my god the grip these have is amazing so glad I pulled the trigger not just for buying a quality tool, but also putting money towards an American tool company.
I wish you guys would have taken video of us guys in the core room at Urick making the cores that create the voids in the casting where the top of the pipe wrench inserts
After this watch a Pakistan foundry video - used motor oil for fuel, barefoot pouring iron, not a table or chair or bench in the entire place and no one has ever seen a pair of glasses, much less a respirator. Ductile? whats that mean?
Dutile iron is a tough strong cast iron that is used for tools like this. Sometimes called semi-steel. It makes a strong cast tool, if not as strong as a forged steel version. Works great for a pipe wrench but not strong enough for a light thin wrench.
I have been a sprinkler fitter for 38 years and all of my pipe wrenches are Ridgid aluminum and the have held up great! Great video tour guys!
As a licensed plumber I can tell you that nobody makes them like Ridgid. I’ve known plumbers that had theirs for 20-30 years and still worked like a charm.
Agreed...
Course they're the best they command a good price for their tools as well as well as they should. That would say maybe s might be Knipex. But they don't make these huge pipe wrenches the way Ridgid does. They have their swedish style which I believe one of the largest is 20in not the monsters rigid has. I don't do much plumbing but I like having quality tools in order to do it. Rigid for the win
Hands down, best pipe wrench ever made.
Bought my 12", 14", 18" iron pipe wrenches at 17 years old. Today I am 67 and still using those wrenches regularly. Ya I did buy aluminum versions too but the weight and ruggedness of the iron tools can't be beat!
As an apprentice plumber just getting his tool bag set up, I appreciate this comment - was going to go all aluminum to keep travel weight down, but obviously there's something special to those CI wrenches I haven't discovered yet.
So true. I bought aluminum wrenches for overhead work, I also use them on new work. But when it comes to old work and service I use the iron wrenches. I think the weight of the handle gives me additional torque.
Super! My favorite pipe wrench! Amazing!
Loved this. Really cool I know this was posted several years ago still really cool. Loved that he was using a ridgid ball peen assembling that wrench. Videos like this makes you appreciate your tools more.
Ridgid is the best pipe wrench I've ever used. I have about ten of them and I won't trade them for anything. The most important thing is that they are made there by the same people as 10 - 20 - 50 years ago, people who could work with their hands. From Russia with love!
As a new commercial plumber, I was told my the master plumbers I work for that Ridgid made the best plumbing tools. They were absolutely correct. They cost a little more, however the quality and durability is priceless. Thank you Ridgid for making the job easier and building dependable tools int USA 🇺🇸
These wrenches are too good - they always get stolen. Thanks for making them still in the USA!
SNAP ON, RIDID, FLUKE. Jobsite thieves know these are.the Ferrari and Rolex of the tool world. You cannot put these down while you go for coffee, they will be gone when you return.
Great video! Much respect for Rigid.
26yrs in this trade. I'm about to start restoring some of my old Rigids.
amazing video, thanks for sharing this unique story! RIDGID rocks!
Great video! I always love watching how things are made
When i was new to the trades my first partner showed me 1/2” gas piping with channel locks. My second partner we had one job together that we needed to do some gas piping and he got out one of these amazing wrenches and I will never not use a rigid pipe wrench
😂Hello, I write from Santiago de Chile, I am an electrician and plumber and I know Ridgid tools very well because I have an uncle who is the best plumber I have ever met in Chile. He was ahead of his time. He is already retired and has two American Stillson Ridgid wrenches, the one from 18 inches and a small hexagonal and he also had the Ridgid K1500 machine with which he uncovered buildings, that's why he perfectly located the great American brand Ridgid, congratulations... greetings atte Jaime
I love watching quality tools being built 😍
One wrench to rule them all!
What a cool process. Still have my first alloy 14s and 18s when I started plumbing 8 years ago!
Wow..that was amazing tour..man...wish i could bye 1. From the factory it self...some day
I have and still use my Pop's 60 + year old off set 18 in wrench and I have in my day at 200lbs have hung on the handle to break many a joint.... Cannot be beat..
was at the plant yrs ago awsum still made in usa ridgid all the way
Sou de Curitiba, Brasil, e tenho uma RIDGID 24, chave muito boa, ainda quero uma 36 e 48.
I always went with Milwaukee or crescent pipe wrenches, and I regret buying the crescent pipe wrench they slip and I have to readjust every time. finally went with Ridgid and oh my god the grip these have is amazing so glad I pulled the trigger not just for buying a quality tool, but also putting money towards an American tool company.
Great quality made in the USA! 👍🏼
Ridgid are stillson wrench 👍💪
What about the aluminum, or the right angle wrenches, the other items on the wall?? Good info.
I would love the actual history of the time and dates of classic ridgid tools.
I cant find any history on my no42 pipe cutter
Hi friend how I can get one 👍😊
Ridgid’s famous “lifetime warranty” is actually pretty terrible. But their hand tools really are the best.
I wish you guys would have taken video of us guys in the core room at Urick
making the cores that create the voids in the casting where the top of the pipe wrench inserts
I wish we could have fit everything in! I'm hoping we can get some more footage together and make something with it.
I want to build my own ridgid too!!
Whats the deal with the S-2 compound leveraging pipe wrench I purchased? It's been on back order for awhile.
2:31 a casting negative just breaks off on camera
OK OK I'll buy one .....or more 😂🤣🤣
💪💪💪💪😎
super cool, please dont ever send them over seas...thank you
After this watch a Pakistan foundry video - used motor oil for fuel, barefoot pouring iron, not a table or chair or bench in the entire place and no one has ever seen a pair of glasses, much less a respirator. Ductile? whats that mean?
You sir are racist...lol...nah just 'f-in' with yah...😉
Dutile iron is a tough strong cast iron that is used for tools like this. Sometimes called semi-steel. It makes a strong cast tool, if not as strong as a forged steel version. Works great for a pipe wrench but not strong enough for a light thin wrench.
Ridgid are pipe fitting
Please don't start making them in china
gotta keep buying them then.
Please dont ascociate plumbers with pipe fitters! Its offensive to us