byrd wrench
byrd wrench
Just got the Byrd wrench cause finding the spydy wrench is going for $400 I got this one and love it.great erganomics. Loads of options and the price was right going to get another cause I think they are discontinued and most likely will clime in price.anyone else have one?
- DJFrostbyte
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Here is another seller.... $49
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPYDERCO-BYRD-B ... 2ec84d7442
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPYDERCO-BYRD-B ... 2ec84d7442
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LOL, I picked one up fast!!endgame wrote:Well wish I found that first.lol
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Sierra Trading Post has Byrd Wrenches: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/byrd-b ... rFamily=99
The frequently run special discount offers for 25-35% off if you sign up for their email list.
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When I picked up my byrdwrench (2010 or 2011), the Spyderwrench was being discoed I think so both were less than usual. I chose the byrd because the :spyder: were all CE at the time and I chose PE over that (Would have chosen SE if i saw them available at the time). I think I paid about 45 bucks for mine + shipping (which was combined with some other items so iit was fairly negligable, maybe a few dollars per item). great tool - my only complaint is that the file/punch is a bit brittle - I was using it to tap some manner of pin out of a hole, and despite being rather gentle, the thin cylindrical end that slid into a hole about maybe 3/32" to 1/8" I guess, snapped off. Now the file won't stick in the handle and the wrench won't stay closed. Have been considering contacting W&R to see if they have spares but as easy as I found it to break I might be better off finding a smallish file that I can cut or snap to size and that should take considerably more force before snapping.
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I'd say the punch/file needs to be a little more robust. I broke mine tapping it fairly lightly with a hammer. I figured the main body of the wrench would be more sensitive, but I was wrong. :o In any case, I'm looking to find a replacement now - i would have sent the piece into W&R but I'm not certain as to its whereabouts. I will either modify a regular round file to fit or get a hold of you folks in time. It's a groovy tool and I like it. Will think about possible modifications.
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Some good ideas in here. I'd like to see CTS-BD1 as the steel in a Byrdwrench revival, and if plain edge'd I'd have to acquire one. I have a Byrdwrench that's lived in the glove compartment of my truck for the last couple years. It's saved me a number of times from needing a tow.
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