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Read MorePin Spanner Wrench
A pin spanner wrench is a specialized type of wrench also known as pin type spanner wrench that has only recently been introduced into this industry. Since its inception this tool has drastically redefined the way people did regular handyman jobs especially in terms of increased efficiency and ease. With these tools one can sit......
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Read MoreSpanner Wrenches
Spanner wrenches are vital to many home improvement, quick fixes, construction, or long-term job tasks. Invented back in the 1800s, the wrench is one of the most depended-upon tools on the market today. Without wrenches, many electronic or machinery items may not hold together well or last very long. Tools in the wrench family have......
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Read MoreOpen-End Wrench
The open end wrench is incredibly useful for many activities. It is defined by exactly what it is; the two ends are both open sockets. The British also refer to this tool as an open-ended spanner, because their word for wrench is spanner. The two sockets are shaped like edged “U’s”, both pointing outwards. These......
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Read MoreAdjustable Spanner Wrench
The adjustable spanner wrench is a highly effective tool used by a wide range of technical personnel in different situations to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts of all shapes and sizes. Unlike many traditional spanners which used an extremely rigid working system that required one to use different spanners for differently sized bolts and......
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Read MoreSpanner Nut Wrench
Many are the times when a person gets stuck in their garages or places of work with no idea of how to tighten or loosen some special looking nut. Well, when these nuts were made, special wrenches meant for them were also made. A spanner nut wrench is supposed to fit on a bolt or......
Flare-nut wrenches (or the crow’s foot spanner, according to the British) are commonly used wrenches which have set sockets on either side of the bar. They are mainly used to grasp nuts or bolts on tubes or other structures. The sockets grip the nut or bolt with just enough torque to prevent it from turning in the future. These are widely used by plumbers, because the jaws on the tool are thick and strong.
These specific wrenches are an excellent item to have handy in any car or other vehicle. The inside of the sockets are six sided, so their function is to grip nuts that contain six nuts without destroying it. These wrenches are ideal for tightening the nuts on temperature sensors, brake lines, and fuel hoses.
These wrenches are readily available for purchase from local hardware or online stores.
They are all usually made of steel, hence their strong capabilities. They are generally small sized, about 10 inches overall length, because their function is normally getting into the nuts or bolts of small crevices. Flare-nut wrenches can be found on online stores like Amazon, E-Bay, or Grainger (a site known for selling wrenches and other handy tools).
Flare-nut wrenches usually sell in sets with other wrenches of the same type. A set of six of these wrenches, all different sizes, goes for about $16 on Amazon. Some brands to keep in mind when shopping for them are: Tekton, Craftsman, Proto, and Blackhawk. Blackhawk manufactures a four piece set of the wrenches, ranging from 10 to 21 mm, for about $40. For a more extensive amount of these wrenches, Proto produces a 12 point set of seven wrenches ranging from 3/8 to ¾ of an inch for about $120.
Flare-nut wrenches are one of the most common wrenches used today, either by professionals or homeowners. They are more often used for plumbing issues and delicate car repair.