Tools for turning and grabbing

What is an adjustable (crescent) wrench used for?

1, It can be adjusted to hold various sizes of hexagonal or square bolts. 2. Typical lenghts are 6 and 12 inches.

What is a combination wrench used for?

1. It combines 2 basic types of wrenches: -The box end wrench -The open end wrench 2. Each end of a combination wrench fits the same size bolt. -The box end has 6 or 12 faces.

What does a socket wrench connect to?

1. It connects to sockets with a square drive -1/4 in -3/8 in -1/2 in -3/4 in

What is a Phillips screwdriver used for?

1. It drives Phillips screws, ones with cross heads. -Are sold in various sizes.

What is a torqued wrench used for?

1. It fits a socket and drives bolts to a specified tightness.

What is an Allen wrench used for?

1. It fits screws with a hexagonal recess in the head. -They are sold in inches and millimeters.

What are needle nose plyers used for?

1. It handles small parts and is especially useful for home electric wiring.

What is the structure and function of a pipe wrench?

1. It has steel teeth that hold steel pipe. -They are sold in lengths ranging from 12 to 48 inches

What is the function and structure of a socket wrench?

1. It holds a bolt or nut from above. 2. The deep socket allows you to grab a nut even if some threads are sticking out above it.

What is a racket wrench used for?

1. It is one way to drive a socket. -It will grab when it swings in one direction and slip in the other for continent tightening and loosening.

What is the bar clamp used for?

1. They can hold parts in position while you work or hold joints while the glue sets.

What is a flat bladed screwdriver used for?

1. They come in many sizes and have a long shank time protect your hands when you are pressing hard.

What are locking pliers (vise grips)used for?

1. They have a lever system that gives a very strong, locking grab. -They are one of the handiest tolls in the box, but can damage bolts and nuts.

What are arc joint pliers (Chanel locks) used for?

1. Used to grab various sizes of material. 2. To adjust the jaws, open them wide and engage a different set of arcs -They are not good for grabbing bolts or nuts as they will scar metal.

Why are combination wrenches offset by 15 degrees at the end?

1. With 12 facets, you can turn the wrench 1/12 of a turn, which is handy in tight quarters.