Here is a review of this classic ring and wedge style nut splitter that really don't work in a ton of places but can be useful if they are modified. #648488 . .
I have pulled a few of these apart. Inside they are not all created equal. You should always pull the thread out and grease those threads well before use.
I have an older Craftsman USA version (4772) of this. The design is slightly different and is more user friendly with a slight offset so you are not straight on. The newer ones, like you have in this video are even worse than what I have. It seems that all companies are rebranding that newer style now. As far as my older Craftsman design, it is really no good either. It does work slightly better, but it still is a tool I no longer use. Regarding automotive use, I have found them useful on suspension and exhaust, but while it did fit with the application, it really did not leave me with something I did not need to finish with a cutoff wheel.
I have one of these that sits far back in one of my toolbox draws. Not really sure of the brand. I think it's only been used once that I can recall. IMO, there's better options, however, it's still nice to have if need be.
I bought one of these and the set screw sheared off the first use. So did project Farms splitter. Just thought I woul;d point that out. Tool sucks as it sits. Not worth the packaging it comes in.
That is a tool that I wouldn’t care about visual quality. As long as it works. Agree there are few times it could fit Into the required area. Very crude and very limited applications. Even an expensive one would have very limited success at getting the job done.
I thought the aluminum would have split but the pulley was too thick, at that moment I could only find some exhaust nuts and they are really hard and would have damaged the anvil
My friend has one that works remarkably well, he’s been married to her for 5 years.
Mean Green LMAO 😂
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I bought an open version of this in 1984 for a dirtbike project. It has sat in my toolbox ever since unused (fortunately!).
So glad you did this review. It was on my list but I was doubtful of this product.
I have pulled a few of these apart. Inside they are not all created equal.
You should always pull the thread out and grease those threads well before use.
Can he crack a bearing
I have an older Craftsman USA version (4772) of this. The design is slightly different and is more user friendly with a slight offset so you are not straight on. The newer ones, like you have in this video are even worse than what I have. It seems that all companies are rebranding that newer style now. As far as my older Craftsman design, it is really no good either. It does work slightly better, but it still is a tool I no longer use. Regarding automotive use, I have found them useful on suspension and exhaust, but while it did fit with the application, it really did not leave me with something I did not need to finish with a cutoff wheel.
I have one of these that sits far back in one of my toolbox draws. Not really sure of the brand. I think it's only been used once that I can recall. IMO, there's better options, however, it's still nice to have if need be.
take one to the autowrecker with you
I bought one of these and the set screw sheared off the first use. So did project Farms splitter. Just thought I woul;d point that out. Tool sucks as it sits. Not worth the packaging it comes in.
It would split easier if there was a shaft in the hub
That is a tool that I wouldn’t care about visual quality. As long as it works. Agree there are few times it could fit
Into the required area. Very crude and very limited applications. Even an expensive one would have very limited
success at getting the job done.
Sometimes it works better if you can split the nut on 2 sides of the nut .
These also work well on certain bike locks 🤣
I’ve never had success with one of these things. They are frustrating and temperamental.
I have a few of them.
I have never needed to fix a problem with them yet, but I did test them out on new nuts, and they did work fine.
Your telling me you didn't have a nut on hand to split?
I thought the aluminum would have split but the pulley was too thick, at that moment I could only find some exhaust nuts and they are really hard and would have damaged the anvil
Perhaps another time then.
Audio issues
nuts aren't round
Who gives a shit about the finish,just do the review.