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Subject:Cracked Lug Wrenches
From:David Beierl
Date:Mon, 9 Aug 1999 14:23:00 -0400

Just noticed that my '84's lug wrench is cracked along two of the inside
corners.  Took a look at the '85, same thing -- only one corner but longer
crack.  All three full-depth.  Might be a good time to take a look at yours...

I ground out the cracks and welded them (E70S-6 wire), and built up the
sockets to about triple thickness.  No idea how well they will hold up, but
they pass the "remove a set of tight nuts by standing on the wrench"
test.  Anyone care to venture an opinion?

david
David Beierl - dbeierl@ibm.net