Prowler V6

[xxalexx at ix.netcom.com]

> The original US metric thread standard actually had a 6.3 mm thread.  This
> was coincidentally exactly 1/4 inch.  They did it so the jump in strength
> going up one size would be consistent.  Needless to say this was a bad idea.
> A 6.3mm nut fit perfectly on a 6mm bolt with only 1/3 the strength.
> 
> BTW, I always wondered what the 19/32 and 23/32 Craftsman wrenches were for.
> Are they collectables now?  I can't wait for The Antiques Road Show to come
> to town.
> 
> Cheap Asian copys of equipment copy everything, right down to the English
> threads except they can't get inch hex stock locally so they use metric.
> 
> Gary Derian <gderian at oh.verio.com>
> 
Would be good investment, Like alot of things quality much better
with age.  My dad's pre wwii  tools are amazing, I think I have seen 64th "
sizes and they never wear out.
alex