[AT] Lug Nuts

[Cecil R Bearden]

Looks like a good idea, but I wonder how much the pin through the shaft 
weakens the shaft.  I might try making one or two of them this winter, 
the price is a little rich for my budget.
Cecil in OKla



On 11/2/2015 2:27 AM, Steve W. wrote:
> Dennis Johnson wrote:
>> I help some challenged people a bit. One has an eclipse were he ended
>> up using a factory lug wrench and bent the studs when changing tires.
>> The studs finally broke off. The issue is pushing down from too far
>> out put as much bending force on the lug nuts as it did torque, which
>> caused then to bend and then latter break. Using a stand or block
>> would have prevented bending and breaking the stud. Understanding
>> what you are doing would also help, but it is not everyone is able to
>> do that.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Nov 1, 2015, at 7:48 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
>>>
>>> Good reminder. One thing you might want to carry is a block of wood
>>> or short jackstand. I've had situations where I couldn't break them
>>> loose and would prop up the end of the wrench so I could stand on
>>> the wrench or add a pipe for more leverage.
>>>
>>> John Hall
>>>
>
> I have seen a few variations on this style wrench.
>
> http://forresttoolco.com/safety_impact_wrench.html
>


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