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Wrench Reviews & Buying Guides

We provide in-depth reviews of all types of the best wrenches, including combination wrenches, adjustable wrenches, pipe wrenches, and the best torque wrenches. Our reviews also include specialty tools like basin wrenches and coverage of your everyday open end wrench that might be found in any mechanics tool kit. We find a ton of wrenches in the hands of auto mechanics and plumbers. But what about other trades and applications? While you may not, at first, think about using wrenches on the typical construction jobsite, we actually find a lot of crossover in these hand tools. From grabbing onto machined bolts to performing maintenance on OPE equipment, wrenches play an important role across a range of categories. Wrenches even take on a particularly important role when you factor in the needs of electricians. We try, whenever possible, to draw distinctions between universally-popular features and those particularly relevant to the various trades.

December 18, 2017 0

Klein Tools 9-Inch Journeyman Diagonal-Cutting Pliers

by Ben Parker

Not a day goes by that an Electrical Pro doesn’t need to cut something – a wire, a screw, ACSR, […]

November 7, 2017 0

Klein Adjustable Wrench Review

by Kenny Koehler

Klein is moving further into the hand tool space with their new Klein adjustable wrench line. The series consists of […]

October 26, 2017 0

Jonard Lineman’s Plier with Fish Tape Puller and Crimper

by Ben Parker

The name “Linesman’s Pliers” is a bit of misnomer because the tool is used throughout the electrical trade. Pros use […]

October 25, 2017 0

Southwire 8-Inch Hi-Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers

by Ben Parker

Just as there are different strokes for different folks, there are different pliers for different electrical tasks. My analogies and […]

October 19, 2017 0

Klein Hex Head Slide Driver Video Review

by Kenny Koehler

Pick two common hex head screw sizes you come across a lot. What did you choose? If you’re an electrician […]

September 25, 2017 0

SK X-Frame Ratcheting Wrench

by Kenny Koehler

One of my biggest complaints when using a socket set is that I’ll inevitably run into space where the ratchet […]

September 5, 2017 0

Jonard 8-Piece Screwdriver Set Review

by Kenny Koehler

So I’m looking at screwdriver sets because, well, I’m always on the lookout for new ones even if I do […]

August 9, 2017 0

Stanley 120 Tooth Ratchet Delivers Smaller Arc Swing

by Chris Boll

Recently, Stanley improved upon their line of automotive tools by introducing the Stanley 120 Tooth Ratchet. With twice the amount […]

August 7, 2017 0

Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Driver

by Chris Boll

Klein Tools introduces the Klein 2-in-1 Hex Head Slide Driver in the common ¼” and 5/16” sizes to eliminate changing […]

July 11, 2017 0

Klein Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper Gets a Boost in Strength

by Kenny Koehler

The Klein Heavy-Duty Wire Stripper is now quadruple the strength of Klein’s traditional wire strippers. We can thank a focus […]