Clausing 8520 - need pin spanner

bll230 · Nov 10, 2009

The nosepiece on the 8520 uses a pin spanner with 1/8 inch pins. The automotive industry adjustable pin spanners have pins larger than 1/8, and the bicycle industry adjustable pin spanners have pins smaller than 1/8 inch.

Is there an adjustable pin spanner out there with 1/8 inch pins?

I know I can make one, but I would rather buy the tool and use my time to make model helicopter parts.

Thanks

John

L Vanice · Nov 10, 2009

I bought an adjustable face pin spanner from HFT, drilled through the pins and pressed in pins to suit the job I was doing. It worked fine, cost little and was quickly done.

Larry

rklopp · Nov 10, 2009

SK Facom sells a nice adjustable face spanner that comes with a set of different-sized pins. It uses a center left/right threaded screw to set the leg spacing, which makes it nice and rigid. The downside of this tool is that the bosses around the pins are kind of big, so the tool won't fit in some locations. Here's one on eBay. I have no connection with Facom or eBay seller, YMMV.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Facom-Adjusta...temQQimsxZ20090904?IMSfp=TL090904208001r20870

bruto · Nov 10, 2009

How close to 1/8 must it be, and would a spring type work? The Park SPA 1 (bicycle) is 2.9 mm., which is pretty close.

rke[pler · Nov 10, 2009

I use a pin face spanner with a 3mm pin from Reid:

http://www.reidsupply.com/Detail.aspx?itm=AMF-259

Mike ofthe North · Nov 10, 2009

I just picked up one of these, works great.
http://www.wttool.com/product-exec/product_id/7630/nm/Adjustable_Pin_Spanner_Wrenches_Martin_

Mike

bll230 · Nov 12, 2009

I got by by bending one out of 1/8 inch music wire, but that Reid one is pretty much what I am looking for, I'll get one of those.

Thanks

John

rke[pler · Nov 12, 2009

bll230 said:
I got by by bending one out of 1/8 inch music wire, but that Reid one is pretty much what I am looking for, I'll get one of those.

So it was a pin face spanner - I was wondering after the other answers.

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