Woodworking Tool - Adjustable Wrench

Historical information

Very old. The design of wrenches has varied over the years. This one has a screw/nut that moves the moving jaw towards the fixed jaw.

Significance

Used by residents of the Kiewa Valley

Physical description

Solid steel. This wrench is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects eg. nuts and bolts. This wrench is adjustable - by turning the 'nut' in the middle of the tool it allows the 'jaws' of the wrench to open to the required size.

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