Wrenches

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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

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Open-End Wrenches

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

"Regular" wrenches.


Combination Wrenches

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Combination Wrenches

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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


Adjustable Wrenches

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Adjustable Wrenches

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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

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Pipe Wrench

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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.