At 12:19 PM 12/10/2007 -0700, scott davis wrote:
>I found that a "Strap Wrench" removed my old very tightly fastened Bianchi
top nut senza any damage or marks. Strap wrenches are available at Sears
and Hardware stores. Also good for removing pickle jar covers. I think
they cost about 20 bucks for 2. I used a Sears wrench:
>http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Shop_Tools-All-Craftsman_2_pc_Strap_Wrench_Set
_45530
>
Those in the illustration look a lot like ones I purchased from an auto parts store. The straps on mine are plain rubber with no cord inside, so they stretch easily and of limited use for anything but light duty. I have used industrial strap wrenches made of cast iron with heavy fabric webbing straps that work a lot better.
Like this: http://www.ridgid.com/
John Betmanis
Woodstock, Ontario
Canada