Tuesday Tool Thread - Page 27

charliedid · #**391** 04-11-2021, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wgp

A few new PB Swiss hex wrenches ... just because ;-)

What is the story on those? There 3 has a nub for what?

J.Higgins · #**392** 04-11-2021, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by weisan

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Spoke straightener?

Ozz · #**393** 04-11-2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by J.Higgins

Spoke straightener?

Chainstay "dimpler"......

wgp · #**394** 04-12-2021, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

What is the story on those? There 3 has a nub for what?

The nub comes on their smaller hex range, and is used to spin those “tiny” little 3mm screws into their place and then a final tightening with the larger part of the handle (if you need it).

My old Park P handles had seen better days and it was time to replace with an upgrade.

2000CSI · #**395** 04-30-2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 9tubes

The Mac versions look suspiciously like the Bondhus, and the Bondhus are half the price. http://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-13189-.../dp/B00012Y38M

I have a set of the Bondhus t-handles, and a couple of sets of L-keys, hex screwdrivers, etc. but after I bought a set of the pivoting L-wrenches, I use them more than any other. If it is a high-torque situation (e.g. pedals) I'll use a ratchet and hex socket. Or breaker bar and hex socket.

I just found out from a Mac Tool truck guy that the Mac hex wrenches are warrantied for life. So that mean I just got a whole new set of the t-handle wrenches. Makes them the same cost as Bondhus and even cheaper when they wear out again, I'll get another set.

bfd · #**396** 04-30-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000CSI

I just found out from a Mac Tool truck guy that the Mac hex wrenches are warrantied for life. So that mean I just got a whole new set of the t-handle wrenches. Makes them the same cost as Bondhus and even cheaper when they wear out again, I'll get another set.

Bondhaus has a lifetime warranty too:

Bondhus manufactures the highest quality Ball End, Hex and TORX® tools available, and every tool is backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty. A warranty is only as good as the company standing behind it, and Bondhus has been the leading innovator in the Hex and TORX® tool industry for more than forty years. (Emphasis added)

Good Luck!

2000CSI · #**397** 05-01-2021, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bfd

Bondhaus has a lifetime warranty too:

Bondhus manufactures the highest quality Ball End, Hex and TORX® tools available, and every tool is backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty. A warranty is only as good as the company standing behind it, and Bondhus has been the leading innovator in the Hex and TORX® tool industry for more than forty years. (Emphasis added)

Good Luck!

Nice, didn't know that either!

aosty · #**398** 06-29-2021, 05:22 PM

It's been a while. 💉

Gummee · #**399** 06-29-2021, 07:03 PM

I haven't bought any bicycle specific tools in a while. Who makes those personalized cable end crimp tools?

Maybe that's the next thing in the lineup?

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WindyCityCy · #**400** 08-31-2021, 07:24 PM

I'm ready to buy some sliding T-Handle Hex Wrenches. Thinking about the PB Swiss set. Not sure where to buy. Anyone have experience with these (good or bad)?

Also, not sure where to buy them. Found these 2 sites.

https://drpd.cc/tool-shop/t-handle-d...204-set-6-cbb/

https://toollady.com/store/1204-Set-...ets-p303129016

charliedid · #**401** 08-31-2021, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WindyCityCy

I'm ready to buy some sliding T-Handle Hex Wrenches. Thinking about the PB Swiss set. Not sure where to buy. Anyone have experience with these (good or bad)?

Also, not sure where to buy them. Found these 2 sites.

https://drpd.cc/tool-shop/t-handle-d...204-set-6-cbb/

https://toollady.com/store/1204-Set-...ets-p303129016

I keep thinking about these as well. Kinda dig the Park ones with the spinner collar and the twisted end to help remove stripped bolt heads.

https://www.parktool.com/product/sli...atible%20Tools

J.Higgins · #**402** 09-01-2021, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

I keep thinking about these as well. Kinda dig the Park ones with the spinner collar and the twisted end to help remove stripped bolt heads.

https://www.parktool.com/product/sli...atible%20Tools

Those are nice, but the MSRP, like everything at Park Tools, is an outrage.

charliedid · #**403** 09-01-2021, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by J.Higgins

Those are nice, but the MSRP, like everything at Park Tools, is an outrage.

AngryScientist · #**404** 09-01-2021, 07:22 AM

I would never buy a park tool when there is an alternative from a real tool maker. park tool quality is marginal to low at best. hand tools from pb swiss, wera, mac, matco, SK, etc are a definite world better.

park is fine enough for light use bicycle specific stuff like headset or bottom bracket tools, but general hand tools? you can easily find better.

batman1425 · #**405** 09-01-2021, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

I keep thinking about these as well. Kinda dig the Park ones with the spinner collar and the twisted end to help remove stripped bolt heads.

https://www.parktool.com/product/sli...atible%20Tools

Have used these in the shop and they are nicer than the standard ones but IMO loosing the ball end on the long side was a downgrade. More than a few tight geometry locations on bikes where I had to pull a standard hex or p-handle out to reach it.