Knock off spinner tool

[jimbo01]

Has anyone purchased a spinner tool from Finish Line? Does it work as advertised? Please advise.

[Cashburn]

Originally Posted by jimbo01

Has anyone purchased a spinner tool from Finish Line? Does it work as advertised? Please advise.

I've been told it makes an awesome paper weight

[jimbo01]

If that is the case one does not need to spend $150.00 for it. Thanks

[twobjshelbys]

Just get the 6# lead hammer from American hammer

[tpatodd]

Hamm'ah. Get the lead Hamm'ah!

[*13*]

How many have broken spinners with a lead hammer?

[lippy]

Originally Posted by *13*

How many have broken spinners with a lead hammer?

I haven't. You don't need to beat the daylights out of the spinner. One trick is to hold the hammer near the head while tightening (less torque), and at the end of the handle while loosening (more torque). That will help you avoid overtightening. When you tighten, just do it until the tone of the thumps change. You'll know when it is adequately tight. Of course, use anti-sieze also.

[Mark IV]

Dennis Olthoff explains it here:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8kCWG3d1Cc]Superformance Cobra, Daytona Coupe and GT40 Wheel Care - YouTube[/ame]

[twobjshelbys]

Originally Posted by lippy

I haven't. You don't need to beat the daylights out of the spinner. One trick is to hold the hammer near the head while tightening (less torque), and at the end of the handle while loosening (more torque). That will help you avoid overtightening. When you tighten, just do it until the tone of the thumps change. You'll know when it is adequately tight. Of course, use anti-sieze also.

This is true, except perhaps the first time if a previous owner overtightened them. Use anti-size on the threads and the flat surfaces, including the spinner to the wheel and it will be lots easier to remove them. Use it sparingly as when they tighten up it will ooze out onto the wheel and it's really a horrible thing to clean up.

I was surprised to hear them change in tone as they tightened up. I also re-banged them after a few dozen miles and noted no change. I used safety wire and never noticed any change in tension.

[jimbo01]

I have had the wheels off several times. I always use anti-size on the threads as this helps in the removal process. Just talked to Fastenal and for only $92.00 I can get the 6 lb. American Hammer from them The one I got from Finish Line is not of great quality. Some of their stuff is not of the greatest.

[Mark IV]

American Hammer AM6LNAG Sledge Hammer 6 lb 12 in Lead Alum | eBay

While the handles still say "Rockford, Il" they have relocated to the Carolinas.

And free shipping! We don't even stock them anymore as we can't compete with the eBay prices.

[Dominik]

I used a copper hammer, but I also made sure my pin drives are straight and square and not pointing in every direction (which will cause any sorts of binding, seizing, galling, even of the wind nut). Use a vernier to measure distance between all 5 (6!) of each other as a quick check.

[KevinW]

I have a copper hammer, but i would prefer a lead one - $150+ in the UK....if you can find a decent one.

[jimbo01]

Thanks for the ebay info. Only $49.00 from them.