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Adjustable Wrenches NZ

Adjustable wrenches (shifters) from 150mm up to the big 600mm jaws, in chrome and black finish. Wide-opening jaws and clear markings for the odd size a fixed spanner won't cover. Powerbuilt, built past ANSI spec for daily trade use. Fast delivery across New Zealand from Trade Roots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an adjustable wrench called in NZ?
A shifter, usually, or a crescent after the brand. Adjustable spanner is the formal name. All the same tool: a fixed jaw and a sliding jaw set with a thumbwheel, so one wrench fits a range of nut sizes.
What size adjustable wrench should I buy?
A 250mm, sold as 10 inch, opens to about 30mm and handles most plumbing and vehicle work. A 200mm fits the toolbox and a 150mm the glovebox. Go to 300mm or longer for tow balls, trailer couplings and big plumbing fittings. The range here runs from 100mm at $23 to 610mm at $283.
Adjustable wrench or a spanner set?
Spanners first. A spanner fits the nut exactly and will not slip. An adjustable wrench is for the odd size you do not have, plumbing fittings and jobs away from the workshop. Keep one in the kit and reach for it after the spanners.
How do I stop an adjustable wrench rounding nuts?
Snug the jaw right up with no play, put the fixed jaw on the side taking the load, and pull toward the sliding jaw. A wrench with a wide, parallel jaw and a tight worm screw helps, which is the difference between a $13 wrench and a $42 one.
What is the black finish adjustable wrench for?
Same tool with a phosphate finish instead of chrome, which is less reflective and hides grease and scuffs on site. The WET series at $27 to $46 is popular with plumbers and builders for that reason.

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