Get to know various kinds of wrenches that every homeowner can find a place for in their toolbox.

When it comes to tools, there are few words as ambiguous as “wrench.”

Hex keys come in metric and standard and can be found in a wide range of sizes.

Hanging wrenches

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Crowfoot Wrench

A crowfoot wrench is essentially the jaw of an open-ended wrench with no handle.

Instead of the handle, the crowfoot wrench is used in conjunction with a socket wrench handle.

This allows the crowfoot wrench to be used in super tight spots.

Adjustable Wrench

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However, breaker bars aren’t ratcheting like a socket wrench and instead have a swiveling head.

From there, add to your wrench collection as new projects call for new wrenches.

Pipe Wrench

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Allen Wrench

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Box-Ended Wrench

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Open-Ended Wrench

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Combination Wrench

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Ratcheting Wrench

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Stubby Wrench

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Crowfoot Wrench

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Basin Wrench

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Socket Wrench

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Breaker Bar Wrench

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Torque Wrench

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Strap Wrench

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Dog Bone Wrench

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