- 1. Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas Wannenburg" <twannen@bgsm.edu>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 08:06:18 -0500 (EST)
- I know there was a Metrinch thread not too long ago but do not remember any conclusive opinions. I am sure that there are others like me who cannot resist a new gadget and have by now tried the Metri
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00839.html (7,041 bytes)
- 2. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: barneymg@juno.com (Barney Gaylord)
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 13:47:15 EST
- really fit both standard and metric? What is the quality like? They do work with slightly varying sizes of hex fittings, but they will fit a little sloppy and therefore have a considerable amount of
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00856.html (7,133 bytes)
- 3. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: Leckstein <bleckstein@monmouth.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 17:25:39 -0500
- resist have any What I would like an answer also, I am dying to buy a set. Mike (another sucker) born every minute
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00864.html (7,368 bytes)
- 4. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: drded@ix.netcom.com (David Deutsch)
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 18:59:56 -0800
- remember any I believe opinions were favorable from the couple of owners, BUT WAIT, THAT'S NOT ALL! Safety Fast, David Deutsch
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00888.html (7,250 bytes)
- 5. Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Jason F. Dutt" <simjason@ix.netcom.com>
- Date: Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:53:44 -0500
- I recently saw part of an infomercial for Metrinch tools. They have some funky design that allows them (supposedly) to apply torque to the sides of a nut rather that the corners. Interesting idea, bu
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00891.html (6,907 bytes)
- 6. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: "A. B. Bonds" <ab@vuse.vanderbilt.edu>
- Date: 16 Jan 1997 08:45:18 -0600
- I have a set of similar tools, but not by Metrinch. They work fairly well on SAE (American) and metric hardware. **They do NOT work well on Whitworth (BSF) hardware.** The sizes are not quite right,
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00897.html (7,452 bytes)
- 7. Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: "David Littlefield" <dmeadow@flash.net>
- Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 19:46:37 -0600
- I bought a set a few months ago, largely attracted by the idea that one set of tools would fit my M*xima (metric), my MGA (largely SAE), and my TD (BSF). There was a recent thread on Whitworth tools
- /html/mgs/1997-01/msg00985.html (9,833 bytes)
- 8. Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: TATERRY@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 01:03:36 -0500
- For those of you that like me have bodged cars with a variety of fasteners, my TA has BSF, Metric and UNF nuts and bolts, these tools would seem to be ideal for on board tool kits. I have a set of th
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00333.html (7,734 bytes)
- 9. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: hansen@cadetmail.uscga.edu (Shmansen)
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 1996 01:18:39 -0500
- What are Metrinch tools? Are they some kind of combined metric and american(standard) sizes??? Al 75B Maggie ______________________________________________________________________________ Fresh beaut
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00358.html (7,637 bytes)
- 10. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: Roland Dudley <cobra@cdc.hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 7 Nov 96 8:09:49 PST
- Terry, Another source of deep socket Whitworths: Made by Elora of Germany Sold in England by Draper Tools Draper tools are sold in the US by Scottish Imports LTD P.O. Box 549, Westminster MD 21157 (
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00386.html (7,437 bytes)
- 11. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: JKearman@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 09:37:33 -0500
- Would someone tell me the difference between a Whitworth socket and an SAE socket? So far, every bolt and nut on my MG has fit one of my Craftsman SAE sockets, although the steering wheel nut was a l
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00423.html (7,305 bytes)
- 12. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: Lenny Seidman <lseidman@erols.com>
- Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1996 06:45:03 +0000
- Anyone know how to contact Damart? I've never heard or seen anything about them. Thanks. -- Lenny Seidman Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, USA email: lseidman@erols.com
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00434.html (7,396 bytes)
- 13. Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: David Littlefield <dmeadow@flash.net>
- Date: Fri, 08 Nov 1996 21:57:06 -0800
- I have a set of metrinch tools and would like more. What and who is Damart? Do you have an address or 800 #? To the individual on the list looking for Eastwood's # it is 800-345-1178. -- David Little
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00450.html (7,204 bytes)
- 14. Re[2]: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: SCHLINING.M.W-@postal.essd.northgrum.com (SCHLINING.M.W-)
- Date: Fri, 8 Nov 1996 08:11:59 -0500
- Terry, Another source of deep socket Whitworths: Made by Elora of Germany Sold in England by Draper Tools Draper tools are sold in the US by Scottish Imports LTD P.O. Box 549, Westminster MD 21157 (
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00471.html (8,122 bytes)
- 15. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: kengano@advant.com (Gano, Ken)
- Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 12:13:12 -0600
- They may be referring to Damark. It's a primarily electronics mail order firm that also has some general tools, try 1-800-729-9000. 7101 Winnetka Avenue N. P. O. 9437 Minneapolis. MN. 55440-9437 hope
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00530.html (8,271 bytes)
- 16. Re: Metrinch tools (score: 1)
- Author: "A. B. Bonds" <ab@vuse.vanderbilt.edu>
- Date: 11 Nov 1996 09:03:39 -0600
- Whitworth (a real person) developed precision machinery in England during the 19th century. The systems developed were standardized so that tools (spanners, taps, dies) could be built consistently.
- /html/mgs/1996-11/msg00577.html (8,772 bytes)
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