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01-20-16 | 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmuller

That's no reason for you to bolt from the conversation, let alone put a hex on it.

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Aw, nutz!

Ok guys, that's enough screwing around already. Tighten it up!

01-21-16 | 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Toomanytoys

They are the proper tool to use. The correct length chain ring bolt when tight should be flush with back of the nut. It's hard to get a makeshift object work without the possibility of damaging the threads or maring the chainring...

But you can easily modify a common item to work in this application.

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01-21-16 | 11:21 AM

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I had a chainring bolt that was too long, and I brought it into my local hardware store to grind it down for me. I showed him the nut and this tool. Mine isn't Campagnolo but it's nearly identical. The guy behind the counter was taken aback at how specific a tool it is. I told him the bike world is full of very specific tools unlike general purpose tools.

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01-21-16 | 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by noglider

The guy behind the counter was taken aback at how specific a tool it is. I told him the bike world is full of very specific tools unlike general purpose tools.

Never thought about it much, but I guess that's true. A chainring nut holder tool isn't nearly as specific as some, like say a campy pedal dustcap wrench...

01-21-16 | 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Salamandrine

Never thought about it much, but I guess that's true. A chainring nut holder tool isn't nearly as specific as some, like say a campy pedal dustcap wrench...

Freewheel extractors, cassette extractors, cone wrenches, crank extractors, star-nut placing thingy, dropout straighteners, derailleur hanger alignment thingy, master link pliers, ... I could go on and on.

01-21-16 | 12:09 PM

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But can you spread peanut butter with it?

Yes, but only on small crackers. You need the #769 for sandwiches.

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01-21-16 | 12:30 PM

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For when "good enough" isn't good enough:

01-21-16 | 12:33 PM

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For when "good enough" isn't good enough:

I definately want to be the first on my block to own one of those. Will it fit in a seatbag?

01-21-16 | 12:55 PM

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I definately want to be the first on my block to own one of those. Will it fit in a seatbag?

Sure, if your seat bag will fit a small dog.

01-21-16 | 01:06 PM

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Sure, if your seat bag will fit a small dog.

Oh but the peace of mind knowing I have it just in case.

01-21-16 | 01:11 PM

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I am literally laughing out loud at how VAR sometimes goes overboard and makes a super industrial strength tool, overkill for just about any job.

01-21-16 | 01:21 PM

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Yeah, that's an amazing too - with an amazing price tag, I'm sure.

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01-21-16 | 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL

Oh but the peace of mind knowing I have it just in case.

I'm can't argue that it wouldn't be satisfying to use...

"Oh, a loose chainring bolt. I happen to have the EXACT tool (not tools, mind you) for that."

01-21-16 | 01:27 PM

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I am literally laughing out loud at how VAR sometimes goes overboard and makes a super industrial strength tool, overkill for just about any job.

Scrod from the SS/FG forum has one.

01-21-16 | 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by noglider

I am literally laughing out loud at how VAR sometimes goes overboard and makes a super industrial strength tool, overkill for just about any job.

It's probably intended for a production line, assembling dozens or hundreds of cranks and rings.

01-21-16 | 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson

It's probably intended for a production line, assembling dozens or hundreds of cranks and rings.

I figured as much, and that's why I said "almost."