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Wrench for CE Profesional?

I now have a CE Professional and I'm looking for a proper wrench. These things have square nuts, so nothing out of my massive tool kit fit. Alternatives? Options?

I do have adjustable wrenches...I just want something for the case pocket...

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Permalink Reply by Jody Stecher on October 26, 2024 at 4:24

All my banjo wrenches are hexagonal or round. I found some square ones on the internet here:

https://www.billcampbanjos.com/PROD16.htm

7/32" is the size.

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Permalink Reply by Trapdoor2 on October 26, 2024 at 13:54

Thanks! I have a pile of banjo wrenches but nothing square. It takes 8mm or 5/16" (0.315 vs 0.312). A 5/16 wrench fits a little tighter but 8mm works fine also.

I will probably just find a suitable, cheap open-end wrench to toss in the case. Home Depot actually has a 5/16" square socket (which is used on some kind of plumbing stuff). With banjo nuts, the socket needs to be deep enough to allow the ball end to fit thru while engaging the wrench flats. @ $5, I may order one (not in stock, free delivery) anyway. A socket on a T-handle is preferable but any port in a storm!