Trying to unscrew 'frozen' tach wingnuts with fingers just wasn't working - so came up with this!
Drill a 'dimple' in a largish bolt, then cut a slot to hold the wings.
Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
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mraitch
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Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
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Peter Harrison
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oledatsunguy
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
Sweet homemade tool, thanks for sharing!
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C.Costine
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
I cut a groove in a one inch long piece of 3/8 copper tubing.
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
Same thing can be done with schedule 40 PVC
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theunz
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
Nice, the hex head lets you really apply some torque for those really stuck nuts.
Mike M
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Old enough to know better, too old to remember why!
1969 2000 solex mine since 1972, under resurrection. (Finally resurrected as of spring 2019!)
1969 Porsche 911s -worth more, but not as valuable! Gone!
2017 Lotus Evora 400 - Oh my!!
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greydog
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
I slotted the end of a 1/4 drive socket. Worked well with a flex shaft driver handle.
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Steve_69
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Re: Wing Nut Removal Tool - Mod!
Very nice. I just got my wife to loosen mine. 
Sorry, I could not help myself.
I hope to post some picture of my dash rebuild soon.
Sorry, I could not help myself.
I hope to post some picture of my dash rebuild soon.