Adjustable Wrenches
Crescent Wrenches: Birth to Modern Incarnation
Posted on 05. Mar, 2012 by Auto Mack in Adjustable Wrenches, Posts, Tools, Wrenches
A Crescent wrench is not the real name of this tool, it’s just a brand name. The truth is that this wrench is more broadly known as an adjustable wrench, which was made about 65 years before taking on the Crescent brand name. Being such a popular tool, many people wonder about its history and [...]
Adjustable Wrenches
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Auto Mack in Adjustable Wrenches, Posts, Tools, Wrenches
Adjustable wrenches are available in a variety of different sizes, materials and functionality. The most common adjustable wrench, you have probably used it before, has a wheel you can turn to adjust its jaw to fit the size of bolt or nut you are working with. You may also know the adjustable wrench as Crescent [...]
Oil Filter Wrenches
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Auto Mack in Adjustable Wrenches, Oil Filter Wrenches, Posts, Tools, Wrenches
The majority of cars use a spin-on oil filter. Under normal circumstances this type of filter can be removed by hand. However, if a filter has been overtightened or left on the engine for a prolonged period of time additional force may be required to break it loose. An oil filter wrench helps remove these filters by providing additional [...]
Strap Wrench
Posted on 27. Jan, 2012 by Auto Mack in Adjustable Wrenches, Oil Filter Wrenches, Posts, Tools, Wrenches
Strap wrenches are designed to grip and turn odd-shaped objects. The strap is capable of deforming around the object, providing a grip based on friction. The availability of grippy synthetic rubber has helped popularize this type of wrench in recent years, but leather, metal, and chain strap wrenches have been on the market for decades. While [...]