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Jeff Wisnia
 
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Cliff wrote:
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 09:24:21 -0400, wrote:


polish calipers



Older micrometers?


I never heard that term before either, but I'm guessing it refers to an
adjustable open end wrench, i.e. a "Crescent wrench."

Which, except for its straight handle, is quite similar in design to
what some of us old farts remember as a "Wescott".

http://www.westcottsociety.com/Archi...ems/wrench.htm

Jeff

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