Adjustable wrench
Discover great deals on the many top brand items available only on eBay!

Wrenches

A wrench or spanner is a tool used to turn bolts, nuts or other hard-to-turn items. more...

HomeHome
Air Conditioning and HeatAir Conditioning and Heat
Air Intake & Fuel DeliveryAir Intake & Fuel Delivery
Air ToolsAir Tools
BrakesBrakes
Car & Truck ManualsCar & Truck Manuals
Charging & Starting SystemsCharging & Starting Systems
Computer, Chip, Cruise...Computer, Chip, Cruise...
Cooling SystemCooling System
Decals, Emblems, & DetailingDecals, Emblems, & Detailing
Diagnostic Tools / EquipmentDiagnostic Tools / Equipment
Emission SystemEmission System
Engines & ComponentsEngines & Components
ExhaustExhaust
ExteriorExterior
FiltersFilters
GasketsGaskets
GaugesGauges
GlassGlass
Hand ToolsHand Tools
Hammers, Pullers, &...Hammers, Pullers, &...
Mixed Tool SetsMixed Tool Sets
Other Hand ToolsOther Hand Tools
Precision & Measuring ToolsPrecision & Measuring Tools
Screwdrivers & PliersScrewdrivers & Pliers
Sockets & RatchetsSockets & Ratchets
WrenchesWrenches
Ignition SystemIgnition System
InteriorInterior
Lighting & LampsLighting & Lamps
Motorcycle & ATV ManualsMotorcycle & ATV Manuals
Other PartsOther Parts
Other ToolsOther Tools
Parts CarsParts Cars
Power ToolsPower Tools
Safety & SecuritySafety & Security
Shop EquipmentShop Equipment
Shop SuppliesShop Supplies
Suspension & SteeringSuspension & Steering
Toolboxes, StorageToolboxes, Storage
Transmission & DrivetrainTransmission & Drivetrain
Turbos, Nitrous,...Turbos, Nitrous,...
Wheels, Tires & PartsWheels, Tires & Parts

In American English, wrench is the standard term, while spanner refers to a specialized wrench with a series of pins or tabs around the circumference. (These pins or tabs fit into the holes or notches cut into the object to be turned.) In British English, spanner is the standard term. Hinged tools, such as pliers or tongs, are not generally considered wrenches.

Common wrenches

  • Open-end wrench, or Open-ended spanner: a one-piece wrench with a U-shaped opening that grips two opposite faces of the bolt or nut. This wrench is often double ended, with a different sized opening at each end. The ends are generally oriented at an angle of around 30 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the handle. This allows a greater range of movement in enclosed spaces by flipping the wrench over.
  • Box-end wrench, or Box spanner, or Ring spanner: a one-piece wrench with an enclosed opening that grips the faces of the bolt or nut. The recess is generally a six-point or twelve-point opening for use with nuts or bolt heads with a hexagonal shape. The twelve-point fits onto the fastening at twice as many angles, an advantage where swing is limited. Eight-point wrenches are also made for square shaped nuts and bolt heads. Box-ends are also often double-ended.
  • Combination wrench, or Combination spanner: a double-ended tool with one end being like an open-end wrench or open-ended spanner, and the other end being like a box-end wrench or ring spanner. Both ends generally fit the same size bolt.
  • Flare-nut wrench, or Tube wrench: used for gripping the nuts on the ends of tubes. The design is similar to a box–end wrench but with an opening to allow the wrench to fit over the tube.
  • Adjustable end wrench, or Adjustable spanner, or Shifting spanner: an open-ended wrench with adjustable (usually smooth) jaws, also sometimes called by the original patent holder's brand name as a Crescent® Wrench (Crescent Tool and Horseshoe Company).
  • Monkey wrench: an old type of adjustable end wrench with a straight handle and smooth jaws, these are also known in the UK as 'gas grips'.
  • Crescent® wrench: the brand name of an improved version of the adjustable end wrench (see the photo at right) developed by the Crescent Tool and Horseshoe Company. Often used as a generic term.
  • Pipe wrench: an adjustable end wrench with self-tightening properties and hard serrated jaws that securely grip soft iron pipe and pipe fittings. Sometimes known by the original patent holder's brand name as a Stillson® Wrench.
  • Socket wrench: a hollow cylinder that fits over one end of a nut or bolt head—may include a handle but usually used with various drive tools. It generally has either a six–point or twelve–point recess, may be shallow or deep, and may have a built-in universal joint. In addition, face driving sockets are available. These are more durable still, and have the ability to drive a range of hexagonal head sizes, with less risk of damaging the nut or bolt head than traditional "corner" drivers. The drive handles generally used are:
a break–over (or hinged) handle.
a ratchet handle (contains a mechanism which allows the socket to be turned without removing it from the nut or bolt).
a speed handle (sometimes called a crank handle).
a screwdriver handle (for use of the socket as a nutdriver).
Sockets are often sold as a set containing a collection of sockets of various sizes and associated drive tools; usually including, as a minimum, extensions, a ratchet driver, and a universal joint. Sockets are also used with various power tools.
  • Crowfoot socket wrench: a type of socket designed to fit some of the same drive handles as the regular socket but non-cylindrical in shape. The ends are the same as those found on the open-end, box-end, or the flare-nut wrenches. These sockets use for use where space restrictions preclude the use of a regular socket. Their principle use is with torque wrenches.

