Most Used Wrench

[redmed]

The wrench you grab when walking over to a task for the first time.
I always grab my 9/16x1/2 box end.

 

[scw1991]

my most used wrench is the correct wrench for the application.

 

[txdude87]

my most used wrench is the correct wrench for the application.

+1

There is not a lot of situations that are exactly like the last one. For me it depends how snug the bolt is as to what I grab. My 3/8 socket set probably gets the most use.

 

[logical]

The wrench you grab when walking over to a task for the first time.
I always grab my 9/16x1/2 box end.

In my garage, you'd be right roughly 1.346% of the time and it's only that high because I have a Harley.

I can't believe I'm even posting in this thread....I need to go find something to do.

 

[egfdevos]

10mm ratcheting combination wrench

90% of the time

 

[abk241]

my most used wrench is the correct wrench for the application.

Another +1

 

[joel63]

The wrench you grab when walking over to a task for the first time.
I always grab my 9/16x1/2 box end.

I have the 3 piece set like that that I bought over 40 years ago.

I sold almost all my Craftsman tools a few years ago, but I would never part with that set.

Very handy wrench set.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Most used wrench is what ever is most correct for the job. Usually I have my double box end p&c 1/2 and 9/16 handy or my plvmb offset box end 1/2 and 9/16 handy. They work for most of my projects.

 

[shockwave]

I use my 12x14mm deep flex head mountain spline ratcheting wrench the most from anything tot belts and brakes

 

[Dustball]

I just had a genius idea- I may even do it too!

Buy a full set of cheap metric and SAE box wrenches. Cut all of the box ends off so you're left with just the ring portions. Mark/engrave the sizes on each one and store them on a carabiner or ring of some sort.

Take the collection with you to the bolt/nut in question, find out what size it is, and walk back to your tool box and get the correct wrench or socket.

 

[Dr.JohnnyFever]

Take the collection with you to the bolt/nut in question, find out what size it is, and walk back to your tool box and get the correct wrench or socket.

A lot of my adjustable wrenches have a scale on them. If I am going to have to scout it out ahead of time, I just take an adjustable with me.

 

[dutchgray]

At work its the 17 & 19mm that get used the most, but I don't use any all that much in construction.

 

[wild cowboy]

10mm ratcheting double box - one end is ratcheting and one end is a box end (i.e. it makes sense, unlike the gearwrench combination wrench, which makes no sense)

 

[redmed]

I have the 3 piece set like that that I bought over 40 years ago.

I sold almost all my Craftsman tools a few years ago, but I would never part with that set.

Very handy wrench set.

I agree that wrench is very handy. I wish I had that 3 piece set. I only got that wrench. Bought that wrench when I was fixing my car while traveling on vacation and had to get a few extra tools.

 

[rockinacummins]

For a dodge - 10mm, 13mm, and 15mm
For everything else around here - 1/2, 9/16

 

[General Geoff]

Lately, it's been a 1/4" drive 8mm GP Duo socket, because of loosening and tightening various hose clamps on multiple vehicles.

 

[VictorBravo]

I look at the fasteners first, the go get the wrenches I need. My HS shop teacher 40 years ago would give us pop quizzes by holding up a bolt and demanding to know the wrench size. That's stuck with me.

 

[Fender1325]

Id have to say the 9/16

 

[NoahG]

A 3/8DR, 9/16" 6pt, deep impact socket.

 

[Tronyadorable]

8 inch Irega. It's in my back pocket as I type.

 

[devoncoolman]

10mm & 13mm combination wrenches.

 

[Jbullfrog]

4" Mac adjustable that lives in my pocket. It will fit a 9/16" nut.

 

[Shipfittin]

At work the most common wrench I use is a 3/4"

At home it constantly changes from one size to another.

 

[DJAMiller]

I always grab my metric snap on wrench roll up pouch, has 8mm to 19 mm in it, all I ever need 99% of the time and the pouch means I have them all right there and ready to go, no looking through the drawer for the size I need.

 

[67King]

10mm ratcheting combination wrench

90% of the time

Yep. Often in tight spaces, I'm often taking off more smaller stuff before I start getting into the big stuff. Can't access M6 fasteners with a bigger tool, as well, so if it is indeed a wrench in question (and not tool in general), then it is the 10mm ratcheting (and in my case, the reversible, as I have a few different styles).

 

[Pumpman1968]

My Craftsman 10" adjustable....it's in my pocket every morning. This time of year it's a boiler check first thing....and the adjustable and waterpump pliers go with me everywhere.

 

[Deadhead]

I would not know how to act if I could answer that question. I suppose if your a specialized tech (say front end or transmissions) you would use the same 4 or 5 tools all day long.
With what I do, some days its a multimeter, some days is a 32mm impact socket. The list of tools needed to pull a fuel tank and change a hydraulic suspension cylinder is 14 to 15 different sizes of wrenches and sockets and I have done several of them lately but I may not do another one till April.

Some times I feel like I throw half of box at a job.

Most used? all of them

 

[cheechi]

my most used wrench is the correct wrench for the application.

10mm ratcheting combination wrench

For me these two answers are the same.

 

[sam.coll]

18mm, 24mm, 30mm, 36mm ratchet podger wrenches

 

[bob from indiana]

At work my 7/16" ratcheting flex combination. Our world is held together with 1/4" bolts.

 

[MikeF2316]

For me these two answers are the same.

+1

 

[Leaky88]

Usually pick up 3...a 10, 11 and 13. Leaky

 

[MrJason]

I've noticed that for my racing team, we grab for a constant wrench in the midst of all others.

9/16 x 5/8 Dbl Box Wrench

Alternatively, the second most requested wrench is a 5/16 x 3/8 Dbl Open Wrench for adjusting barrel valves or magneto adjustments.

 

[rartuin270]

10mm ratcheting combination wrench

90% of the time

Pretty much.

 

[nicksnothereman]

my most used wrench is the correct wrench for the application.

OP is doing a specific job probably. Kind of like the first p2 driver you reach for.

Wrench wise for me (not that I work like this) it would have to be a six point craftsman raised panel if I have my wrench bag on hand otherwise the same thing in craftsman industrial black (armstrong) 12 point. Love those industrial wrenches.

 

[softailgarage]

BFH & a Hackzall

 

[dalehsc]

Mostly a 13mm wrench, 13mmx15mm snap on 6pt double box.

The most used sizes would be 8mm,10mm,13mm,15mm,19mm,&21mm

 

[joebachor]

knipex pliers wrench

 

[BK13]

BFH & a Hackzall

Laughin'. My first thought was BFH!

 

[redmed]

laughin'. My first thought was bfh!

bfh???