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wrenches
An adjustable wrench, sometimes called a monkey wrench, is
a useful addi¬tion to your toolbox. (See Figure 2-11.)
You probably already have one in th house. You can adjust
the jaws to fit a variety of nuts and bolts simply by turning
the wheel. I like the very small and medium sizes because
they fit in tight spaces easily.
Hammers
You may associate hammers solely with carpentry, but they're
useful in automotive work as well. In auto repair, you use
a hammer to "sweet talk" something loose (like a
nut or bolt that's on too tight). You don't use a hammer to
whack the tar out of your engine.
Make sure that you use the right kind of hammer. You should
have a ball-pe hammer (see Figure 2-12). A carpenter's hammer
(or claw hammer) isn't reaJ designed for auto repair.
If all you have is a carpenter's hammer and you don't want
to buy another one, you can probably make do with it. Just
be sure that the hammer you use doesn't have a loose head.
If the shaft isn't securely sunk into the head, the head can
fly off and damage your car, you, or an innocent bystander.
Claw hammers can also be dangerous because a hard, solid impact
can cause the claws to break off, with dismal results
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