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specific tool - 11/16 open ended spanner

  • 24-02-2021 1:51pm
    #1
    stoneill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,609 ✭✭✭


    I need an opened 11/16" spanner, but it can only be 5mm (0.197") thick as it has to go into a narrow slot.
    Any hand tool purchasing experts out there know where to source one or am I going to have to grind one down?


Comments

  • #2
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,049 ✭✭✭cletus


    Have a look for "cone spanners" on the usual sites. They are for working on the cup and cone bearings on bicycle wheels, so are much thinner than normal spanners

    *Edited to add* you might struggle to get an imperial cone spanner over here, but 18mm are readily available


  • #3
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,104 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    You'd have this sorted in about 30 seconds with a grinder. Don't wast anymore time on it and go grind the side face down a bit.


  • #4
    SVI40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 667 ✭✭✭SVI40


    Try Caulfields of Safety Direct. They generally have a good selection.


  • #5
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    I checked my own cone spanners and the 17mm measures at approx. 17.3mm on my dial calliper, which is pretty close to 11/16th - a bit of draw filing would bring it to size pretty quick. Halfords have these for about €11 for a pair.


  • #6
    jack of all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭jack of all


    Plan B- Bahco do a slim-jaw version of their popular adjustable wrench. The jaws measure 4.5mm thick.


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