Is the reviewer who stated that you can not use this on a counter clockwise tightening nut?
371054
I have never had the oppurtunity to use it on "Left-handed" threads . I don't know why you shouldn't be able to unless the mechanism only works on right-handed threads. Suggestion: Set the torgue wrench to a lighter setting on the left-handed threads and see if it clicks. If it does, then I guess it would work. Good luck.
371055
It can tighten left-hand (reverse) threads, however the torque setting does NOT function in that direction. It will never "click" to tell you you've reached the correct torque value. The higher-priced Neiko professional grade wrench torques in both directions.
403097
Just a reminder, to tighten you need to turn it counter clockwise. Normally it's righty tighty, but not in this case-turn left to tighten. I tried to put it on by turning it right, but realize the error of my ways.
1080828
This is gonna sound dumb, but are you turning it the correct direction? You want to turn it counter-clockwise, until it becomes harder to turn.
273745
I just tested it and it appears that you can. I rotated one of the outlets 360 clockwise 2x and then counter-clockwise back.
990922
Actually, I'm not sure a regular nut would work so well. I believe the thumb-turn nut here has sort of a conical shape where it tightens against the bracket. A regular nut would likely dig into the plastic, if you could even get it tightened at all.With it being a thumb turn nut, you could fairly easily remove the whole light and bracket together. It goes on and comes off without tools. But then you'd have to re-aim your light every time.
1570206
For anyone reading this...you do have to use a wrench on the "lock" nuts (with the white nylon inner) to turn them until they are tight. you should not just "hand" tighten. If the bolts can spin while you are turning the locknuts with a wrench, then you need to hold the bolt head with a wrench or pliers. The threaded end of the bolt should stick out of the nut a little when you are done...but the real test is that you can't turn the nut anymore because it is very tight and hard to turn.
173983
Yes, that is exactly how I used it. The nut had a larger diameter than the original nut so some filing or dremel work may be necessary on the new forend.
652713
Dad2Three is right. Just one more note on this. At least on my pump, the nut on the head of the pump was impossible for me to loosen by hand since it was so tight. I could only loosen it with the careful use of a vice grip. I didn't want to break the nut, so I put wrapped a rag around it to avoid scratching or damaging the nut, and I didn't squeeze too hard on the nut. I was able to loosen it this way and then do what Dad2Three said to make it work for presta valves.
23433
Rotate the back of the tool clockwise or counterclockwise as needed to tighten or loosen the bolts. Do not use this set in any heavy duty scenario. OK around the house, though.
1455763
just an adjustable wrench for the nut on each side is fine. or socket wrench if you have set. you just put it it on your post, get it to the angle you like and tighten.
2046954
I'm not sure I understand your question. When it was time to put the handle back on, I positioned it so that it was facing the right direction, then turned the base to tighten. If you are referring to the tool - it's not threaded and works both ways.
1135608
No, the sockets are designed to grab the head of the bolt and allow you to twist only in the left direction.
43794
This torque wench is not designed to measure torque for counter clockwise rotation but will loosen most fasteners. A regular 1/2 inch ratchet will do for the task you mentioned. The torque wrench will measure torque on clockwise rotation.
998496
Not recommended. You can create threads on steel that does not have thread, or clean up existing threads, but changing thread would be problematic easier to buy new nut.
763719
They have the left pedal bolt threading reversed when it should be the right one. This causes the pedal bolts to "unwind" and loosen when pedaling forward. I called the customer service for fisher price / mattel and the guy said that if I followed the directions, it would have been fine. You don't need to be an engineer to know that a reverse-threaded left pedal bolt and a standard threaded right pedal bolt will cause both pedal bolts to unscrew under forward pedalling. I guess they hired a managers kid to be their quality control tech and/or design engineer. EASY FIX: After you call customer support to have them resend the bolts and pedals (no charge), go to Lowes, Home Depot, Northern Tool, Ace, etc. and get a high strength epoxy designed for metal to metal. I used Loctite Threadlocker 271 Red. Put the bolts through the pedals all the way. Then dab a little of the red glue on just the bolt threading. It's kinda runny, so be careful. Coat the outter 2/3 of the length of threading (from the tip inward 2/3 of the length, so that when you tighten it, there won't be any squeezed out to get on the plastic pedal). Now, do one pedal at a time and make sure you adhere to the R or L on the bolt head. While holding the outside of the pedal, keep the bolt head (non glued end) pushed in to fully expose the threading on the other end. Mate the bolt threading to the female threading on the crank and SLOWLY turn it BACKWARD. This backward pedalling motion will tighten the bolt (when, if correctly designed, should loosen them). When you feel the threads engage, continue to turn until you have no more finger space left on the bolt head. Then use a wide-head screwdriver to snug it completely. Repeat this with the other side. The glue sets in about 10 minutes, but I did it just after my son had gone to sleep to allow the full 10 hours for the glue to cure. Be sure to spin the pedals a few minutes after you apply it to make sure none of the glue is holding them. Hey Fisher Price, my resume's available if you want it! ;-)
351089
It can be tightened so that it won't flip without you doing it on purpose, but I don 't think it tightens to where it CAN'T be turned. I have never had to tighten mine, and it does not flip on it's own.
1442146
Sorry it's taken so long to respond. You can turn middle moveable wheel counter-clockwise to tighten. There is a noticeable difference, when you fluctuate that wheel.