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Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:18 pm
by yelrow
Hi, i have the Hornby Con rod spanner, but my Norfolk and western, Rivarossi, has just shed a Con rod bolt. I have nothing to use on it, as Hornby one is too small. Does anyone have diddy sockets, and if so, from where did they acquire them. Looked for Rivarossi con rod spanner, with no success.
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:24 pm
by Walkingthedog
Look on line for nut spinners. They come in fairly cheap sets.
I’ve seen them cheaper than this. Just to give you an idea.
https://www.expotools.com/acatalog/6pc- ... 78040.html
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:31 pm
by Rog (RJ)
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:35 pm
by yelrow
Hi, thanks, its one of these, the one what fits hornby, i have. Was unaware that they came in sets. Will investigate. Will need to know size of nut, perhaps.
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:38 pm
by yelrow
Anyone know size of hornby one, then i can make sure my set includes next one up.
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:50 pm
by Brian
Its 2.5mm for Hornby to detach things like speedo cables when disassembling/reassembling locos.
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 3:53 pm
by yelrow
Brian, thanks , will look for next one up, or set, if affordable
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:14 pm
by Walkingthedog
Re: Diddy socket set
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2018 4:23 pm
by yelrow
ithankyou, when storm abates will measure with my digital thingy, looks good, but will need to see postage to france.