WaveyGravey

Where did you buy the Knipex tools?

Thanks

stardognine

I prefer an 8" for several reasons, spelled "leverage". 😋😉 And there's only one way to spell cable-cutter, "Klein". They might weigh a little more, but so does a bigger hammer. 😉

RCMoeur 

Oh, now you started it. At the other end of the scale, I also have curated a collection of quality US-made vintage 15" adjustable wrenches, perfect for freewheels, cassette lockrings, bent dropouts / hangers, headset top nuts, one-piece crank nuts... and of course its primary intended role as tactical advantage in difficult negotiation scenarios.

The 15" adjustable is typically not the optimum tool for fixed cups - for a stubborn fixed cup; e.g. one properly installed, I'll use the ol' Sugino wrench held firmly by a metal plate and through bolt thru the BB shell. That way the wrench (hopefully) can't go any direction except around the BB axis.

albrt 

Was that you?

RCMoeur 

They both see quite a bit of use.

RCMoeur 

Are you trying to... take me on?

albrt 

For members of the chronologically-disadvantaged community (aka young kids) we are referring to this ancient relic from the dawn of "video" technology.

RCMoeur 

has 1.5 billion viewings.

A-ha indeed.

stardognine

Crocodile Dundee voice: "That's not a knife.....this is a knife." Or adjustable wrench, depending on which version you prefer. 😁

Chombi1 

I have a few tools from Klein. They are generally pretty good. The thing I hate with them though is the tendency of the dipped red rubber coating on their handles of slipping off the tool when you are using it, usually at the worst time like in the middle of crimping a wire connector

stardognine

Hmm, I've never run into that problem, yet. 🤔 But then, cutting a couple brake or shifter cables, isn't like actually using them, in the "proper" scenario. 😉

But for a $3.00 flea market score, they work pretty well, on those cables. 👍😉

xiaoman1 

[QUOTE=RCMoeur;22676821]I will neither confirm nor deny hoarding curating a collection of 4" adjustable wrenches. Mostly quality brands such as (US made) Craftsman, Snap-On Blue Point, etc.

That being said, I'll typically carry a 6" in the bike toolbag, as a 4" usually is too small to handle common bicycle fasteners (such as saddle or axle nuts) or provides insufficient leverage. Many of my bikes have nutted hubs, and I'm often asked / tasked with helping others' bikes in time of need.

This one is the most interesting in the toolbox.

For the WIN

Twice!!!
Ben
BTW, Why would and adjustable wrench need a measurement guide?

tcs

An elegant tool for a more civilized age: Craftsman 12-19mm auto-ratchet Clinch Wrench. For any of you riding stainless steel Dahon Classics, these were also available in a folding model.