A little help from my friends...

From: Fred Cisin <cisin_at_xenosoft.com>
Date: Fri May 14 13:11:33 2004

> > > metric crescent wrench
> > > rubber nails
> > > spotted paint
> > > (all of which actually exist)
> > I just gotta ask, then, what's metric about a metric crescent wrench?
> > Maximum jaw gape? Overall length?

length. Crescent wrenches (both generic and (R)) are normally
identified by length. 6" and 8" crescent wrenches are commonplace;
150mmm and 200mm ones are less common.

> And what on Earth would one do with rubber nails?
nail up rubber weatherstripping
("rubber" is referring to their use, not their composition)
Received on Fri May 14 2004 - 13:11:33 BST