Tool Question

[Nick England]

This is what I have in the Boatanchors FAQ I maintain at
http://www.3rdtech.com/nick/rrab.faq.htm
cheers,
Nick KD4CPL
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It is a poor job that doesn't require at least one new tool !
 (I don't know whether these are still being manufactured or not, but here are
some leads)

Techni-Tool listed 2 adjustable knurled wrenches, 1/2" and 5/8", for $13.20 ea.
The collet in each allows 1/16 adj to allow for finish thickness. Brand is
listed as "Knurl-Tite", stock# 388WR014 for the 1/2" and #388WR016 for the
5/8".
Techni-Tool
5 Apollo Rd, Box368
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone 215-825-4990  sales 941-2400   fax 828-5623

Also look for GC electronics GC-9358 (1/2") and GC-9359 (5/8")
A distributor is Jay Tronics @ 815-965-8786 (speak to Joe) and are priced as
follows: The smaller size wrench is GC catalog #9358 for 1/2" nuts @ $15.35 and
the larger size is GC catalog #9359 for 5/8" nuts @ $11.95.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Goss, Ed" <Ed.Goss at JHUAPL.EDU>
To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 2:13 PM
Subject: Tool Question


> Hello,
>      Some Heath gear, along with many other manufacturers' gear, uses small
> 1/4 inch phono jacks.  I know you have all seen them at one time or another,
> usually they are for earphones or external speaker connections.
>      I'm wondering if there is a special tool for tightening the serrated
> nuts that come with these jacks.  There are usually two cutouts 180 degrees
> apart on the outside of the round nut.  I sometimes use a pair of snap-ring
> pliers with very small points to fit inside of the cutouts, but someone must
> make a special tool which is meant to fit the round nut.  Can anyone direct
> me to such a tool?  Thanks.
> --Ed G--

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