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Old 08-05-2009, 04:37 PM
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What size allen wrench is used on Badass bridges ???

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I lost mine, and all I know that it is way smaller than the 20-something other allen wrenches I found while looking for it.

I'd like to hit the hardware store tonight and get a few to spare.

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Old 08-05-2009, 04:45 PM
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Yeah, they're tiny. I took one of the saddles (still with the allen screws) with me to the store when I needed a new wrench.
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Old 08-05-2009, 04:58 PM
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im pretty sure its a .050. Its available in some more extensive sets.
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Old 08-05-2009, 07:34 PM
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Yes. 0.05 inches. I got one in an allen key set at a hardware store after I ordered a Badass from ebay that didn't come with the wrench.

A set of allen wrenches with one in it should run you about $5. And you'll have some extras for your other bridges and even, possibly truss rods.
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bought a set of allen keys yesterday to adjust my badass and as its been said its the .050 key, look for the sets with the most keys on them as possible!
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Old 08-05-2009, 08:16 PM
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Thanks for the help... I just bought an allen wrench set.
It is indeed .050

BTW... you can get 100 of these for $5.99 on Ebay.
I should just get them to leave in my screw box, just so I know I'll always have them.
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bought a set of allen keys yesterday to adjust my badass and as its been said its the .050 key, look for the sets with the most keys on them as possible!
I agree with the .050 or I'm also thinking I have a 5mm or 5.5mm that works,,,,,
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Old 08-05-2009, 10:02 PM
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I agree with the .050 or I'm also thinking I have a 5mm or 5.5mm that works,,,,,
Nope ... 0.050" = 1.25 mm.

Well ... 1.27000254 mm.
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