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Re: Standard vs. metric thread question
[Re: CMcAllister]
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09/04/24 11:49 AM
09/04/24 11:49 AM
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moparx
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"Butt Crack Bob"
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north of coder
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i agree with CM's reply with one exception. depending on one's too "assortment", i have found at times, using a particular tool of the opposing fastener type can fit better/tighter on the fastener being removed/tightened. this depends entirely on the brand, whether snap-on, crapsman, s-k, or other brand, and the only way one can determine this is to try what you have, and use the tool that has the TIGHTEST fit on the fastener you are working on. i have been doing this for many, many [and many more] years, and there are times when even new fasteners fit better in the opposing tool "size" category. just my personal life experience using my personal very extensive tool collection. your mileage will vary. 
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Re: Standard vs. metric thread question
[Re: A12]
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09/08/24 12:35 AM
09/08/24 12:35 AM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
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Mr. Helpful
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Fulton County, PA
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Today the common complaint and frustration, especially with motorcycle mechanics, is the disappearing, forever getting misplaced is the 10mm wrench or socket but back in the day it was............. That would be wrong. It was the 9/16".
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Standard vs. metric thread question
[Re: moparx]
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09/08/24 12:42 AM
09/08/24 12:42 AM
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Fulton County, PA
CMcAllister
Mr. Helpful
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Mr. Helpful
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 12,278
Fulton County, PA
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i agree with CM's reply with one exception. depending on one's too "assortment", i have found at times, using a particular tool of the opposing fastener type can fit better/tighter on the fastener being removed/tightened. this depends entirely on the brand, whether snap-on, crapsman, s-k, or other brand, and the only way one can determine this is to try what you have, and use the tool that has the TIGHTEST fit on the fastener you are working on. i have been doing this for many, many [and many more] years, and there are times when even new fasteners fit better in the opposing tool "size" category. just my personal life experience using my personal very extensive tool collection. your mileage will vary. That can be true, if the fastener, or the tool is junk. For example, I had a guy trick me into using a Amazon AN hose kit. $50 for what would be about $1000 worth of good stuff. It was ridiculous trash, fake, useless, garbage. Neither metric or standard tools would fit the hose ends properly and I had to use the hilljack's favorite tool, an adjustable wrench, to force it together. Never again.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: Standard vs. metric thread question
[Re: CMcAllister]
#3256579
09/08/24 11:08 AM
09/08/24 11:08 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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north of coder
moparx
"Butt Crack Bob"
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"Butt Crack Bob"
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 20,212
north of coder
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i agree with CM's reply with one exception. depending on one's tool "assortment", i have found at times, using a particular tool of the opposing fastener type can fit better/tighter on the fastener being removed/tightened. this depends entirely on the brand, whether snap-on, crapsman, s-k, or other brand, and the only way one can determine this is to try what you have, and use the tool that has the TIGHTEST fit on the fastener you are working on. i have been doing this for many, many [and many more] years, and there are times when even new fasteners fit better in the opposing tool "size" category. just my personal life experience using my personal very extensive tool collection. your mileage will vary. That can be true, if the fastener, or the tool is junk. For example, I had a guy trick me into using a Amazon AN hose kit. $50 for what would be about $1000 worth of good stuff. It was ridiculous trash, fake, useless, garbage. Neither metric or standard tools would fit the hose ends properly and I had to use the hilljack's favorite tool, an adjustable wrench, to force it together. Never again. ah, yes..........the "quality" parts people choose to use today, and the "quality" of a lot of aftermarket good name parts that have gone downhill over the last few years, coupled with the rise in counterfeit trusted brands.
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Re: Standard vs. metric thread question
[Re: moparx]
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09/08/24 12:42 PM
09/08/24 12:42 PM
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N.E. OHIO, USA
A12
Too Many Posts
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Too Many Posts
Joined: Jan 2003
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N.E. OHIO, USA
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i agree with CM's reply with one exception. depending on one's tool "assortment", i have found at times, using a particular tool of the opposing fastener type can fit better/tighter on the fastener being removed/tightened. this depends entirely on the brand, whether snap-on, crapsman, s-k, or other brand, and the only way one can determine this is to try what you have, and use the tool that has the TIGHTEST fit on the fastener you are working on. i have been doing this for many, many [and many more] years, and there are times when even new fasteners fit better in the opposing tool "size" category. just my personal life experience using my personal very extensive tool collection. your mileage will vary. That can be true, if the fastener, or the tool is junk. For example, I had a guy trick me into using a Amazon AN hose kit. $50 for what would be about $1000 worth of good stuff. It was ridiculous trash, fake, useless, garbage. Neither metric or standard tools would fit the hose ends properly and I had to use the hilljack's favorite tool, an adjustable wrench, to force it together. Never again. ah, yes..........the "quality" parts people choose to use today, and the "quality" of a lot of aftermarket good name parts that have gone downhill over the last few years, coupled with the rise in counterfeit trusted brands.
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