Adjustable wrenches aren’t always the first tools you’d grab for a repair, but they’re awfully convenient to have around. They’re especially useful when you’re dealing with an unfamiliar bolt size, working on plumbing, or holding a nut while tightening something from the other side. You’ll find plenty of uses for adjustable wrenches in the garage, too, whether you’re wrenching on an older car, fixing the lawn mower, or putting together some new equipment. Having a few different sizes means you can grab a smaller wrench for cramped spots and something bigger when you need more leverage.
Right now, Amazon has the Craftsman 3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set on sale for $20, down from its usual $34 price. That’s more than 40% off, bringing the cost down to less than $7 per wrench. The set has also racked up over 3,300 five-star reviews on Amazon, so plenty of buyers seem happy with them. It’s a pretty cheap way to stock your garage with a few more hand tools from a popular brand, particularly if you’ve been getting by with one beat-up adjustable wrench for years.
Pros
- All-steel construction
- Chrome finish helps resist corrosion
- Wide-opening jaws fit various fastener sizes
- Large markings make adjusting the jaws easier
Cons
- Adjustable jaws can slip if not tightened properly
- Not ideal for breaking loose heavily tightened or rusted bolts
- Bulkier heads can make access difficult in tight spaces
These are all-steel wrenches with a polished chrome finish, which should help keep rust from becoming an issue. The jaws open wide enough to accommodate different fastener sizes, and there are large markings to help you adjust the opening without guessing. They’re handy for all sorts of everyday repairs, although there’s a time and place for using them. If you’re trying to break loose a stubborn automotive bolt, a properly sized socket or combination wrench will generally give you a better grip and reduce the chances of rounding off the head. For $20, though, this is a solid set to keep in the tool box for everything else.
“The Craftsman brand can’t be beat,” raved one happy buyer. “The adjuster wheel moves smoothly and once adjusted, the wrench stays in place.”
“Great set of adjustable wrenches with common sizes,” said a second shopper. “If you take care of them, they will last a lifetime.”
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- Craftsman 2-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set, $17 (was $25) at Amazon
- Craftsman 12-Piece Screwdriver Set, $20 (was $33) at Amazon
- Craftsman 20-Piece Ratcheting Wrench Set, $70 (was $109) at Amazon
Discounts on name brand tools don’t come around very often, so head over to Amazon’s site and get your hands on the Craftsman 3-Piece Adjustable Wrench Set for only $20 while it’s still on sale for more than 40% off.
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Andrew Koopman
Commerce Writer, Autoblog