"Mys Terry" wrote in message
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--"For this reason, it is imperative that a set of Whitworth wrenches are
--purchased before working on any antique British machinery - otherwise,
expect
--rounded-off hexes and busted knuckles, trademarks of the careless
craftsman."

Guess I was a careless craftsman, but never had a rounded-off hex head nor a
busted knuckle in all the years I used Metric and SAE tools on Whitworths.

Max