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Old 11-24-2007, 11:46 PM
jbach36 jbach36 is offline
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What tools can get to tight places?

I'd posted some stuff over the last few days, about replacing the shut off valve. You just can't get your hands in that area for all the wires and hoses.

What tools are good for getting into tight places? I have a pretty good stash of tools, 254 piece Craftsman set, and all kinds of other cool tools. I do not have any S-shaped wrenches, so those are on my shopping list. I have some flex end racheting wrenches, but they were too big around on the ends to fit into that tight area. Can't win for losing. Have a wide enough mouth on a crescent wrench, but the handle is too long. Get a short ended handle, but the mouth doesn't open enough. It's maddening. I have crowsfeet wrenches, but you can't use a ratchet wrench in that area. At times, it's nearly illegal to get a job done. I had to cut a pair of channel locks to get them to fit into the tight area to get the alda off.

What tool do you find that's helpful for tight places?

Thanks,

Jeff 1991 300d, 114k
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