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Could somebody please advise what the type code numbers mean. I have worked out that BOLM = a extra-long version ? and M = metric BOM ? BODM ? ------ I have a BOM21719R 2 = a second version ? 1719 - obviously 17mmx19mm The Suffix R - seems to indicate that the...

Thanks - going to have to make a note of this. I guess 'macdrive' was very similar to Snap-on "flank drive" ? 44 = 44/32nds - that is Bletchley Park enigma resolution !

Hi I have many MAC combi. never been able to fully understand the 'codes' some being very similar such as - M14CW & M14CWR , M14CHR (is Hex.) I think I have a M13CM and it is a Hex. (6 point) - yet I have worked out that H = Hex. as with M13CHKS , Obviously KS = Knuckle...

ISTR that that is the case , however I once fitted some new jaws to an old record vice. It was a older vice and the jaw securing bolts on longer vices are with a much longer hex. head length - I think later ones use a common commercial bolt. I had to ease the holes just slightly to get the...

QUOTE. exmaxima1 I can fill in a few blanks---the 23 has 4-3/8 wide jaws, and the 24 has 5-3/8 wide jaws (I have both vises). --- I have noticed this , "generally" put a rule on and the jaw dims. are 1/8" less than the catalogue stated nominal :headscrat ----- A catalogue list has...

--- More or less the industry standard aren't they , probably since WW2 I must have sufficient for my needs by now :dunno: I would like a BIG "Fortis" on a swivel base , if ever I fall over one in mint condition. The not so common ones I recall (metalworking) :- Marples Woden...

Will try and find time to take a few photographs tomorrow , not all because some are at my other place in Scotland :thumbup: The cast STEEL ones will not be any better than the SG malleable Iron - they are probably that old ;) SG MI flows well in the moulds , with steel - it can take...

With Record vices , a rough guide to age is - newer screws have a flat end near the Tommy-bar , older vices (I think this goes back to 1950's / early 1960's ) , metal & woodworking vices. A rough guide goes something like this , there will be a few gaps to fill in & other vice Reference...

QUOTE. If that's the case, the poor ratchet is no match for all your titles =============== "Garage Journal" , I have three houses and 5 garages and presently on building two more - so I come here for inspiration on garage building (other countries use methods not used in UK , in fact...

No , actually I am a British (retired) "Board of Trade" graded and registered , highly qualified Steam and Diesel Marine Engineer (going back to 1970's) from 1965 I served 6 years apprenticeship as a Fitter & Turner with British Railways Workshops. On the way gaining City & Guilds craft...

I would have to check up on a Paramo No. 6 . I think I have two Paramo No. 4 ISTR they are a "Mechanic" vice non-QR and have a wider jaw size than is normal on that size body. I may have a 6 that I use for folding sheet metal in because of the jaw width. I have so many Record & Paramo now...

Depends The material grade differs , you need to watch the age. If they are marked STEEL , then they are cast steel. The better grade of malleable iron that is good for shock hammering etc. is only used on high end models (even today) . These often incorporate a anvil surface...

I lub. that way because I have never had a sealed ratchet , just wondering if that is the better direction to go :D I tend to keep new / good Snap-on tools for engine / gearbox work , then later on, down-grade it to another box for chassis work / dismantling. If used on dirty jobs , I do...

I am considering purchase of a Snap-on 3/8" square drive , traditional steel all chromed. Would it be best to stay with the traditional construction or go for a sealed type. Are the seals just a simple "O" ring ? In the past - I have just stood the gear-head in a tub of light hydraulic...

TESSA (Swiss manuf.) ;)