Spanner set uses are many and varied, but all jobs for which a spanner is required will generally involve loosening or tightening nuts and bolts of some description. The precise function and application of a particular spanner set will depend on the job in hand, which in turn is dictated by the type and size of spanner required for a given bolt or nut.
In this guide, we’ll run through some of the more widely seen types and sizes of spanner sets, what the different combinations might best be used for, and which leading brands you should look out for when sourcing equipment for your next tool kit upgrade.