Talk:Wrench (tool)

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 Definition A fastening tool used to tighten or loosen threaded fasteners, with one end that makes firm contact with flat surfaces of the fastener, and the other end providing a means of applying force [d] [e]
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Metric aspects

I'm familiar with metric sockets, Allen drives, etc. on an English socket shaft system, but could someone insert the size of the standard metric drive systems? I assume they exist. Howard C. Berkowitz 13:28, 8 June 2009 (UTC)

Wouldn't it be better to use the term imperial rather than English to refer to imperial measurements? Certainly this is the standard word in the UK; I think many English people wouldn't even know what you mean when you mention English measurements. I presume imperial is the standard word in America too? Or are they always called English in America? That would be rather ironic, seeing as they are hardly even used any more in England... Caesar Schinas 13:49, 8 June 2009 (UTC)