Redding T-7 allen wrench size, HELP!!!

[padd54]

I am wanting to change out the die holder on my new t-7 press but don't have an allen wrench that will fit, do any of you know the correct size needed?

Also, was there supposed to be an allen wrench in the box of the new press?

Thanks,
Ray

 

[G'dale Mike]

Just set mine up a few weeks ago. I didnt get an allen wrench with the set to change the turret, But a 5/16 does the trick

 

[Nanook]

I just checked the one I use. It is a 5/16" Allen wrench. I don't remember a wrench coming with the press when I received it last summer.

 

[padd54]

Thanks guys, off to the parts store I go.

 

[boommer]

buy a set sooner or later your going to need them. I know I've got 4 sets for sure in diff configurations and then the metric ones.

 

[rcmodel]

+1

I can't imagine keeping house without a complete set of inch & metric Bondus ball-end allen wrenches.

rc

 

[Jesse Heywood]

I've never owned a set of ball-end, but I probably have ten different sets of different lengths, including socket drive of metric and inch, torx plus a drawer full of odds and ends. You can't have too many, and it can be rough not have the right tool for the job.

 

[arizona_cards_11]

It's amazing how tools pile up. You think you'll never need a certain size hole-saw, allen wrench, socket, etc.....and then it turns out that the size you need is the size you don't have.

I end up just buying everything in kits. I've messed up one to many times trying to jam a square peg into a round hole that I've learned my lesson.

 

[GT1]

I can't imagine keeping house without a complete set of inch & metric Bondus ball-end allen wrenches.

Yep, I have both sets and they've seen a lot of use over the years, mostly for R/C aircraft...since around 1980. Once you've gotten used to the luxury of ball end and not having to be straight in, gotta have them.

 

[wxl]

I keep 3 or 4 around for my T-7. Seems the one by the press keeps walking off.

 

[padd54]

I do have a two sets of allen wrenches, just not the size I needed, so I got two that I will keep on the bench at all times.

 

[Jesse Heywood]

The correct solution to your problem was to purchase a set with the 5/16 wrench. That way you have an extra set of wrenches. You can never have too many!

 

[NeuseRvrRat]

most sets don't go above 1/4"

 

[milo-2]

The size is 8mm, proto makes 3/8" sockets with 8mm hex heads, not sure if you can but it seperate or not. If not, if you want to use a socket with extension, you can buy a metric set of wrenches, cut the end off and epoxy it in the correct size socket.

 

[padd54]

Actually, Milo-2, I got an email from Redding and they stated that the size is 5/16".

I have a small 5/16" piece that fits in a 1/4'" socket that I use with an extension.

 

[milo-2]

That's funny, my 8mm fits like a glove, never looked into it further, thanks.

 

[Jesse Heywood]

8 mm = .3150, 5/16 = .3125. Given manufacturing tolerances, I would bet it is a snug fit.

 

[hueyville]

In order to do all I need I have a dozen or more sets. The ball end are most used with T-handle second most. Also need a set of security Allen wrenches with the hole in the end. Then size run from pocket watch to D9 Caterpillar ROTC, etc tools get out of hand. I have 6 double and triple stack roll away chests at work of hand tools and then two at home since most of the motorcycles live in the garage. A couple of socket drive sets to use with torque wrenches is most important for me. Been an over tightener all my life. Amazing how much less force is needed to tighten a nut or bolt than it feels. I have torque wrenches in inch/ounces, inch/pounds, foot/pounds, newton/meters and so on. One is rated from 1 to 3 inch/ounces in tenths of an ounce and the big wrench with 10 foot T handle designed for two men will torque to 8,000 ft/lbs. Nothing to me like knowing whatever I twist is at manufactures specs.

 

[kingmt]

I'm still trying to figure out why it took 18 post to answer this question.

you can normally interchange 8mm with 5/16, 11 with 7/16, 13 with 1/2, 14 with 9/16, & 19 with 3/4. I think 1" may be 21mm.

 

[brickeyee]

buy a set sooner or later your going to need them. I know I've got 4 sets for sure in diff configurations and then the metric ones.

Bondus or Allen brand.

the cheap ones from the big box are often not sized correctly and not hardened worth a damn either.

 

[milo-2]

My chest and head are expanding rapidly from the thought of maybe being right.