hey,
needed to remove several fittings so i could improve my aka bungees.
i cut a 3/4" deep socket with an angle grinder and a cut off wheel.
works great and cheap
cheers!
j
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| Author: | kayakman7 [ Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
hey, needed to remove several fittings so i could improve my aka bungees. i cut a 3/4" deep socket with an angle grinder and a cut off wheel. works great and cheap cheers! j |
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| Author: | FloridaRobot [ Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
Nice job ! |
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| Author: | davew [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
Long nose pliers work well |
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| Author: | Jbernier [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
Just an FYI - we offer a tool through our catalog do remove fittings - part # 71115101 $6.99 retail. 
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| Author: | Tom Kirkman [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
The Hobie tool is nice, but requires a bit of hand fitting to get it to really work well. It's a bit too wide and blunt on the edge of the pins. Although, it's probably a better starting point than a socket. But, still nice a job on the too. Very well done and being able to use it in a socket wrench is a nice idea. |
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| Author: | kayakman7 [ Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
I initially used pliers to take the first one off but there is quite a bit of plastic cuttings in the threads of my boat, so some fittings are extremely hard to take off. After the pliers slipped once, I knew I needed something better. I needed: 1 a deep throat to fit the extra bungee thickness 2 space for one hand to press straight down and steady the tool 3 lots of torque, controllable torque 4 high strength 5 very precise fit A socket seemed to fit all of these. J |
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| Author: | Thrashie [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
nice work, ....on the eyelets i just use a screw driver thru the eye like a t handle and twist it off and on the T ones a simple pair of pliers ( or locking ones) to grip and twist off |
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| Author: | Cowsgomoo [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
I like it. Keeping my eyes open for a old socket now... |
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| Author: | kayakman7 [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
Cowsgomoo wrote: I like it. Keeping my open for a old socket now... Thanks! Just a fyi: I used an angle grinder with a cut off wheel to cut the socket, the steel is hardened. A hacksaw won't touch it. Cheers, J |
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| Author: | stringy [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
I like the idea of the socket tool as well, nice work Km7.  I have the Hobie tool and it is a bit awkward to use- especially if the fittings are tight. I'm thinking I should grind a slot into an old socket so the Hobie tool fits - saves a lot of delicate grinding work. Thanks for the idea. 
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| Author: | ripit [ Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: tool for removing Hobie's screw in fittings |
I just changed the bungees on my amas and I used a pair of needle nose pliers. I scuffed a few of them up a bit. I'm glad you posted this. I think next time I'll cut up a socket. The Hobie tool looks like it would work but some of mine were pretty tight so I think it would be just as difficult with the Hobie tool. Thanks for the post, looks like a good idea. Hey guys check this out! www.adventureislanders.com |
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