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  • 29 August 2019 at 05:41 #426439
    Andre ROUSSEAU
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      Can anyone help?

      I am trying to find the Asian (or other) supplier of the EGAMASTER 'MasterGrip' 18" Pipe-Wrench or an identical clone. Images can be found on their web-site: egamaster.com, see: and the 18";

      For practical purposes I need to order through Alibaba, AliExpress or some other southern hemisphere supplier to limit (some will ship for free!). And yes, I've looked. So far, nothing comes close. In the meantime EGAMASTER in their wisdom, have discontinued the product but I am sure there must be other suppliers or else run-out (I'd even be happy with an un-butchered used item) stock still on shelves. The all-up price I would have expected to pay is <NZ $40.

      Can anyone suggest a supplier and provide valid link?

      Many thanks for your help.

      29 August 2019 at 05:41 #33446
      Andre ROUSSEAU
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        @andrerousseau66124

        Self-Adjusting Pipe-Wrench Supplier?

        29 August 2019 at 07:05 #426441
        JasonB
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          Ridgid do something similar, that you may be able to get more easily, they have dealers in NZ

          Edited By JasonB on 29/08/2019 07:39:10

          7 September 2019 at 01:27 #427847
          Andre ROUSSEAU
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            Hi Jason, Thanks. Well aware of RIGID. Their's is the same wrench, just over-badged as a 'Rapid Grip'. The issue is not availability, it's price. Not required for trade use so exorbitant prices for an otherwise little-used tool aren't a go'er.

            The tool is Taiwanese-made by an outfit called "INFINITOOLS" ( infini-tools.com ). Problem is they don't sell at retail level and will only supply commercial quantities, nevermind the share difficulties involved in individual purchases from Taiwan and the eye-watering shipping cost. ALIBABA is the best bet – just haven't found a supplier (yet!).

            Cheers.

            7 September 2019 at 07:37 #427855
            Adam Mara
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              @adammara

              Well, it looks like what I have always called a stilson pipe wrench in my years as an ironmonger! I found a '450mm heavy duty pipe wrench' on Banggood for GBP £20,54 including postage, maybe worth a look?

              7 September 2019 at 10:09 #427872
              JasonB
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                @jasonb

                I would not have called it a Stilson, you don't have to adjust it to the approx size of the pipe just hook it over and it will grip.

                But do agree that good old Stilsons should do the same thing if it is just for occasional use if you can get the larger head in as they will self tighten as you apply pressure..

                7 September 2019 at 20:02 #427953
                Brian Sweeting 2
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                  I see Sulco NZ have one for about 210$ plus tax, not one you'd favour I think.

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