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I was using a 5/16ths wrench for every bolt on the rig until a new guy in Port Arthur asked why my fittings were so chewed up.
He pointed out the manufacturer stamp on a flange bolt, showing it was metric, and I'd been forcing the wrong tool for two years straight, so what's the most common tool mistake you've seen on a dive job?
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craig.drew1mo ago
Forgetting to check if it's left hand thread. Seen a guy crank a fitting the wrong way for an hour.
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dakota_king320d ago
Man, I used to think that was just an old-timer's tale.
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noahjenkins1mo agoMost Upvoted
What finally made him stop and check? I've seen guys get so locked in on forcing something they break it before the thought even crosses their mind. Was it a stripped thread or just pure exhaustion that made him step back?
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