Wrenches

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Project: Wrenches
Tools: 3D printers

Introduction

A wrench or spanner is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects—usually rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts—or keep them from turning.

In the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand spanner is the standard term. The most common shapes are called open-ended spanner and ring spanner. The term wrench is generally used for tools that turn non-fastening devices (e.g. tap wrench and pipe wrench), or may be used for a monkey wrench—an adjustable pipe wrench.

In North American English, wrench is the standard term. The most common shapes are called open-end wrench and box-end wrench. In American English, spanner refers to a specialized wrench with a series of pins or tabs around the circumference. (These pins or tabs fit into the holes or notches cut into the object to be turned.) In American commerce, such a wrench may be called a spanner wrench to distinguish it from the British sense of spanner.

Challenges

Approaches

Printable cordless ratchet / wrench

Tools Notes CAD
Two 13mm box-end wrenches Possible to be quick, but takes more skill. More effort.
One 13mm power wrench and one 13mm box-end wrench Requires electricity, drastically reduces time and effort required.

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