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Socket Drive Sizes - Metric yet?
I put this question at the bottom of an overly long reply on the "Best
Tools" thread, so It probably didn't get read by too many folks, so I'll ask it again he ******************************************* Is the "international standard" for socket wrench square drive sizes still only the english 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" etc., or have they started manufacturing metric sockets with metric sized drives and (G-d forbid) maybe even inch size sockets with metric sized drives? Just wondering... Jeff -- My name is Jeff Wisnia and I approved this message.... (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) "As long as there are final exams, there will be prayer in public schools" |
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On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:03:59 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
wrote: I put this question at the bottom of an overly long reply on the "Best Tools" thread, so It probably didn't get read by too many folks, so I'll ask it again he ******************************************* Is the "international standard" for socket wrench square drive sizes still only the english 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" etc., or have they started manufacturing metric sockets with metric sized drives and (G-d forbid) maybe even inch size sockets with metric sized drives? Just wondering... Well you left out the 5/16" and 5/8" drives from the past. :-) Wayne Cook Shamrock, TX http://members.dslextreme.com/users/waynecook |
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Greetings:
Every socket drive that I have seen sold in Europe is based on inch system. This includes major tool dealers such as Hahn & Kolb, etc. Regards, Jim Brown (Germany) "Jeff Wisnia" wrote in message ... I put this question at the bottom of an overly long reply on the "Best Tools" thread, so It probably didn't get read by too many folks, so I'll ask it again he ******************************************* Is the "international standard" for socket wrench square drive sizes still only the english 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" etc., or have they started manufacturing metric sockets with metric sized drives and (G-d forbid) maybe even inch size sockets with metric sized drives? Just wondering... Jeff -- My name is Jeff Wisnia and I approved this message.... (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) "As long as there are final exams, there will be prayer in public schools" |
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Jeff Wisnia wrote in message ...
I put this question at the bottom of an overly long reply on the "Best Tools" thread, so It probably didn't get read by too many folks, so I'll ask it again he ******************************************* Is the "international standard" for socket wrench square drive sizes still only the english 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4" etc., or have they started manufacturing metric sockets with metric sized drives and (G-d forbid) maybe even inch size sockets with metric sized drives? Just wondering... Jeff What about tire sizes? Even imported cars use 14" 15" tires etc. Don't they? ? Enquiring minds... And gas pipe threads are based on English pipe thread sizes. 1/4-18, 1/8-27, etc. Even in the Metric countries. Any other examples? (My point is, some things seem to stay english, even in the metric world. ) Pete |
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On Sat, 18 Sep 2004 13:05:48 GMT, Anthony
wrote: Tove Momerathsson wrote in : Yeah, they've got metric: 6.35 mm, 9.52 mm, 12.70 mm and 19.05 mm are the usual square drive sizes in Europe and Asia. If you do your math... 6.35 = 1/4" 9.52 = 3/8" 12.7 = 1/2" 19.05 = 3/4" Dead on... Gee, you noticed that too! Coincidence? Nahhhh.... ;-) -- Bruce -- -- Bruce L. Bergman, Woodland Hills (Los Angeles) CA - Desktop Electrician for Westend Electric - CA726700 5737 Kanan Rd. #359, Agoura CA 91301 (818) 889-9545 Spamtrapped address: Remove the python and the invalid, and use a net. |
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On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:39:40 -0400, Jeff Wisnia
wrote: Jeff Wisnia wrote: jim rozen wrote: In article , Eric R Snow says... And sparkplugs have been metric for years. Blew me away when I measured the threads on an antique sparkplug made in America for domestic use and found out they were metric. IIRC at one time sparkplugs were also NPT. Jim You remember right Jim, and some of them also disassembled for cleaning! Here's one like that I picked up at an antique shop in Minnesota a few years ago. A copper gasket seals the porcelain to the body. Dual ground electrodes too! http://home.comcast.net/~jwisnia18/jeff/plug.jpg Jeff Before someone jumps on me, the copper gasket seals to the metal band fused to the porcelain, OK? Jeff What is something like that worth? I think I have one in a box out in the shop. I didn't realize it came apart. |
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Andy Asberry wrote:
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 23:39:40 -0400, Jeff Wisnia wrote: Jeff Wisnia wrote: jim rozen wrote: In article , Eric R Snow says... And sparkplugs have been metric for years. Blew me away when I measured the threads on an antique sparkplug made in America for domestic use and found out they were metric. IIRC at one time sparkplugs were also NPT. Jim You remember right Jim, and some of them also disassembled for cleaning! Here's one like that I picked up at an antique shop in Minnesota a few years ago. A copper gasket seals the porcelain to the body. Dual ground electrodes too! http://home.comcast.net/~jwisnia18/jeff/plug.jpg Jeff Before someone jumps on me, the copper gasket seals to the metal band fused to the porcelain, OK? Jeff What is something like that worth? I think I have one in a box out in the shop. I didn't realize it came apart. I bought two from a roadside antique/junque shop. IIRC I think I paid about $12 for the pair. They were pretty well rusted and the hexes somwhat rounded off. I kept one and gave the other to an rcm poster there in Minnesota. I'm sure a virgin one in its original box would have a higher value to a collector, and as I've discovered since the advent of the internet and eBay, there are collectors of EVERYTHING. You could always list it on eBay with a high enough reserve to make you happy if it sold. Jeff -- My name is Jeff Wisnia and I approved this message.... (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE) "As long as there are final exams, there will be prayer in public schools" |
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