Strap wrench question

[opposedtwin]

I know it’s been discussed before, but what’s a good quality strap wrench and where to get it? What brand, if any do you recommend? I’d like to get a good one and be done with it forever.
Thanks!
Scott

[ggoldy]

Rigid would be my "quality"choice,(old plumber) But wait for other opinions.

[wiscoboater]

If it’s for holding flywheels most guys make their own. Otherwise I second the Rigid brand. Very high quality tools.

[frankr]

I don’t know how long forever is, but you can make one for almost free from a piece of 2 x 2 lumber, a piece of nylon strapping, and a few nails. And it will work better than anything on the market. It will last forever, or until the termites eat the wood, whichever comes first.

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[bullie]

I found a Briggs and Stratton Strap Wrench on Ebay and have been really pleased with it.

[jerry-ahrens]

Here is a good choice. The handle is aluminum so it will last for a long time.http://www.stevensinstrument.com/strap_wrench.htm

[rjoynt]

I use the Stevens tool and it works great. Nice folks to deal with. Call and see if they have a refurbished one. You can possibly get a better price.

[Mumbles]

I bought a cheap one from Princess Auto (Harbor Freight) just to get the handle and threw the crappy strap away. Replaced it with a length of used serpentine belt from my truck. No slip, no stretch! 😀

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[Steve D]

quote Mumbles:

I bought a cheap one from Princess Auto (Harbor Freight) just to get the handle and threw the crappy strap away. Replaced it with a length of used serpentine belt from my truck. 😀

Excellent idea but I hope you can get your truck back on the road soon. 😆

[willyboy]

I bought the Stevens strap wrench a few years ago,no complaints here,heavy duty and built to last.

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