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Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 5:32 pm
by lillino
Do you know what measure are fixing nuts of speakers in vintage Hiwatt cabs? In metric system (millimeter), 8mm spanner is too small, 9mm spanner is too large.
Maybe is there right measure in inchs (imperial system) or specific spanner?
Thank you
Re: Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 11:08 pm
by PhilUK
They are imperial, 2BA
You may be able to get a spanner on ebay.uk?
Where are you?
Re: Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 9:50 am
by lillino
Thank you so much
i'm from Italy and i don't find it in my country. Do yo know measure of washers and of shakeproof spring washers (with internal teeth)?
And what kind of nuts (brass, brass nichel plated, chrome, zinc or stainless)?
Regards.
Re: Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:13 pm
by mikhailwatt
It's been awhile, but I believe they take an 11/32" spanner... a nut driver is the way to go.
http://amzn.com/B000BQSBRM
Re: Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 4:37 pm
by PhilUK
Or a 2BA socket if you have a 1/4" square drive handle or ratchet
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Socket-1-4-2-BA ... 2BA+socket
Looks like a 2BA nut is 5/16" across the flats.
I've found what I think is the correct washer, it is 1/2" diameter (12.5mm) with a 3/16" hole (5mm?), 1/16" thick (1.5mm)
I would buy a small ruler in inches too!
Re: Hiwatt speakers nuts spanner/wrench
Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 11:41 am
by lillino
Thank you for you answers
i'll buy this spanner and make it. Nuts looks like golden, i think they are brass. Happy New Year!