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ToolGuyd > Hand Tools > Wrenches > Husky “Double Speed” Adjustable Wrench Review

Husky “Double Speed” Adjustable Wrench Review

Oct 30, 2012 Stuart 6 Comments

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Husky Double Speed Adjustable Wrench

Husky has come out with a new Double Speed adjustable wrench design that they claim adjusts 2x faster than standard adjustable wrenches. Two times faster? I had to test one out.

Like Husky’s self-adjusting groove joint pliers and 3X ratcheting screwdriver, their Double Speed wrench is a new take on a common tool design. The model I tested is the 10-inch size, which is priced at $11 via Home Depot.

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Double Speed?

Quick test: grab a standard 10-inch adjustable wrench and count how many flicks of the thumbwheel it takes to fully open and close it.

My 10-inch Irega wrench with 1-1/4″ capacity takes about 14 spins to open and 15 to close, plus or minus a spin. Husky’s new 10-inch adjustable wrench has a 1-3/8″ capacity and takes 7 spins to open and 8 to close. So yes, it does adjust twice as fast.

Husky Double Speed Adjustable Wrench Closeup

Husky’s new adjustable wrenches really do open, close, and adjust quicker than standard adjustable wrenches. This feature makes Husky’s wrenches especially handy when working with a range of fastener sizes.

How Does it Work?

Husky Double Speed Adjustable Wrench vs Regular

Husky’s design makes use of a steeper helix angle on the knurl, such that one spin of the knurl translates to greater linear motion of the jaw.

So why haven’t other manufacturers done this? Without extensive modeling and analysis, I  can only theorize that such a design leads to shallower and weaker engagement between the knurl and jaw. This idea is supported by the extended length of the knurl.

A standard-design adjustable wrench knurl typically has three threads, with some premium models sporting a fourth thread for added strength. Thus, Husky might have added a fourth knurl thread in their wrench design to compensate for any weakening caused by the steeper helix angle.

Husky Double Speed Adjustable Wrench in-Hand

Pros:

  • steeper helix angle = speedier adjustment
  • comfortable handle
  • laser-etched opening size scale
  • inexpensive
  • extra-wide capacity compared to competing models

Cons:

  • *possibly* weaker than traditional-style wrenches
  • adjustment is not as precise as higher-end designs

Summary

I tested the 10-inch model, which was comfortable to use and it lived up to Husky’s Double Speed marketing claims. In theory the design might make the adjustable wrench weaker than standard adjustable wrenches, but in practice these types of wrenches should not be used in high-torque applications anyways.

I definitely like Husky’s adjustable wrenches better than those by Kobalt, Crescent, and Stanley. It is a little sloppier than higher-end models, but this is reflected by the price. My favorite 8-inch adjustable wrench set me back $25. Husky’s 3-piece set comes with 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch wrenches for $5 less.

Buy Now: 8-inch, 10-inch, 3-piece set, 4-piece set Husky Double Speed adjustable wrenches, via Home Depot.

These pliers are made in China and are covered by Husky’s guaranteed forever free replacement policy.

Thank you to Home Depot and Husky for providing the review sample unconditionally. Review samples are typically given away, donated, or retained for benchmark and comparison purposes.

To promote their Husky products The Home Depot provided us with product samples for review consideration. They did not tell us what to say about the products. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

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6 Comments

  1. Mike Foley

    Oct 30, 2012

    I love a simple design with pure math that solves a problem!! Great work Husky. I would love to know the pragmatist by name that adjusted this!

    Reply
  2. Allen

    Oct 30, 2012

    Great, now I can go the wrong way twice as fast.

    Reply
  3. Kyle

    Oct 31, 2012

    Do they make a metric version?

    Reply
    • Stuart

      Oct 31, 2012

      One side has inch markings, the other side metric.

      Reply
  4. Simon Huang

    Jan 7, 2013

    As I see if this adj. wrench is made in China, then it must be made by Maxpower, the largest adj. wrench manufacturer in the world, it’s the oem’er of Stanley also. But their quality is in middle-level generally. Now the InnoMax adjustable wrench made by InnoMax Shenyang is probably the best in China which as I have compared is even better than most of world famous brands. The operation feeling is great, super smooth and silent knurl-adjusting making you proud and possitive! InnoMax also has a brand new item which is called Instant Action Adjustable Wrench, which is quite faster than the captioned “Double-Speed” wrench. Leave me a message if you’re a professional grade hand tool distributor/wholesaler/retailer, I may send you a free sample to prove it!

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  5. Pete

    Nov 16, 2014

    I have owned the 3 pack for a year and a half. And at first they worked ok then has the wrench wore it I constantly had to hold the adjuster to keep it from unscrewing and slipping off the bolt. Now at a year and a half the large wrench always slips when tourqing on a bolt. I would NOT recommend these to anyone.

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