PeterC wrote:
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:01:57 +0000, Grimly Curmudgeon wrote:

Only for a clot.
The wall strength of a cut ring spanner is ****.

Then it was a **** spanner to start with.

I'd agree with you: I've a ring spanner for 1/2" tail nuts that was
made by cutting out a 16mm piece (sorry - not with an AG), sawing
off the cut ring and welding it back on 90 deg. for getting under
sinks etc.

It's had a fair bit of force on it at times and is still in perfect
condition.

And what was the wall thickness and depth of this ring spanner to
start with? I suspect it was a fairly hefty old piece.

Third-world job: England, Bedford vanadium. Wall's about 2.5mm/1.5mm,
12-point. Obviously I use a lever through t'other end.

The modern version is the Armeg Jaw Dropper
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/99190/...lumbing-Wrench

Absolutely 'kin wonderful.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:46:20 +0000, Grimly Curmudgeon wrote:

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the
drugs began to take hold. I remember PeterC
saying something like:

And what was the wall thickness and depth of this ring spanner to start
with? I suspect it was a fairly hefty old piece.

Third-world job: England, Bedford vanadium. Wall's about 2.5mm/1.5mm,
12-point. Obviously I use a lever through t'other end.

Bugger. The exception that etc.
I admit that Bedford vanadium spanners were tough old things, but I'd
like to see that used day-in, day-out on taps and see how long it takes
before the jaws spread.

Yes - I've used about a dozen times in about 18 years, so not exactly
'trade'. Mind, it's been swung on a bit once or twice. I now have to resist
the temptation to test it!
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.

On Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:04:25 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

PeterC wrote:
On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:01:57 +0000, Grimly Curmudgeon wrote:

Only for a clot.
The wall strength of a cut ring spanner is ****.

Then it was a **** spanner to start with.

I'd agree with you: I've a ring spanner for 1/2" tail nuts that was
made by cutting out a 16mm piece (sorry - not with an AG), sawing
off the cut ring and welding it back on 90 deg. for getting under
sinks etc.

It's had a fair bit of force on it at times and is still in perfect
condition.

And what was the wall thickness and depth of this ring spanner to
start with? I suspect it was a fairly hefty old piece.

Third-world job: England, Bedford vanadium. Wall's about 2.5mm/1.5mm,
12-point. Obviously I use a lever through t'other end.

The modern version is the Armeg Jaw Dropper
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/99190/...lumbing-Wrench

Absolutely 'kin wonderful.

They look beautiful! If only I could justify buying some...
--
Peter.
2x4 - thick plank; 4x4 - two of 'em.

The message
from Tim W contains these words:

The Medway Handyman
wibbled on Sunday 03 January 2010 16:50



BTW, could you let me know what the spanner is like when it arrives?




I have that spanner. It's bloody good when it fits. It seems to fit
"ordinary" compression joints (whatever that means) but not some types or
Peglar valve.

I would say it's worth having because it's very nice when you can use it.

I've had one for some time. I agree it's good when it fits. Very
nicely finished and pleasant to handle.

On 2 Jan, 17:10, "Vortex5" wrote:
I need a spanner like this:

http://tinyurl.com/y9wa57q

Problem is I would like it this weekend!

Can anybody tell me if any of the "sheds" sell them, please?

D

Try an automotive tool shop ... that looks just like the spanner used
for loosening the flange nuts on hydraulic brake lines. It's got 6
flat faces instead of the usual serrated appearance so it doesn't
round the nut.