Another tool box necessity, adjustable pliers are universal in that they can be used all over the place. It's always better to use a tool that exactly matches a bolt's size, but if that's not practical, channel locks can probably adjust to get a good grip on things. The flat surface of the tool's jaws keeps nut and bolt damage to a minimum. They are also excellent to use for removing spring-type hose clamps.
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