I've been a GC for over 40 years (forced to retire from health issues)and wanted to mention that this particular ratchet set has helped me along the way many times.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-3-8-in-Drive-6-Point-Gear-Ratchet-and-Socket-Set-21-Piece-8921/202330496
There are tools that are well design and as you know there are others that don't make any sense.
This one is designed to perfection, well to me anyway.
I was working on a reel yesterday and the aluminum rotor nut was frozen on the ss pinion.
Tried many things with no luck.
I then remembered this set.
I've had it for easy over 25 years, I think Sears was running a special.
Since the ratchet is drilled all the way through, the spool shaft was no problem being in the way.
With very little effort, the rotor nut came right out.
This is a good tool to have on your bench, it will help in many ways.
Anyways, I just wanted to put that out.
Best,
S
I cleaned up the link,
Good tool to have, I love the ratchet feature to quickly undo nuts in a tight place.
Looks like a handy tool, thanks for the link
Thanks, Sal --
I nave seen those -- but have not used them.
But I do use my Craftsman ratchet wrenches quite often -- especially when access is tight.
Have a pretty complete set of 20 sizes that I normally need. Standard and metric.
When you need these -- nothing else works as quickly and efficiently -- and there is no distortion of the nut or bolt head due to using the wrong tool.
They have saved a lot of knuckles -- as well as wasted cussing.
Best,
Fred
I remember those but these days I just use a ratcheting combo wrench.
Thanks guys!
Yes Mark of course there are other ways, to me this would be the only tool I would use on rotors, especially when the spool shaft can't come out prior.
This will eliminate stripping the head on the nut and it will also save the lip on the rotor, since it comes with an extension that helps keeping the ratchet off the rotor.
I thought for around $40 it is a good investment, but of course it's up to you guys.
Sal
:D :D
You can find them at many places, but the price might increase.
Sal
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GEARWRENCH-3-8-in-Drive-6-Point-Gear-Ratchet-and-Socket-Set-21-Piece-8921/202330496
Thank you Gobi!
Sal
I like it. Perhaps in most cases, an answer to having to have an additional set of deep sockets. There's alot nut/stud fasteners on automobiles you could use Sal's socket set on. Of course the rachet combo wrenches would do the same thing, but that would be a whole set of new wrenches for me.
Thanks Sal, I've also invested in some of these good tools. It seems at first, why did I buy these. Most times a box end or socket will do the same thing? Butt, the open in the box ratchet is unique and the leverage down low even with the bolt/nut has a advantage and certainly feels more confident in leveraging.
Any good tool invested in will usually bring some satisfaction eventually, good tools can be passed down through generations. Almost never do things get cheaper, nor worn out. Pray for peace from the virus 🦠
my favorite tool is a slotted screwdriver that locks into the screw head of the screw , it makes it so easy when your installing a sideplate or crossbar to just pick up the screwdriver with the screw attached and slide it into the hole and turn it to start the screw. another favorite , an awl, to line up where the screw goes, i slide the awl into the hole of a crossbar, to align the part, then install the screw in another crossbar. a big favorite is my dremel, i use stainless steel 1in. wire brushes to remove corrosion and gunk also to polish up the chrome, and i use a cutoff wheel to cut objects ,dremel by far my favorite tool. harryk
I second Harry- maybe not my fav, but grandad's old ice pick is great for lining up rings / plates. Dremel is up there. I do fancy my Porter Cable recip saw. it can cut a car in half. I actually cut up a boat trailer axls and all and put it in the trash can. mitotoyu calipers, check.
And of course my AT Penn wrench!!!1
Like most of us, I have many tools.
Hard to pick favorites -- they all have a use -- or I would not keep them.
For reel work -- a small, quality pair of ignition pliers are extremely versatile and useful. These are like a tiny pair of Channel-Locks or plumbers pipe pliers. I have one pair on the rack of my work station -- and a second pair in my reel repair go-bag.
Another favorite set of tools are various Vise-Grips.
Best,
Fred
a tool for real specialists ;D
yes fred, i have a approx. 4in. crescent and 4in. approx vise grip i use alot, also agree there are a bunch i use , if not i wouldn't have them in my tray, and also john, my alan tani wrench i use constantly, lord knows what else sal uses, lol. harryk
If you work on many DAM/QUICK reels, a one ton press would be a good investment.
Bearings come right out and go back in with no banging anywhere.
By the way, I direct all Dam/Quick Reel to Fred, but every once in a while someone adds one in my box so I just do it.
Not arguing with anyone, the tool I'm showing above, when using the extension that comes with, you will not find a better tool for the rotor nut for most spinners.
Very important, any other tool will cause damage to the lip of the rotor.
Sal
Sal, that's a great showing of a tool with a "best" application, or else you may bugger up a fine 50 yo reel. I have some stuff of my great- and grandfathers from when they were contractors, that I've been meaning to post up. There's a box of rachets and sockets that I cannot lift with one arm- and I'm 250. I was told they are for tractors but I hope to not have a use for them lol. They would fit a size 80,000 Quick rotor nut :)