Crescent wrenches (was: Nomenclature (was: NEXT Color Printer find

From: Don Maslin <donm_at_cts.com>
Date: Wed Jan 2 14:37:56 2002

On Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Chris wrote:

> >I don't know what they're teaching kids these days, but in the time period
> >for which this list is relevant, mechanics did/do indeed refer to any
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> At least around here, they are teaching that it is an Adjustable Wrench,
> and specifically teaching that it is NOT a Crescent wrench.

Consider, please, that a "pipe" wrench is also an adjustable wrench as
is what we call a monkey wrench. Neither of which are anywhere close to
the Crescent wrench configuration.

> Also, flip open any tool catalog you want, you won't see a generic
> adjustable wrench listed as a Crescent Wrench.

A peek at some of the items found in a google search for `crescent
wrench':
                               [toolguy.gif]

   Local 230 New Construction TOOL LIST for Plumbers & Pipe fitters.
   These are representative lists and they may vary slightly do to the
   phase of work actually being performed. Members may choose from the
   following lists and supplied hand tools shall not exceed $200.00 in
   value.

    LOCAL 230 NEW CONSTRUCTION TOOL LIST. ALL MEMBERS MUST SHOW UP WITH
               THE CORRECT HAND TOOLS WHEN REPORTING TO WORK.

                                   PLUMBER

<snip>
                              14" PIPE WRENCH

                                  STRIKER

                             6" CRESCENT WRENCH

                             8" CRESCENT WRENCH

                            12" CRESCENT WRENCH

                         #15 TUBING CUTTER (small)

<snip>

                               FITTER/WELDER
<snip>

                             6" CRESCENT WRENCH

                             8" CRESCENT WRENCH

                            12" CRESCENT WRENCH

<snip>

                       THIS IS A REPRESENTATIVE LIST

   DEPENDING ON THE PHASE OF WORK INVOLVED (SETTING, FINISH, HOOKING UP
   EQUIPMENT, ETC.) OTHER GENERALLY USED HAND TOOLS MAY BE REQUIRED.
   PLEASE CHECK WITH LOCAL 230 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS .

    LOCAL 230 CRAFTS PEOPLE WILL NOT SUPPLY CORDS, POWER TOOLS, LADDERS,
                      TORCHES, OR SAFETY EQUIPMENT .

     HVAC and other Crafts will have their own distinct required tools.
                 Check with the hall for what is required.

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And as for the theatrical arena:

   For your consideration, here is a compilation of submissions to The
   Stagecraft Mailing List of examples of Non-Standard Theatrical
   terminology. This is a work in progress. If you have items that
   belong on this list, please send them to db4r_at_andrew.cmu.edu.
   Thanks much to the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama for the required
   display bandwidth.
   David Boevers.
     _________________________________________________________________

   A
   Acetylene wrench cutting torch
   adjustable ball peen hammer crescent wrench
   American Screwdriver Hammer
   audition slippers kneepads
<snip>
   C
   Crescent Wrench Hammer
<snip>

Aah, I'm getting tired. I rest my case.
                                                 - don
Received on Wed Jan 02 2002 - 14:37:56 GMT