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| CentralCoaster | Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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I was using one to back up a bolt because I was too lazy to get a box wrench. The crescent slipped and now I have a welt the size of a golf ball on my forehead and a headache the size of rhode island.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:31
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| CSS996 | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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D'oh!
Bummer dude... Hope it feels better soon. Hugs and Kisses! Your pal; Chris |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:41
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| CentralCoaster | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Ok thanks, now I feel nauseous too.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:48
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| CSS996 | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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My work here is done.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 2:51
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| NelsonV | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Were you using a metric Crescent wrench on a standard bolt?
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 3:30
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| pianoguy | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Indeed, I'd like to get my hands on the evil bastid that invented that worthless tool.
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| CentralCoaster | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 4:16
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| bogus | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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And your the size of a golf bag... damn... |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 4:43
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| TommyT-Bone | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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The right tool for the right job. You should have used adjustable pliers.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 10:58
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| runner140 | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 11:52
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| red_johnny | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Wow, that sucks. Did you ever play pool with someone who sucks at it? You know, standing on the other side of the table they are playing on and they wind up and let'er go which sends the que ball straight twards your neither regions. THAT sucks, I would much rather have a headache. So look on the bright side, at least your boys are in good working order.
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 12:34
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| Woodstock | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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....and now the important question, how is the bolt doing :target:
You know, a double negative is positive  cheers |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 12:46
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| jimmers | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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I feel your pain, I've done that a few times. You'd figure I'd learn the first time.....
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| Matatk | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Haha. The problem is he was using a left handed crescent on a right handed bolt. I always seem to bust my knuckles and rip all the skin off when I do that. I wear mechanic's gloves every time, now. Hope ya feel better. Matthew |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 13:25
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| Woodstock | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Haha. The problem is he was using a left handed crescent on a right handed bolt. That's funny. We call that tool an "Engländer" in german, translated an englishman. Now I know why  |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 13:39
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| SpectatorRacing | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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A buddy of mine was removing a C5 driveshaft last week and same thing (more or less) happened. He was yanking on a stuck bolt, the car was on a hoist above him. The bolt came loose, the driveshaft came free, and landed on his face giving him a black eye and a killer headache.
I happened to call him right after it happened and he sounded pretty woozy...amusing. |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 14:04
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| Matatk | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Better than calling it and "Amerikaner"
Matthew |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 14:05
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| Woodstock | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Better than calling it and "Amerikaner" That's not a tool, that's pastry. Loved it when I was a kid and it shows :pizza: |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 14:29
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| bogus | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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for some reason, I thought the car was gonna fall on him... |
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Posted on: 2008/7/18 14:33
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| Matatk | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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Haha...thought this was funny: "American with a face"  Matthew |
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Posted on: 2008/7/19 0:43
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| jim420 | Re: Tech tip: Don't use crescent wrenches. | ||
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