History Lesson &#; Crescent Wrench

One of the most versatile tools that is found in nearly every farmer&#;s toolbox is the adjustable wrench.

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The Crescent Wrench

It&#;s been used as a hammer and a pry bar, it&#;s rounded off countless bolts, it&#;s been cussed out and it&#;s saved many a day. One of the most versatile tools that is found in nearly every farmer&#;s toolbox is the adjustable wrench. Let&#;s take a look at how this tool came to be.

The Origin

It all started back in , when Solymon Merrick invented the first adjustable wrench. Merrick's invention, called a "screw wrench," featured a screw that adjusted the jaw width. This tool was groundbreaking in its time and allowed workers to tackle a variety of nuts and bolts with one tool. However, his creation was clunky, heavy, and not very efficient.

Fast forward to , and we have Johan Petter Johansson, a Swedish inventor who took Merrick's design to the next level. Johansson's "rapid wrench" featured a jaw that could be adjusted with a single movement, making it faster and more efficient than its predecessors.

The Iconic Crescent Wrench

In , William Petersen founded the Petersen Manufacturing Company, and in , he introduced the world to the first crescent wrench. Designed by a man named L. Coes, it featured a movable jaw that could be adjusted by turning a small worm gear. This design was so successful that the company, Crescent Tool Co., was named after it.

Innovations and Improvements

Over the years, the Crescent Wrench has undergone several changes and improvements. In , the company introduced the "Dreadnought," a heavy-duty version of the wrench designed for use in shipyards and other industrial settings. In , the company released the "Red Devil," a lightweight and portable wrench that became a favorite among farmers, mechanics, and DIYers alike.

In , Crescent Tool Co. was acquired by Cooper Industries, which continued to innovate and improve the wrench. In , Cooper Industries merged with Danaher Corporation to become Apex Tool Group, which still produces the Crescent Wrench to this day.

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Today, the crescent wrench remains a staple in every toolbox, and its legacy continues to grow. In fact, it has become so iconic that it has even earned a spot in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History!

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Crescent is a premier hand tool brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The brand is often associated with its most famous product, the Crescent® brand adjustable wrench. Since its introduction in , the Crescent adjustable wrench has grown to be one of the most essential tools in the toolbox of generations of professional tradesmen &#; well-known and well-regarded as an iconic hand tool that was proven and reliable. In fact, after his historic solo transatlantic flight in , Charles Lindbergh was quoted saying he carried only &#;gasoline, sandwiches, a bottle of water and a Crescent wrench and pliers.&#; 

In , the Crescent brand was expanded to include four other famous brands from Apex Tool Group. Today, professional tradespeople can select from Crescent® wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, mechanics hand tools, and tool sets, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tools, Crescent Wiss® scissors and snips, Crescent Nicholson® files and saws, and Crescent H.K. Porter® cutting tools. Over2,600 quality tools they can count on to produce professional results &#; all with the trusted Crescent name. 

Crescent. Trusted by the Trades.

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