Wrenches

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.