Wrenches: Difference between revisions
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|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|similar=[[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]] | |||
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"Regular" wrenches. | "Regular" wrenches. We actually don't have any of these because [[#Combination Wrenches|combination wrenches]] are much easier to hang on the wall! | ||
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|synonyms=open-ring spanners, combination spanners;<br>DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel" | |synonyms=open-ring spanners, combination spanners;<br>DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel" | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=upon reading | ||
|location= | |location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] | ||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|similar=[[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
Combination wrenches are open on one side and have an angled ring with a double-hex profile on the other side that can improve the grip on hex head [[screws]] and [[nuts]]. This ring also allows interlocking two of them for a longer lever. | Combination wrenches are open on one side and have an angled ring with a double-hex profile on the other side that can improve the grip on hex head [[screws]] and [[nuts]]. This ring also allows interlocking two of them for a longer lever. | ||
Our | Our current selection includes: | ||
* 6 mm | * 6 mm | ||
* 7 mm | * 7 mm | ||
* 8 mm | * 8 mm (2x) | ||
* 9 mm | * 9 mm (2x) | ||
* 10 mm (2x) | * 10 mm (2x) | ||
* 12 mm | * 11 mm | ||
* 13 mm | * 12 mm (2x) | ||
* 15 mm | * 13 mm (2x) | ||
* 15 mm (2x) | |||
* 17 mm | * 17 mm | ||
* 19 mm | * 19 mm | ||
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|synonyms=adjustable spanners, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches";<br>DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer | |synonyms=adjustable spanners, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches";<br>DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=upon reading | ||
|location= | |location=[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] | ||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|similar=[[#Open-End Wrenches|open-end wrenches]], [[#Combination Wrenches|combination wrenches]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
This tool is a great space-saver when you're not sure which sizes to bring! Use a regular wrench for a nicer fit if you can, it also won't be as head-heavy as the adjustable version... | This tool is a great space-saver when you're not sure which sizes to bring! Use a regular wrench for a nicer fit if you can, it also won't be as head-heavy as the adjustable version... | ||
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|synonyms=Stillson wrench; DE: Rohrzange,<br>"Eckschwede" | |synonyms=Stillson wrench; DE: Rohrzange,<br>"Eckschwede" | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=upon reading | ||
|location= | |location=''[[Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]'' (for now) | ||
|material=soft [[metal]] (usually pipes) | |material=soft [[metal]] (usually pipes) | ||
|similar=[[pliers]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
Pipe wrenches are often confused with [[Pliers#Tongue-and-Groove Pliers|tongue-and-groove pliers]] but actually very differently constructed. | Pipe wrenches are often confused with [[Pliers#Tongue-and-Groove Pliers|tongue-and-groove pliers]] but actually very differently constructed. | ||
Revision as of 11:38, 25 December 2017
Wrenches are normally used to fasten hex-head screws or to hold nuts in place when fastening a screw with another wrench or screwdriver.
For the popular bit based tool please have a look at our socket wrench.
Open-End Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Open-End Wrenches | |
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| Synonyms: | open-end spanners, free wrenches; DE: Gabelschlüssel, Doppelmaulschlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Similar (More or Less): | socket wrench |
"Regular" wrenches. We actually don't have any of these because combination wrenches are much easier to hang on the wall!
Combination Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Combination Wrenches | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | open-ring spanners, combination spanners; DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel" |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | socket wrench |
Combination wrenches are open on one side and have an angled ring with a double-hex profile on the other side that can improve the grip on hex head screws and nuts. This ring also allows interlocking two of them for a longer lever.
Our current selection includes:
- 6 mm
- 7 mm
- 8 mm (2x)
- 9 mm (2x)
- 10 mm (2x)
- 11 mm
- 12 mm (2x)
- 13 mm (2x)
- 15 mm (2x)
- 17 mm
- 19 mm
- 22 mm
- 50 mm
Adjustable Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Adjustable Wrenches | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | adjustable spanners, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches"; DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | open-end wrenches, combination wrenches |
This tool is a great space-saver when you're not sure which sizes to bring! Use a regular wrench for a nicer fit if you can, it also won't be as head-heavy as the adjustable version...
Pipe Wrench
| ToolInfoBox Pipe Wrench | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | Stillson wrench; DE: Rohrzange, "Eckschwede" |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | soft metal (usually pipes) |
| Location: | wood workshop (for now) |
| Access Requirements: | upon reading |
| Similar (More or Less): | pliers |
Pipe wrenches are often confused with tongue-and-groove pliers but actually very differently constructed.
