Klein Tools Spud Wrench 3222 1-1/8 Inch Opening 3/4 Bolt Industrial Construction Alignment Tool (16.625 Length Forged Black Oxide Offset Steel)

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Klein Tools 3222 1-1/8-Inch Nominal Opening Structural Connecting Spud Wrench

The Klein Tools 3222 is an industrial structural spud wrench engineered with a 1-1/8-inch nominal opening for high-torque tightening of 3/4-inch bolts and U.S. Regular series nuts during steel frame assembly. Precision forged in the USA from heat-treated select alloy steel, this 16.625-inch overall length hand tool incorporates an extra-large hub head to sustain heavy leverage forces without fracturing. A continuous handle taper from 1 inch down to 1/4 inch enables ironworkers to align misaligned bolt holes without wedging, while a 60-degree offset head angle delivers ample hand clearance against structural I-beam flanges and connection plates.

Best Used For:

  • Structural Steel Frame Connecting: Fastening 3/4-inch structural bolts and U.S. Regular square or hex nuts on steel girders, trusses, and beam joints.
  • Bolt Hole Alignment: Inserting the 16.625-inch continuously tapered handle into overlapping steel plate openings to pry members into concentric alignment.
  • Heavy Industrial Frame Assembly: Torquing structural fasteners across commercial building construction, tower erection, and staging frameworks.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Forged US Select Alloy Steel: Premium heat-treated steel construction supplies maximum tensile strength under heavy leverage loads.
  • Extra-Large Hub Head Architecture: Reinforced head design provides superior structural integrity during high-torque turning operations.
  • Continuous Non-Binding Taper Handle: Gradual 1-inch to 1/4-inch handle taper slides smoothly into misaligned bolt holes to align multi-layer plates.
  • 60-Degree Offset Head Angle: Deep angle offset keeps hands and knuckles clear of beam flanges and obstruction plates.
  • Black Oxide Protective Surface: Corrosion-resistant coating with rust-preventative finish guards against jobsite moisture and chemical exposure.
  • Stamped Forging Identifiers: Stamped part number, bolt size, and opening dimensions provide quick on-site tool verification.

What's Included

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Technical Specifications

Brand Manufacturer Klein Tools®
Model Part Number OEM SKU 3222
Tool Classification System American Bridge Offset Spud Wrench
Nominal Wrench Opening Size 1.125 inches (1-1/8" / 2.9 cm)
Target Fastener Bolt Size 0.750 inch (3/4" / 1.9 cm)
Fastener Profile Compatibility U.S. Regular Square & Hex Nuts
Head Offset Geometry Angle 60 Degrees Offset
Handle Taper Dimensions 1.000 inch to 0.250 inch (2.5 cm to 0.6 cm)
Overall Tool Length Dimension 16.625 inches (42.2 cm)
Head Width Dimension 2.50 inches (6.4 cm)
Overall Tool Height Dimension 1.00 inch (2.5 cm)
Core Metallurgy Material Forged Select US Alloy Steel
Protective Surface Finish Black Oxide with Rust Preventative Treatment
Assembled Net Tool Weight 2.0 lbs / 32.0 oz (0.9 kg)
High-Voltage Insulated Frame No (Uninsulated - do not use on energized electrical circuits)
Country of Origin Made in the USA
Global Trade Item Number GTIN 00092644680175

Pro-Tip: When positioning heavy structural steel members, insert the 1/4-inch tip of the tapered handle through misaligned bolt holes first to lever the plates into position. The 16.625-inch shaft gives ample mechanical leverage to bring holes into alignment before hand-threading 3/4-inch bolts into adjacent openings.