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Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: stoney on January 19, 2010, 09:56:03 AM

Hi All,
Have any of you found a tool to loosen/tighten the tiny hex nuts on the toggle switches (besides the dreadful needle nose pliers) I haven't figured out the exact size of the nut yet but it will take a very deep socket.  
Suggestions?
stoney

Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: mike13 on January 19, 2010, 04:37:30 PM

Try a tube spanner

Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: JimmyJ on January 19, 2010, 06:11:39 PM

I once ordered a bunch of C&K switches similar to what we see from Alembic and found they also sold these very thin wrenches.  The one on the right exactly fits the knurled nuts...  (no jokes please)
Jimmy J
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Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: afrobeat_fool on January 19, 2010, 06:37:21 PM

No disclaimers, Mr. J.

Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: xlrogue6 on January 20, 2010, 09:26:07 AM

A decent set of metric nut drivers (Craftsman, for example) are hollow down the center so they work great for mini-toggle nuts (which, BTW, are 8mm).

Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: mica on January 20, 2010, 10:57:24 AM

There's a complete list of adjustment tool sizes  here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=200). The mini toggle switches use a 5/16 hex nut. Look for a hollow shaft driver.

Title: Toggle switch hex nuts
Post by: stoney on January 21, 2010, 08:45:24 AM

Thanks for your input.
stoney