"Adjustable" Metric Wrenches?

skrol
skrol Posts: 3,375
edited February 2013 in The Clubhouse
This one just struck me strange...

Irwin 6,10,12-Inch Quick Adjusting Metric Wrench Set

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA02V01M2491

Not only is it adjustable but the description is in SAE standard measure.:rolleyes:
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited February 2013
    There is a metric scale etched on the opening, I know,it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me either.
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited February 2013
    Decades ago when metric was coming to the US (it still hasn't fully arrived), old "Pop tronics" magazine had an article about hand tools. In the wrench category, they listed sizes like 1/4 inch (6.3mm) totally missing the point that it's not a metric size.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited February 2013
    For cars, it's a metric world. I only use a couple of fraction sizes for other stuff.
    1/4, 3/8, 1/2 9/16. I don't know why adjustable would be listed as either.
    If you knew what size you needed, you'd just go grab the normal combo wrench.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited February 2013
    I saw some of those displayed next to the left hand shovels.
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  • Speedskater
    Speedskater Posts: 495
    edited February 2013
    The speedskating club often get's new skates from Australia. The blades are attached with Whitworth bolts! A US 1/2 inch wrench is too small and a Metric 13mm wrench is to big. Once the bolts are removed with an adjustable wrench, the go in the trash and are replaced with US bolts that have the same thread.
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited February 2013
    It really is metric. They aren't crescent wrenches with infinite adjustability. They click into place in notches.

    Kinda defeats the whole purpose of an adjustable wrench.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited February 2013
    I much prefer the metric vise grips.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited February 2013
    gdb wrote: »
    I much prefer the metric vise grips.
    Who dosen't ?
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