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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Green References: Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID: Default Red Green postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 Possum Lodge RedGreen X-Status: 20 Red Green wrote in : Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On May 28, 9:09*am, Red Green wrote:
Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches? Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Green References: Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID: Default * Red Green * * * * * * *postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 * * * Possum Lodge * *RedGreen * * * * X-Status: 20 Red Green wrote : Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb My snap on set doesn't skip any of them. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On May 28, 8:12*am, jamesgangnc wrote:
On May 28, 9:09*am, Red Green wrote: Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches? Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Green References: Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID: Default * Red Green * * * * * * *postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 * * * Possum Lodge * *RedGreen * * * * X-Status: 20 Red Green wrote : Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb My snap on set doesn't skip any of them.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - neither does my set of Craftsman |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
"Red Green" wrote post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb Just shows that one has to look at what they are buying. But yes, I have also noticed that metrics skip sizes in their wrenches, and when you notice it is when you need that oddball size. Steve Heart surgery pending? www.cabgbypasssurgery.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On May 28, 10:28*am, "Steve B" wrote:
"Red Green" wrote post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb Just shows that one has to look at what they are buying. *But yes, I have also noticed that metrics skip sizes in their wrenches, and when you notice it is when you need that oddball size. Steve Heart surgery pending?www.cabgbypasssurgery.com Heart Surgery Survival Guide those sets grouped together on a commion fold out handle of US allen wrenches skip a size too. One I need every now and then |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On May 28, 10:28*am, "Steve B" wrote:
"Red Green" wrote post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb Just shows that one has to look at what they are buying. *But yes, I have also noticed that metrics skip sizes in their wrenches, and when you notice it is when you need that oddball size. I don't think it's meanness or cheapness, some of the sizes really aren't all that common. But yes, I have needed all of them at least up to about 21mm at least at one time or another :/ Because someone, somewhere needed to be different. nate |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
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, N8N wrote: On May 28, 10:28*am, "Steve B" wrote: "Red Green" wrote post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb Just shows that one has to look at what they are buying. *But yes, I have also noticed that metrics skip sizes in their wrenches, and when you notice it is when you need that oddball size. I don't think it's meanness or cheapness, some of the sizes really aren't all that common. But yes, I have needed all of them at least up to about 21mm at least at one time or another :/ Because someone, somewhere needed to be different. nate I don't know how common it is in automotive design, but industrial products often use "small pattern" hex nuts, sometimes for a reason slightly more defensible than an engineer's desire to be different. Agree that a socket or wrench set should be a whole damn set. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
Someone shoplifted the 9mm, and is out shootin' up the hood?
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Red Green" wrote in message ... They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
jamesgangnc wrote in
: On May 28, 9:09*am, Red Green wrote: Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches? Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Green References: Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID: Default * Red Green * * * * * * *postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 * * * Possum Lodge * *RedGreen * * * * X-Status: 20 Red Green wrote innews:Xns9E279E11D8F12RedGreen@69 .16.185.252: Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb My snap on set doesn't skip any of them. My usage certainly doesn't justify $nap-On. It would be dumber than having consumer brand metric combo set with a missing 9mm. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
"Stormin Mormon" wrote in news:irrpr2
: Someone shoplifted the 9mm, and is out shootin' up the hood? Yea, out takin' someone's nuts off... |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On May 29, 8:39*am, Red Green wrote:
jamesgangnc wrote : On May 28, 9:09*am, Red Green wrote: Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches? Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Green References: Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID: Default * Red Green * * * * * * *postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 * * * Possum Lodge * *RedGreen * * * * X-Status: 20 Red Green wrote innews:Xns9E279E11D8F12RedGreen@69 .16.185.252: Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: * * * *http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb My snap on set doesn't skip any of them. My usage certainly doesn't justify $nap-On. It would be dumber than having consumer brand metric combo set with a missing 9mm.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I bought most of my tools 30 years ago when I worked in the trade. I have about %70 craftsman and %30 snapon. I changed careers but might as well keep the tools. One thing really nice about the snapon is that their stuff is really thin. I have occasionally encountered compact stuff where there was only enough clearance to get my snap on tools on. Saves extra removal work to get at something. Plus at that time you couldn't get the more unusual stuff like manifold wrenches and swivel head spark plug ratchets from craftsman. Not sure if craftsman has expanded their selection or not, I'm only ever there to exchange something broken. And none of my snapon has ever broke so I haven't been in a snapon truck in forever. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
If you see a 9mm wrench, you better bolt.
