Spanners

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 11/12/2019 at 15:48 • Filed to: None

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Victorinoo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2019 at 15:58

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Speaking of spanners, what does oppo recommend in terms of brand? I’ll be the first to admit that I have cheap harbor freight wrenches but they don’t fit well on the bolt heads.

shop-teacher > Victorinoo 11/12/2019 at 16:01

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If you have a Lowe’s near you, check out Kobalt.

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2019 at 16:21

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Craftsman, I’ve yet to break a wrench and lord knows I should’ve by now

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Mid Engine 11/12/2019 at 16:24

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Do they make ‘em like they used to?

Mid Engine > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2019 at 16:30

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Not entirely sure, mine are pretty old. They sti ll carry a lifetime warranty, and they’re now sold @ Lowes, Ace, and other places

shop-teacher > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/12/2019 at 17:37

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“Do they make ‘em like they used to?”

The real answer here, is maybe. Craftsman got really cheaped out during the last few years of Sears’ ownership of them. Stanley bought them, and the word I’ve heard is they’re investing big in Craftsman to bring the quality back. Right now, it’s kind of an open question. I did buy this small tool kit of theirs this fall. I haven’t used it much, but it seems well made, so I’m hopeful.  

Levitas > Victorinoo 11/12/2019 at 18:54

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I bought a set of Capri ratcheting ones recently, the ratchet mechanism is really nice. I don’t think they’re really meant for a proper reefing, but otherwise the feel and look are spot on.

pip bip - choose Corrour > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/13/2019 at 03:23

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which one is Jim?

shop-teacher > pip bip - choose Corrour 11/13/2019 at 07:18

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The big one, obviously.