On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:34:36 GMT, "Leo Lichtman"
wrote:



The movable jaw transmits its moment into the slot in the handle, which is
likely to be weaker than the stationary jaw. So you want it to receive less
moment. Therefore, turn the wrench so the force on the movable jaw is away
from, the tip.


Count that five for those that understand moments. I could never understand
how people could convince themselves that the other way was right.


Mark Rand
RTFM