"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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Scott M wrote:
I always end up with Stilsons when plumbing - usually two pairs. I've
always wanted some 'proper' spanners and keep meaning to make a list of
sizes to take to a car boot - I suspect a lot of the sizes required are
imperial/Whitworth ones.

Trouble is Stilsons usually mark the fitting which annoys me - they have
jaws for dripping round things so have to cut in. A good quality
adjustable is better.


Or a "water pump" spanner, narrower jaws than most adjustables so they fit
OK on the central hexagon, but still have the Stillson "self-locking"
property provided you have them the right way round.