Stanley adjustable spanner, with extra bit.

In focus I noticed today an adjustable spanner, with a clamp to bring it down absolutely snug. Looks very handy for rusty fittings. Is it?

Reply to
Ian Stirling
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They are brilliant and worth getting. I have seen these in tool stalls for £10.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

So, you have never used one then?

Dave

Reply to
Dave

Never seen one - do you have a pic somewhere I can look at?

Reply to
dave

PatnDave, I said, now look again , "They are brilliant and worth getting". Just for you, the nuts are put in the bit with the jaws.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

Locking adjustable wrench:

I use it for most things.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

Is it like this?

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sort of cross between an adjustable and a mole grip?

Looks brilliant to me although I've never tried one - be interested to know.

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The Medway Handyman

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I also have the adjustable ratchet wrench in that page as well. Very handy indeed. Most plumbers use water pump pliers for everything chewing up nuts and the likes. They use them because they have an integral easily adjusted ratchet mechanism. The Stanley locking Smooth jaws and ratchet wrench together are superb and replace using water pump pliers that chew things up.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

Do you cut plastic pipe with it?

Reply to
Richard Conway

Can it do that as well Russ? Cor.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

I don't know - you're the one with all the product literature

Reply to
Richard Conway

Only the very worst bodger uses an adjustable spanner 'for most things'. Reasonably competent DIYers will have accumulated the correct tools for the job in hand. Professionals will of course already have them. Remind us again what you claim to do for a living?

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Dave Plowman (News)

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Work of the devil, adjustable spanners.

Reply to
Guy King

Russ, you say that with such confidence.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

** snip much senility **

Sad but true. This one cuts the threaded tails on taps. Yes, he does.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

But knows what he's doing, unlike those who cut polypipe with a hacksaw, then moan when the fittings leak.

Reply to
Steve Firth

Oh I do like people who like to have fun.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

Yeah - gimme a birmingham screwdriver anyday!

Reply to
dave

Yes, Richard, the senile one, champion of kilts with lockable inside pockets, is only allowed rubber versions. The men at the home are so understanding.

Reply to
Doctor Drivel

It would be good to hear you say that from time to time instead of making it up as you go along.

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Richard Conway

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