{"product_id":"ivy-classic-pipe-wrench-steel-aluminum-8-in-24-in","title":"Ivy Classic Pipe Wrench, Steel \u0026 Aluminum, 8 in. – 24 in.","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvy Classic pipe wrenches in five working sizes — \u003cstrong\u003e8 in., 10 in., 14 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e (heavy-duty cast-iron with red enamel) and \u003cstrong\u003e18 in., 24 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e (drop-forged aluminum, about 40% lighter than steel at the same reach). All five share the same hardened Cr-Mo (chrome molybdenum) steel jaws with spring-suspended top jaw for self-energizing bite. ANSI-spec, beam-handle pattern, ships with the IVY Classic hangtag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCr-Mo (chrome molybdenum) steel jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e — same hardened jaw alloy across all five sizes. Aggressive serrated teeth, heat-treated for repeated bite-and-release cycles without dulling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring-suspended top jaw\u003c\/strong\u003e — pulls the wrench down into a self-energizing bite on each turn; release pressure to reposition without unscrewing the nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam-handle pattern (I-beam cross-section)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the high-stress profile that lets a thinner handle handle the torque of pipe work without flexing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHang hole at the handle end\u003c\/strong\u003e — molded into every size for tool-board, peg-hook, or lanyard storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-treated thumbwheel nut\u003c\/strong\u003e — adjusts the jaw spread smoothly under load; doesn't slip when the wrench is under torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-forged construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-density grain throughout the body, not cast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eANSI-spec performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — conforms to ASME B107.310 dimensional and proof-load requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes — What Each One Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 in. Steel (Model 19008, SKU 28258)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the small-pipe wrench: 3\/8 in. to 1 in. nominal capacity. Trap arms, supply stops, compression fittings, anything in a tight cabinet or under-sink space where a bigger wrench won't fit. Heavy-duty cast-iron body, red enamel finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 in. Steel (Model 19010, SKU 28259)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most-reached-for residential plumbing size: up to 1-1\/2 in. nominal capacity. P-traps, supply lines, ball valves, faucet shanks. The size that lives in the toolbox.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14 in. Steel (Model 19014, SKU 28260)\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 2 in. nominal. Water-heater unions, washing-machine supply, pump fittings, and where a 10 in. wrench can't get the leverage. Still cast-iron \/ red enamel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 in. Aluminum (Model 19028, SKU 29059)\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 2-1\/2 in. nominal. Mainline work where you want long-handle leverage without the weight penalty of cast iron. Drop-forged aluminum body keeps the wrench around 5 lb where the steel version would be 8+ lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 in. Aluminum (Model 19030, SKU 29063)\u003c\/strong\u003e — up to 3 in. nominal. The big one: well casings, irrigation mainline transitions, large-bore unions. Drop-forged aluminum keeps it overhead-friendly; steel jaws still do the cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel vs. Aluminum — Which to Buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose steel (8 \/ 10 \/ 14 in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e when budget matters more than weight. The cast-iron body is rugged, takes abuse, and shrugs off being thrown in a service van. Best for residential plumbing and small-pipe work where the handle isn't long enough to be a fatigue issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose aluminum (18 \/ 24 in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e when you'll be working overhead or carrying the wrench across a site all day. A 24-in. aluminum pipe wrench is roughly half the weight of an equivalent-length cast-iron one — matters a lot at the end of an 8-hour shift. The Cr-Mo jaws on the aluminum body are the same alloy as the steel version's, so bite strength is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Ivy Classic Industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: 19008 \/ 19010 \/ 19014 (steel) and 19028 \/ 19030 (aluminum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJaw alloy: chrome molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel, heat-treated, on all sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel body sizes (8 \/ 10 \/ 14 in.): heavy-duty cast-iron, red enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum body sizes (18 \/ 24 in.): drop-forged aluminum, natural grey finish, “DROP FORGED JAWS” embossed marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle pattern: I-beam (beam handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandards: ANSI \/ ASME B107.310 dimensional and proof-load conformance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of origin: Ivy Classic catalog product, imported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjust the jaw spread loose, then tight:\u003c\/strong\u003e set the thumbwheel so the top and bottom jaws meet the pipe with the jaws slightly open, then snug down. A pipe wrench grips by biting in — the spring-suspended top jaw walks the bite into the pipe as you turn. Don't try to clamp the jaws fully closed before turning; that's a knuckle wrench, not a pipe wrench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePull, don't push.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pipe wrenches are designed to bite on the pull stroke (when the user pulls the handle toward themselves with the spring-loaded jaw oriented up). Pushing reverses the bite mechanics and risks the jaw skating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne wrench backs up the other on union joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a smaller pipe wrench on the union nut and a larger one on the pipe body, in opposing directions. Trying to undo a stuck union with one wrench transfers all the torque into rotating the pipe; you'll twist it out of the wall fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't use a pipe wrench on chrome \/ brass \/ soft-finish fittings.\u003c\/strong\u003e The serrated jaws will mark the finish. Use a strap wrench, basin wrench, or padded jaws for finished plumbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't use a pipe extension (“cheater bar”) on the handle\u003c\/strong\u003e unless you're prepared to break the wrench. The handle is sized for the torque the jaws can take; an extension on a 14 in. wrench can wreck the jaw assembly before the joint breaks loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Ivy Classic pipe wrench in your selected size and material, with original Ivy Classic hangtag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Accessories — Sold Separately\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE thread tape (white standard, pink heavy-duty) for any threaded joint being assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipe joint compound for threads that don't seal cleanly with tape alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap wrench for chrome \/ brass \/ finished plumbing where serrated jaws would mark the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasin wrench for sink-supply nuts behind faucets (where a pipe wrench can't fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStop by Garoppo’s to pick one up, or schedule local delivery within our service area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ivy Classic","offers":[{"title":"8\" \/ Steel","offer_id":54327498670372,"sku":"28258","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" \/ Steel","offer_id":54327498703140,"sku":"28259","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\" \/ Steel","offer_id":54327498735908,"sku":"28260","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" \/ Aluminum","offer_id":54327498768676,"sku":"29059","price":35.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" \/ Aluminum","offer_id":54327498801444,"sku":"29063","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/ivy-classic-pipe-wrench-8-inch-steel_403d5a72-9fa1-4570-bf5d-37b30293c8be.png?v=1780594367","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/ivy-classic-pipe-wrench-steel-aluminum-8-in-24-in","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}