Originally Posted by
sideshow_bob
then you'd have a point.
i do have a point: i'm frustrated. and you aren't helping
let me just say that my problem is not park tools' fault. i suspect the fixed wrench is at fault since it's some no-name thing i got off nashbar. i'm certain that if i had bought a park tools wrench, i would not be having this issue. whether that's vendor lock-in, i don't know. you're right. user error.
eventually i'll buy every relevant park tools tool available (separately) and have spent double or more than i would have by buying a kit.
the comment about filing the spline on the adjustable wrench was interesting. i think i'll do that. thanks, wordbiker!