Compressor wrenches are here!

[rdixiemiller]

I received 20 compressor wrenches today. They look really nice, they even laser engraved the part number! I'll try one on my truck tonight, then go through all the pm's and let everyone know how to pay.

 

[maddawg308]

Pretty cool! Gotta paint them green, though.

 

[JDToumanian]

Nice! The handle seems a little short, but hey - That what pipe is for, right? ...or maybe that wouldn't be needed, I don't know. I've never loosened my compressor belt... cause I uh... never had a wrench for it!

Jon

 

[jwaller]

I could have used one today.

 

[rdixiemiller]

These were made from a tracing of an original GI wrench, courtesy of L7. The wrench fits one way only, and will engage every 90 degrees. I tried it on my truck today, fits nice and snug. My parts truck engine has 3 coats of CARC on the engine, and I had to wiggle it a bit to chip away the paint and get it to fit on. I am going to put them on a deburring belt sander and break the sharp edge in the flats before I ship them.
Neat tool, I can see that it would make the compressor belt much easier to adjust!

 

[Recovry4x4]

I got one from John Souza many years ago. His was a copy of the same military wrench opening but he left extra material all over the wrench and made it with a longer handle. It's a very nice wrench.

 

[m38inmaine]

Looks great as is, can't wait to get mine. Thanks!

 

[FreightTrain]

Sweet,Those look real nice.I really want one.I will pay a little extra too if you can get the second batch made up with a longer handle.

 

[rdixiemiller]

They made 54 this first batch, I have 20 in my posession at the moment. Not planning on making a longer handle, you can weld on an extension if you really think you need it.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Unless your pulley is stuck you will not need the extra length. If it is stuck, have fun! With that said, I do like the extra length I have on mine but it sometimes gets in the way.

 

[FreightTrain]

Might roll on over there next week some time and pick one up in person since I only work about an hour away the deepest darkest jungle of Anniston.......

 

[rdixiemiller]

Pics of wrench in action

Tried a few wrenches on my parts truck engine. Here is a pic showing how it fits. There is room to back the bolts out about a turn and a half and still fit the wrench. These fit nice and snug on this compressor pulley, they look good!

 

[WillWagner]

RE: Pics of wrench in action

OK, Quit teasin' me!

 

[steelandcanvas]

RE: Pics of wrench in action

How much are you going to ask for them?

 

[rdixiemiller]

RE: Pics of wrench in action

I've sent out PM's to all who expressed interest in these wrenches. If you want them, fine. If you have decided you don't, that is still fine. Looks like the first 20 are already spoken for, I'll have 34 coming in next week. I'll have them at Aberdeen if anyone wants to get them at that time.
Thanks for everyones support!

Regards
Robert

 

[hndrsonj]

Just got mine today. They are a work of art. No burrs, fit great, cheap and now painted green!

 

[jasonjc]

Thanks

 

[SierraHotel]

Got mine today...you are the man, RDM!
Smooth, no burrs, fits well and the option for whatever color you want (to paint it)..but the best part is it was affordable!!

 

[rdixiemiller]

I'm glad y'all are pleased! There was just a tad of laser slag in the middles, so I put them on the dynabrade belt sander to clean them up. I think they look good! The one I kept fits the pulley tight enough that I can let go of it and it won't fall down into the radiator! Sure makes tightening that belt easier!
I still have a few left from the first batch, if anyone needs them they are still $25 delivered to your door (in USA)

 

[WillWagner]

RDM, got mine today b---utiful! Thanks!