The ratcheting wrench is one of those instruments that sounds frivolous but is actually an invaluable addition to the toolbox. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or ...

Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, and their long handles generate a ton of leverage when you need to loosen or tighten fasteners.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Wrenches are among the most ubiquitous and invaluable hand tools. They fit firmly around nuts and bolts, ...

It isn’t every day that a new tool company comes along to challenge the likes of Snap-on and Matco. Taking a slice of the pie from well established brands is tough, no matter the segment. When you’re ...

If you're on the hunt for deals when tool shopping, few places will call to you as strongly as Harbor Freight, especially as ...

I love ratcheting wrenches so much. They’re perfect for tight spots where it’s tough to keep getting your closed end over a bolt head or nut. This 34-piece Gearwrench set has not just all the SAE and ...

If you’ve assembled IKEA furniture, you’ve used an Allen wrench. These slim, L-shaped contraptions are often the only tool included in the packaging, even when you’ll need others to finish the job.

Hex wrenches, also known as Allen keys, are the tools you use to screw and unscrew fasteners that have a hexagonal recess (as opposed to a Phillips or flathead recess). Hex screws are commonly used on ...

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