Knob wrench

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I have a fixture that uses some finger knobs to hold a part. They are kinda small and sometimes it's hard to tighten or loosen them... especially when they are wet with coolant. To tonight I made knob wrench from a piece of flat bar and some 5/16" rod. Nothing fancy... drilled a couple holes, pressed in the pins, and tig welded them from the back side. Only took a couple minutes. I originally thought I'd put in 4 pins but decided to try 2 pins and see how it worked. It works like a charm. I like it.  Attached Images
Reply:pretty slick. KISS 4 would have been to many.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:nice but be careful not to over torque with that thing lol.
Reply:Simple...And effective!
Reply:Perfect no-mar wrench!Member, AWSLincoln ProMIG 140Lincoln AC TombstoneCraftsman Lathe 12 x 24 c1935Atlas MFC Horizontal MillCraftsman Commercial Lathe 12 x 36 c1970- - - I'll just keep on keepin' on.
Reply:Originally Posted by superweldernice but be careful not to over torque with that thing lol.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120I started to panic when I read the heading..........
Reply:Originally Posted by forhirethe wrench looks longer in the photo than it is.
Reply:Originally Posted by Mick120Nothing worse than a knob covered in coolant....makes it hard to get a decent grip....
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeTell me about it, I punched myself in the face once
Reply:Originally Posted by LarryOOnce you get a grip on it, you should not be lookin that close to it anyways.  Keep you face away or you might get some coolant in your eye.
Reply:Just so long as Y'all keep your coolant to yourselves. No one wants to share yours.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Saves wear and tear on the channel-locks.Miller a/c-d/c Thunderbolt XLMillermatic 180 Purox O/ASmith Littletorch O/AHobart Champion Elite
Reply:Cool idea, man!  Sometimes it's the little things that can make the difference...(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:Originally Posted by jpump5Saves wear and tear on the channel-locks.