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General Com-Pac and Sailing Related Discussions => Boat and Hardware Modification => Topic started by: Bristol14 on April 10, 2022, 05:44:16 PM

Title: Palm Wrench
Post by: Bristol14 on April 10, 2022, 05:44:16 PM
I?ve been having trouble reaching several bolts on my stern and transom even though I cut a 4 inch round removable hatch several years ago. Don?t normally frequent Harbor Freight unless I?m looking for cheap tools that I may only use a few times,  but yesterday I found this neat palm wrench that has multiple sockets. Not only does it work in tight spaces but if the bolt is a bit long, the wrench slips over the nut so that the bolt can protrude through the wrench. Link is below and I believe Amazon sells them as well.

https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-grip-wrench-60435.html

Title: Re: Palm Wrench
Post by: Bob23 on April 10, 2022, 07:55:39 PM
Thanks Bristol!
  I'm in the beginning phases of removing and rebedding the genoa tracks, stanchions and bow and stern rails on Koinoina, my 1985 23/2. I was wondering how I'd contort myself to get at the nuts holding the tracks on and this might be the solution!

  I like Harbor Freight. It serves a purpose, I don't bring my Mac or Snap-On tools on the boat; if I'm going to send Davey Jones a gift, I'd prefer a HF! He doesn't know the difference anyway!

  Thanks again!
Bob23
Title: Re: Palm Wrench
Post by: Bristol14 on April 10, 2022, 08:13:45 PM
You?re welcome!

Here?s another one I used for hard to reach areas:

https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-1-sae-socket-wrench-60830.html