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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Swami805 on July 12, 2018, 03:22:48 PM

Title: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Swami805 on July 12, 2018, 03:22:48 PM
I saw John (54bullseys) had a buddy make him a socket wrench for penn handle nuts. Is that a thing?  It sure would be a handy item. Anybody sell those?  Making one is completely out of my wheel house. Thanks Sheridan
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: xjchad on July 12, 2018, 03:51:02 PM
Sheridan,
I noticed that too, beautiful tool!  8)
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: bluefish69 on July 12, 2018, 04:16:13 PM
I need 2 of them. 1 for each size Penn Handle Nut. I'm sure that I know people that would also want them.

Mike

Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Hardy Boy on July 12, 2018, 04:19:16 PM
I would want one for sure .............. in each size. This would be a great project for someone.

Cheers:

Todd
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: akfish on July 12, 2018, 05:03:30 PM
I want one of each size too!
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: steelfish on July 12, 2018, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: Swami805 on July 12, 2018, 03:22:48 PM
I saw John (54bullseys) had a buddy make him a socket wrench for penn handle nuts. Is that a thing?  It sure would be a handy item. Anybody sell those?  Making one is completely out of my wheel house. Thanks Sheridan

C'mon Sherinda, when I saw the thread I thought you have some like those for sale

that thing is a real beauty I must say
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076D6GVM1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076D6GVM1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1713835751726239774&pf_rd_r=VK45X4FX2111W69RHW52&pd_rd_wg=iOcyP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=6uHVO&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=e57ba06b-85fb-11e8-8bbd-f3f1ca6ad2c0

Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: MarkT on July 12, 2018, 05:54:50 PM
I just use the wrench that comes with the reel or my AT wrench.  But being a tool ho as well as a tackle ho means I should get one if they become available!
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: mo65 on July 12, 2018, 06:01:11 PM
Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well.  

  Hey...I have one of those things somewhere...:o
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Hardy Boy on July 12, 2018, 06:34:07 PM
Alan that does not cost nearly enough money !!!  ;D


Cheers:

Todd
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Midway Tommy on July 12, 2018, 07:45:44 PM
Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 

:o HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!  ;D
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: oc1 on July 12, 2018, 09:50:37 PM
Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 
I would have laughed if it was anyone but you.  Does look convenient and quicker than rummaging through a tray of nut drivers and sockets for something simple.
-steve
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: foakes on July 13, 2018, 12:15:55 AM
Sort of reminds me of the pinclock in my shop.

I have thought about a socket for the cranknuts...

But for me, the problem is that the socket hides the nut.

Generally, after a service, these start easily enough with just my fingers — the threads are soft chrome over brass and short anyway — and I can use the wrench to get the groove lined up for the keeper screw first time.

For removing the nuts, a socket may be better.

But I always go back to Gomer Pyle tightening my wheel lugs with an impact gun.

Not that big of a deal for me, but I still like the idea of a socket for removing the nuts.  As long as no damage occurs to the nut or the handle blade.

Best,

Fred
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: redpaulhus on July 20, 2018, 02:35:46 AM
Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076D6GVM1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076D6GVM1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1713835751726239774&pf_rd_r=VK45X4FX2111W69RHW52&pd_rd_wg=iOcyP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=6uHVO&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=e57ba06b-85fb-11e8-8bbd-f3f1ca6ad2c0


I use one as well - i think I got mine at Harbor Freight.
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Bryan Young on July 20, 2018, 03:16:47 PM
Quote from: redpaulhus on July 20, 2018, 02:35:46 AM
Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076D6GVM1/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B076D6GVM1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1713835751726239774&pf_rd_r=VK45X4FX2111W69RHW52&pd_rd_wg=iOcyP&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=6uHVO&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=e57ba06b-85fb-11e8-8bbd-f3f1ca6ad2c0


I use one as well - i think I got mine at Harbor Freight.

I was talking to Alan about asking Tom to machine a bunch of flip sockets (one side is smaller nut, the other side is larger), but after further discussion, it would be cost prohibitive and would not make much sense.
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: Dawn on July 21, 2018, 02:01:03 PM
I have one...scroll down to 8-1 tool

www.smoothdrag.com

Dawn

I still don't know how to post pictures on here.....
Title: Re: Socket wrenches for penn handle nuts
Post by: steelfish on July 24, 2018, 06:58:17 PM
Quote from: Dawn on July 21, 2018, 02:01:03 PM
I have one...scroll down to 8-1 tool

www.smoothdrag.com

Dawn

I still don't know how to post pictures on here.....

I have that one from Dawn and its really useful, but my tani wrench is always on hand