Pooldoctor
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When using a forkbit tool to tighten railbolts what's the best tool to use to turn the bit . Crescent wrench, vise-grip pliers, or other options. Thanks for any advice.
Forkbit tool for antique Brunswick rails.
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I stuck mine in a deep well socket and then melted some wax into it to give it a tighter hold and fill in the voids. Then I just attach it to my ratchet like any other socket and it works great!
If I remember correctly (had an old Brunswick 30 some years ago) I used my auger hand drill. I believe they were made to fit those.
The bit is called a "spanner wrench" bit and if yours is like mine it is designed to fit in a hand crank drill called a "brace".
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/departments.asp?dept=451
http://www.traditionalwoodworker.com/departments.asp?dept=451
I have been using one like this for a year or so, I like it much better than the older style. I bought 2, still using the first one.
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/adjustable-pin-wrench-36554.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/wrenches/adjustable-pin-wrench-36554.html
You're right. It was called a "brace" not an "auger". I still have mine and it's at least 50 years old. Haven't used it in 20 years.
I used mine about a week ago. :thumbup:
For what it's worth, if you guys use a 1/4" drill bit to clean up the bit holes on the bolts, it'll do wonders for your bit to take hold in the holes so bit won't keep slipping off when you're trying to tighten or loosen the bolts.
Glen
Glen
A flat and a star/lock washer for each bolt.
15ft lbs would be enough, more than that and you're going to keep compressing the wood sub-rail, less an they'll be loose.
That probably works but with 2 issues.
1) wear safety glasses. The plier tips may break.
2) At most you can only get 180degrees Rotation
Here's a better solution if you don't want to use the fork spanner.
Adjustable pin spanner. It eliminates issue #1 only.
It's amazing the different names that tools have. I was taught that this type of spanner was called a "face pin spanner". The one that looks like a set of dividers is an "adjustable face pin spanner". I know, I'm a tool name snob.
I stand corrected. I've out of the hand tool business for over 12 years and my memory is about as long as my .It's amazing the different names that tools have. I was taught that this type of spanner was called a "face pin spanner". The one that looks like a set of dividers is an "adjustable face pin spanner". I know, I'm a tool name snob.
Great idea Glen. Thanks. How much torque can I use?