in taking a close look at the tool the dealer sells and the ones on ebay and posted here in the past, it appears that there isnt any sort of real magic and best I can see is that a pair of soft jaw channel locks should grip and turn it just fine, right? I dont want to force anything though. I was being gentle and cautious today.

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