Socket Wrenches: Difference between revisions
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| Synonyms: | ratchet, socket spanner; DE: Steckschlüssel, Ratsche, Umschaltknarre |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | screws, nuts |
| Used with: | sockets |
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 ours), 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 (DE: Drehmomentschlüssel) is necessary for many vehicle repairs.
