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03-26-2010, 04:59 PM
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I'm tired of losing my little L-shaped allen wrenches I used to adjust my bridge saddles. Does anyone know of a nice, small (case-friendly) .050" allen wrench with a nice handle that is not terribly long and is not angled?
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03-26-2010, 05:02 PM
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03-26-2010, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by VroomVroom  | That's the one! Thanks, Googling just wasn't getting me there.
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03-26-2010, 08:15 PM
| | | | or if you're cheap, grab a regular .050" wrench, cut the angled part off, then glue it into a hole in the center of a short dowel. instant adjustment screwdriver!
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03-26-2010, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by walterw or if you're cheap, grab a regular .050" wrench, cut the angled part off, then glue it into a hole in the center of a short dowel. instant adjustment screwdriver! | That's a cool idea, too.
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03-26-2010, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by selowitch I'm tired of losing my little L-shaped allen wrenches I used to adjust my bridge saddles. Does anyone know of a nice, small (case-friendly) .050" allen wrench with a nice handle that is not terribly long and is not angled? | t handles are nice,and if you buy one and cut down the length if you need to but unless you are in a tight spot i don't see the need.....t handles allow for more torque without stripping heads too
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03-27-2010, 04:58 AM
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03-27-2010, 05:38 AM
|  | Vinny Boombats | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario, Canada | | | How often are you adjustng the saddles???
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03-27-2010, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Vincent P How often are you adjustng the saddles??? | Good point. But I just really like having things where I need them, when I need them.
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03-27-2010, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by walterw or if you're cheap, grab a regular .050" wrench, cut the angled part off, then glue it into a hole in the center of a short dowel. instant adjustment screwdriver! | the part is $4. . . |
03-27-2010, 08:46 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Get a cheap magnet, glue it somewhere near your bench and stick all your commonly used allen wrenches to it. I leave my wrenches as they are because I use the L part as a position indicator when doing adjustments. |
03-27-2010, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by xaxxat Get a cheap magnet, glue it somewhere near your bench and stick all your commonly used allen wrenches to it. | I have no bench. This tool is for my bass case. I'm just a player, not a repair tech. Quote: |
I leave my wrenches as they are because I use the L part as a position indicator when doing adjustments.
| How does that work, exactly?
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03-27-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by selowitch I have no bench. This tool is for my bass case. I'm just a player, not a repair tech.
How does that work, exactly? | you monitor the direction the angled part of the wrench is pointing....that will tell you how many turns or parts of turns your adjuster screw has gone.....
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03-27-2010, 09:58 AM
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03-27-2010, 10:12 AM
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03-27-2010, 10:34 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | I bought a small Rogue tool kit for about $12 that zips shut, got rid of half the contents and replaced them with stuff that I needed. Goes with me everywhere.
This kit has been discontinued, but you get the idea - anything that zips closed can hold a number of tools... http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...Kit?sku=421012
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03-28-2010, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Pilgrim I bought a small Rogue tool kit for about $12 that zips shut, got rid of half the contents and replaced them with stuff that I needed. Goes with me everywhere.
This kit has been discontinued, but you get the idea - anything that zips closed can hold a number of tools... http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...Kit?sku=421012 | Gig-mate offers various sizes of a similar kit and sells just the case. I think they're also available on Amazon. http://www.gigmate.com/
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