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    TecoMaster, Gray, and ??? Whitworth wrench

    Just picked these up last weekend. I seem to be developing a collection of miscellaneous wrenches... The top one is a 7/16" x 1/2" Whitworth. A little worn, but kinda cool. Anyone recognize the maker? Is T-W the brand name? The middle is a Gray 15/16" x 1", in quite nice condition. I...
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    V shaped open end (like Bonney)

    So I'm curious - at one time a bunch of wrench brands used a V-shaped open end design, notably Bonney, and also a mix of other brands (some of which were made by Bonney) including John Deere, Herbrand, Matco, Mac, Wright, IH, etc. Today, however, it seems like just about everyone uses a...
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    Princess Auto deals & reviews

    Hello fellow Canucks (and possibly cross-border shoppers), So most of us do pick up a few odds & ends at places like Princess Auto, and I was curious what good deals (and bad ones, for that matter, or just interesting finds) that everyone else has picked up there. My two best purchases at...
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    25/32" wrench

    Seeing a few 25/32" wrenches for sale recently, I have to wonder if anyone has ever used one? Or 19/32", for that matter? Where? I'm just curious - since I don't think I've ever needed a 32nd inch increment wrench larger than about 11/32" (although - for the record - I did acquire a 25/32"...
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    Gearwrench torque limits

    So we generally know the Gearwrench ratcheting type wrenches have limits to the amount of torque they can handle - they're not for breaking loose very tight fasteners - but I was wondering how strong are they? Has anyone here ever broken one, and be able to guess how much torque it took to do...
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    Vise Grip 4LW / 7LW / 10LW locking wrenches

    Was curious if any one had any experience with Vise Grip locking wrenches (4LW, 7LW & 10LW)? I always prefer the right tool for the job, but sometimes the adjustable is necessary, so how do these stack up in against using a crescent wrench? Any comments on how they work on rusted or damaged...
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    cleaning & rust inhibitors

    Good day; So for all the discussion about lubricants for your ratchets, I was wondering about other practices to care for your tools with regards to cleaning and protecting. I recently acquired two used wrenches which I took some metal polish to, the paste kind. The label said it was okay for...
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