well i have spanners and none of them say the size in mm, what is 10mm in what ever type this is? lol 
3/8
7/16
1/2
etc etc
so what would 10mm be? thanks.
3/8
7/16
1/2
etc etc
so what would 10mm be? thanks.
10mm spanner is what? (3/8?? 7/16?? what? lol)
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10mm spanner is what? (3/8?? 7/16?? what? lol)
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im sure you have a ruler!
10mm is 1 cm, measure thet on your ruler, then compare it with the spanners
10mm is 1 cm, measure thet on your ruler, then compare it with the spanners
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i thought you wouldnt find a perfect match?
the nearest imperial size to 10mm is 3/8 but a 3/8 spanner tends to be a bit tight on a 10mm bolt head as its not spot on the same size,
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not a perfect one, but im sure one would be there abouts :chin:
It's just simple maths!
Anyone who got, oh I dunno, say above a D in GCSE maths would be able to do that in a second.
25.4mm in one inch. So a 3/8 spanner is 3 times the result of 25.4 divided by 8 or 9.5 mm
And less simply notated 7/16 = 7*(25.4/16) = 11.1mm
Anyone who got, oh I dunno, say above a D in GCSE maths would be able to do that in a second.
25.4mm in one inch. So a 3/8 spanner is 3 times the result of 25.4 divided by 8 or 9.5 mm
And less simply notated 7/16 = 7*(25.4/16) = 11.1mm
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Why not buy the correct spanners?
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What a tool
Or buy an adjustable spanner from the pound shop for lighter jobs
3/8
7/16
1/2
chuck them all in the bin an get metric
7/16
1/2
chuck them all in the bin an get metric
sumplug
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keep the 1/2. it makes a good fit on a 13mm nut/bolt head.dave said:
indeed, i found 1/2 to be a better fit for removing head bolts
sumplug
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if buying a socket set, dont buy one where the sockets are 12 sided. these tend to round heads.you want sockets that grip on the flats. and of course made with crome vanadium. i always think a socket set is an investment, so buy the best you can find. draper pro range is good value as is halfords pro range.arc said:
Sumplug would be referring to single hex over multi hex and yes I agree mulit hex or 12 sided are pish, cheap tools just end up rounding the bolt of the important part on your car causing nothing but unecessary hassle so go for chrome vandium and NOT drop forged.
Can't remember what the proper term for AF is but here in Scotland we call the "Auld Fashioned"!
Liam
Can't remember what the proper term for AF is but here in Scotland we call the "Auld Fashioned"!
Liam
sumplug
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this takes me backbloomfieldliam said:
AF stands for across flats. a spanner is measured between jaws. the nuts and bolts used were called unf or unc.
BSF/Whitworth[great man] used thread measurement so a BSF/whitworth bolt that measured 1/2ins was the thread size and not the nut or bolt head as on AF.
dave said:
NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo! Give em to me, need some for my '72 VW. Its a f'ing nightmare without imperial tools!!sumplug said:if buying a socket set, dont buy one where the sockets are 12 sided. these tend to round heads.you want sockets that grip on the flats. and of course made with crome vanadium. i always think a socket set is an investment, so buy the best you can find. draper pro range is good value as is halfords pro range.
I have a halfords pro 150 piece socket set. Good bit of kit. It has 12 sidesockets and less sided ones too i think. I'd have a look, but i left them round a mates house when putting the head back on his 1242
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did you torque the head down to punto 60 spec? this is why the gaskets go, the torque figures given and used are too low. the punto's are higher and prevent it happening. just some friendly advise passed on to me by my fire engine guru friend.arc said:
