Wrenches are very useful repair tools to have at hand in your house to quickly repair a leak under the sink or tighten a loose nut in the furniture.
Types of Wrenches
'''adjustable wrench.
'''Boxend wrenches are wrenches with closed ends that surround the fastener. They provide a better grip and are a less prone to damage.
'''Combination Wrench sets '''covers a spectrum of sizes.
'''Socket Wrench''': 12 point recess to fit over different types of fasteners.
'''Pipe Wrench''': Pipe wrenches have heads that are perpendicular to the handle. The space between the jaws in the head can be adjusted using a wheel on the handle near the head. These wrenches offer maximum hold with least damage on pipes during plumbing jobs as the jaws tend to close around the pipe.
'''Impact and Torque Wrenches''': There are other advanced wrenches available like Torque wrenches allow to you precisely measure the torque applied using the wrench.
* Wrenches are available as comprehensive sets that have a combination of openend and socket wrenches in various sizes with a detachable handle.
* Check that the wrench is made of sturdy material and is rust-resistant. Rub the wrenches with a little bit of oil before storing to prevent rusting.
* If you are comfortable handling power tools, impact wrenches may be most suitable as they are great time savers and require very little effort.
