TM 9-243
Chapter 25 WRENCHES
HOW TO CHOOSE AND USE THEM
The “Types and Uses” section provides you with a list of
The “Using” section tells you how to use the wrench to
some of the types of wrenches. These pages should
perform the desired function, The “Care” procedures
help you select the right wrench to do the job.
tell you how to care for the items.
INDEX
Item
Page
TYPES AND USES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-2
Open-end wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-2
Box wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-3
Combination wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-4
Socket wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-5
Socket wrench handles, extensions
and adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-6
Special purpose socket wrenches . . . . .25-7
Crowfoot wrench
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-9
Hex key wrench
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-9
Plug wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-9
Adjustable open-end wrench
. . . . . . . . . 25-10
Clamp pliers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-10
Monkey and auto wrenches
. . . . . . . . . 25-10
Pipe wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-11
Torque wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-11
Spanner wrenches
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-12
SAFETY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-13
USING
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-14
CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25-18
25-1
