03-12-2012, 03:35 PM
Dennis S wrote:
If the main wrench was as long as both wrenches together, would it have the same strength or does the 2nd wrench somehow multiply or increase the leverage by being separate?
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It increases torque and decreases effort
you do have to be careful with nuts and bolts not to break them
aside from heat and penetrating oils sometimes lever pressure and shock from a hammer blow will break a nut free without breaking the bolt.
I have old iron DWV pipes in my house and pipe extensions come in real handy.