Reel Repair by Alan Tani

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

Sheridan,
I noticed that too, beautiful tool! 

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

I would want one for sure .............. in each size. This would be a great project for someone.

Cheers:

Todd

I want one of each size too!

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

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 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!

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...

Alan that does not cost nearly enough money !!! 


Cheers:

Todd

Quote from: alantani on July 12, 2018, 05:50:17 PM
don't laugh.  i use this.  works pretty well. 

HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA! 

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

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

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.

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.