On Sat, 21 May 2005 13:58:49 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

Cheap Stillsons are usually a waste of space. The jaws ain't hard enough,
and as you say the pivot pin may break. So you use a decent quality larger
pair instead of the scaffold pole.

I've got a 3' (approx) Stillson - who needs scaffolding pole?

Ok - we actually got it for the distance the jaws open - it's perfect
for the nut on the stern gland on our canal boat, which must be over 3"
diameter. You don't really need much leverage.

It's ancient, slightly rusty, and cost a few quid from a market stall.
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