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For the popular [[Bits|bit]] based tool please have a look at our [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]]. | For the popular [[Bits|bit]] based tool please have a look at our [[Socket Wrench|socket wrench]]. | ||
== Combination Wrenches == | == Combination Wrenches == | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Combination Wrenches | |tool name=Combination Wrenches | ||
|german=Schraubenschlüssel | |||
|image=combination wrenches.JPG | |image=combination wrenches.JPG | ||
|synonyms=open-ring spanners, combination spanners;<br>DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel" | |synonyms=open-ring spanners, combination spanners;<br>DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel", Gabelringschlüssel | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]], [[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]] | ||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|similar=[[Adjustable Wrenches|adjustable wrenches]], [[Socket Wrenches|socket wrenches]],<br>[[#Open-End Wrenches|open-end wrenches]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
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 (or one with something else, see photo) for a longer lever. | ||
[[File:Wrench for leverage.jpg|thumb|right|220px|the "ring" side can be useful to increase the length of a lever, e.g. as necessary to move a rusty [[Threaded Rods|thread]]]] | |||
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 (2x, one at the [[Metal Lathe|metal lathe]]) | ||
* 20 mm (at the [[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]) | |||
* 22 mm | * 22 mm | ||
* 24 mm (at the [[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]) | |||
* 32 mm (at the [[Wood Lathe|wood lathe]]) | |||
* 50 mm | |||
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== Open-End Wrenches == | |||
{{ToolInfoBox | |||
|tool name=Open-End Wrenches | |||
|image=Clé plate.jpg | |||
|synonyms=open-end spanners, free wrenches;<br>DE: Gabelschlüssel,<br>Doppelmaulschlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel | |||
|type=hand tool | |||
|access= | |||
|location= | |||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |||
|similar=[[Combination Wrenches|combination wrenches]], [[Adjustable Wrenches|adjustable wrenches]],<br>[[Socket Wrenches|socket wrenches]] | |||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | |||
"Regular" wrenches. We actually don't have any of these in our workshops because [[#Combination Wrenches|combination wrenches]] are much easier to hang on the wall! | |||
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== Adjustable Wrenches == | == Adjustable Wrenches == | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Adjustable Wrenches | |tool name=Adjustable Wrenches | ||
|image=Adjustable wrench.JPG | |image=Adjustable wrench.JPG | ||
|synonyms=adjustable spanners, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches";<br>DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer | |synonyms=adjustable spanners, shifting spanners, shifters,<br>"crescent wrenches/C-wrenches";<br>DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] | ||
|material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | |material=[[screws]], [[nuts]] | ||
|similar=[[#Open-End Wrenches|open-end wrenches]], [[#Combination Wrenches|combination wrenches]],<br>[[Socket Wrenches|socket wrenches]] | |||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
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=read this section | ||
|location= | |location=''[[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]]'' (for now) | ||
|material=soft [[metal]] (usually pipes) | |material=soft [[metal]] (usually pipes) | ||
|similar=[[pliers]] | |||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
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 are actually very differently constructed. | ||
[[Category:Repair]] | [[Category:Repair]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:06, 13 August 2023
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.
Combination Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Combination Wrenches | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | open-ring spanners, combination spanners; DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel", Gabelringschlüssel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Location: | wood workshop, metal workshop |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches, open-end wrenches |
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 (or one with something else, see photo) for a longer lever.
the "ring" side can be useful to increase the length of a lever, e.g. as necessary to move a rusty thread
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 (2x, one at the metal lathe)
- 20 mm (at the wood lathe)
- 22 mm
- 24 mm (at the wood lathe)
- 32 mm (at the wood lathe)
- 50 mm
Open-End Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Open-End Wrenches | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | open-end spanners, free wrenches; DE: Gabelschlüssel, Doppelmaulschlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Similar (More or Less): | combination wrenches, adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches |
"Regular" wrenches. We actually don't have any of these in our workshops because combination wrenches are much easier to hang on the wall!
Adjustable Wrenches
| ToolInfoBox Adjustable Wrenches | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms: | adjustable spanners, shifting spanners, shifters, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches"; DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Location: | wood workshop |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | open-end wrenches, combination wrenches, socket 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: | read this section |
| Similar (More or Less): | pliers |
Pipe wrenches are often confused with tongue-and-groove pliers but are actually very differently constructed.
