What is the difference between a box wrench and a regular wrench?

Main Types of Wrenches

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Wrenches are categorized based on the shape of their ends. The most commonly used types for home use are open-end wrenches and box wrenches. Open-end wrenches are used for common nuts and bolts. Box wrenches have ends designed to turn hex and square bolts. Combination wrenches combine the functions of both open-end and box wrenches. You&#;re also likely to find adjustable wrenches and socket wrenches in any well-stocked toolbox.

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CGarage said:

I was always taught that the order of tool use when removing fasteners is:

- Socket
- Box End Wrench
- Open End Wrench / Crescent Wrench
- Adjustable Wrench (emergency use mostly)
- Pliers (if the fastener is stripped or if the flats are mangled)

What is the difference between a socket and a box end wrench, then?
Why is the socket preferred to the box end?

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You would use the wrench for better centerline contact on the nut. When you use a socket and ratchet the leverage gets moved farther away from the centerline of the nut. This will in some cases cause the ratchet to lose contact on the nut. If you use an impact on the socket this is not an issue. Orientation of the wrench is also important, box end is always better than open end when trying to break a bolt or nut loose.



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You would use the wrench for better centerline contact on the nut. When you use a socket and ratchet the leverage gets moved farther away from the centerline of the nut. This will in some cases cause the ratchet to lose contact on the nut. If you use an impact on the socket this is not an issue. Orientation of the wrench is also important, box end is always better than open end when trying to break a bolt or nut loose.Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

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