Busted Domino wrench

[tiralie]

The last time I tried to remove the bit on my Domino, I broke the wrench.
I often leave the bit on my Domino when I store it, but when I want to change the bit I really have to crank to remove the bit. Now I take the bit off the Domino when I am finished using it and I put some lite oil on the threads of the post.

Tim

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[PaulMarcel]

Wow, beast-mode, Tim...

While you wait for a new one, use a metric crescent wrench...  [tongue]

 

[semenza]

Yup, I started leaving the bit off when done using it too.

Same reason but I didn't break the wrench. [eek]

Seth

 

[Stone Message]

When you put a new cutter on the Domino just nip it, do not tighten it as you would a router cutter. I have some bicycle oil with graphite and I occasionally put a tiny drop on the exposed thread.

Peter

 

[Rick Christopherson]

Wow, beast-mode, Tim...

While you wait for a new one, use a metric crescent wrench...   [tongue]

It wasn't cheap, but I finally broke down and bought a set of metric crescent wrenches. I had to go to 25 different stores before I finally found someone that carried them. So I bought the whole set.

 

[festoolviking]

Hi

When I use a wrench I always apply the same approach as when using an adjustable wrench, see pic.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1w0egbogvajtaoy/Photo%202013-10-26%2010%2034%2037.jpg

I'm not saying that is why your wrench got busted but some wrenches seem to be a bit weak on the side that broke off on yours. Especially when it comes to small wrenches and like with the Domino, those bits tend to get pretty stuck at times. 
I have not tried it myself but maybe doing a couple of plunges in a piece of scrap-wood would heat up the bit slightly and make removal easier ?  ???

Festoolviking

 

[johninthecamper]

Wow, beast-mode, Tim...

While you wait for a new one, use a metric crescent wrench...   [tongue]

It wasn't cheap, but I finally broke down and bought a set of metric crescent wrenches. I had to go to 25 different stores before I finally found someone that carried them. So I bought the whole set.

why didnt you get the left handed ones while you were there

 

[barnowl]

The last time I tried to remove the bit on my Domino, I broke the wrench.
I often leave the bit on my Domino when I store it, but when I want to change the bit I really have to crank to remove the bit. Now I take the bit off the Domino when I am finished using it and I put some lite oil on the threads of the post.

Tim

Tim, no criticism intended, but for future referrence, you had the wrench on the bit incorrectly when you were torqueing it.

The wider boss (the one that isn't broken) should be doing the torqueing, not the thinner (broken) boss.

No doubt your wrench had a flaw, but they are designed to be used as I described.

Similarly, crescent wrenches.

The bottom boss is only there to keep the wrench engaged on the flats.

 

[jonny round boy]

It wasn't cheap, but I finally broke down and bought a set of metric crescent wrenches. I had to go to 25 different stores before I finally found someone that carried them. So I bought the whole set.

Am I missing something? Surely an adjustable wrench is neither metric nor imperial, it's just "whatever size you want"?

 

[Stone Message]

It wasn't cheap, but I finally broke down and bought a set of metric crescent wrenches. I had to go to 25 different stores before I finally found someone that carried them. So I bought the whole set.

Am I missing something? Surely an adjustable wrench is neither metric nor imperial, it's just "whatever size you want"?

I think that Jonny has just had his D'oh moment !

Nice one Paul.

Peter

 

[tjbnwi]

Johnny,

The adjustable wrenches are called by handle length. In the not so distant past the designation was in inches, 6"-8"-10"-12"..........now they have the length in both mm and inches. It was a long running joke to go get a metric Crescent wrench. Kinda like when it was asked why "didn't you get the left handed set?"

I either just explained the obvious you missed, or you're an evil genius.

Tim, as every others pointed out, you had the wrench on the bit backwards.

Tom

 

[stvrowe]

Wow, beast-mode, Tim...

While you wait for a new one, use a metric crescent wrench...   [tongue]

It wasn't cheap, but I finally broke down and bought a set of metric crescent wrenches. I had to go to 25 different stores before I finally found someone that carried them. So I bought the whole set.

I only purchase the universal crescent wrenches that are stamped imperial on one side and metric on the other.  That way, I can use them on either  [big grin]

 

[jonny round boy]

Ah, OK. [embarassed]

I got the left handed joke, but obviously missed the first one. Oops.

 

[RONWEN]

Cresent has gone through many iterations in it's history and there was a period of time when they changed the sizes to metric -- I think it had to do with Jimmy Carter.  I don't seem to find any examples, next trip to the barn I'll check the tractor toolbox.
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[jonny round boy]

It seems there are such things as imperial and metric adjustable spanners after all!

Metric:

Imperial:

[tongue] [big grin]

 

[Oldwood]

It seems there are such things as imperial and metric adjustable spanners after all!

Metric:

Imperial:

[tongue] [big grin]

We call those "plumbers calipers "

Gerry

 

[tiralie]

Wow, beast-mode, Tim...

I bought a Craftsman 8 mm wrench at Sears. I was shocked that they actually stocked it as they have cut back their tool section. 5/16 will work too.

LOL, I laughed when I read that Paul. The MFT took most of the pressure but I really had to use all my body wieght behind the wrench to remove it. I was more worried about breaking the spindle on the Domino.

Tim, no criticism intended, but for future reference, you had the wrench on the bit incorrectly when you were torquing it.

Thanks, learned something new.
Don't worry about criticizing me, Tom's comment completely destroyed any ego I had left. [wink]

No doubt your wrench had a flaw, but they are designed to be used as I described.

I doubt that wrench had a flaw. After putting the spindle on my MFT, I really put all my (225 lbs./102.1 kg.) weight on that thing.
The post was not meant as a criticism of the tool but more a caution to others that this could happen and that a little light oil on the thread goes a long way. I don't use my Domino everyday, but when I need it, it's invaluable.

Tim, as every others pointed out, you had the wrench on the bit backwards.

...But I was using my left hand so it should have been the right way.[big grin]

Tim

 

[mastercabman]

It seems there are such things as imperial and metric adjustable spanners after all!

Metric:

Imperial:

[tongue] [big grin]

Well I guess the joke is on us!!!! [laughing]

 

[festoolviking]

It seems there are such things as imperial and metric adjustable spanners after all!

Metric:

Imperial:

[tongue] [big grin]

We call those "plumbers calipers "

Gerry

So what are all these plumbers doing on a woodworkers forum ??? [poke]

Festoolviking

 

[PaulMarcel]

I love how you can make a dumb joke on this forum then find 18 replies the next day and learn something (with a laugh) along the thread.

I'm so going to use the "plumbers' calipers" line on my neighbor, a plumber