tightening keys for an old Alfred Weaver? - Classic-Banjo2024-03-29T12:20:34Zhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/forum/topics/tightening-keys-for-an-old-alfred-weaver?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThese are the tools that came…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-04-14:2667446:Comment:1292412018-04-14T14:38:59.388ZRichard William Inesonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/RichardWilliamIneson
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756347?profile=original" target="_self">These are the tools that came with a Weaver banjo, you got one spanner/wrench and a screw driver. Tow types of wrench and an unusual typr of screwdriver with a wood inset in the handle. All very rare nowadays.<img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756347?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756347?profile=original" target="_self">These are the tools that came with a Weaver banjo, you got one spanner/wrench and a screw driver. Tow types of wrench and an unusual typr of screwdriver with a wood inset in the handle. All very rare nowadays.<img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756347?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-center"/></a></p> Have you looked at drum tensi…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-04-13:2667446:Comment:1290432018-04-13T19:32:08.008ZEric Crumhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/EricCrum
<p>Have you looked at drum tension wrenches? They are usually square... Also, piano tuning wrenches...</p>
<p>Have you looked at drum tension wrenches? They are usually square... Also, piano tuning wrenches...</p> I assume that you mean to tig…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-04-10:2667446:Comment:1289512018-04-10T14:56:25.067Zthereallynicemanhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/thereallyniceman
<p>I assume that you mean to tighten the tension nuts?</p>
<p>I don't like to use a "tubular key" as the outside of the key can scratch the plating on the metal hoop. Why not use an "Imperial gauge 5/16" AF open ended spanner" ? ( AF means the distance across the flats of the nut.) I always use one to tension my Weaver.</p>
<p>They are generally available in the UK eg Ebay:…</p>
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<p>I assume that you mean to tighten the tension nuts?</p>
<p>I don't like to use a "tubular key" as the outside of the key can scratch the plating on the metal hoop. Why not use an "Imperial gauge 5/16" AF open ended spanner" ? ( AF means the distance across the flats of the nut.) I always use one to tension my Weaver.</p>
<p>They are generally available in the UK eg Ebay:</p>
<p><a href="https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Open-Ended-Spanner-Small-Britool-1-4-x-5-16-AF-2J2531-Original-Style-Wrench/382428955796" target="_blank" rel="noopener">5/16 inch open ended spanner</a></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756363?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/51756363?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-center"/></a></p> Thank you very much Steve :)tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-04-10:2667446:Comment:1289182018-04-10T10:55:11.511ZAnthony Deryckehttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/tony
<p>Thank you very much Steve :)</p>
<p>Thank you very much Steve :)</p> If you are handy with a drill…tag:classic-banjo.ning.com,2018-04-10:2667446:Comment:1289152018-04-10T10:48:45.987ZSteve Harrisonhttps://classic-banjo.ning.com/profile/SteveHarrison
<p>If you are handy with a drill and file, it is possible to make one as I did some years ago. Take a 4cm lenth of 1cm diameter brass bar, drill a 5mm hole into one end and then square it off using a small square section file. It's a bit fiddly so you have to use a bit of trial and error until you get it to the correct size. Then drill a small hole across the other end and insert a short piece of steel or brass rod to make a Tommy-bar. You should be able to buy the brass and steel from…</p>
<p>If you are handy with a drill and file, it is possible to make one as I did some years ago. Take a 4cm lenth of 1cm diameter brass bar, drill a 5mm hole into one end and then square it off using a small square section file. It's a bit fiddly so you have to use a bit of trial and error until you get it to the correct size. Then drill a small hole across the other end and insert a short piece of steel or brass rod to make a Tommy-bar. You should be able to buy the brass and steel from Ebay...Steve.</p>