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Offline Wrenchmensch

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Tools-Another British Wrench Brand!
« on: May 05, 2011, 11:44:46 AM »
I commented on the now-defunct site on unusual naming of British wrench brands. Here is another, "Spearpoint", that appears to hark back to British cultural memories of ancient charioteers under Cassivellaunus hurling spears at invading Roman legions. British members, please advise publicly on the accuracy of this assertion.

To meet the universal need-to-know requirement, this wrench is 4 3/4" long. The openings are sized front (back) as follows: 5/16 W (3/8 BSF) and 1/4 W (5/16 BSF).

Bob
« Last Edit: May 05, 2011, 09:12:06 PM by Wrenchmensch »

Offline Neals

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Re: Tools-Another British Wrench Brand!
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 10:42:11 PM »
I have a spearpoint that has been identified as out of a Norton motorcycle kit. A more modern version of the chariot.

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Re: Tools-Another British Wrench Brand!
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2011, 11:10:53 AM »
dont know about cassivellaunus and "spearpoint"but i have heard that boudica was partial to a king dick.lol
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Re: Tools-Another British Wrench Brand!
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2011, 07:49:42 AM »
dont know about cassivellaunus and "spearpoint"but i have heard that boudica was partial to a king dick.lol
 brian

Cassivellaunus was too old for Boudica...