# Damaged Joint Wrenches The Craftsman Extreme Grip Breaker Adjustable Wrench is Strong By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-wrench References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/36593/craftsman-extreme-grip-breaker-wrench/) & [sears](http://www.sears.com/extreme-grip-12inch-breaker-wrench/p-00950846000P?sid=I0084400010000100600&aff=Y&PID=4150373&AID=11042411) The Craftsman Extreme Grip Breaker Adjustable Wrench is intended to provide a powerful piece of equipment for times when the nuts and bolts have seized and won't loosen. Many connections that are exposed to the elements or that are quite old in nature will often corrode and become stuck. This can leave a handyman trying for quite a while to loosen it with traditional tools to the dismay of their hands and the tools themselves as stripping often occurs. The Craftsman Extreme Grip Breaker Adjustable Wrench enables a strong grip to be placed on seized nuts and bolts to effectively hold on with strength and a proper angling. This makes it easier than ever to remove nuts and bolts that have rusted together without the need for oils or solvents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Corroded Connections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop corrosion-resistant materials and tools to prevent connections from seizing. - **Powerful Gripping Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced gripping mechanisms that can securely hold on to seized nuts and bolts, eliminating the need for excessive force. - **Efficient Bolt Loosening Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design tools or techniques that can quickly and easily loosen rusted or stuck bolts without the use of oils or solvents. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hardware Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate adjustable wrenches and other tools to enhance grip strength and durability. - **Metalworking and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized equipment or techniques for loosening corroded bolts and nuts in buildings, bridges, and other structures. - **Automotive Maintenance and Repair:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative solutions for loosening rusted or seized bolts in automobiles, streamlining repair processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Titanium Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-wrench.md) - [Agile Maker Ratchet Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixbuddy-ratchet.md) - [Compact EDC Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-wrench.md) - [Six-in-One Toolbox Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outu-multitool-wrench.md) - [Compact Precision EDC Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnipro-20.md) - [Tight Space Titanium Ratchets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-edc-ratchet-system.md) - [Ultra Compact Ratchet Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-ratchet.md) - [Consolidated Hardware Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socket-master.md) - [Hyper-Versatile Hex Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hex-wrench.md)