I took an auto shop class back in the day and the instructor told us to turn an open ended wrench in the direction of the longer thincker portion of the wrench. Someone else recently said that its the opposite way. Expert mechanics want to ring in?
Which direction to properly turn a wrench?
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You suck.
not really.
It's just an ergonomic thing, I really don't think it matters, unless you're using those fancy ones that grab better.
not really.
It's just an ergonomic thing, I really don't think it matters, unless you're using those fancy ones that grab better.
righty tighty, lefty loosey.....most of the time.
I agree with your instructor but..... The reason the wrench is at a 15 degree angle (snap on) is so you can flip it around in tight spots.
Place the wrench on the bolt, facing you. Turn the wrench clockwise for tighter. Counterclockwise for looser.
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Thats definatley not what he was asking.robdamanii said:
For cycling applications it doesnt matter. For higher torque stuff, follow what the instructor said.
use you fingers sissy 
DOH. I completely misread what he was asking.=[Stinky]= said:
I need to go bang my head on something.
Adjustables typically will have an arrow on them to remind you. And I need reminding every time.Changleen said:
is that a metric adjustable wrench, or standard?Westy said:
That is the other trick, Crescent brand adjustable wrenches have their size labeled on each side, one side in inch one side in metric. For example one of mine says 8" on one side and 200mm on the other. It is very important to have the English side facing you when using on inch fasteners and the Metric side facing out when wrenching metric fasteners. Using them in any other manner is uncivilizednarlus said:
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