Just a quick tip for the masses. After leveling my new TL-1 a few weeks ago, I learned that I didn't have a 1.5" wrench to tighten the nuts. There was too much stud sticking up to use my lone, 1.5" socket. The webs on the support legs prevented a Crescent from fitting in there.
On eBay I found numerous wrenches in that size but they were for heavy equipment and were usually priced $25-50 (one wrench). Too much for something I'm going to rarely use and not apply much load to.
Today, I visited Harbor Freight and discovered that they sell a 1.375/1.5" double box wrench for tightening trailer hitch balls. $4.99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95494
You can probably also score one of similar quality at Wal Mart in the RV section. I remember seeing them there with all the trailer hitch stuff.
No, it ain't a Snap On but you're not removing a skip-loader bucket with it either.
Thread: Box Wrench for Leveling Feet
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12-31-2007, 05:06 AM #1
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Box Wrench for Leveling Feet
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12-31-2007, 12:31 PM #2
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Hi Donkey Hotey,
Thanks for the tip. I don't know if my TM-1P has the same size nut on the levelers or not it is something I will keep in mind.
My new machine is due today about 10AM. Should be a nice day.
John
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12-31-2007, 02:25 PM #3
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channel locks usually work for me
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12-31-2007, 03:51 PM #4
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I tried Channel-locks. They fit but not enough to turn the nut to the next flat. Maybe the webs on the casting are narrower on the TL-1. I couldn't get anything else in there.
Greg
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12-31-2007, 03:57 PM #5
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. A hammer and short length of 1/2" leaded steel as a drift works quite well.
The TLs and also MiniMills are a nuisance because the levelling bolt is between the two side flanges.An open mind is a virtue...so long as all the common sense has not leaked out.
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01-04-2008, 01:58 PM #6
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I think I just heard the Lord swear.
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08-05-2023, 06:40 PM #7
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Re: Box Wrench for Leveling Feet
you sir, are amazing! the wrench is now up to 8.99 still cheaper than home depot's 28 bucks.SKU(s) 95494, 60707
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08-07-2023, 07:52 AM #8
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Haha. Imagine me, checking here for the first time in months and not posting in a decade. Glad you found the wrench.
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08-07-2023, 08:05 AM #9
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Re: Box Wrench for Leveling Feet
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