hex key size for Kanstul
- bassboneman69
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Hello all,
Anyone know what size the hex key/allen wrench is for the adjusting screws for the f-attachment paddle on 1670/1661?
I am assuming it is metric...
Sam
Anyone know what size the hex key/allen wrench is for the adjusting screws for the f-attachment paddle on 1670/1661?
I am assuming it is metric...
Sam
- Burgerbob
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- Joined: Apr 23, 2018
I'm sure there are more out there, but I only ever use 3/32" and 2mm hex keys.
- Crazy4Tbone86
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I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again!
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again!
- tbonesullivan
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- Joined: Jul 02, 2019
Looks like 1/16" for the paddle on my Kanstul 1570.
- MStarke
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[quote="Crazy4Tbone86"]I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
Off topic: Really had to laugh at this. Feels like I am buying a new one every year plus owning a few of these bike tools that combine different types of tools. My kids just love to play with them and I am blaming them that always something is missing. And the one missing is always the one I need at that moment...
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
Off topic: Really had to laugh at this. Feels like I am buying a new one every year plus owning a few of these bike tools that combine different types of tools. My kids just love to play with them and I am blaming them that always something is missing. And the one missing is always the one I need at that moment...
- elmsandr
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- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
[quote="Crazy4Tbone86"]I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
- Crazy4Tbone86
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[quote="elmsandr"]<QUOTE author="Crazy4Tbone86" post_id="193186" time="1668041938" user_id="8392">
I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
</QUOTE>
Exactly! I think I went through at least a dozen sets before I realized that taking 5 seconds to put it back in the holder would save me time and frustration in the future.
I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
</QUOTE>
Exactly! I think I went through at least a dozen sets before I realized that taking 5 seconds to put it back in the holder would save me time and frustration in the future.
- bassboneman69
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- Joined: Aug 15, 2018
Tbonesullivan 1/16 worked!
Thanks a bunch
Thanks a bunch
- tbonesullivan
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Jul 02, 2019
[quote="bassboneman69"]Tbonesullivan 1/16 worked!
Thanks a bunch[/quote] No problem! 1.5mm was just a bit too small. 2mm was too big, as was 5/64".
Thanks a bunch[/quote] No problem! 1.5mm was just a bit too small. 2mm was too big, as was 5/64".
- baBposaune
- Posts: 391
- Joined: Jan 21, 2019
[quote="bassboneman69"]Hello all,
Anyone know what size the hex key/allen wrench is for the adjusting screws for the f-attachment paddle on 1670/1661?
I am assuming it is metric...
Sam[/quote]
Why would you assume it's metric?
Anyone know what size the hex key/allen wrench is for the adjusting screws for the f-attachment paddle on 1670/1661?
I am assuming it is metric...
Sam[/quote]
Why would you assume it's metric?
- W1XO
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- Joined: Aug 05, 2022
For folks in the US, you can buy individual hex keys cheap from McMaster-Carr (mcmaster.com). That way you can restore all those sets missing one or two pieces back to their original glory.
Ted
Ted
- Dennis
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- Joined: Mar 24, 2018
[quote="elmsandr"]<QUOTE author="Crazy4Tbone86" post_id="193186" time="1668041938" user_id="8392">
I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
</QUOTE>
I've discovered that hex key sets are always missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches because hex head screws actually only come in 2 or 3 sizes. The remaining sizes are decoys to keep you hunting for the right Allen wrench...
I recommend that you get a complete set of Allen wrenches in inch fractions and metric. I think both sets together would be less than $20. That’s a very reasonable price for a set of tools that you could potentially use on an assortment of things around the house.
Just remember to put each tool back in its correct holder after every use. Otherwise, you might be buying an entire set again![/quote]
I, personally, prefer to own roughly 37 complete sets that are all missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches.
At least, that is what I would have to assume if I were to audit the contents of my tool storage locations.
Cheers,
Andy
</QUOTE>
I've discovered that hex key sets are always missing the same 2 or 3 wrenches because hex head screws actually only come in 2 or 3 sizes. The remaining sizes are decoys to keep you hunting for the right Allen wrench...