On Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 6:19:24 PM UTC-4, Joerg wrote:
On 2017-05-10 14:41, Emanuel Berg wrote:
Joerg wrote:

In the lower picture you can see what
I mentioned in another thread: Fixed
wrenches, in contrast to adjustable ones, are
always larger than the nuts. Have to be in
order to account for tolerances. So they
never grab cleanly which will wear the nut
over time and also ding it.

Well... doesn't any wrench has to be bigger
than the nut in order to grab it?

Adjustable tools doesn't offer a tighter grip.


They sure do, provided you have a good one and not one from the local
discounter.


Even if it could in theory just feel the part
that is adjustable - you can almost always ruck
it back and forth, just a bit but nonetheless.


Yes, but that sliver is much smaller than with a regular sized fixed wrench.


Also the adjustable wrench is often used in
a careless manner. People don't adjust it to
perfection before they pull!


Ya well, if people use them as hammers and such the work result will
usually show it.


No, fixed keys are the best and in particular
the ring side (closed end) of the combination
spanner as that pulls on all sides of a hex
bolt or nut.


For most situations I use fixed wrenches but not when if has to be super
snug. However, as I said I have a few really high-quality adjustable
wrenches. The smaller cheaper ones are more for emergencies.

--
Regards, Joerg

http://www.analogconsultants.com/

If adjustable wrenches are so dang great then why do repair shops spend thousands of dollars on wrenches designed to fit the fastener?

Cheers