[Shop-talk] auto shop slang

[John Miller]

Mike Frerichs wrote:
> I've often heard wire cutters referred to as dykes (dikes?).  I'm not even
> going to hazard a guess as to how that name came about.

Short for 'diagonals'.

Ford Wrench = BFH

BFH = Big Forceful Hammer

C*nt hair = unit of measurement denoting small distance

Red c*nt hair or RCH = unit of measurement denoting very small distance

Gas axe = cutting torch

Cherry picker = crane-type engine hoist

I'm sure a few more will turn up...

John.