10-01-2018, 10:59 PM
Those tiny stripes of paint are put on there by the assembly line workers to indicate they have actioned/serviced that particular nut, bolt or whatever.
Since we got off onto a tool subject, way back in the late 50's/early 60's when I was into hot rods, engine swapping, etc., I bought a complete set of Craftsman mechanics tools from Sears. They came in a metal carrying tool box with a lift-out tray and had just about everything for everyday use; sockets; open ends; box ends; breaker bars - you name it. I still have all those tools today and not one has ever failed.
In a round figure, the set cost about $35.00 which was a lot of money then.
In this day of metrics, they don't get that much use now, but whenever I need them, they are always there.
Since we got off onto a tool subject, way back in the late 50's/early 60's when I was into hot rods, engine swapping, etc., I bought a complete set of Craftsman mechanics tools from Sears. They came in a metal carrying tool box with a lift-out tray and had just about everything for everyday use; sockets; open ends; box ends; breaker bars - you name it. I still have all those tools today and not one has ever failed.
In a round figure, the set cost about $35.00 which was a lot of money then.
In this day of metrics, they don't get that much use now, but whenever I need them, they are always there.