Steve,
I've been using Crescent-type wrenches for over 60 years and never realized
that particular relationship existed between wrench length and jaw opening.
At times it would have been handy to know. Thanks.
Bob
BJ7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve B. Gerow" <steveg@abrazosdata.com>
To: "Healeys Newsgroup" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 12:46 PM
Subject: [Off] Interesting tool trivia
> This is only peripherally relevant but after inventorying the 2 adjustable
> wrenches (Crescent Wrenches, Adjustable Spanners) I already had plus the 4
> more just bought from Harbor Freight...
>
> The number on the side of the wrench which indicates length in inches also
> indicates how far the wrench opens in eighths of an inch. Thus a 12 inch
> wrench opens 12/8 of an inch, or 1.5 inches. Proved true of all my
> wrenches.
> --
> Steve Gerow
> Pasadena CA
> 59 BN6
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