Wrenches

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Comes in two styles: locking and non-locking. Non-locking styles feature an adjustable end opening with little provision made for...

Has enclosed head and provides more leverage by completely enclosing the nut. Some are offset to provide knuckle room and clearance over...

A pipe wrench used for tightening and loosening odd-shaped objects, such as pipes and square objects. Has an adjustable chain that wraps around...

Has a box and an open end on opposite sides of the same wrench. Both ends are usually the same size. Used for working on machinery and is the...

Hex-key wrenches are short, L-shaped tools designed to turn bolts or screws with hexagonal heads. They generally come in sets of different...

Through a locking action, jaws can be locked in a holding position with pressure up to 1 ton. Can also be used as hand vises, holding clamps,...

Provides gripping power on two sides of the head with another side open so the wrench can be placed on a nut, which might not be accessible to a...

Screws pipes into elbows or other threaded devices. Jaws actually bite into the surface to hold it for turning. They should never be used on...

Available in a variety of handle shapes and lengths and used with sockets to make turning nuts and bolts easier than with a conventional...

Combines an offset handle with a male drive piece that has a spring-loaded bearing to lock on various size sockets. They can be used at almost...

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