Thanks, I've heard them called monkey wrenches, but I have also heard
other types of large-jaw wrenches called monkey wrenches, so I hesitated
to say so. The great thing about 'em is that if you have good "flats" on
a large bolt, they get a great grip, much better than a crescent wrench
IMO -- you can even hammer on the handle if you have to. Also handy for
square objects like drain plugs.
Dave Wood had this to say:
>Max,
>
>That wrench with adjustable jaws perpendicular to the handle is a monkey
>wrench. Like a pipe wrench, it is usually owned by plumbers. I have a
>couple of them that I inherited from my grandfather who was an engineer on
>steam ships. Most of his tools are of the large variety. 3/4" drive socket
>set, taps that are bigger than my water supply pipes. Neat stuff and I
>occasionally find a use for some of them. Just remember, you can never have
>too many tools.
>
>Dave 72 B
>
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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