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Tool Talk => Keychain and One Piece Tools => Topic started by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 02:56:17 AM

Title: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 02:56:17 AM
This is a tool that seems ever-popular, and for good reason IMO.

It took me ages to get one, and then in a short space of time I got 2 as part of trades with other forum members here. I didn't realise until the second one arrived though, that there were two different versions, namely the Stainless Steel that crops up most often, and a Chrome Vanadium version, which I've hardly ever seen reference to.

Neither of these tools see much use since I got hold of an Atwood about a year ago, although I'm putting together a Pocket Organiser for my work bag at the moment, and I think one of these is going in there, as it's a shame to keep them in a drawer.

These pics aren't the best as I can't do much with lighting at the moment, but hopefully you can see the different finishes:

(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/LatshawPocketWrench001.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/LatshawPocketWrench005.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/LatshawPocketWrench009.jpg)
(http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e10/DaveK-ToolPics/LatshawPocketWrench012.jpg)

So, let's spread a little love for the "poor man's Atwood" :D
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 27, 2009, 03:19:28 AM
Where did you get it? :think:
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 03:31:12 AM
From John / GG/ UnSub. It was a surprise in a trade we did a while back.

Cool isn't it?
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: jzmtl on December 27, 2009, 03:31:38 AM
Never knew that. If I had a choice I'd take CrV over 420 anytime but this is the first time I've ever seen it.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 03:35:43 AM
Weight is virtually identical:

Stainles: 49.6g
CrV: 48.9g

... so too small to notice.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 27, 2009, 03:44:16 AM
I google-fu'ed the name,,,,,,no joy :(
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 03:47:26 AM
See? It's like it don't exist - but you have the photo evidence above  :ahhh
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: BIG-TARGET on December 27, 2009, 03:55:33 AM
See? It's like it don't exist - but you have the photo evidence above  :ahhh

It's like the Da Vinci Code!  But with Multitools!! ::)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: nuphoria on December 27, 2009, 04:27:32 AM
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=61101&cat=1,43456

Free shipping in the US till Jan 3rd.

I'm getting one with help from a member here - been after one for ages too :D
I think they're a brilliant idea!
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: PyroJames on December 27, 2009, 05:24:31 AM
I just ran to check my Pocket Wrench (bought from Lee Valley) and it's stainless steel as well.  :-\
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: nuphoria on December 27, 2009, 05:34:09 AM
Lord knows where the other one can be found - that's the only supplier I've tracked down so far.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Vladimir on December 27, 2009, 01:32:52 PM
I'm looking to buy one for a long time now,and I sent email to Lee Valley;
They are willing to sent one to Serbia,but the postage is about $40-for a thing that costs $ 10.95 that's too much
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 27, 2009, 01:34:06 PM
I'm looking to buy one for a long time now,and I sent email to Lee Valley;
They are willing to sent one to Serbia,but the postage is about $40-for a thing that costs $ 10.95 that's too much
That's sadly what stops most of us :-\
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Benner on December 27, 2009, 06:18:18 PM
I had one but traded it away after getting an Atwood.  Nice tools, but never got used since the Atwood arrived.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 06:19:23 PM
I had one but traded it away after getting an Atwood.  Nice tools, but never got used since the Atwood arrived.

Indeed - it was me you traded it to :tu: That be it, in the pics.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Benner on December 27, 2009, 06:21:05 PM
I had one but traded it away after getting an Atwood.  Nice tools, but never got used since the Atwood arrived.

Indeed - it was me you traded it to :tu: That be it, in the pics.

Hey, I'm not some old codger like Neil or Mike, I do remember.  :D
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 27, 2009, 06:42:42 PM
Haha. I thought you would, but was really just demonstrating that I remembered myself.

2009 was quite a busy year for trading and such - I have no idea where most stuff came from  :think:
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Mike 56 on December 29, 2009, 10:30:52 PM
I am going to buy one soon i can add to my order and do a group buy to Britain to one address. if anyone is interested? I just shipped a package to Britain that was a tad over a pound a it shipped for 14.00.
Mike
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: AHB on December 29, 2009, 10:33:38 PM
I am going to buy one soon i can add to my order and do a group buy to Britain to one address. if anyone is interested? I just shipped a package to Britain that was a tad over a pound a it shipped for 14.00.
Mike
Please give me a  :pok: if any of the Brits ( ::)) jumps on this one..  :salute:

 :D :D
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 29, 2009, 11:25:45 PM
I am going to buy one soon i can add to my order and do a group buy to Britain to one address. if anyone is interested? I just shipped a package to Britain that was a tad over a pound a it shipped for 14.00.
Mike
Please give me a  :pok: if any of the Brits ( ::)) jumps on this one..  :salute:

 :D :D
Not this side of Xmas I'm afraid, as it's all a little tight till next payday :-\
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on December 30, 2009, 12:28:31 AM
That's very kind of you Mike.

I don't actually need one (see the OP!), and it would probably be better if someone who wanted one would be the middle man in the UK, but if nobody volunteers - I'll do it:)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: parnass on January 02, 2010, 07:11:20 AM
Thanks for the tip about the free shipping.   I have wanted a stainless steel Pocket Wrench for a long time, but the shipping costs kept me from ordering -- until tonight.   :tu:
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: EMC2ed on February 22, 2010, 12:21:12 AM
I'm looking to buy one for a long time now,and I sent email to Lee Valley;
They are willing to sent one to Serbia,but the postage is about $40-for a thing that costs $ 10.95 that's too much

That's odd, The pocket wrench should fit in a regular envelope and come in at well under 100 grams - $4.20 from my address according to the Canada post website.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: parnass on February 22, 2010, 02:29:19 AM
I've taken to carrying the PocketWrench II instead of the Gerber Artifact.   The PocketWrench II is a little easer to carry because it is flat.  

