Black & Decker 8″ Automatic Adjustable Wrench

Manufacturer:
Model: AAW100
Price: $34.99
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For those who
have everything there is always the automatic adjustable wrench. This product
makes it easy to quickly adjust the jaws without having to remove the wrench
from a tight space. Just activate the button and the AA battery-powered wrench
will open as wide as 1-1/4 inches to accommodate even some of the largest bolts
you’re likely to encounter around the house.

This
product isn’t a svelte tool by any means. In fact, it’s girthy handle and
rather large form factor makes it a tad unwieldy. Where it shines is in its
ability to fit into tight spaces where a socket set might not, and allow you to
get a tight grip on a bolt without the need for reaching your fingers in to
twist the manual adjustment control. The jaws are made of heat-treated hardened
steel and Black & Decker claims it provides 220 ft-lbs of torque.

The wrench
takes two AA batteries, which is what makes the handle so thick, and the
batteries will power the wrench for up to 650 cycles (opening and closings of
the jaws). That should last quite a while and the manual “override”
ensures that you’ll at least have a wrench handy when the batteries eventually
run out.

Overall, we
find the Auto Wrench to be a unique tool, and one that would make a good gift,
but not something for the serious tool-user. This is a cool toy to have around
the house and is sure to make using an adjustable wrench a better experience
for those not as handy with the manual versions. We’ve found it priced anywhere
from a high of $39.99 to just under $25 – so be sure to shop around before
picking this one up. For the rest of us, the new ratcheting models seem to be a
much nicer solution and offer pro performance in a smaller, more versatile
package.

About Black & Decker
Black & Decker is a leading global manufacturer and
marketer of power tools and accessories, hardware and home improvement
products, and technology-based fastening systems.

Specs

• Adjusts to any size nut or bolt up to 1-1/4″
• One-touch adjustment
• Heat treated hardened steel
• 220 ft-lbs. of torque
• Battery Life: 650 Cycles
• Warranty: 2 years