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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: hoppy504 on February 15, 2024, 04:47:58 PM

Title: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: hoppy504 on February 15, 2024, 04:47:58 PM
I am looking to purchase one of the above, I have already obtained the Bachmann version. Can any member recomend a retailer who stocks them.
Many thanks.
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: ntpntpntp on February 15, 2024, 04:58:05 PM
Does the Bachmann one not fit Dapol?  I thought the hex bolts were similar size head.

I keep sets of BA and metric nut spinners by Expo, and use whichever fits.
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: hoppy504 on February 15, 2024, 04:59:50 PM
The Bachmann has a larger socket head,
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: martyn on February 15, 2024, 06:01:27 PM
Maybe dcc supplies, or Peters spares?

Martyn
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: ntpntpntp on February 15, 2024, 07:42:22 PM
Peters Spares don't have any. None listed on ebay.

Seriously, just buy small size BA and metric nut spinner sets as I suggested above, then you have tools useful for other uses too.
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: Firstone18 on February 16, 2024, 10:29:42 AM
Quote from: hoppy504 on February 15, 2024, 04:47:58 PMI am looking to purchase one of the above, I have already obtained the Bachmann version. Can any member recomend a retailer who stocks them.
Many thanks.
Have you tried Squires who list BA sizes
http://www.squirestools.com/files/Mini%20Cat%20Hand%20Tools%20May%2019.pdf
Cheers
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: hoppy504 on February 16, 2024, 01:06:04 PM
Thanks for all the advise.
I have just got mixed up with BA sizes and ordered a 0-2 spanner,
do I require a 14 or 16 BA size ?.
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: Hailstone on February 16, 2024, 09:12:55 PM
Quote from: hoppy504 on February 15, 2024, 04:47:58 PMI am looking to purchase one of the above, I have already obtained the Bachmann version. Can any member recomend a retailer who stocks them.
Many thanks.
I have quite a few of these as they come with the locos, so pm me with your details and I will pop one in the post

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: hoppy504 on February 19, 2024, 07:59:51 AM
Alex,PM sent.
Title: Re: Dapol locomotive conrod bolt box spanner
Post by: hoppy504 on February 21, 2024, 10:24:56 PM
I should like to thank Alex for his help in supplying a spanner I was looking for.