from whence electrical-conduit locknuts?

who invented these nuisances (requires a special tool) - and was there
an underlying good reason to NOT use ordinary hardware?
 
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Big_Jake

Jan 1, 1970
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who invented these nuisances (requires a special tool) - and was there
an underlying good reason to NOT use ordinary hardware?

They don't "require" a special tool. You can snug them up with a
small channellocks ot tighten them or loosen them with a hammer and
screwdriver.

Some really old ones are hex head. I have had at least a dozen
electricians work on my house and rental properties, and none of them
owned a special tool.

JK
 
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Dave Plowman (News)

Jan 1, 1970
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who invented these nuisances (requires a special tool) - and was there
an underlying good reason to NOT use ordinary hardware?

Space - or lack of it in some applications.

They don't require a special tool, though.
 
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Jamie

Jan 1, 1970
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who invented these nuisances (requires a special tool) - and was there
an underlying good reason to NOT use ordinary hardware?
You don't need a special tool how ever, I do have one that is nothing
more than a spanner. It don't get used much because I really don't
do alot of EMT connector body work.

http://www.toolbarn.com/product/makita/782412-6/



--
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

"Daily Thought:

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Jamie said:
"Daily Thought:

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.


Daily Thoughts, like your underware, need to br changed, daily!


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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Jamie

Jan 1, 1970
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Michael said:
Daily Thoughts, like your underware, need to br changed, daily!
What make's you think I wear any ?


--
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

"Daily Thought:

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"
 
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Tony Hwang

Jan 1, 1970
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Michael said:
Daily Thoughts, like your underware, need to br changed, daily!
Hi,
Absolutely! Imagine if you end up in an emergency ward unexpectedly.
Or is it the thought to change daily as well?
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Jamie said:
What make's you think I wear any ?


I don't really care if you do. Either way, you can't call someting
"Daily" and use it for weeks.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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krw said:
Yeah Michael, what makes you think he changes his underwear?


As sloppy as he is about everything else, he probably waits till they
rot off his body, like Al Bundy.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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Stormin Mormon

Jan 1, 1970
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Software, firmware, and now underware? Is that the recovery disk you store
under your mouse pad?

--

Christopher A. Young
..
..



Daily Thoughts, like your underware, need to br changed, daily!


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
S

Stormin Mormon

Jan 1, 1970
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Underware is programming. Underwear is clothing.

--

Christopher A. Young
..
..

Jamie said:
Daily Thoughts, like your underware, need to br changed, daily!
What make's you think I wear any ?
 
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Lostgallifreyan

Jan 1, 1970
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As sloppy as he is about everything else, he probably waits till they
rot off his body, like Al Bundy.

Steady on, Al Bundy rocks!
 
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Jamie

Jan 1, 1970
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Michael said:
I don't really care if you do. Either way, you can't call someting
"Daily" and use it for weeks.
Ok, I'll try to think of something else. But to me, every day is the same.
Ever hear the term "Same old day, different shit" ?



--
"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

"Daily Thought:

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT
THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.
http://webpages.charter.net/jamie_5"
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Jamie said:
Ok, I'll try to think of something else. But to me, every day is the same.
Ever hear the term "Same old day, different shit" ?


Yes, I've heard of it, but I don't live it. That is for inept
losers. Every day should be a challenge, or you're doing something
wrong with your life.


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
J

Jamie

Jan 1, 1970
0
Michael said:
Yes, I've heard of it, but I don't live it. That is for inept
losers. Every day should be a challenge, or you're doing something
wrong with your life.

I do have something to do everyday that is challenging. Talking to you
is on the top of my list!
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Jamie said:
I do have something to do everyday that is challenging. Talking to you
is on the top of my list!



If you find this challenging, you have a pretty sorry life. :(


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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Michael A. Terrell

Jan 1, 1970
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Stormin said:
Software, firmware, and now underware? Is that the recovery disk you store
under your mouse pad?


Jamie claims to be a programmer, so I thought it was appropriate. ;-)


--
Service to my country? Been there, Done that, and I've got my DD214 to
prove it.
Member of DAV #85.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida
 
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krw

Jan 1, 1970
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alt.engineering.electrical,
[email protected] says...
I do have something to do everyday that is challenging. Talking to you
is on the top of my list!

If you want something that will truly challenge you, try chewing
gum.
 
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z

Jan 1, 1970
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They don't "require" a special tool.  You can snug them up with a
small channellocks ot tighten them or loosen them with a hammer and
screwdriver.

That's not really a big plus. Smacking on the end of a screwdriver to
tighten these up is optimal for neither the tightness of the nut, the
tip of the screwdriver, or the skin on your face.
 
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