spanner recommendations

What size are the nuts? Don't suppose they're the same size as the flats on the cones on bicycle axles? - because you can get very thin spanners for adjusting the cones - or you could when Adam was a lad, anyway! [Haven't needed any for the last 30 years!]

This is the reason I always accept odd spanners, then I can just grind the head down as necessary.

MrCheerful

I'm pretty certain that my dad has some slim spanners - SnapOn ones (he was a mechanic for 40 years and has a great collection of tools to borrow :-)

Being SnapOn they will be horrendously expensive. If you only want one or two it maybe worth it though. Not sure how you would buy them though as I don't think they sell to the public. Maybe pop into you local friendly local garage and ask to have a look? I suspect they will have a catalogue and would probably be willing to order for you in exchange for a beer voucher.

Darren

Britool, now owned by the French and going downhill fast as a result. Their spanners are ridiculously expensive but last for ever (The set I have predate the French fortunately but are now over 50 years old [no - I didn't buy then as new]).

You've never forgiven them for the Saniflo, Peter, have you? :-)

.andy

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If they're metric, then you're probably in luck

I'd probably use some nasty old Draper or something and give it an introduction to Mr Angle Grinder.

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They are called "Tappet Wrenches" in the US.

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