[Hallicrafters] Fw: Removing Toggle Switches- GC Tool Caution

[Rod]

> Have used the GC 9358 adjustable wrench for 20+ years, no problems.  Use 
> some service solvent first on the threads to besure and soften up any 
> loctite type of cement, using even pressure while turning, have never 
> gnawed one up yet.
>
> Had a couple where someone had tried pliers on and messed up knurls, so 
> had to use a very small chisel, and light hammer to knock it loose, being 
> careful to not dig into threads or panel.  Just a little patience.
>
> Rod
> K0EQH
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <WA1KBQ at aol.com>
> To: <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 9:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Removing Toggle Switches- GC Tool Caution
>
>
>> 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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