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Larry
Trad climber
Bisbee
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Mar 27, 2012 - 02:42pm PT
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If you want to be able do deal with Fixe bolts, you're going to need either three box-end wrenches, or an adjustable wrench that's big enough. I don't know offhand what that size is.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Mar 31, 2012 - 08:14pm PT
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The offset box end ticket for 3/8" and 1/2" Powers 5 piece bolts installation without bleeding.
For adjustable wrenches buy Proto for anything small or Craftsman if they still warranty their handtools, IMO.
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Apr 11, 2012 - 12:17pm PT
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Any of those crescent wrenches will do the trick to re-tighten a loose nut, but if you are serious about your work and doing the original install. Get one of these, only use an extension. And read the directions on the bolts you buy to see what the Mfg specs for torque on THEM are. Generally 25-30 ft lbs for 3/8" dia. and 50-60 ft lbs for 1/2". I Red loctite them, but am ambivalent on that. But I do it anyway.
1/2" diameter x 7" long stainless steel wedge anchor and SS hanger.
Jeremy, walk away from the keyboard and go do yer taxes. hah hah.
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tolman_paul
Trad climber
Anchorage, AK
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Apr 11, 2012 - 05:17pm PT
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I've done a fair bit of wrenching over the years from tiny little #2's all the way up to big stuff. Yes I own several adjustable box end wrenches, and use them due to laziness on my part. But I still contend they are never the best tool for the job.
I can't see any reason to use them for climbing when they are heavier than box end wrenches and can result in messing up the nut on a bolt.
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the Fet
climber
Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La
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Apr 11, 2012 - 05:53pm PT
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Multi-tool:
Handy Wrench:
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FrankZappa
Trad climber
80' from the Hankster
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Apr 11, 2012 - 05:59pm PT
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I think COUCHMASTER is onto something with the torque wrench.
Why not tighten to specs?
If I ever go the way of the Drill Sargent I'm getting one.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 10:59am PT
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I wouldn't carry it in place of a proper wrench.
Great for the odd loose nut on a stud type bolt but otherwise not in the running for tool of choice.
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mucci
Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:04am PT
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That's what it was intended for Steve, just in case.
However, cranking down can be tough based on rock shape.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 11:14am PT
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It would work fine on nuts but would be hellish and impractical otherwise.
Great and useful idea though...
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Plaidman
Trad climber
South Slope of Mt. Tabor, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:39pm PT
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Adjustable (crescent) wrenchs can slip and fuk a nut up...
I personally don't like the things...
Good point.
Thanks for the info Locker on field testing an open end wrench and then testing with a torque wrench. Good info to know.
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Greg Barnes
climber
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Apr 12, 2012 - 12:54pm PT
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Plenty of climbers can snap 3/8" bolts with a 6" wrench, so relying on using a small wrench is not a good solution - you should learn with a torque wrench.
And torques vary widely. A 3/8" stainless 5-piece max torque is only 12 ft-lb (25 for carbon steel). 25 ft-lbs for stainless 1/2" 5-piece, 45 for carbon steel.
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