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What are the three basic types of pipe wrenches?

If damaged, a pipe wrench, also called a Stillson wrench, can be repaired by purchasing a teeth and jaw kit. There are three main types of pipe wrenches: the straight, the offset and the end pipe wrench. Other types of wrenches include the compound leverage wrench, the chain pipe wrench and the strap wrench.

What type of tool is pipe wrench?

A pipe wrench is an adjustable wrench that is used, as the name implies, on pipes. Most often, pipe wrenches are used on threaded pipe, usually galvanized steel, black iron or similar metal pipes. A pipe wrench has two serrated jaws that are tightened and dig into the pipe for grip.