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Old 02-18-18, 11:15 AM
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I don't believe that recommending one of those cheap circular spoke wrenches, advising routine use of an adjustable wrench, or using an inner tube to measure frame alignment qualify as advanced techniques.

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Originally Posted by cny-bikeman
I don't believe that recommending one of those cheap circular spoke wrenches, advising routine use of an adjustable wrench, or using an inner tube to measure frame alignment qualify as advanced techniques.
Do you have experience as a shop mechanic? Volunteer, or pro - doesn't matter.

Didn't have the time to read it all yet, but the part about adjustable wrench, with some common sense (i.e. not using it to unscrew a stuck bolt that is small size) does sound like a good time saving technique. I work as slowly as it's needed to do a proper job, but make an effort to organize the work space so that things like reaching for the needed tools waste as little time as possible - and it makes a lot of difference. Eliminating all the needles extra moves.
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Do you have experience as a shop mechanic? Volunteer, or pro - doesn't matter.
My post was clearly an opinion, which does not require a certain level of experience, but my Public Profile is available by clicking on my screen name if you want to know my background. The person obviously has a good amount of experience but one can disagree with certain approaches, including being a bit too free in advising use of a torch or impact hammer.

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Originally Posted by cny-bikeman
My post was clearly an opinion, which does not require a certain level of experience, but my Public Profile is available by clicking on my screen name if you want to know my background. The person obviously has a good amount of experience but one can disagree with certain approaches, including being a bit too free in advising use of a torch or impact hammer.
I had asked because it's not the same if you do a lot of work and are pressed for time - as I gather you know - I understand you've worked in a bike shop. What's the objection to an adjustable wrench? If used with some common sense, of course.
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I did not object to its use - I said using one routinely is not something I would call an advanced technique, nor is it something wise to recommend to a general audience without some education. Certainly not everyone can afford combo wrenches, but if using an adjustable wrench it needs to be of very good quality, and needs to be used properly, especially with smaller sizes. I would guess that quite a few people even on this forum don't understand how to properly orient one when loosening vs. tightening, for example.
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Originally Posted by cny-bikeman
I would guess that quite a few people even on this forum don't understand how to properly orient one when loosening vs. tightening, for example.
I was taught that the "leading" jaw of the adjustable wrench should always be the adjustable side and should point in the direction of rotation.
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Great site! Thanks for the effort!

To anyone complaining: the site describes how to use the crescent wrench properly to avoid the typical problems, and also mentions actual wrenches should be purchased. He also addressed potential critiques. Crescent is just a time saver, so use wisely. Feel free to make a better site....
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Originally Posted by cny-bikeman
I did not object to its use - I said using one routinely is not something I would call an advanced technique, nor is it something wise to recommend to a general audience without some education. Certainly not everyone can afford combo wrenches, but if using an adjustable wrench it needs to be of very good quality, and needs to be used properly, especially with smaller sizes. I would guess that quite a few people even on this forum don't understand how to properly orient one when loosening vs. tightening, for example.
Fair enough.

Text recommending such tool could use a sentence with a note/warning, or a link to a text explaining the "limitations" of an adjustable wrench.

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Great site! Thanks for the effort!
To anyone complaining: the site describes how to use the crescent wrench properly to avoid the typical problems, and also mentions actual wrenches should be purchased. He also addressed potential critiques. Crescent is just a time saver, so use wisely.
In that case, placing a link to that after recommending the adjustable wrench, for inexperienced readers sake, would have been great.

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There's a difference (sometimes subtle) between trolling and constructive criticism. I very much appreciate and welcome the latter on my site. In fact, when asking friends and/or experienced mechanics for opinions on some pages, it usually goes like: "tell me if something is not clearly explained, if you find some mistakes, or if something should have been done differently".
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