What tool do you use for hex nut on star posts?

[Wizcat]

I remember struggling last time i tore a playfield down, and having same issue again. 6mm spanner is too small, 7mm spanner is too big. I can't find anyone selling a 6.5mm, which i suspect would be ideal



Am i missing a trick here?

 

[ronsplooter]

Adjustable spanner

 

[Wizcat]

lol, doh! In my defence, last time I had this issue it was in an area that my adjustable spanner wouldnt reach. Can't remember how I got there in the end.



Ah well

 

[Robbie]

Most pinball sizes are A/F not metric, you can get a set of nut spinners relatively cheap.

Rob

 

[Robbie]

http://www.pinballmania.co.uk/tools.htm this is the set I have

 

[Wizcat]

Cheers. Nut spanners I have, but they don't fit over star posts with 'sticky up bits' like this odd one.



Adjustable spanner got this one, but like I say, last time I struggled as I couldnt get a thick spanner to it. I remember searching for a 6.5mm spanner, but really I guess I should have just search for 1/4" spanner, like this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-8464...A23E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347134251&sr=8-1



I guess I'm having a bit of a dim day today

 

[cooldan]

i use pliers on those thingies

 

[Robbie]

http://uk.rs-online.com/mobile/p/spanners-combination/1848049/



I have this set although quite expensive, great small spanners



Rob

 

[Spandangler]

The af nut drivers from Pinball heaven. And I also have spanners which fit. Funny though as so many pins I've owned have almost rounded off heads where I'll fitting spanners/pliers have been used

 

[Moonraker]

Palnut removal tool is what you're after...!

See:

http://www.pbresource.com/tools.html

 

[Wizcat]

Awesome, that looks like the perfect tool for the job. Cheers Peter!

 

[pinballmania]

Search on eBay. "pinball sae". Click buy it now. You won't regret it.

 

[ronsplooter]

Search on eBay. "pinball sae". Click buy it now. You won't regret it.

+1 on this. I got myself a set of these a few months ago and they are awesome.....highly recommended

 

[wayne g]

+1 on this. I got myself a set of these a few months ago and they are awesome.....highly recommended

+1 great tools!

 

[Multiballs]

Search on eBay. "pinball sae". Click buy it now. You won't regret it.

These are a must.



I've bought 4 sets. Maintaining etc cannot be done without them.. well it can bee it's always best to make your life easier.



Buy. Buy.. BUY.