Another "What is it" question

[Skyman]

I came across this recently in an assortment of old tools that found their way to me. Appears to be a specialty pin spanner, but I have no clue as to its application. Thoughts?

 

[seber]

Angle grinder wheel nut.

 

[The Cobbler]

what he said ^^
could also be called a pin wrench or spanner wrench

 

[PelicanPines]

Now that you got the correct answer... Here are some useless alternatives

Sharpen the pins and use it for attitude adjustments... Hand wacking...

 

[Skyman]

Ah, yes. Of course. I shoulda recognized it for what it is myself. Thanks, guys.

Let the sharpening commence!

 

[Beerhippie]

In my shop, it's a "tossit". I've never had to use one other than to remove the nut from the AG when new. I hand-tighten the wheels and the direction of spin does the rest. Never had one come loose.

 

[Skyman]

Could be why I didn't remember?

 

[PCustoms]

In my shop, it's a "tossit". I've never had to use one other than to remove the nut from the AG when new. I hand-tighten the wheels and the direction of spin does the rest. Never had one come loose.

I had a grinding wheel that I wore down quit far, and apparently tossed the grinder in the drawer with the other grinders.

Went to use it yesterday and could not get the wheel off. Which started the search for the correct spanner

 

[Beerhippie]

I had a grinding wheel that I wore down quit far, and apparently tossed the grinder in the drawer with the other grinders.

Went to use it yesterday and could not get the wheel off. Which started the search for the correct spanner

Two nails and a vise.

 

[The Cobbler]

Went to use it yesterday and could not get the wheel off. Which started the search for the correct spanner

another pair of hands , a punch & hammer .

 

[PCustoms]

Two nails and a vise.

another pair of hands , a punch & hammer .

All viable.

Found it in the bottom of the drawer after pulling 2 out that didn't fit. Pitched 1 as I'm pretty sure it went to a grinder that let the smoke out years ago

 

[The Cobbler]

Pitched 1 as I'm pretty sure it went to a grinder that let the smoke out

I've used pin wrenches with the wrong cross section by putting one pin into the flange nut and resting the other pin on the outside of it.

 

[Beerhippie]

I've used pin wrenches with the wrong cross section by putting one pin into the flange nut and resting the other pin on the outside of it.

And... somewhere around here, I have a "scissors" style pin spanner for just in case. It fits most everything.

 

[RTM]

And... somewhere around here, I have a "scissors" style pin spanner for just in case. It fits most everything.

Here are two commercial versions, somewhere hiding is a home made version like the top on, but tiny pins.

 

[Beerhippie]

Mine are stamped steel, not as cool, but the same idea.

 

[TailGunner3000]

I've used pin wrenches with the wrong cross section by putting one pin into the flange nut and resting the other pin on the outside of it.

This.

 

[no704]

I use channel locks if the wheel won’t come loose by hand.