This section is from the book "An Elementary Outline Of Mechanical Processes", by G. W. Danforth. Also available from Amazon: An elementary outline of mechanical processes.
Hand wrenches for tightening or loosening nuts are of several forms, some of which are shown in Fig. 212. The wrenches shown are designated as follows:
(1) Monkey wrench (adjustable).
(2) Pocket wrench (adjustable).
(3) Spanner wrench.
(4) Socket wrench.
(5) Double-end, straight, open, hexagon wrench.
(6) Double-end, " S," open, square wrench.
(7) Double-end, angle, open, hexagon wrench.
(8) Single-end, closed wrench.
 
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