On 11/23/2010 11:09 AM, Joseph Garrett wrote: > BTW > Visegrip is a copyrighted name and should not be used in a generic > sense. You mean like Crescent, and Channellock? I haven't heard anyone talk about adjustable jaw wrenches and water pump pliers for a long time. If you want to be understood, use the trademarked name generically, or you'll have to backtrack and explain (using the trademarked name generically in the explanation). Just as well get it out of the way up front. It's tough enough to communicate with anyone without getting too anal about things. Now "Vice-Grip" is another thing altogether... Non- tool snob, Ron N
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