I put the wrench portion to work already while repairing a mailbox and used the beveled end (flat screwdriver) to tighten a screw holding a vanity handle.  

A 1/4 inch (inside diameter) rubber grommet or O-ring slipped over the hex shaft of a screwdriver bit extension prevents it from falling out of the PocketWrench II.

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench1.jpg)

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench2.jpg)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: cgk on February 22, 2010, 03:31:50 AM
Has anyone seen one of these at an actual store?
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Smitty44 on February 22, 2010, 06:09:04 AM
Mine is a chrome vanadium that I picked up in a local hardware store many years ago,and I really like your idea Parnass with the o-ring or rubber grommet,I sometimes carry mine in my LM Wave nylon sheath,now I need to check if my bit extension will fit in the side also,with my black fisher space pen.
 :cheers:& :salute:
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Zed on February 22, 2010, 07:01:04 AM
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=61101&cat=1,43456

Free shipping in the US till Jan 3rd.

I'm getting one with help from a member here - been after one for ages too :D
I think they're a brilliant idea!

thats a cool and useful tool and pretty cheap  :tu:

paul
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: DaveK on March 10, 2010, 05:10:00 PM
I've taken to carrying the PocketWrench II instead of the Gerber Artifact.   The PocketWrench II is a little easer to carry because it is flat.  

I put the wrench portion to work already while repairing a mailbox and used the beveled end (flat screwdriver) to tighten a screw holding a vanity handle.  

A 1/4 inch (inside diameter) rubber grommet or O-ring slipped over the hex shaft of a screwdriver bit extension prevents it from falling out of the PocketWrench II.

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench1.jpg)

(http://parnass.com/images/pocketwrench2.jpg)

Neat trick - I like it !
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: PyroJames on April 08, 2010, 02:03:36 PM
Has anyone seen one of these at an actual store?

Lee Valley has them.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on April 08, 2010, 08:11:53 PM
A great little tool  :tu:
I got mine from these people over on this side of the pond
http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/drilling-&-screwing/pocket-wrench/DK7112/pocket-wrench (http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/drilling-&-screwing/pocket-wrench/DK7112/pocket-wrench)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Benner on April 08, 2010, 08:45:56 PM
A great little tool  :tu:
I got mine from these people over on this side of the pond
http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/drilling-&-screwing/pocket-wrench/DK7112/pocket-wrench (http://www.rutlands.co.uk/hand-tools/drilling-&-screwing/pocket-wrench/DK7112/pocket-wrench)


Wow, great spot!

Pricey though...
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on April 08, 2010, 09:02:34 PM
And sold out at the min  ::)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: parnass on May 15, 2010, 04:20:28 AM
The Pocketwrench was invented by Don Burke, Founder of Burktek. I still prize the Pocketwrench II and recently stumbled upon another source for this handy tool, Burke's own web site: http://www.pocketwrenchtool.com

There is a video clip about the Pocketwrench here (http://cordpro.com/news/).

He will ship outside the USA.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: John on May 15, 2010, 11:26:01 AM
And sold out at the min  ::)

And back in stock  ;)
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Alba on July 02, 2010, 12:01:47 AM
Lee Valley Tools is offering free shipping to Canada and the contiguous US. I've been waiting for this promotion, and snagged a pocket wrench and a set okf their pocket screwdrivers! Offer good through July 11.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: David on July 02, 2010, 05:37:17 PM
Thanks for the heads up Alba.   :tu:
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: glorn on July 02, 2010, 10:41:39 PM
I just stumbled upon a whole a batch of these at a small local hardware store. $5.99 US

They are the chrome vanadium version. Nice little tool. Easy to carry.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: jzmtl on July 02, 2010, 11:19:43 PM
Nice, if I were you I'd pick up a whole bunch, for trade if nothing else, CrV is way better than the current 420 stuff.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: parnass on July 03, 2010, 02:35:53 AM
Lee Valley Tools is offering free shipping to Canada and the contiguous US. I've been waiting for this promotion, and snagged a pocket wrench and a set okf their pocket screwdrivers! Offer good through July 11.

:2tu:  Thanks.   I just ordered my second PocketWrench II.   Bought the first one in January, the last time Lee Valley offered free shipping.
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: RyanMalpiede on July 04, 2010, 08:46:15 PM
http://www.instructables.com/id/Keychain-Tools-Pocket-Wrench-II-Modification-Sk/

(http://www.instructables.com/image/FIXYLLVFVW22TL4/Keychain-Tools-Pocket-Wrench-II-Modification-Sk.jpg)(http://www.instructables.com/image/FWNPDYYFVW22TL3/null.jpg)
(http://www.instructables.com/image/F945GRTFVW22TLC/null.jpg)(http://www.instructables.com/image/FKCPE3BFVW22TL6/null.jpg)

I modded my PocketWrenchII a year ago ... what do you think? One tool into two smaller ones. I call them the sKrench and CruciFix.

Ryan Malpiede
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: David on July 04, 2010, 10:50:58 PM
I like the skrench mod!
Title: Re: Latshaw Pocket Wrench II
Post by: Sparky415 on July 04, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
Poor Pocket Wrench  :twak:






Nice work but I think its sad  :(