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Open end wrench as a caliper. - aametalmaster - 05-06-2012
I have a bunch of 5/8" wide rings to face off and didn't want to read my vernier calipers or even a mic so i grabbed an open ended 5/8" wrench to use as a guage. I know everyone already knew that they could be used as such but there is always one guy who didn't :). Enjoy...Bob
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - doubleboost - 05-06-2012
Hi
Bob
Not a spanner but a 5/8 guage
John
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - EdK - 05-06-2012
Bob,
That certainly is a whole lot quicker than the usual measuring tools we tend to use in the shop.
Ed
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - DaveH - 05-06-2012
Bob,
Ooops I thought it said wench
Still a clever idea
DaveH
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - aametalmaster - 05-06-2012
(05-06-2012, 05:25 PM)doubleboost Wrote: Hi
Bob
Not a spanner but a 5/8 guage
John
Yes i guess it could be a go/no go gauge. If it still won't fit take off some more :)...Bob
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - stevec - 05-06-2012
I just had to go to the shop and measure some 5/8" open end wrenches. Most of them fit well on the end knuckle of the pinky of my left hand (less arthritis than the right). Sounds like the degree of precision I shoot for.
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - mikecwik - 05-06-2012
(05-06-2012, 05:13 PM)aametalmaster Wrote: I know everyone already knew that they could be used as such but there is always one guy who didn't :). Enjoy...Bob
i guess i should be embarrassed to say that im the guy that didnt consider that but ironically i was born with out the key enzyme that processes shame.
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - EdK - 05-07-2012
(05-06-2012, 09:20 PM)mikecwik Wrote: i guess i should be embarrassed to say that im the guy that didnt consider that but ironically i was born with out the key enzyme that processes shame.
Good one Mike!
Ed
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - ETC57 - 05-07-2012
Hay Mike,
Your not alone, it never a cured to me ether,
the few the proud the unaware!
Jerry.
RE: Open end wrench as a caliper. - aametalmaster - 05-07-2012
(05-06-2012, 09:20 PM)mikecwik Wrote:(05-06-2012, 05:13 PM)aametalmaster Wrote: I know everyone already knew that they could be used as such but there is always one guy who didn't :). Enjoy...Bob
i guess i should be embarrassed to say that im the guy that didnt consider that
See Mike you can learn from a dummy
...Bob