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Re: Cresent Wrenches.... Jim_Conrad #12844340 05/06/18 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad American made Craftsman were okay too. Many of these were made by Western Forge. They’re typically marked WF. Last I knew, H.J. Epstein still sold Western Forge adjustable wrenches. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... blanket #12844348 05/06/18 Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... kingston Campfire 'Bwana kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 Somewhere between lost and fou... The Swedish ones that came in Volvo and Saab tool kits were pretty sweet. Some of them had an alligator wrench on the opposite end. Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SandBilly #12844352 05/06/18 Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,572 Likes: 32 TX chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna chlinstructor Campfire Kahuna Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 69,572 Likes: 32 TX Originally Posted by SandBilly Originally Posted by Prwlr Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" Grew up in TX we called them OK sockets sets. We called em mescan speed wrenches.. Yep. Around here we called them mescan speed wrenches when I was a kid. "Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!" ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... chlinstructor #12844358 05/06/18 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 SandBilly Campfire Ranger SandBilly Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 Originally Posted by chlinstructor Originally Posted by SandBilly Originally Posted by Prwlr Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" Grew up in TX we called them OK sockets sets. We called em mescan speed wrenches.. Yep. Around here we called them mescan speed wrenches when I was a kid. Well, that’s racist.. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... VaHunter #12844359 05/06/18 Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,221 Likes: 1 The town Del Shannon made famo... Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Whelenman Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,221 Likes: 1 The town Del Shannon made famo... Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" We called them "cussit wrench" Well we're Green and we're Gold, and we play better when it's cold. All us Cheese heads have our favorite superstar. We love Brett Favre.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... chlinstructor #12844366 05/06/18 Joined: May 2016 Posts: 61,003 Likes: 71 Montana J Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna Jim_Conrad Campfire Kahuna J Joined: May 2016 Posts: 61,003 Likes: 71 Montana Originally Posted by chlinstructor Originally Posted by SandBilly Originally Posted by Prwlr Originally Posted by VaHunter When we were kids they were called "West Virginia Socket Sets" Grew up in TX we called them OK sockets sets. We called em mescan speed wrenches.. Yep. Around here we called them mescan speed wrenches when I was a kid. I remember that too! Even though none of us had ever seen a real live Mexican before. I am MAGA.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844378 05/06/18 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 19,002 Likes: 7 Missouri 1 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 19,002 Likes: 7 Missouri Mini inch wrench. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844382 05/06/18 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,837 Likes: 3 The Palmetto State C cra1948 Campfire Outfitter cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,837 Likes: 3 The Palmetto State Years ag we had a lot guys from Germany and the UK working in tool rooms. One of the Brits once informed me in no uncertain terms that “Cresent” is a brand name. The tool is properly referred to as an “adjustable spanner.” Mathew 22: 37-39

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844390 05/06/18 Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,861 Likes: 1 South East Missouri tedthorn Campfire Outfitter tedthorn Campfire Outfitter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 10,861 Likes: 1 South East Missouri I still have a 10" Cresent that my Dad gave me when I started my job in 1988 A lot of the chrome has worn through and the nickel is showing but I still use it often Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844391 05/06/18 Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 15,657 North Flint Hills O oldtrapper Campfire Ranger oldtrapper Campfire Ranger O Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 15,657 North Flint Hills Didn't know they came in brands. ;-{>8 That and a big hammer were my dad's entire tool kit. https://postimg.cc/xXjW1cqx/81efa4c5 Soli Deo Gloria democrats ARE the plague.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... cra1948 #12844396 05/06/18 Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 SandBilly Campfire Ranger SandBilly Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 18,125 🇺🇸 Originally Posted by cra1948 Years ag we had a lot guys from Germany and the UK working in tool rooms. One of the Brits once informed me in no uncertain terms that “Cresent” is a brand name. The tool is properly referred to as an “adjustable spanner.” Same goes with parrot nose pliers and channeloks. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844407 05/06/18 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,955 Likes: 21 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,955 Likes: 21 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado I like the Klein 12 incher with the spud handle.....

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844417 05/06/18 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 44,031 Likes: 28 Hi-Line SamOlson OP Campfire 'Bwana OP SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 44,031 Likes: 28 Hi-Line I knew this was a cresent wrench crowd.....

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844425 05/06/18 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,485 Likes: 2 I ipopum Campfire Regular ipopum Campfire Regular I Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,485 Likes: 2 If I remember correctly they would not take lug nuts off of a cor wheel.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... blanket #12844444 05/06/18 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by blanket Originally Posted by Klikitarik Crescent wrenches are one place where I prefer the foreign made version.........since so many vehicles now have metric fasteners. [b|what brand of metric adjustable wrenches do you prefer? do tell[/b] 😀 1. China 2. Pakistan 3. India In that order, the grittier, the better. 😝 Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844451 05/06/18 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,468 S smithrjd Campfire Tracker smithrjd Campfire Tracker S Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,468 Only when used with WD-40 then one can fix anything...

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844453 05/06/18 Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,621 Midland Michigan B boatboy Campfire Outfitter boatboy Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 8,621 Midland Michigan When i was a Ladd and worked in a boat service center The boss taught me to carry the smallest Snap on Cresesnt wrench I think its about 4 inches he called it a step saver and it was I still have it although I dont carry it Hank Thank You Lord for another day,Help my Brother along the way When you mature,you realize hospitals and schools are businesses,and the Beatles were geniuses Live Like A Champion Today NRA EndowmentLife Member,My Daughter is also a Life Member

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... cra1948 #12844457 05/06/18 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Klikitarik Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 17,491 Alaska - N63º, W162º Originally Posted by cra1948 Years ag we had a lot guys from Germany and the UK working in tool rooms. One of the Brits once informed me in no uncertain terms that “Cresent” is a brand name. The tool is properly referred to as an “adjustable spanner.” This coming from a fellow who undoubtedly also called a “bonnet” part of a car. 😀 Sometimes, the air you 'let in'matters less than the air you 'let out'.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... Klikitarik #12844493 05/06/18 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Originally Posted by Klikitarik Crescent wrenches are one place where I prefer the foreign made version.........since so many vehicles now have metric fasteners. 😀 I like the ones made in England.....they fit the Whitworth fasteners on old Triumph motorcycles.

Re: Cresent Wrenches.... SamOlson #12844520 05/06/18 Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 44,031 Likes: 28 Hi-Line SamOlson OP Campfire 'Bwana OP SamOlson Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 44,031 Likes: 28 Hi-Line