| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
doctorcorey 
Orange Level
Joined: 17 Jul 2011
Location: S. KC Missouri
Points: 589
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Slapper/Hammer wrench for big nut
Posted: 01 May 2023 at 9:34am |
|
Any of you guys ever use these for axle nuts, 3-3/4 in my case? Sockets I see for sale are 200$+, and not sure if they are deep enough. Hammer wrench used is less than $100, and can be extended with pipe for torqueing nut. I notice nut flats on these sprocket nuts aren't really generous in area, so wondering if the 12 point wrench will grip, and not round off nut. Appreciate any experience you can share.
|
|
Semper Fi USMC 1958 HD6G, 1959 MF 203 loader, 1960 Case 420B Backhoe, MF 65 Tractor/Loader Diesel
|
 |
|
Sponsored Links
|
|
|
CAL(KS)
Orange Level
Joined: 18 Sep 2009
Location: Chapman, KS
Points: 3787
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 May 2023 at 11:00am |
cheap and easy thing to do is cut out shape in 1/2 plate and leave a lever section attached
Edited by CAL(KS) - 01 May 2023 at 11:01am
|
|
Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20
Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15
|
|
DiyDave
Orange Level Access
Joined: 11 Sep 2009
Location: Gambrills, MD
Points: 52637
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 01 May 2023 at 5:51pm |
Take a large adjustable wrench and set it to the size of your nut. Take a piece of soapstone and trace its outline onto some 1/2 inch steel, as posited, above. Cut out the shape with a torch (or plasma cutter). Just be sure to leave some iron around the inside of the jaws, so you can grind those areas to fit your nut. I just had to do this for a lost router collet wrench, I used an old strap hinge, and it did the job... 
I'd stay away from 12 point wrenches, for the rounding off issue...
Edited by DiyDave - 01 May 2023 at 5:53pm
|
|
Source: Babylon Bee. Sponsored by BRAWNDO, its got what you need!
|
|
Coke-in-MN
Orange Level Access
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
Location: Afton MN
Points: 41774
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 May 2023 at 9:27am |
|
I got a large RIDGID pipe wrench with shaped jaw to fit onto nut rather than pipe jaws
has come in handy for many oversized nuts - but i did break one moveable jaw but it was replaced under warranty , I didn't bring in the wrench handle though as it has a slite bend in it from 10' section of pipe I had slid over handle to gain leverage needed .
For track adjuster on HD5 I cut a wrench shaped opening in a piece o 1/2" plate , then welded 1" round stock to it at 2 different angles to slip pipe over for handle - has worked good for years
|
|
Faith isn't a jump in the dark. It is a walk in the light. Faith is not guessing; it is knowing something.
"Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."
|
|
JohnColo
Orange Level
Joined: 03 Apr 2020
Location: Niwot, CO
Points: 1263
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 02 May 2023 at 11:53pm |
Will an adjustable wrench do the job with an extension on it?
Years ago I was reading a farm magazine article about tools a guy should have in their shop. They suggested getting the biggest adjustable wrench you can find. Said you might not use it much but it looks impressive hanging on the wall...
|
|
Ian Beale
Orange Level
Joined: 03 Oct 2011
Location: New South Wales
Points: 975
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 May 2023 at 4:20am |
John
I heard that the complete farm tool kit was
1 x large adjustable spanner
1 x large pipe wrench
1 x BFH
|
|
doctorcorey
Orange Level
Joined: 17 Jul 2011
Location: S. KC Missouri
Points: 589
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 03 May 2023 at 10:21pm |
 I went and bought a BF torch, twice the size of my old Smith. That enabled me to heat the bolt on the track adjuster enough to get it to yield, and kept working lube into the yoke through the little 3/16ths hole I drilled in the top of it. Before this, it took my 240 lb. weight on a 10 foot pipe on a Ridgid 4' pipe wrench to turn it. That's 2400 ft/lbs!! I also finally got the master pin out of the track, after smacking it at least 200 times with a 12 lb. sledgehammer. I ordered a 60 ton ram from ebay, and am using a Enerpac pump off of an old rolling car-lift scissor jack, that will produce at least 8000psi. I'm not messing around any more. Also got the steering clutch out.
Edited by doctorcorey - 03 May 2023 at 10:40pm
|
|
Semper Fi USMC 1958 HD6G, 1959 MF 203 loader, 1960 Case 420B Backhoe, MF 65 Tractor/Loader Diesel
|
|
