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geode

August 03, 2008 08:14PM

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Upon further research at Ask.com, I found the answer that satisfies me.
In 1858 as patented by Charles Monky, and through the years became known as a 'monkey wrench'.
In 1870 as patented by Daniel Stillson, and through the years became known as a 'Stillson Pipe wrench'.
Ask also suggests that a common error has developed, calling them both
Monkey wrenches.
As a retired mechanic, if I sent my helper to get a pipe wrench and he came back with a monkey wrench, he'd get a quick education on the differences.

George

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Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Kevin S.	July 30, 2008 09:49PM
Re: (A)Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Russo Loco	July 31, 2008 12:18AM
Re: (A)Typical tools on a steam locomotive	BillD	July 31, 2008 07:09AM
Re: (A)Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Phil Reader	July 31, 2008 11:31PM
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Re: What about coal firing?	Etrump	August 01, 2008 12:39AM
Re: What about coal firing?	Gavin Hamilton	August 01, 2008 08:28AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Kelly Anderson	July 31, 2008 10:43AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Bruce R. Pier	July 31, 2008 02:11PM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	szuiderveen	July 31, 2008 12:05PM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Phil Reader	July 31, 2008 11:48PM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	geode	August 01, 2008 03:21AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	kwilcomb	August 01, 2008 07:10AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	szuiderveen	August 01, 2008 07:32AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Festus	August 01, 2008 08:48AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	Tom Richards	August 01, 2008 06:35PM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	szuiderveen	August 01, 2008 11:04AM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	geode	August 03, 2008 07:07PM
Re: Typical tools on a steam locomotive	geode	August 03, 2008 08:14PM

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