h a l f b a k e r y"It would work, if you can find alternatives to each of the steps involved in this process."
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The allen key version of the adjustable spanner! |
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The trouble with this is that you often need the full torque that only a fully dense hardened shaft can give you. Expecially when using super strength screws such as Unbrakos [link], or trying to undo screws with loctite and corrosion. So anything with moveable prongs is likely to get bent the first time you lean on it [-]. |
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It's gonna be tricky to get this into tight spaces, but sounds useful to me! |
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Excellent idea! Don't know if it's bakeable but definitely a killer concept. + |
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I agree with the torque problems mentioned above, but [+] for the 90% of bolts I come across this would help with. |
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hex head hardware us frequently used in low clearance mounting points where the use of a conventional head for later R&R is not possible or very inconvenient. I can't think of many situations where a bulky hex key would be useful. In concept I can imagine it working, even using a simple cam action to spread three dogs that would grip the hex as you applied torque, but in application I have broken enough keys to know that even a solid shaft is sometimes inadequate. |
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