why is a monkey wrench called a monkey wrench?

Answer 1

The monkey wrench is an adjustable wrench which is rarely used today. Its use has generally been replaced by the adjustable-end wrench, which has a compact head and so is more easily used in confined places.

The term "monkey wrench" is also used colloquially to refer to the pipe wrench.

Concerning the origin of its name, this from William Rogers, The Progressive Machinist, Theo. Audel & Company, New York, 1903:

In his interesting article upon the genesis of machine design, Mr. W.H. Sargent spoke of the slide which moves up and down in the handle of a monkey wrench as resembling a toy monkey, and thereby drew an analogy. To this Mr. H.E. Madden writes: "The wrench is not named from this, neither is it so called because it is a handy thing to 'monkey' with. The right name is 'Moncky.' Charles Moncky, the inventor of it, sold his patent for $2,000, and invested the money in a house in Williamsburg, Kings County, N.Y., where he afterward lived."

Answer 2

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why is a monkey wrench called a monkey wrench?

Answer 3

Cause when you work on car or Airplane,You will be in every position your Body can possable stand and 35 years of that
you will feel like you are hanging from a Tree,No I don"t believe in
Evolution.Never follow a Mechanic that uses , adjustable wrenches,Vice Grips or Ball peen Hammers.

Answer 4

because monkeys like you ask why its called a monkey wrench! j/k

Answer 5

The nickname came from mechanics when adjustable wrenches were first developed. They were so easy to use even a "Monkey" could use one.

Answer 6

because ,the wrench monkey never exist.

Do You understand?

Answer 7

The right name is 'Moncky.' Charles Moncky, the inventor of it.

Answer 8

i ticks and winds like a watch when your screwing something i guess

Answer 9

cause even a monkey can use one!!???? LOL