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Who invented the first wrench?

Jack Johnson, the famed boxer, first black to become world champion boxer who was actually imprisoned for travelling across state lines with a woman (who later became his wife), invented a wrench so different from Stillson's 1870 "pipe wrench" it was granted a patent in 1920. This appears to be the first actual wrench of the variety we all commonly use today.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^that was what the answer was before, the real answer isSolymon Merrick patented the first wrench in 1835.The physics of a wrench are that the tool works as lever. There are notches at the mouth for gripping. The wrench is pulled at a right angle to the axes of the lever-action and the bolt or nut. Some wrenches have mouths that can be tightened to better fit various objects that need turning.Monkey WrenchCharles Moncky invented the monkey wrench around 1858.Ratchet WrenchRobert Owen, Jr (1881 - 1956) invented the ratchet wrench. Owen received a patent on September 9, 1913. U. S. Patent number 1,072,980.Pipe WrenchOn September 13, 1870, a patent was granted to Daniel C. Stillson, a steamboat fireman, for a "wrench". Stillson invented the pipe wrench - sometimes called the Stillson pipe wrench. Stillson, suggested to the heating and piping firm Walworth manufacture a design for a wrench that could be used for screwing pipes together. Previously, serrated blacksmith tongs had been used for that purpose. The owner, James Walworth told Stillson to make a prototype and "either twist off the pipe or break the wrench." Stillson's prototype twisted the pipe successfully. His design was then patented and Walworth manufactured the wrench. Stillson was paid about $80,000 in royalties during his lifetime.Jack JohnsonThe world's first African American heavyweight champion patented a wrench (U.S.patent#1,413,121) on April the 18th, 1922.


What are three types of wrenches?

Open end wrench, box wrench, gear wrench.


What is the classification of wrench?

A wrench is callsified as a tool.


What size wrench do you need for 0.393700?

Please - , first define your size ! -You have given a decimal figure, but of what, - -an inch, a foot, an orange,a candy bar ? ?If it is 0.393700 of an inch, then I would use a 3/8 or 10mm wrench.


A sentence for the word wrench?

My dad uses a wrench.

Related Questions

Who made the first wrench?

Solymon Merrick


What is vise grip wrench?

A type of locking wrench made by Vise Grip.


What was a wrench made of?

Wrenches are usually made from steel.


Can electricity travel through a wrench?

If the wrench is made of metal, which almost all are, the answer is yes.


What famous boxer received a patent on the improvement he made on the monkey wrench?

Jack Johnson, the world's first African American heavyweight champion patented a wrench (U.S.patent#1,413,121) on April the 18th, 1922. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blwrench1.htm


What cocktail is made with India pale ale and gin?

A Pipe Wrench


What is vise grip?

A type of locking wrench made by Vise Grip.


Why should you take off the negative cable first on a car battery?

99.999% or vehicles ever made are negative ground. If your wrench slips while taking off the negative cable and hits the chassis it will not cause a spark. If you are removing the positive first and you slip, it will cuase a major spark.99.999% or vehicles ever made are negative ground. If your wrench slips while taking off the negative cable and hits the chassis it will not cause a spark. If you are removing the positive first and you slip, it will cuase a major spark.


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.


When was the first wrench invented?

Solymon Merrick invented it during 1835.


What is the best way to use a wrench for bike maintenance?

To use a wrench for bike maintenance, first identify the correct size of wrench needed for the specific bike part. Use the wrench to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts, being careful not to overtighten. Always turn the wrench in the direction that matches the thread of the bolt or nut. Regularly check and maintain the wrench to ensure it is in good working condition.


What wrench provides the best support to prevent slipping when removing or installing a fastener?

open end -------------------------------------------------- A box end wrench is better ( Helpfull ) ( the first answer is not mine )