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.

Open-End Wrenches

ToolInfoBox Open-End Wrenches
Synonyms:	open-end spanners, free wrenches; DE: Gabelschlüssel, Doppelmaulschlüssel, Schraubenschlüssel
Type:	hand tool
Material:	screws, nuts

"Regular" wrenches.

Combination Wrenches

ToolInfoBox Combination Wrenches
Synonyms:	open-ring spanners, combination spanners; DE: Ring-Maulschlüssel, "Maul-Ringschlüssel"
Type:	hand tool
Material:	screws, nuts

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 (incomplete) set includes:

• 6 mm
• 7 mm
• 8 mm
• 9 mm
• 10 mm (2x)
• 12 mm
• 13 mm
• 15 mm
• 17 mm
• 19 mm
• 22 mm
• 50 mm

Adjustable Wrenches

ToolInfoBox Adjustable Wrenches
Synonyms:	adjustable spanners, "crescent wrenches/C-wrenches"; DE: Rollgabelschlüssel, Engländer
Type:	hand tool
Material:	screws, nuts

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)

Pipe wrenches are often confused with tongue-and-groove pliers but actually very differently constructed.