Box Wrenches
Box Wrenches: Ratcheting, Offset, and Insulated
Box wrenches wrap all six points of a nut or bolt, so they grip tight fasteners without rounding them. This collection leans toward electrical and line work: Klein Tools fully reversible ratcheting offset box wrenches and a 7-piece ratcheting set, Klein lineman's ratcheting and insulating box wrenches, Milwaukee 2-in-1 and 4-in-1 insulated lineman's ratcheting box wrenches, and a Knipex 1000V insulated offset box wrench. DeWALT offset double box sets and large Wiha inch box wrenches cover shop and mechanical work.
What to Look For
- Ratcheting or fixed. Ratcheting heads speed up long runs of thread. Fixed box ends take more torque on stuck fasteners.
- Offset. Offset heads lift your knuckles off the work surface and clear obstructions.
- Insulation. Insulated lineman's and 1000V wrenches are made for work near energized equipment.
- SAE or metric. Match the set to the fasteners you see most. DeWALT offers metric offset sets here.
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Box Wrenches FAQ
Why do lineman's box wrenches have multiple sizes in one head?
Lineman's 2-in-1 and 4-in-1 wrenches put several common utility hardware sizes in one tool. That cuts down what you carry up a pole or in a bucket.
Box wrench or combination wrench?
A double box wrench has a closed end on both sides for maximum grip. A combination wrench pairs one box end with an open end, which slips onto fasteners from the side when a box end will not fit.