Monkey Wrench Ratcheting Wrench

Looking for a quality tool to make your life easier? The Monkey Wrench is a tool with the strength to last a career, the functionality to do the majority of the tasks that techs need, and the design to do it in a way that will make your life easier without breaking your knuckles. Featuring a ratcheting tri-layered socket head to fit most industry standard bolts. The socket head includes a 1/2" square socket, a 3/4" square socket and a 12 point star socket fitting. Designed with slots to accomindate various yokes, wingnuts, t-handles, case latches and more. You will find yourself using this tool for just about every task.

FEATURES

• Made from Milled aluminum
• Tri-layered socket head (1/2" square, 3/4" square, 12 point star socket)
• Ratchet pawl for multi-directional use
• Slot for lighting fixture yoks, wingnuts, case latches and t-handles
• Open Slot for shackle pins up to 5/8"
• (3) Tail piece is interchangeable to best suit each users preferences
• Omega bracket tool
• Tape riper
• Bottle opener
• Carabiner attachment point in the tails
• Made in the USA

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Wrench with lanyard
• Interchangeable tail pieces
• omega finger
• flathead screwdriver / tape cutter
• bottle opener
• Aircraft cable tailpiece keeper
• 2 screws
• Handy carrying case

NITTY GRITTY TESTING RESULTS

• Proudly designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA
• Maximum Socket Torque - Rated at 90 lb-ft (1.6x Safety Factor to slip, aka. no busted knuckles)
• Socket Rotation - 10k Revolutions - No Functional Failure (that is right, we ran it with a drill for hours)
• Socket Wear - Hardened to 45 Rockwell C for Lifetime Use
• Ratchet Pawl Activation - 300k Cycles - No Functional Failure (yes, we flipped it like a fidget spinner for days)
• Accessory Tailpiece Vibration - 50k Cycles at 12 g* - No Failure (This tool will not fall off your belt)
  • *g = accel of gravity (NERD)
• Omega Bracket Torque - Accessory Tailpiece Acts as Mechanical Fuse, Failing Before Fasteners or Wrench Handle - User Replaceable in Case of Failure
  • (We know you break things, this is designed for that)
• Ingress - Ratchet Operated Immersed in ~50 micron and ~250 micron Sand - No Permanent Failure (yes, we really did dunk the tool in sand and run it in a drill!)
• 30 Day Corrosion Tested at 5% Salinity - No Functional Failure (Yes, it swam with the fishes)

BEHIND THE SCENES CHARITY Behind the Scenes is pleased to announce that Monkey Wrench Pro has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program, pledging to contribute a portion of the profits from Batch #2 of their flagship product, The Monkey Wrench, to the charity. The Behind the Scenes Foundation provides financial assistance to entertainment technology professionals in need due to illness or injury, grants for counseling or rehab, and tools to support mental health and wellness in the industry. Read the press release.

WHO IS THE CRAZY CHIMP BEHIND THIS?

After 20+ years in the entertainment industry, Seth Scott saw a need for the right tool to cover all entertainment techs’ needs. He started from the ground up in the industry - loading in, setting up stages, hanging and focusing lights, and as a repair technician. Over time he used his accumulated knowledge of entertainment lighting and rigging to help his clients select quality equipment that meets their needs and budget.