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combination spanners with different inclinations
Did anyone bother with this for bike mechanics?
I just noticed two of my 10mm combination spanners have their open ends in opposite directions. I suppose this is for clearance and so you can do the correct "adjustable spanner" pull, even tho I guess it isn't really necessary as there are no loose parts anymore. -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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Another fine tool issue is longer sockets for
(some) dome nuts. I know some of you don't like them (the dome nuts), but I do. I think they look cool and at least in theory make sense. Anyway most of the common 13, 14, and 15mm sockets are to short to get a hold. Well, can't one use combination spanners for that as well? Yes, but I would like to use my torque wrench as I've heard Shimano recommends 28-32 Nm for their 1S hub wheel axle nuts, and that is the closest I've got to my Torpedos -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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On Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:36:05 +0100, Emanuel Berg
wrote: Did anyone bother with this for bike mechanics? I just noticed two of my 10mm combination spanners have their open ends in opposite directions. I suppose this is for clearance and so you can do the correct "adjustable spanner" pull, even tho I guess it isn't really necessary as there are no loose parts anymore. For such contortions, I recommend an open end crowfoot wrench: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=open+end+crowfoot+wrench -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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On Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:45:06 +0100, Emanuel Berg
wrote: ... most of the common 13, 14, and 15mm sockets are to short to get a hold. Use a deep well socket: https://www.google.com/search?q=deep+well+metric+sockets&tbm=isch -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
For such contortions, I recommend an open end crowfoot wrench: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=open+end+crowfoot+wrench Yuk! Looks awful! I hope I never have to get/use that! Never saw one either so they cannot be that common. Perhaps more common in other fields of mechanics like cars or even aeroplanes? -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
Use a deep well socket: https://www.google.com/search?q=deep+well+metric+sockets&tbm=isch Great, that's exactly it. -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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On Tue, 16 Jan 2018 03:51:14 +0100, Emanuel Berg
wrote: Jeff Liebermann wrote: For such contortions, I recommend an open end crowfoot wrench: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=open+end+crowfoot+wrench Yuk! Looks awful! Well, I could probably find one that's nickel plated. Would that look less awful? I hope I never have to get/use that! Never saw one either so they cannot be that common. Quite common among those who want a very compact tool box. All you need is a ratchet wrench or breaker bar, a small collection of crowfoot wrench ends, and you have something that will work at almost any angle without adding extra pounds to your tool kit in duplicated "handles". They're available in thin wrenches, which are more suitable for bicycle work, like this Park's pedal wrench: https://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-Pedal-Wrench-Crow/dp/B00JXNZMMQ Perhaps more common in other fields of mechanics like cars or even aeroplanes? Dunno where they're popular. All of the major hand tool manufactories sell them, so it's not like they're stuck in a niche market. Here's SnapOn's 42 piece set. Not sure of the price, but it's VERY high: https://store.snapon.com/Open-End-inches-chrome-3-8-Drive-42pc-Open-End-Crowfoot-Wrench-Set-7-16-3--P631834.aspx More. Notice the prices: https://store.snapon.com/Open-End-inches-chrome-C867430.aspx and that it's listed under "Aviation hand tools". I have a set of 3/8" drive crowfoot wrenches that I keep in my car. I don't use them very often, but they're useful when nothing else will fit. A hinged ratcheting box and open end combination wrench is another possible solution: http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.php?products_id=5762 https://www.ebay.com/itm/GearWrench-7-Pc-Metric-Ratcheting-Combination-Flex-Head-Wrench-Set-9900-10-12-/252840233876 -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Jeff Liebermann wrote:
Yuk! Looks awful! Well, I could probably find one that's nickel plated. Would that look less awful? Ha ha, no, I mean the image with the crowfoot wrench, the extender bar (?) and the ratchet, it just looks grotesque, like a bird with a cat's head or something... (and not in a nice way if you happen to be an ornithologist as well as cat person) hinged ratchet box Indeed. -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 |
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On Tue, 16 Jan 2018 07:15:40 +0100, Emanuel Berg
wrote: Jeff Liebermann wrote: Yuk! Looks awful! Well, I could probably find one that's nickel plated. Would that look less awful? Ha ha, no, I mean the image with the crowfoot wrench, the extender bar (?) and the ratchet, it just looks grotesque, like a bird with a cat's head or something... (and not in a nice way if you happen to be an ornithologist as well as cat person) Looks good to me: http://incrediblethings.com/pets/meowls-cat-heads-owl-bodies/ hinged ratchet box Indeed. Well, you could also make your own wrenches. The technique would be similar to making your own knife. Buy a bar of heat treatable steel that's the correct thickness: http://www.onlinemetals.com Trim to shape with either a band saw or angle grinder. Refine the shape with an angle grinder, belt sander or hand file. Make a fancy wooden handle in the same manner as a custom knife. Harden and anneal the wrench. Clean up the slag, oil the wooden handle, make YouTube video, and you're done. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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On Monday, January 15, 2018 at 9:51:18 PM UTC-5, Emanuel Berg wrote:
Jeff Liebermann wrote: For such contortions, I recommend an open end crowfoot wrench: https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&q=open+end+crowfoot+wrench Yuk! Looks awful! I hope I never have to get/use that! Never saw one either so they cannot be that common. Perhaps more common in other fields of mechanics like cars or even aeroplanes? -- underground experts united http://user.it.uu.se/~embe8573 Crowfoot wrenches are common in the aircraft industry. Hydraulic fitting nuts must be torqued to exact specifications. The crowfoot is the only way to do it. |
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