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
- (1) Klein Tools 3222 1-1/8-Inch Nominal Opening Structural Spud Wrench
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.
