Sawyer Mfg. Co. · SKU 420Spacing Wedge
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4.3 out of 5 from 235 Amazon ratings

Exact gap.
Every joint.

A hardened wedge that tapers to a chiseled point, so you set the root gap once and get on with the weld. Two sizes, sold separately.

Quickly obtain an exact weld gap
Tapers to a chiseled point for fine adjustment
1/4 inch max thickness, or 3/16 inch on the Short
  1. How it runs
  2. 1Drive it into the joint
  3. 2Check the root gap
  4. 3Back it out and weld
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Customers praised this spacing tool as a "must-have" for welders and pipefitters, highlighting its durability and long-lasting quality. Many noted it "holds a great edge" and works well for field use. However, some concerns were raised about pricing and occasional bending issues. Overall, shoppers found it excellent for spacing pipes.

  • 5 stars: 30 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (6%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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JP Reed

The spacing tools work really well and hold a great edge. I’ve only had to sharpen them once, even with the kind of work we put them through.

J
James Stewart

I’ve used Sawyer products for years. They’re quality, long-lasting tools that make a welder’s life easier.

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Anthony K

I really like Sawyer’s spacing tools. The products are well made, and I appreciate tools that are built for field use.

J
James B.

I loved Sawyer’s large spacing tools compared to the ones I had used before. The quality and taper worked better for me in the field.

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Scottie Gravel
Nice wedge

Nice wedge

G
Gerardo
Fast and good quality

Excellent

M
Matt Sanchez
Fast delivery as advertised

Very convenient having a drop box and not a store nearby to purchase this items

K
Kellyd445
Nice quality

Nice wedge; a bit pricey.

c
carl rollocks alemar
Pipefitter

Great tool

D
Desiree
Excellent

Excellent

C
Cielo Castillo
Good product!

Very durable! I've had for a very long time. Good quality for it's price. It works when I need it.

R
Rich
Spacing tool

Must have fitting tool

h
henry jimenez
Good

Good

E
Emmy Francoise
Pipeline approved

Perfect long lasting and durable. I’ve used these wedges on the pipeline for years.

J
Jeffrey Watkins
All good 👍

Great quality and price. Would highly recommend 👍

J
Josh
Good quality

I use this on a daily basis and it's one of the best wedges I own

B
Bigni
It works

Can confirm good

B
Brian Caldwell
As described

Solid build

M
Michael J Rose
Not So Hardened Wedges

I was very disappointed to receive the pair of these wedges I ordered and find that they were both bent upon arrival. I am keeping one that only has a slight bend to it but I returned the second wedge that had a distinct upward camber. I’m wondering now how hardened these wedges actually are.

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JoNah
Price to high!

On another website this smaller product is $19 which makes more sense for what you get.Taking in consideration that the larger product is just over $30 and wayy bigger than this one.I tried to purchase both but couldn’t keep this one.Just to make clear, the product itself is good!

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Ur mom’s favorite
Solid tool

Works great

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my view
Buy multiple

For pipe fitters, buy a few of these. Cut them to you preferred length and with. Best option available.

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Tyler
Gawd I loved this thing.

Gawd I loved this thing.

M
Marco
It bent very easily

The steel needs more quality

T
Trever
I will buy again

Exactly what I needed

M
Matt Kilgore
Nice spacing tool

Nice spacing tool

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Amazon Customer
Good looking wedge

Good wedge used every day I’m a rig welder, my came in a little bend but you can fix it with a hammer easily, don’t use it as a lever get a bar or a large screwdriver for that, if you need to open your gap just push it in with your hammer. The wedge is good quality and it bend don’t break you can fix it back many times no problem. Use as intended and will last you long time.

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Russell G.
Not all tools are straight

For spacing pipe, to weld

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Juan Manuel Monreal
Works amazing on 4" 6" and even 8 inch steel pipelines

It worked out more than perfectly! It's a tough piece for sure! Takes a pounding and lots of pressure

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Antonio
Thanks

Nice

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Reynaldo Ramirez
Five Stars

It stands to its job very strong

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amanda colbert
Great

It works like it's supposed too

C
C.R.H.
Five Stars

super handy to have in your tool box.

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Pat
Best I've had yet

Great quality tool. Have had Dearman brand before and they were nothing compared to these. I bought two and wishing I bought the shorter ones as well. I will definitely buy again!

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In practice

How it runs
on the job

Set

Drive it into the joint

The taper walks the gap open in a controlled way instead of all at once.

Read

Check the root gap

Chiseled point means you are adjusting in small increments, not jumps.

Clear

Back it out and weld

Pull it before the root pass and the joint stays where you set it.

1/4inch at the thickest point
2sizes, sold separately
The comparison

Next to
the usual answer

What matters

Spacing Wedge

The usual answer
Gap control
Chiseled taper
Whatever is in the truck
Steel
Hardened process
Mild stock
Sizes
Two, bought separately
One size fits nothing
Warranty
1 year
None
Who buys it

Where it earns
its keep

Pipe fitters

Reviewers describe buying several and keeping them in the bag for daily fit-up.

Rig welders

Small enough to live in the tool bag, used on every joint.

Reviews

What welders
say about it

4.3 out of 5 from 235 ratings on the Sawyer Amazon listing, read 16 Sep 2026. The quotes below are verified-purchase reviews from that listing.

5 1764 123 212 71 19

I use this on a daily basis and it's one of the best wedges I own.

Josh, verified

Perfect long lasting and durable. I've used these wedges on the pipeline for years.

Emmy Francoise, verified

It worked out more than perfectly! It's a tough piece for sure! Takes a pounding and lots of pressure.

Juan Manuel Monreal, verified

For pipe fitters, buy a few of these. Best option available.

Verified buyer

Questions people actually ask

Some reviews say it arrives bent. What is that about?

Straight answer: 8% of the 235 ratings on Amazon are one star, and the most common complaint in them is a wedge that arrived bent or bent in use. The rating and the full star breakdown on this page are the Amazon numbers, unedited, so you can weigh that yourself. It carries a 1 year warranty. If yours turns up bent, send it back.

What is the difference between the two sizes?

The Spacing Wedge is 1/4 inch at its thickest point. The Short Spacing Wedge is 3/16 inch. They are sold separately, so pick the one that matches your usual root gap, or carry both.

Do I get two wedges?

No. Wedges are sold separately, one per order line.

Set the gap.
Run the root.

Spacing Wedge, SKU 420.

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