Howdy,
On Mon, 17 Nov 2003, David Scheidt wrote:
> >Well, I don't share your enthusiasm for Stanley w/regards to mechanical
> >tools, but whatever. No idea why they'd skip 7/16"...
>
> Stanley used to make some nice tools. They might even still, if they
> haven't moved all their operations to SE asia.
I suspect they have good woodworking tools (they used to, back when I did
carpentry in the summers in college), but I've never heard their name
associated with any _mechanical_ tools... Like wrenches. Maybe they make
great stuff though, it'd just surprise me.
> >That said, GearWrench (KD Tools I think?) ratcheting combination wrenches
> >have been around a while and every mechanic I know has them. _Super_
> >useful. Check out http://thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/TTW360.html
>
> I prefer the Craftsmen version, but the gearwrench ones are nice.
> Make sure you get a reversible set.
We're just gonna have to agree to disagree... :-)
I actually much prefer the non-reversable ones. No little lever to trip
while you're working on a tight bolt and the non-reversable ones are
typically straight, which is usually pretty handy when getting into tight
spots (otherwise you can typically use a socket).
To each their own though. Either way, I find them super useful.
Mark
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