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|tool name=Socket Wrenches | |tool name=Socket Wrenches | ||
|image=socket wrench.jpg | |german=Ratschen|image=socket wrench.jpg | ||
|synonyms=ratchets, socket spanners;<br>DE: Steckschlüssel,<br>Ratschen, Umschaltknarren | |synonyms=ratchets, socket spanners;<br>DE: Steckschlüssel,<br>Ratschen, Umschaltknarren | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this page | ||
|location=[[ | |location=[[Location::Wood Workshop]] | ||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|used with=[[sockets]] | |used with=[[sockets]] | ||
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The most common drive sizes are 3/8", 1/4" and 1/2".{{CN}} An adapter for [[Screwdriver Bits#1/4" Hex Drive Bits|1/4" hex bits]] is also available. | The most common drive sizes are 3/8", 1/4" and 1/2".{{CN}} An adapter for [[Screwdriver Bits#1/4" Hex Drive Bits|1/4" hex bits]] is also available. | ||
[[File:socket wrench storage.jpg|thumb|200 px|left|socket wrenches and sockets on the wall]] | |||
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== Wanted == | == Wanted == | ||
Pass-through sockets may be cool to have, but require a special wrench. | Pass-through sockets may be cool to have, but require a special wrench. | ||
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[[Category:Repair]] | [[Category:Repair]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:56, 29 May 2022
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| Synonyms: | ratchets, socket spanners; DE: Steckschlüssel, Ratschen, Umschaltknarren |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Used with: | sockets |
| Location: | Wood Workshop |
| Access Requirements: | read this page |
| Similar (More or Less): | box wrenches, combination wrenches, adjustable wrenches, open-end wrenches |
A socket wrench is a modular tool that can be set to apply torque in one direction but rotate freely in the other. Direction is changed by turning a lever or disc on the tool's head. Square drive sockets are required as "bits". Sockets are locked in place in some models (including our yellow one), requiring the user to push a pin on the back of the tool's head to insert or remove them.
The most common drive sizes are 3/8", 1/4" and 1/2". [citation needed] An adapter for 1/4" hex bits is also available.
Wanted
Pass-through sockets may be cool to have, but require a special wrench.
A torque wrench (Drehmomentschlüssel) is necessary for many vehicle repairs.
