A Tommy bar is a short rod inserted through the shaft of a socket wrench to provide additional leverage when turning nuts and bolts. It comes in different sizes and materials and is commonly used in car and motorcycle tool kits. The diameter and length needed depend on the job. Its name’s origin is uncertain, […]
The name “Tommy Atkins” is a generic term for British soldiers, with origins dating back to the mid-1700s. Its popularity increased after Rudyard Kipling’s poem “Tommy” in 1892, and soldiers began to bear the nickname with pride after World War I. The name reminded soldiers of their commonalities and created feelings of camaraderie and pride. […]
