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Gadget for undoing those pesky spacers

Started by Carole, Feb 09, 2015, 12:17:37

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Carole

Do you ever get spacers etc stuck, I do even when I have oiled the threads first.

After having a real job unscrewing a spacer the other day I found this on Amazon.  I have it now and it certainly grip those 2" spacers and the grip is sort of rubberised.  I guess having two of them would be even better.



http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IW4UGO6/ref=pe_385721_51767431_TE_dp_1

Fay

oh good Carole, I always use stilsons!
It is healthier to be mutton dressed as lamb, than mutton dressed as mutton!

RobertM

Quote from: Fay on Feb 09, 2015, 14:22:38
oh good Carole, I always use stilsons!

No wonder you never complain about threads getting stuck  :o

JohnP

Robert - you obviously missed Fay's threads - she is always moaning about getting adapters/ nose pieces etc. stuck... John

Fay

Thats right John, had terrible problems in the past
It is healthier to be mutton dressed as lamb, than mutton dressed as mutton!

Carole

I've used plumbers spanners in the past and a metal kitchen jar opener but it is difficult to do it without really scratching or damaging the metal work.

Carole

MarkS