I decided to see if I could find a no spark / non magnetic spanner as used in hostile environments, such as coal mines. I found some & they’re expensive, a 10mm ring/open ended would cost £56. They are bronze.
I wonder how many were chucked down old shafts when the engineers left for the last time.
However I did find a carbon fibre offering at a much more interesting price of £3.65, I shall order one & although there a bit small, they are non magnetic.
After a light application of inspiration an appropriately modified version will emanate from the workshop, after which my life will be improved, if only by a modicum.
After viewing Cobber’s collection of suitably modified tools, his life improvements must be measured in country miles.
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