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Default Socket for old shower valve bonnet needed

On Mon, 10 Dec 2018 14:01:39 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

On Monday, December 10, 2018 at 4:43:20 PM UTC-5, bob prohaska wrote:


If I just hammered a pair of flats on a 7/8" ID tube it _might_ work, but
any wrench I can make will be a worse fit and weaker than the worst wrench
I'm likely to buy. If I damage the valve it'll mean taking out tile,
that could easily turn into a bathroom remodel 8-|


Thanks for writing,

bob


If I wore going to make a special tool, I would think about using a deep socket and a nut that fits the socket. And modify the nut by cutting it so it converts the socket to what you need. THen hold the pieces of the nut in the socket with glue

Dan


You will likely have to make your make a tool. Perhaps a piece of
solid round or hex stock and mill a slot in it, then bore a hole in
the center to fit the valve shaft. Be plenty strong at that point.

You might want to take a photo of the valve and ask a plumber or a
plumbing shop if they have the old wrench kicking around you could
rent or borrow.

Gunner
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