[Hallicrafters] Removing Toggle Switches- GC Tool Caution

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I'm surprised Carl hasn't already set us straight on this one but nothing  
heard yet so...

Don't order the GC knurled nut tools!! There is no  standard for splines per 
inch on decorative knurled panel mounted control nuts  and the spline count 
varies quite a bit among different nut manufacturers. If  the spline spacing on 
the nut does not match the splines in the collet type tool  the tool will slip 
and ruin the appearance of the nut. Camera tool makers make a  nut gripper to 
grip round nuts which works perfectly for our knurled nuts. The  example 
below shows flat tools. Sometimes tools with an angled head are  necessary and 
they are available out there. I have some made of aluminum which  work well.

_http://www.micro-tools.com/store/SearchByCategory.aspx_ 
(http://www.micro-tools.com/store/SearchByCategory.aspx) ?
 
Click on Camera Repair Tools, then on Flexi Clamps

Regards, Greg  

In a message dated 4/5/2009 8:38:35 A.M. Atlantic Standard Time,  
k1lky at earthlink.net writes:

On Apr 4, 2009, at 11:46 PM, Chris Kepus  wrote:

> Before you buy from GC and pay $30+, check out this  site,
>  
http://cell-phone-accessories-wholesale.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&Pr
>  odID=18024
> Same wrench, $23+ Qty 1

Do note that there were/are at  least two pitches on knurled nuts.  The  
wrench you get today is  likely to fit some but not all of the nuts.

As to the right tool for  loosening the hex nut used behind the panel,  
the right wrenches are  very thin, and just slightly offset on each  
end.  As far as I  know, they are simply not obtainable today. If  
anyone knows of a  source, please let me know.

Roy


Roy

Roy  Morgan
k1lky at earthlink.net
529 Cobb St.
Groton NY,  13073





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