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Do they exist or does anyone know where I can get a pair? Im looking to adjust the headstock bearings on my 51 VB600. They appear to be about 32mm
(1 1/4 inch?) as far as i can tell with a vernier but access is a bit restricted.
I suppose one alternative would be to get a pair of open enders and grind the jaws thinner.
Tried Daraganfly but they have nothing. Thanks.

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Try Acme Stainless they offer them in the Ariel Miscellaneous section.
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Thanks! I never even thought about looking there. I must be losing the plot 🤗

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Drags list them 6606-27. Are you looking for a different size?
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Spoke to Drags on the phone this afternoon, Dennis (their website was taking an age to respond) - chap there said they couldnt help or suggest anywhere I may get some 😕 I've ordered a pair from Clay at Acme as Ive dealt with him since he started up.

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Its just the G1-55 spanner in the factory toolkit from 1927. I see them on ebay all the time often cheaply.

a few seconds search….
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/25627215051 ... media=COPY
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Thanks, but no chance I'd be buying them from Oz - postage would be more than Ive paid for a set from acme 😉

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