Wrench with adjustable torque limit. Used to ensure even and uniform tension is applied while tightening.
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PLUG SPANNER
A dedicated socket wrench used for fitting spark plugs.
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ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
A wrench with one jaw which is fixed and another which is adjustable; the size is adjusted by a knurled screw.
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ALLEN WRENCH
A wrench made from a straight or bent hexagonal rod, used to turn an Allen screw.
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ALLIGATOR WRENCH
A wrench having fixed jaws forming a V, with teeth on one or both jaws.
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BOX WRENCH
A closed-end wrench designed to fit a variety of sizes and shapes of bolt heads and nuts.
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COMBINATION WRENCH
A wrench that is an open-end wrench at one end and a socket wrench at the other.
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CONSTRUCTION WRENCH
An open-end wrench with a long handle; the handle is used to align matching rivet or bolt holes.
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STILSON WRENCHA STILSON wrench used to clamp and fasten on round or worn surfaces. It finds its grip and is self-locking but leaves marks on the surface. Not to be used on nuts in good condition. |
HEXAGONAL-HEAD BOLT
A standard wrench head bolt with a hexagonal head.
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IMPACT WRENCH
A compressed-air or electrically operated wrench that gives a rapid succession of sudden torques.
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