At that point, Crescent Tool claimed to have sold 18 million of the wrenches. It’s harder to find such copycat wrenches today ...

Best Slim Jaw: Channellock 806SW Xtra Slim Crescent Wrench What to Consider Length Adjustable wrenches come in a range of sizes, the most common of which are 8, 10, and 12 inches.

After testing 15 wrenches over the years, we’ve determined that the Channellock 8WCB WideAzz 8-Inch Adjustable Wrench is the best for most people.

The adjustable wrench comes as close to being universal as a wrench can be. Among the simplest of wrenches, the adjustable wrench has a fixed jaw and an adjustable jaw.

All adjustable wrenches clearly state the maximum size their jaws can open—called the jaw capacity—and most feature a full measurement scale printed on the bottom of the jaw for quick sizing.

Some mechanics prefer band-style wrenches, while others find it easier to remove oil filters with adjustable, 3-jaw wrenches.

Check out Craftsman's new 10-inch Beak Jaw Adjustable Wrench with its short overall lenght and slender Break Jaws- its perfect for wrenching on your 4x4- trust us! More inside Four Wheeler Magazine.

These tools don't have as long a history as hammers and saws, but ever since their use became mainstream in the 1800s, wrenches have become indispensable to carpenters, mechanics, electricians, ...

2. Channellock 8WCB 8-Inch Adjustable Wrench Much like a snake unhinging its jaw, the Channellock may measure just eight inches, but it has a disproportionately huge capacity of a 12-inch wrench.

Crescent Wide Jaw Adjustable Wrenches meet the performance standards of the next size up—a 6-inch wrench has jaw capacity of an 8-inch wrench—which means the entire line exceeds ASME ...