On 8/23/2016 7:18 AM, Leon wrote:


Typically the company that is the first to invent/market a particular
style tool is how the tool gets it's name.

Crescent Wrench the adjustable wrench, Allen Wrench the hex wrench, Skil
Saw the circular saw, Channellock Plyers the slip joint plyers, Torx
wrench the star wrench, Phillips driver, cross head driver.

And sometimes what the tool is originally named sticks. Milwaukee
"Sawsall" a recip saw, and probably the "Domino" when the Festool patent
expires.




Oh! Add "The Kodak" the camera. ;~)

and

The Polaroid Camera the instant camera.