[SML] Tool nerd alert. C-Wrenches tested and compared.

[Richard Niederberg]

I guess I have dated myself...
/s/ Richard

On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 11:33 AM Steven Hood <shood_td at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Because Century wrenches are obsolete. Those of us who remember them hate
> the design and the necessity of having to use a wrench to avoid being
> burned when trying to focus a light...
>
> On December 13, 2021 11:24:18 AM Richard Niederberg via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
>> Everybody:
>> Why can't someone record and present a 'destructive testing' on 'Century'
>> Wrenches' which is as comprehensive as the recording of the testing of
>> adjustable 'C' wrenches?
>> /s/ Richard
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 11:02 AM Duncan Mahoney via Stagecraft <
>> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>>
>>> I just got around to watching the video today.  It’s certainly a
>>> thorough comparison.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> However, he applies the wrench to the nuts backwards compared to the way
>>> I was taught.  I was told to apply the wrench so the force was close to the
>>> worm gear on the moveable jaw and away from the worm gear on the fixed jaw
>>> when using high torque on a nut.  Was I taught wrong or has that bit of
>>> “old person” tool knowledge been lost?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> “This has to be the best comparison of adjustable wrenches I've ever
>>> seen.
>>>
>>> It's just under 20 minutes. Enjoy.
>>> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/cyOd05PUix4__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8jNpAl7D7Mg-Uk3pYF1CGLxNhFwdS1sR-K25e6cCxIlqdHmpoIXIcXVXNbqSQJE$
>>> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/youtu.be/cyOd05PUix4__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!8jNpAl7D7Mg-Uk3pYF1CGLxNhFwdS1sR-K25e6cCxIlqdHmpoIXIcXVXNbqSQJE$>
>>> “
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Duncan Mahoney
>>>
>>> Head of Technical Direction
>>>
>>> Professor of Theatre Practice
>>>
>>> University of Southern California School of Dramatic Arts
>>>
>>>
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>>
>> --
>> /s/ Richard
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/s/ Richard
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