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Crescent wrenches ( Adjustable spanners in Britain ) usually come in length sizes. I have 4, 6, 8,10, 12 and 16 inch crescent wrenches made by various companies. I have Crescent, Ridgid, King Dick, Mac, MasterCraft, Proto and Bahco. Two of my Bahco wrenches are 'Wide-mouth' , opening about 20% more than similar wrenches.
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What is a sized wrench?
That's a wrench made to a certain size -ie, 10mm, or 7/16, or 14mm . These wrenches can only be used for one size bolt each, as opposed to a Crescent wrench which can be used for many sizes.
Are all tire wrenches the same?
No, there are at least 4 main sizes.
What is used to undo nuts and bolts?
A crescent wrench, wrenches or sockets, pliers or locking pliers.
What tool do you use to install or remove boots and nuts?
Wrenches or spanners are most useful. Sockets are very useful in many cases. I keep complete sets of both SAE and Metric wrenches in my car. along with Allen wrenches of both types. I do have some excellent adjustable ( crescent ) wrenches, but prefer wrenches that fit exactly as I was taught in maintaining aircreft.
What do you call a wrench with adjustable jaws?
Adjustable crescent wrenches. one jaw is fixed to the handle, and the other adjusts
What are the hand tools used in automotive?
A full set of both SAE and Metric wrenches, Allen keys and sockets. The sockets in 1/4 and 3/8 drive from 1/4 to 1 and 1/4 inch. -A full set of screwdriver bits, flat, Philips, Torx and Allen, a ratcheting screwdriver handle, at least 3 different size crescent wrenches and 2 sizes water pump pliers. Electrician pliers, 2 sizes long nose pliers, 2 sizes 'circlip' pliers. -That is a BASIC set of auto tools.
What are the different hand tools use to automotive?
-A full set of screwdriver bits, flat, Philips, Torx and Allen, a ratcheting screwdriver handle, A full set of both SAE and Metric wrenches, Allen keys and sockets. The sockets in 1/4 and 3/8 drive from 1/4 to 1 and 1/4 inch. At least 3 different size crescent wrenches and 2 sizes water pump pliers. Electrician pliers, 2 sizes long nose pliers, 2 sizes 'circlip' pliers. 1 large Vice -grip -These are the essential auto tools.
What is the function of the wrenches?
The function of a wrench depends on what type of wrench it is. In general, small flat wrenches have two 'flats' that are sized to particular bolt or nut sizes.These wrenches are used to loosen or tighten nuts onto bolts. The crescent wrench is able to be adjusted to many sizes of nuts and are handy to have in a tight corner when you don't know the size. Ratchet wrenches are used to do up or loosen nuts quickly where movement may be restricted and you have to re-seat an ordinary wrench after each partial turn. Box wrenches have round heads, able to completely encompass the nut and are very useful where nuts are rusted or otherwise extremely tight. Pipe wrenches are usually larger jawed wrenches used to grip large pipe nuts and pipes themselves in Plumbing work.
What are slugging wrenches?
Powermaster Slugging Wrenches / Striking Wrenches have the heaviest construction on the market. Slug Wrenches / Striking Wrenches wall and thickness optimized for heavy impact Powermaster also manufactures castellated wrenches for use on GE turbines. Along with castellated wrench, GE turbine tools like castellated sockets, stack sockets, Striking Wrenches, slug wrenches, podger spanners, slug spanners are also manufactured. Hammer /Hammering Wrenches are available in all metric and inch sizes upto 9 1/4" (230 mm) A/F. Powermaster also manufactures podger spanners or podger wrenches (Structured Wrenches)
Are all garbage disposal wrenches the same size?
No there are 3 sizes or you can buy the three in one at Home Depot
What tools are normally found in a basic tool box?
A basic tool box should include a hammer; Phillips and flat screwdrivers in a couple of sizes; adjustable crescent wrenches; a tape measure; electrical tape; scissors; and a small level. Other tools might be determined based on individual needs.
Do plumbers use a wrench?
Yes, most plumbers use at least 3 pipe wrenches, (12", 18" and 24 " ) and a large crescent wrench.