Read more at Wikipedia.org


[List your site here Free!]

Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 9/16"-5/8" Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 9/16"-5/8" $9.99 6pc Michigan Industrial Flare Nut Line Wrench Set M.M.6pc Michigan Industrial Flare Nut Line Wrench Set M.M. $14.99
Lisle Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench 53500 new New New @Lisle Swivel Grip Oil Filter Wrench 53500 new New New @ $4.95 Brake Adjusting Tool offset 9" For drums Ships FreeBrake Adjusting Tool offset 9" For drums Ships Free $5.99
Lug wrench set for 3000Gt / Stealth - FactoryLug wrench set for 3000Gt / Stealth - Factory $5.00 3/8" Dr Micrometer Torque Wrench Reversible 120-960 New3/8" Dr Micrometer Torque Wrench Reversible 120-960 New $34.99
Camshaft Bearing Tool with CaseCamshaft Bearing Tool with Case $24.99 Kal 3/4 to 2 inch spanner wrench Made in the U.S.A.Kal 3/4 to 2 inch spanner wrench Made in the U.S.A. $9.99
New Britain Ndf-68 1" 12 Point Combination Wrench UsaNew Britain Ndf-68 1" 12 Point Combination Wrench Usa $0.99 10pc 3/8" Dr Sae Crowfoot Wrench Set On Snap In Rail10pc 3/8" Dr Sae Crowfoot Wrench Set On Snap In Rail $14.99
Williams Superrench 8729A Dbl Bx End 25/32" 3/4" WrenchWilliams Superrench 8729A Dbl Bx End 25/32" 3/4" Wrench $0.99 Snap On Ez Red Electronic 12 Volt Memory Saver New Snap On Ez Red Electronic 12 Volt Memory Saver New $14.99
Snap On Metric Bleeder Wrench 8 -10mm Gm Datsun Honda Snap On Metric Bleeder Wrench 8 -10mm Gm Datsun Honda $11.61 automtoive tools, lifts and other sparesautomtoive tools, lifts and other spares $8,000.00
Snap on Wrench Box Midget Offset 5/16"-11/32" 12-PointSnap on Wrench Box Midget Offset 5/16"-11/32" 12-Point $5.99 Apex 1/2" Drv Deep12 Point Metric Impact Socket 17MmApex 1/2" Drv Deep12 Point Metric Impact Socket 17Mm $6.50
Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 10mm - 13mm Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 10mm - 13mm $10.49 Kd Tools 3472 Fan Clutch Wrench SetKd Tools 3472 Fan Clutch Wrench Set $61.99
3/8 & 1/2 Dr 2 Ways 3 Jaws Oil Filter Tool Wrench 3/8 & 1/2 Dr 2 Ways 3 Jaws Oil Filter Tool Wrench $16.99 Mac 12Pt Polished Chrome Combination Wrench Sae 1-1/2"Mac 12Pt Polished Chrome Combination Wrench Sae 1-1/2" $89.50
Snap-on Huge 12 Point Crowfoot Flare Nut Set to 2-9/16"Snap-on Huge 12 Point Crowfoot Flare Nut Set to 2-9/16" $249.99 Vintage S-Curve S-Shape Special Heavy Duty Wrench Tool.Vintage S-Curve S-Shape Special Heavy Duty Wrench Tool. $0.99
