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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Technical Tips, Builds, and Help => Topic started by: SeeSteam on January 25, 2020, 07:58:25 am
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Now that I like. Have to look out around here for one, as I can really use small nut drivers.
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These Excel sets are good for less cost.
I think the big set was less than $20.
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The older Craftsman ignition wrenches are awesome. They are like miniature Snap-On style tools.
Agreed, have always been very happy with my older Craftsman sets, only problem was the smallest sizes were 4mm and 5/32... where the Moody set goes down to 5/64 and 2.5mm. And the set in the pouch takes up very little space and is convenient to take with you to shows, etc.
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The older Craftsman ignition wrenches are awesome. They are like miniature Snap-On style tools.
The Wiha tools referenced above are also great and great quality.
If you get the metric set, I highly recommend you get the larger one that starts at 2.5 mm then buy the 3 smaller pieces individually.
They are 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, and 2 mm.
Here:
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks again Scott, my set arrived yesterday. These will come in very handy ;D
I know they'll be put to good use!
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I say, watch the yard sales. My wrenches are cheap stamped stuff, but they work--and they cost me a quarter.
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks again Scott, my set arrived yesterday. These will come in very handy ;D
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I found the slotted M2 at Menards, not hex, but better than Allen.
What style head?
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I found the slotted M2 at Menards, not hex, but better than Allen.
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Just looking at the Amazon reference brought up the surprising fact that I had bought this set back in Nov. 2013 - now where the heck are they? :(
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Midget or ignition will help you find them. The smallest in the Craftsman set is 4mm, Scott's set includes: 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.2mm, 4.0mm. 5.0mm. 5.5mm. 6.0mm, 7.0mm
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Nick, the midget Craftsman is what I remember using as a kid. Those are what I prefer! :) Just didn't know the magic search words. Thank you.
As for bolts, how about cheese head metric M2, M3, etc...?
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There is a cheaper option available with a single handle in SAE, but I cannot find it in metric...
https://www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-MT-04-01-Open-End-Wrench/dp/B001KVJ9LY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=moody+wrench&qid=1579997305&sr=8-2
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks for posting that! Those look like they'd get into tight spaces very well, US made, and currently $28 off regular price 8)
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Not cheap but indispensable on my workbench.
Thin but strong. Many times, these have been the only wrench that could get into a tight spot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00209TOAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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You may also find a need for BA wrenches in this hobby... If so, look for a 6 piece set from King Dick in the UK 0BAx2BA, 1BAx3BA, 2BAx4BA, 4BAx6BA, 5BAx7BA, 8BAx10BA
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/31EAAOSw-KFXe9AD/s-l600.jpg)
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Those tiny hex head bolts will be hard to find. I’m thinking like the ones used on Stuart models.
I have some tiny metric combination wrenches that are decent. I believe they were actually ignition wrenches by Craftsman. (that’s no help!)
RC tools are generally metric. Be sure and web search for all this including RC tools. Good luck.
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I have some metric Craftsman ignition wrench sets that I have been happy with... they came in my larger sets. Sizes included: 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 mm
If those are small enough, look for an older set in this style bag that says Made in USA on the front:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-10-pc-Metric-Midget-Ignition-Wrench-Set-Metric-USA-made/352926189735?hash=item522c0a48a7:g:~0QAAOSwKKBeFq2w
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~0QAAOSwKKBeFq2w/s-l800.jpg)
This style bag is a newer set and most often made in China
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CRAFTSMAN-MIDGET-IGNITION-WRENCH-SET-CHOICE-COMBINATION-OR-OPEN-END-SAE-METRIC/114005176476?hash=item1a8b3cf09c:m:mMmmaBywOsLTvZ9mfv5PgGg
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/548AAOSwHMld68CS/s-l800.jpg)
Any smaller and you may consider a nut driver set like this (2.5 to 6mm range):
https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-26590-Driver-Precision-Handle/dp/B000PDOIT6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11ZE6SDS6CI81&keywords=wiha+metric+nut+driver+set&qid=1579964665&sprefix=wiha+metric%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61b6uCzzSNL._SL8000_.jpg)
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How small of wrenches are you looking for? what size range?
If you are near a smaller town, try to find an old, locally owned hardware store as they have much better bolt/screw selections.
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I bought a set of little metric wrenches, just not happy with them. I want to get a mini 2.5 inch crescent wrench but the reviews say they are sloppy junk.
Any recommendations?
Also, I'd like to get some small metric machine bolts but I'd like them to be hex head not Allen head. But apparently the search tools think I am referring to Allen? Where do I find M2 and M3 hex headed machine screws? (Like a bolt on a car.)