These wrenches are no longer available... I'm tired of having to ask the LBS for this service, even though they don't charge me. The wrench will come up on eBay every so often but I always get outbid. Is there another source? Is there another proper tool? No, a crescent wrench is not a proper tool! Seems like it would be really easy for a guy with access to a water jet to cut out a few...
Park HCW-1 43mm Crank to Chain Ring Nut Wrench
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cman said:
Yes, for removing the chain ring on a one piece crank. I couldn't even find a picture of one online, but I've seen a Park version and an old Schwinn version also.
cman said:
That does not look like it would work. It's not a hex nut.
Stanley makes these thin wrenches. They make 42 and 44mm but not 43mm.
Specs http://www.stanleyproto.com/xhtml/LITER ... P20712.PDF
I made a mistake earlier..... I meant to say 1 11/16" wrench. That may or may not work. Both Snap-on and Stanley make that one.
1 11/16 1.6875 42.8625mm
1 45/64 1.7031 43.2594mm
I usually clamp mine in the vice.
Specs http://www.stanleyproto.com/xhtml/LITER ... P20712.PDF
I made a mistake earlier..... I meant to say 1 11/16" wrench. That may or may not work. Both Snap-on and Stanley make that one.
1 11/16 1.6875 42.8625mm
1 45/64 1.7031 43.2594mm
I usually clamp mine in the vice.
I thought you meant 1 11/16" 
I don't see how a box end will work in there though?
I have a friend with a CNC Plasma cutter. I'm going to have him make me a wrench, and while he's at it, cut out a few more. I'll make them 43mm on one side and 37mm on the other just like the originals. 1/8" flat stock steel should work?
Anyone interested in some? I haven't figured out price yet, but I will.
I don't see how a box end will work in there though?I have a friend with a CNC Plasma cutter. I'm going to have him make me a wrench, and while he's at it, cut out a few more. I'll make them 43mm on one side and 37mm on the other just like the originals. 1/8" flat stock steel should work?
Anyone interested in some? I haven't figured out price yet, but I will.
I'm a firm believer in using "the proper tool" but I've never used anything but a crescent wrench to remove/install these nuts and it works just fine.I also always have the crank held in a vice with soft jaws. I guess an end wrench would be easier 'cause its lighter,maybe I'll try it.
I'm a proper tool guy myself (obviously). I couldn't find a big enough crescent wrench for a fair price, so I decided to just make the proper tool. And they are much easier to use than a big ol crescent wrench. No adjusting for size, no slip, no busted knuckles
Heres a decent copy you might want ...http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...373?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec6c1a245
I happened to find myself in an Outlet Mall last weekend, and wandered into a Direct Tools factory outlet store, where I found these:
As you can see, they open to 1 1/4" and 2", respectively. There was a version in between, but I figured these two would cover me. I too had been looking for a better tool for this job that was inexpensive. I think these were $11 and $18, then they had a scratch-off ticket that got me an additional 25% off.
Unfortunately, they don't appear to list hand tools on their website, but if you need to find a store, here is what they show for locations:
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/stores
Sears.com also carries the Black Rhino brand, although a quick search did not offer up these exact wrenches, they may be able to get them.
Not perfect, but better than vice grips or a pipe wrench.
As you can see, they open to 1 1/4" and 2", respectively. There was a version in between, but I figured these two would cover me. I too had been looking for a better tool for this job that was inexpensive. I think these were $11 and $18, then they had a scratch-off ticket that got me an additional 25% off.
Unfortunately, they don't appear to list hand tools on their website, but if you need to find a store, here is what they show for locations:
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/stores
Sears.com also carries the Black Rhino brand, although a quick search did not offer up these exact wrenches, they may be able to get them.
Not perfect, but better than vice grips or a pipe wrench.
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