Sk 86250 Wrench Set Short Combination Sae & Metric 20pcSk 86250 Wrench Set Short Combination Sae & Metric 20pc $139.95 10-pc 3/8"Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set Metric10-pc 3/8"Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set Metric $0.99
Snap on tech3fr250 1/2" flex head torque wrenchSnap on tech3fr250 1/2" flex head torque wrench $225.00 Williams Superrench Open End 1731B 7/8" 13/16" WrenchWilliams Superrench Open End 1731B 7/8" 13/16" Wrench $0.99
Craftsman 20 Piece Metric Hex Wrench Set NewCraftsman 20 Piece Metric Hex Wrench Set New $0.99 Mac 6Pt Chrome Crowsfoot Wrench Set Sae 9PcsMac 6Pt Chrome Crowsfoot Wrench Set Sae 9Pcs $99.50
Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 1/2" - 9/16" Snap On Double Flex Head 12 Point Wrench 1/2" - 9/16" $9.99 1/2 Clicker Torque Wrench Lifetime Warrenty - New1/2 Clicker Torque Wrench Lifetime Warrenty - New $13.99
Craftsman 7mm Combination Box End Wrench Metric 6 pointCraftsman 7mm Combination Box End Wrench Metric 6 point $0.99 Apex 1/2" Drv Shallow 6 Point Metric Impact Socket 13MmApex 1/2" Drv Shallow 6 Point Metric Impact Socket 13Mm $2.50
Sae And Metric Allen Wrench SetsSae And Metric Allen Wrench Sets $0.01 Snap On Double Box End Wrench 9/16 5/8 Xb1820 12 PointSnap On Double Box End Wrench 9/16 5/8 Xb1820 12 Point $16.99
Snap On 11pc open box end standard Flank Drive Plus Snap On 11pc open box end standard Flank Drive Plus $299.00 J.H. Williams Superrench 7731B Dble Bx End 7/8" 13/16"J.H. Williams Superrench 7731B Dble Bx End 7/8" 13/16" $0.99
Lot of 10 Williams 1 5/16 x 1 1/4Lot of 10 Williams 1 5/16 x 1 1/4 $30.00 8mm 10mm Offset Wrench Brakes Bleeder Auto Repair Tools8mm 10mm Offset Wrench Brakes Bleeder Auto Repair Tools $17.75
6-Pc Socket Wrench Set - Sae6-Pc Socket Wrench Set - Sae $0.99 Matco Long 6 Pt Comb Wrench Polished Chrome Metric 16MmMatco Long 6 Pt Comb Wrench Polished Chrome Metric 16Mm $20.50
Columbian 36101 11 Piece Combination Metric Wrench SetColumbian 36101 11 Piece Combination Metric Wrench Set $43.00 Mac 6Pt Chrome Crowsfoot Wrench Set Metric 11PcsMac 6Pt Chrome Crowsfoot Wrench Set Metric 11Pcs $121.50
Oem Bmw Heyco 18 x 16 mm Wrench for Trunk Tool Kit E36Oem Bmw Heyco 18 x 16 mm Wrench for Trunk Tool Kit E36 $6.95 Wright Tool: Micrometer Torque Wrench 3/8. 3470 NewWright Tool: Micrometer Torque Wrench 3/8. 3470 New $39.99
set of 4 rigid aluminum pipe wrenchecset of 4 rigid aluminum pipe wrenchec $130.00  Snap On Wrench Box Short 60° Offset 1/4"-5/16" 12point Snap On Wrench Box Short 60° Offset 1/4"-5/16" 12point $5.99
Click to see more Wrenches items at ebay.com
Prices current as of last update, 07/30/10 5:17am.

Home Contact Resources Exchange Links eBay