Premium Members Rich Cottrell Posted November 17, 2017 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 17, 2017 Way off topic, but we have a knowledgeable bunch here. I was wondering if anyone know if any other companies make a: "Universal Mitchell / Castle nut wrench" here a a link to one company which has mixed reviews: http://film-stuff.com/mitchell-/-castle-nut.html As some of you know, I work a bunch of conventional camera on broadcast sports...In recent years, it seems the machining tolerances of the Vinten Pan Heads [which are the typical pan head brand found on the broadcast mobile units] do not always match the tolerances of the various tripods on these broadcast truck. Some camera guys resort to taking a hammer and a screwdriver to attempt to get the Mitchell "Castle" nut tighter. While that works, I have seen some get of those Nuts get their fins broken off...So I can see why this tool could be useful. Anyone ever use one? and does anyone else make them? any input is appreciated. thanks, rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Jeff Garton Posted November 18, 2017 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 8ball camera has a couple of options. I own them both and can highly recommend them. http://www.8ballcamerasupport.com Cinemilled also just started selling theirs. https://cinemilled.com/product/mitchell-wrench/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Members Tom Wills Posted November 18, 2017 Premium Members Report Share Posted November 18, 2017 Glad Jeff recommended the 8 Ball wrenches. Theyre what many of my dolly grips carry. The Nut Buster 1 is what Ive seen be super handy. Good for getting just a little extra torque by hand, and insert a tool into it and you can give it that extra oomph that some Mitchell nuts need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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