Like many of you, I have a lot of Penn wrenches --
However, some of the other manufacturer's wrenches are pretty useful and neat also.
Was going through some old tackle shop bins today that I have never fully investigated yet -- just been in the storage for a couple of decades.
Found a neat old tiny Shakespeare wrench -- labeled "Shakespeare" Kalamazoo, U.S.
Kind of cleaned it up a little -- and tossed it in with the other specialized wrenches, like Mitchell, Quick, Pflueger, Lew's, Shimano, Abu-Garcia, and a few others that have no labels.
I use modern tools -- but these old specialized tools are kind of neat, at least to me.
Lots of history there.
Best,
Fred
I carry one of those Shakespeare wrenches every time I go fishing. They rust quickly. The screws are forever vibrating loose on old baitcasting reels and I dare not torque them down to tightly for fear of stripping or wearing them out.
-steve
Fred, I now remember to ask, do you have a spare Mitchell bail roller wrench I might purchase? I have a few dozen of the larger ones.
John
Sure, John --
I have (2) of these small forked ones that fit the Mitchell 302.
If this would work -- its yours.
Just PM me your address so I don't have to search for it -- and I'll mail it out tomorrow.
Best,
Fred
Fred do you have any old Penn wrenches, say for the 710 or 704 z's
John
I do not know, John --
What do they look like?
Glad to help if available.
Best,
Fred
John is probably talking about this one
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Photo%20May%2005%206%2035%2039%20PM.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Photo%20May%2005%206%2035%2039%20PM.jpg.html)
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g431/pescatore1/Photo%20May%2005%206%2035%2046%20PM.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/pescatore1/media/Photo%20May%2005%206%2035%2046%20PM.jpg.html)
Sorry John, this is the only one I have.
Sal
click on the pick to see it facing up...
Lol....Thank you Sal , I got excited for a second!!
John
If I find one of those over the weekend, John -- I'll send it your way.
Thanks, Sal!
I generally just use my precision Metric/Standard wrench to loosen and tighten the Rotor Nut on those old Penn spinners.
Best,
Fred
Thanks Fred, I have been using my adjustable wrench also. It does the trick , I didn't know if the Penn wrenches were quicker or easier, but definately very cool. I'm working on Penns and Mitchells, well mostly.
John
Fred, received, thanks!