Cheap tools and blood donating (off topic)
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Cheap tools and blood donating (off topic)
Just figured I'd share a recent experience from the garage..
all I'll say is don't use cheap tools (unless completely avoidable)... that WAS a 1 1/4 inch wrench
all I'll say is don't use cheap tools (unless completely avoidable)... that WAS a 1 1/4 inch wrench
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Sorry that happened Jon but I have had top dollar tools do the same. Cheap tools do break but it comes down to tensile strength and torque. Don't get me started on a Snapon impact that I destroyed getting an axle nut off an old VW. Wrap it up and put some ice on it (the finger, not the tool).
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That looks to be a cast rather than forged wrench, a much cheaper manufacturing method, you get what you pay for. If the finish on the tool is rough, has obvious seams and grinding marks leave it in the bargain bin or use it to test magnets. I use and highly recommend wearing gloves, a well fitting pair of mechanics gloves can save a lot of skin and blood and quickly pay for themselves in unneeded bandages and antiseptic.
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That looks to be a cast rather than forged wrench, a much cheaper manufacturing method, you get what you pay for. If the finish on the tool is rough, has obvious seams and grinding marks leave it in the bargain bin or use it to test magnets. I use and highly recommend wearing gloves, a well fitting pair of mechanics gloves can save a lot of skin and blood and quickly pay for themselves in unneeded bandages and antiseptic.
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Whenever I have to loosen a tight bolt or nut I always use the box end and when it is loose then I switch to the open end. Much safer!
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Make sure it is a 6 point box wrench, not a 12 point. A open end is not meant for loosening a tight bolt or nut, the jaws will spring open if they don't break and round off the fastener.
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