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Spanner Types and Uses UK

February 23, 2026February 3, 2024 by Enda McLarnon
image of open ended spanners, adjustable spanners and socket set

I get a lot of questions about spanners and wrenches asked by readers of my website. As a result of that interest, I have written this article to explain the various types of spanners, and more importantly, what they are used for. I also want to explain the difference between spanners and wrenches. In the … Read more

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