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Simon Johnston

United Kingdom
6546 Posts
Posted - 29/01/2025 :  15:38:11  Show Profile
Triple-M toolkits came with an adjustable spanner similar to the one on the extreme right of Rob's picture made either by Shelley or Abingdon King Dick. When I was putting my toolkit together the received wisdom was that such a spanner should be the one measuring 4 1/2” but I’m now inclined to think it should be the 6” version.

What does the team think?

Simon J
J3437
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Mikeenty

United Kingdom
209 Posts
Posted - 29/01/2025 :  16:41:27  Show Profile
The third from the right on Rob’s photo was called, in my circle of bodgers, a pair of plumbers’ dogs. Made, in the Manchester UK area, by “footprint” whose image was stamped there on. I still have a pair.
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Simon Johnston

United Kingdom
6546 Posts
Posted - 29/01/2025 :  20:22:31  Show Profile
The spanner second from the right looks to be the original 6” 'Footprint' brand spanner according to the chapter in Ron Geesin's book on Ellen T.R. (Footprint Works Ltd).

Simon J
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Edited by - Simon Johnston on 29/01/2025 20:23:12
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Rob Bell

United Kingdom
209 Posts
Posted - 31/01/2025 :  17:45:44  Show Profile
there is indeed a "Footprint" brand stamp - I shall take a picture of it to share.

I also have a couple of "Mole" (R) grips (made in England, of course):
Edited by - Rob Bell on 31/01/2025 17:47:24
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Rob Bell

United Kingdom
209 Posts
Posted - 01/02/2025 :  10:49:49  Show Profile
More photos of the Footprint adjustable with logos:
Edited by - Rob Bell on 01/02/2025 10:52:09
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Rob Bell

United Kingdom
209 Posts
Posted - 01/02/2025 :  10:53:42  Show Profile
Also of the “apprentice” adjustable? It’s a lot less sophisticated compared to the others, but well worn
Edited by - Rob Bell on 01/02/2025 10:54:34
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Simon Johnston

United Kingdom
6546 Posts
Posted - 01/02/2025 :  13:03:28  Show Profile
Thanks, Rob.

Simon J
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coracle

United Kingdom
2214 Posts
Posted - 01/02/2025 :  13:17:13  Show Profile
Gripping as it has been perhaps this thread has become markedly effete?
Edited by - coracle on 01/02/2025 13:23:29
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KevinA

New Zealand
712 Posts
Posted - 02/02/2025 :  00:45:59  Show Profile
The combination of the make, and the size of my adjustable spanner can lead to whole plethora of comments.
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Keith Nelson

United Kingdom
84 Posts
Posted - 02/02/2025 :  10:48:58  Show Profile
Bit of a "Johnny come lately" if you ask me!!
Regards
Keith

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coracle

United Kingdom
2214 Posts
Posted - 02/02/2025 :  13:34:17  Show Profile
Well, I am sure the Dutch will cap that.

In the mean time KevinA's tool would be good insurance against a failed coil but might not measure up against a King Dick.
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