How to Remove an Adjustable Wrench
Adjustable wrenches serve as an all-in-one utility tool to help a homeowner tighten and loosen pipe fittings and fasteners of various sizes, replacing the need to keep several wrenches in his toolbox. Adjustable wrenches feature two smooth jaws: a stationary jaw at the top of the tool and the adjustable lower jaw that moves up and down the length of the tool when the user rotates the worm screw. Removing an adjustable wrench from a fastener uses many of the same principles as tightening it around a nut. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Tighten or loosen the fastener or pipe fitting to the desired tightness.
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Hold the end of the wrench with one hand. Rotate the worm screw on the tool to the left with the thumb of the other hand. Continue turning the worm screw until the adjustable jaw is fully removed from the edge of the fastener or pipe fitting.
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Pull the wrench away from the bolt or fastener. You may have to slide the fixed jaw along the edge of the nut to remove the adjustable wrench from tight-fitting locations.
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Tips & Warnings
Very old models feature a locking lever that must be loosened prior to moving the adjustable jaw.
Avoid tightening adjustable wrenches on rounded surfaces. Use adjustable wrenches on square surfaces, such as nuts or bolts.
References
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