The Cheater pipe wrench from Milwaukee promises to be the do-it-all pipe wrench that plumbers have been asking for. The classic design of the pipe wrench hasn't changed for decades, but now Milwaukee ...

For every gearhead, from the average to the hardcore, a solid collection of wrenches is essential for the completion of almost any mechanical automotive repair (not to mention quite a few jobs around ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Everyone needs a wrench. I’ve seen tool sets consisting of a can opener, a single ...

A new tool designed by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Snap-On will help reduce injuries among gas meter workers. Who knew that changing gas meters can pose a risk for injury to workers in ...

Inventor Ezra Ripley patented this wrench in 1861 with improvements specifically for turning pipes, round bolts, and other items. The wrench had a traditional clawed “gripper,” but notably features an ...

Tradespeople and DIYers who need to do some cutting use a saw or some type of blade, and those who need to pound something ...

While there are endless varieties of tools, the wrench is particularly versatile. Need an adjustable wrench for tightening nuts? You might want a Crescent wrench. Want something that can tackle ...

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Jack Johnson did not invent what we now call a "monkey wrench," nor did that term originate as a racial slur. In mid-December 2015 a meme that claimed the term "monkey wrench" was first used as a ...

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