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A source for Whitworth tools:
British Tools & Fasteners
2030 Andre Ave, Los Osos, CA 93402
(805)528-0418
Don't know anything about them.
Larry Miller
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick / Carolyn Walters <walters@mail.softcom.net>
To: Les Myer <lmyer@qtm.net>
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
Date: Thursday, January 01, 1998 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: Whitworths
>Hi Less,
>
>Stanley tools are great, But the rep told me they are not making the
>Whitworth anymore. The only Mfg. making them anymore is snap-on here in
>the US. Does anyone Over in Europe have any sources that might be less
>dollars, but still a good quality tool?
>
>Rick
>
>Les Myer wrote:
>>
>> The last Snap-on Wrench I bought was a 15mm combination wrench. Cost me
>> $31 in 1990. Great tools - none better made - but too expensive for the
>> average hobbyist (I used to turn them for a living). Now I buy
"Crapsman"
>> - they're OK but not what they used to be. If you can find them, Stanley
>> professional series socket sets seem to be excellent quality at a very
>> reasonable price. I would be interested in hearing other's opinions
about
>> good tools at modest prices
>>
>> Screwdriver Trivia:
>>
>> A Crapsman screwdriver actually passed my "screwdriver test" during the
>> holidays. Makes the sales guys cringe when I do it. I chuck a long
>> screwdriver in a vise and bend the shaft. If it springs back its a good
>> screwdriver - if it stays bent, it's junk. Snap-ons pass, Craftsman
>> Professional series pass, Blackhawk passes (my personal choice - best
buy).
>> Mac & Matco fails, regular Craftsman fails (didn't used to), Stanley
>> regulars fail miserably. Try it sometime.
>>
>> >if you find one let me know, I had to but mine from snap-on (ouch) I
>> >placed them in a felt lined box and don't know if I want to use them.
>> >But they have come in handy on the TD.
>> >
>> >Rick
>> >
>> >52 MGTD, 74 B, XJ12C, & Puddles (60 Frogeye)
>> >
>> >Ron Soave wrote:
>> >>
>> >> ***Happy New Year***
>> >> Anyone know of a reasonable source for Whitworth wrenches? (not Moss /
>> >> Vicky Brit)
>> >>
>> >> TIA,
>> >> Ron
>> >
>> >
>
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