5mm tuning wrench

Michael Holland · Post by **Michael Holland** » 4 May 2005 5:46 am

Does everyone else with this type of guitar struggle along like I do with a socket from a wrench set? It's really hard to grabahold and turn that little bugger! Where can I get a 5mm tuning wrench for my guitar?

jay thompson · Post by **jay thompson** » 4 May 2005 7:57 am

Xcelite brand, the same tuning nut driver that was supplied, at least in the past, with Emmons guitars, make a 5 mm nut driver,# P5 mm, about 31/2 inches long including handle to fit nicely in the pick bag. Try industrial tool suppliers in your area.
Regards, Jay Thompson[This message was edited by jay thompson on 04 May 2005 at 01:27 PM.]

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 4 May 2005 8:01 am

You might get some black anti-skid tape from the hardware store (typically used for steps), and cut a piece to size to wrap around the socket (makes for a good grip on that socket).
I have one like that that I like alot.

Jan Mulder · Post by **Jan Mulder** » 4 May 2005 9:25 am

Hi Michael,

I will look for you in a hobby market in Holland, just send me your address by Email, 5 mm wrench is a normal size here in Holland.
I send you one for free; see it as an early Christmas present !

Don Poland · Post by **Don Poland** » 4 May 2005 11:54 am

You can buy 5mm nut drivers at Sears, Lowe's, Home Depot or anyplace else that sells tools. You can get them in a complete set or as individual tools.

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Ron ! · Post by **Ron !** » 4 May 2005 11:57 am

There you have it Michael.Living proof that the dutch really are nice people

Ron

Bill Ford · Post by **Bill Ford** » 5 May 2005 5:06 am

Michael,
You can also get a "T" handle type allen wrench,which is what I would reccomend. Look in the phone book for Grainger supply co. they carry the brand that has a rubber/vinyl handle that you can purchase individualy. Or go to http://www.mcmaster.com/
and type in 7041A45 and check out what they have to offer.

Bill[This message was edited by Bill Ford on 05 May 2005 at 08:08 AM.]

Bill Myers · Post by **Bill Myers** » 6 May 2005 5:37 am

Michael, For a few dollars you can buy a deep well 5 mm socket. To make it easier to use I took two rubber rings from a little hanger that hold a six string guitar on the wall and slide them over the end. A little super glue on the inside of the washers and you have a nice little tuning wrench