..and maybe every toolbox but mine did!!
I've used vise-grips to take off pipe springs in the past. They work OK.
Was going to do some pipe swapping on a twin 2T awhile back..figured a spring tool would work a lot better in the considerably tighter situation of two pipes.
What a surprise. Crummy little piece of metal with a hook on it...and it works great!
I've decided that the vise-grip method is completely bogus!!
Below are both the T- and circular handles. I would have chosen the T if the shop had HAD one, but all they had was the round one. In the tight quarters I needed to get into, I was glad I didn't get the T.
Every toolbox should have one
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Every toolbox should have one
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I'll second that. Hate the plyers, screwdriver, vise grips, needle nose, ect approach. Spring tools are the Bomb! I prefer the T...then again I've never used the "round" kind so my opinion might be a tad biased.
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I've used a brake spring tool with good results in the past. Craftsman for what it matters.
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The 'T' version is easier on the fingers. Having not used the 'T' I cannot have an opinion of it. Certainly the round-handled one scrunches 'yer digits.
I'm thinking I'll pick up a 'T' too! Might as well 'spearmint some.
I'm thinking I'll pick up a 'T' too! Might as well 'spearmint some.
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