Abstract: Improvements in construction of an open end adjustable wrench of the type which utilizes a handle enclosed helix-actuating assembly and thumb slide actuator for opening and closing the jaws of the wrench, such improvements being directed to the handle cavity, helix actuator and bearing members in support thereof. More particularly, the actuator cavity is of such design and shape that it can be formed as by drop forging while unitarily forming base bearing members therein in properly spaced relationship for receiving the helix actuator in rotatable, longitudinally fixed position to extend a bevel gear into proper operational relationship with a mating bevel gear to drive the jaw adjusting worm gear within the head of the wrench. A cavity cover plate is then unitarily formed with properly positioned retaining bearings such that the cover plate is easily affixed over the cavity with retaining bearings in proper position to coact with the helix actuator.