EGAMASTER ‘MasterGrip’ Pipe-Wrench or clones

[Andre ROUSSEAUParticipant @andrerousseau66124]

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.

[Andre ROUSSEAUParticipant @andrerousseau66124]

Self-Adjusting Pipe-Wrench Supplier?

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

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

[Andre ROUSSEAUParticipant @andrerousseau66124]

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.

[Adam MaraParticipant @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?

[JasonBModerator @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..

[Brian Sweeting 2Participant @briansweeting2]

I see Sulco NZ have one for about 210$ plus tax, not one you'd favour I think.

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