Dai Fledermaus Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Does anyone know where I could buy a metric version of a set of magneto spanners, if such a thing exists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I bought a set of metric combo spanners from a market stall. The nice thing about them was that the ring end was the next size up or down as a pair - you get 6 open x 5.5 ring then the match would be 5.5 open x 6 ring , I think the smallest spanner is 2mm. and the set covered 2 to 8mm with selected 0.5 mm increments Downside, at a couple of pounds cost, the quality isn't brilliant, however they haven't let me down yet - I also haven't seen them since - I would definitely buy another set or two Martyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Hi DF I have these from Just Engines - they are great Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I got a nice Bergen set a few weeks ago via eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Loads on ebay or local Aldi or Lidl have them occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Try Squires for all your tools. I have a beautiful set of combination spanners from tiny right up to about10 mm. I am sure that they will do magneto spanners too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 These are lovely (I had a set until I got a load of gear nicked) not cheap though! **LINK** Shaunie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 These are lovely (I had a set until I got a load of gear nicked) not cheap though! **LINK** Shaunie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Its been a while since I saw a proper set of Terry's magneto spanners! I just bought a pack of these from Maplin. They are perfect fit for tightening switch bezels etc. Superb heavily chromed quality and have a 5 year warranty. 4mm-10mm **LINK** Edited By Phil Green on 23/04/2015 10:37:34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Poundland do a set of tiny sockets 3 to 8mm with screwdriver bits and a T handle driver for 1 pound. Also a set of open end spanners 6 to 15mm agin for 1 pound. Quality seem reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Posted by kc on 23/04/2015 15:29:56: Poundland do a set of tiny sockets How much are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Fledermaus Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Thanks everyone, I follow up on some of your suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Posted by Phil Green on 23/04/2015 16:25:29: Posted by kc on 23/04/2015 15:29:56: Poundland do a set of tiny sockets How much are they? You joke Phil, I went into Poundland a few times and came out empty handed, frustrated that there were No bleeping prices on anything! It was my wife that explained the deal. On the other hand; I go to the Isle of Man every year and their Poundland has the same colour and livery but is called something different. the reason, probably due to shipping costs, everything (was) £1.25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wilson Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 On the original post. I have some very nice 7, 8 & 9mm Snap-On combi's But I'm not sure if many would buy a full set £Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Tothill Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I bought a set of these http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Spanner-set-Metric-7pcs-3mm-5-5mm-model-enginnering-hobby-Bergen-AT508-/121069836728a couple of years ago and they have seen a lot of use. Sometimes it seems to be hard to get them on to the nut, so manufacturing tolerances may not be great, but having said that I've never failed to get one end or the other to fit on eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Posted by Dai Fledermaus on 23/04/2015 09:00:32: Does anyone know where I could buy a metric version of a set of magneto spanners, if such a thing exists? As I recall magneto spanners (usually in a little pivoted bunch) weren't even much use on magnetos. I just used my own BA set on all the many magnetos I fettled I bought a lovely set of small metric spanners after a long search from one of the regular traders at a show. Not one of the tool traders but one that sels things like air brushes and other such things. There's a label in the wallet that says expotools.com and they're sold as suitable for carburettors, fuel pumps & alternators, so not much different from magnetos. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essjay Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Probably these Geoff, but I see they're not available now until May **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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