-- Christopher A. Young Learn more about Jesus www.lds.org .. "Red Green" wrote in message ... "Stormin Mormon" wrote in news:irrpr2 : Someone shoplifted the 9mm, and is out shootin' up the hood? Yea, out takin' someone's nuts off... |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On 5/29/2011 9:22 AM, jamesgangnc wrote:
On May 29, 8:39 am, Red wrote: wrote : On May 28, 9:09 am, Red wrote: Subject: Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches? Newsgroups: Teranews:alt.home.repair To: Red Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 10:57:40 -0400 Lines: 21 X-ID:Default Red Green postmaster@ 127.0.0.1 Possum Lodge RedGreen X-Status: 20 Red wrote innews:Xns9E279E11D8F12RedGreen@69 .16.185.252: Be it Sears, HF, HD, etc. They often go 6,7,8,10,11,12... Not always in larger sets. But like who would buy an SAE set of any size if it ran from say 3/8 to 3/4 without a 9/16? There were many responses and comments to this original post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb My snap on set doesn't skip any of them. My usage certainly doesn't justify $nap-On. It would be dumber than having consumer brand metric combo set with a missing 9mm.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I bought most of my tools 30 years ago when I worked in the trade. I have about %70 craftsman and %30 snapon. I changed careers but might as well keep the tools. One thing really nice about the snapon is that their stuff is really thin. I have occasionally encountered compact stuff where there was only enough clearance to get my snap on tools on. I noticed the exact opposite thing at Lowes with Kobalt brand tools, especially pliers and wire cutters. They are guaranteed for life, but everything is so darn heavy. No wonder it won't break, it's so thick it's too hard to get a grip on it. OK, exaggerating a bit but it is so heavy that they can use cheaper steel. I have some Snap-On also and they are my best tools without a doubt. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
On 2011-05-29, Tony Miklos wrote:
heavy that they can use cheaper steel. I have some Snap-On also and they are my best tools without a doubt. While I have some great stories attesting to the quality of older Snap-On combo wrenches, many mechanics preferred Mac Tools cuz of the thin edge of those pretty chrome Snap-On handles, which tended to dig into one's fingers when really leaned on. Snap-On started to cheapen, considerably. Their tape measures are relabeled Lufkins, which I consider junk. I also bought a finger trigger oil can that broke the first time I used it. Not all their stuff is the same quality as their once great wrenches, which I think were made for them by Bonney Tools. Another great US tool company that recently went belly up. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=38460 nb |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
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notbob wrote: On 2011-05-29, Tony Miklos wrote: heavy that they can use cheaper steel. I have some Snap-On also and they are my best tools without a doubt. While I have some great stories attesting to the quality of older Snap-On combo wrenches, many mechanics preferred Mac Tools cuz of the thin edge of those pretty chrome Snap-On handles, which tended to dig into one's fingers when really leaned on. Snap-On started to cheapen, considerably. Their tape measures are relabeled Lufkins, which I consider junk. I also bought a finger trigger oil can that broke the first time I used it. Not all their stuff is the same quality as their once great wrenches, which I think were made for them by Bonney Tools. Another great US tool company that recently went belly up. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=38460 nb I love my old Bonney open end wrenches, with the four sided grip. Maybe that feature doesn't do much, but it sure looks sweet. And after 20 years of banging around in my rollaway, they still have that pretty mirror polish. |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
"N8N" wrote in message ... On May 28, 10:28 am, "Steve B" wrote: "Red Green" wrote post back in Nov. Just thought I'd pass along a set I finally picked up From Lowe's. Father's day promo through June 30th. Half price @ 19.98. http://tinyurl.com/3p6t8d2 Sizes 8-19mm EXCLUDING the 9mm. Can't even beat that at HF for my situation. Another good deal on a 1/4" socket set. 4-13mm. $4.98: http://tinyurl.com/3n75khb Just shows that one has to look at what they are buying. But yes, I have also noticed that metrics skip sizes in their wrenches, and when you notice it is when you need that oddball size. I don't think it's meanness or cheapness, some of the sizes really aren't all that common. But yes, I have needed all of them at least up to about 21mm at least at one time or another :/ Because someone, somewhere needed to be different. nate But I do wonder about that one size in metric. All the other ones seem to be needed, and when I find a 9 or 11 mm bolt, I wonder why they didn't just do a 10. As for all bolts, there's nothing like a box end to get a good hold of it, and there's not really a good fit on a bolt with an adjustable wrench some times. Steve |
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Why do they skip sizes of metric combo wrenches?
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notbob wrote: ...snipped... .... Their tape measures are relabeled Lufkins, which I consider junk.... ...snipped... Just FYI, Lufkin ceased making precision tools in 1966. In 1967 they were acquired by Cooper Industries. About a year later, after a labor strike, they ceased making tools under the Lufkin name. The big full-line tool companies still making hand tools in the US are Stanley, Snap-on, and Danaher. Interestingly, Cooper and Danaher recently announced some kind of joint venture for manufacturing tools using the name Apex. -- Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar.org |
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