Description
Crescent 12 in. and 6 in. adjustable wrenches. An adjustable wrench is an open ended wrench with an adjustable ‘jaw’ to accommodate many fastener sizes. The "inches” in the descriptors indicate the total length of the tool.
The 12 in. tool’s features include:
- 1.5 in. jaw capacity
- Rubber grip handle
- Directional arrow for application of force!
The 6 in. tool’s features include:
- 15/16th in. jaw capacity
- Black oxide coating
- Directional arrow for application of force!
Included with this set is a binder ring to keep them together.
Also Known As: Crescent wrench, Adjustable spanner; Adjustable crescent
Often Used With: Freewheel remover tool set
Similar To: Open ended wrench, Combination wrench
Intended Uses
Used for gripping, tightening, or loosening fasteners. NOT prying or striking!
Special Instructions
Did you know there is a right and wrong way to use an adjustable wrench?!
The right way is to make sure the fixed part of the jaw is taking the brunt of the pressure as you tighten or loosen a fastener. This means always pulling the handle towards the adjustable part of the jaw. (There is an arrow on the handle indicating which direction to pull the wrench). Who knew?!
Tool Resources
Diagram
Image source: “The best way to use a crescent wrench” by Fred
Instructions & Resources
- Type: Video: “Adjustable Wrench, proper use” (1:15 mins) by Clair Schwan. Check this out if you didn’t understand our explanation of how to use this wrench in the “Special Instructions.”