EVH wrench for early drag?

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EVH wrench for early drag?

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Hi, i’ve not broken down one of these early Vom Hofe drags I and don’t have the special wrench. Can anyone enlighten me about its workings and possibly have the wrench? Pics and measurements is all i need, although i would buy one if not too outlandishly priced!

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We lose fewer of them if they're tied to the reels.

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Thanks, Steve... that should do it.
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John,

I have a wrench. Do you want mr to bring it to the Show?
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Thanks, Ron...I don’t want to lug that reel back with everything else and will try to get it done before, so will fab one.
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I'm envious of you guys who can look at something, then go into the shop and "fab" one. John, please fab me an MG-TD in British racing green. Right-hand drive is fine with me, too.

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Sorry, Richard... with the price of nickel silver, it would break me! I did, however, manage a functional wrench!
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Why wouldn't a little spanner wrench like one of these have worked?

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The second one on the left might work "backwards", Tommy...it has to get purchase against the wheel while the teat is in one of the three holes. Here's the one I made that will work:

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WOW, JE! Dress up the outer end and you've got a real/reel wrench reproduction. Nice work!
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