Car accessory places stock such spanners intended for fan belt nuts or something similar. They fit compression nuts. Everyone warns that stamped spanners are not robust, but IME with those ones they're plenty robust for plumbing.
Aldi has a patchy selection of diy stuff in if you're looking for pressies, but having had yet another one with 2 faults my opinion of their power tools is 'unreliable'.
NT
Yes, recommended here by TMH I think, and very handy too.
Between losing them or vaporising them, I would imagine your apprentices get through quite a few.
If you let them have screwdrivers, that is.
Owain
I was expecting
So what do you celebrate in the middle of winter?
OK. So you believe that you have *real friends* because no-one sends you a Christmas card. I have imaginary friends who do the same. Ain't life great?
Disgusting is a dog turd on the sole of one's shoe. Perhaps you meant disgraceful?
Indeed it sounds twisted and bitter, and completely lacking in human empathy, or any trace of civility.
Perhaps because its a time of year when others are more willing to reach out and connect with old friends and acquaintances, it helps them break down barriers, and overcome fear of rejection for a while. Most people will respond in kind even if they personally have no religious faith, and despise the whole commercial aspect of Christmas - even if only for the sake of other people's feelings.
Bet you don't get invited to many weddings, christenings etc then!
Yup it takes you being the bigger man, sucking it up and biting your tongue. Why burn bridges and go out of your way to hurt other people's feelings, when there is no benefit to anyone?
For some there is pleasure (or at lease an escape for any feelings of guilt or failing to live up to expectation) in giving without any expectation of reward.
You seem keen to have them accept you don't do Christmas, so perhaps its not unfair to accept their statement that they feel better giving something.
Perhaps because Christmas is now far broader and wider than a just religious feast. Many will find some part they can partake and enjoy like time off work, a good piss up, or to enjoy seasonal food treats, even if not many of the other parts.
What like these:
the daylight hours are getting longer
I think the only stamped plumbing spanner that is often too weedy, is the offset immersion wrench.
A PZ2 replacement wound suit me.
They do not last a year.
A small sheet of ballistic nylon padding could be interesting...
I've found mine very useful for plumbing. They get in places where there isn't room for the usual thick ones. And it is what was asked for.
NT
For the final fix on electrics, I like to have decent screwdrivers of the right size in decent condition. All too often I see terminals not correctly tightened and chewed up screws. Both more likely with a wrong or worn screwdriver.
His summer holidays, obviously.
Yes. I have staff who send cards:-) This years cheap offering from China has had to be embellished with glue and glitter which is now firmly attached to all our kitchen surfaces.
I suppose one should admire a desire to maintain contact with college friends of 53 years back but generally my views align with Tim.
Have you tried a diamond coated Wera? Just for screws. Use the apprentice's one for piercing cans. ;-)
Yes.
I prefer CK.
In general, my neighbours are just fine. Certainly in terms of nodding a hello when you see them in the street. Or passing the time of day when not in a rush.
One couple, a few doors away, are rather standoffish. Lots of kids too. If you say hello when passing them, it seems to be an effort to return the greeting. Which is odd as they socialise with other families.
Each year, I get an Xmas card from them. With lots of kisses. Nowt as strange as folk.
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