Spartan seacock wrench - worth it?

[S/V Ethan Grey]

Is the Spartan seacock wrench worth the extra $37 than just getting the lapping compound & grease?

I do have the bronze stuffing box wrenches (bought by the previous owner) and I must say they are fantastic to have. Didn't know if the Spartan wrench was worth it. Better yet, does someone have one laying around they want to get rid of?

[Steve Laume]

Having a wrench that works for adjusting your seacocks is worth it.

I took an old combination wrench, cut the box end off and rounded the cut off end. Then I took the cheeks of the open end to a belt sander with coarse grit and ground them down to a thickness that would work. When I was satisfied, I gave the bare metal a good spray of cold galvanize compound. The wrench has worked great and it cost me nothing other than some stuff I had around.

If you don't have an old wrench you might find one at a flea market or yard sale. They are usually very cheap.

If you have more money than time and tools then I would think the Spartan wrench would be worth it. Steve.