The Black & Decker AutoWrench is another innovative tool that I recently had the pleasure of testing and reviewing. This is one of those cool tool inventions that makes so much sense I only wish it was my idea! The Black & Decker Automatic Adjustable Wrench (AutoWrench) is a battery powered adjustable wrench that allows you to adjust the throat size with the press of a button. Check out the quick video below to see how it works.
As you can see the AutoWrench is operated easily. To open or close the “jaw” all you do is push the black button located on the side of the wrench. The action is very smooth and it opens and closes with ease. This great feature allows you to adjust the wrench with one hand leaving your other hand free to hold the work piece or another tool.
The Black & Decker AutoWrench has the following features according to the manufacturer:
Anyone that uses an adjustable wrench knows that it takes several attempts to “adjust” the wrench to the properly opening for the bolt or nut you’re working on. I often find myself swearing under my breath each time I make a small adjustment and try it to find it’s not “quite” right. That’s what makes the AutoWrench such a great tool. You simply hold the AutoWrench in place, push the button and the wrench automatically adjusts to firmly fit the nut or bolt.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from the Black & Decker AutoWrench but I was pleasantly surprised. The AutoWrench is an exciting new twist on a classic tool that I’m happy I now own. The new wrench will certainly come in very handy in lots of DIY and home improvement projects. I’m not certain the wrench would be able to withstand a serious load if you put a push bar on it and tried to apply hundreds of pounds of force. However, I do think it’s built very well and will work great around the house and shop on light to medium duty tasks. That’s why I recommend the Black & Decker AutoWrench for anyone that’s interested in this innovative tool.
The Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench is available from Amazon for $21.74. You can also buy it at Lowe’s and Target. At just over $20 it’s a great value when you consider an equivalent regular adjustable wrench costs $15 or more. This tool would also make a great gift for the DIY’er or home improvement person in your house.
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This tool is a travesty. I guess nobody seems to care a bit about the toxic landfill created by used batteries (both rechargeable and not). I can't believe how wasteful the American consumer has become.
@ Steve - Really sorry you feel that way. Your point is well taken, however, I think the real issue is educating folks to recycle their batteries properly. In our home we have a box for used batteries that we keep until the local hazardous waste recycling day.