Platinum Tools
Platinum Tools Can Wrench 3/8 7/16 Double Ended
A double-ended can wrench with 3/8" and 7/16" colour-coded sockets for telephone terminal work
- TypeAdjustable Wrenches
- MaterialSteel
- Double-ended 3/8" and 7/16" hex sockets for telephone craft work
- Color-coded sockets enable quick size identification on the job
- Thin-wall socket design reaches fasteners in tight spaces
- High carbon tool steel construction heat-treated for strength
- High-impact extruded plastic handle designed for additional torque leverage
Telephone Craft Wrench
This double-ended can wrench is built for telephone craft work such as connecting wires to fuses, tightening nuts on binding post terminals and placing fuses in cable terminals. The 3/8 inch and 7/16 inch hex sockets are colour-coded for quick size identification. A thin-wall socket design provides access into tight spaces where standard sockets cannot reach. High carbon tool steel construction is heat treated for strength and durability.
Thin-Wall Socket Access
The thin-wall design is the practical limit of this interface; it allows the sockets to fit into confined terminal blocks and binding posts where thicker-walled sockets would not engage. The double-ended layout covers the two most common fastener sizes in telephone plant work without needing a second tool. An extruded plastic handle provides grip, and the design accepts a separate wrench when additional torque is required. No ratchet mechanism is included.
Double-Ended Hex Sizes
The single specification that decides fit is the paired 3/8 inch and 7/16 inch hex socket sizes. If the terminal hardware uses different fastener dimensions, this wrench will not engage the nuts or fuses correctly. Buyers who need other hex sizes, a ratcheting action or insulated handles for live electrical work should look for a different tool. The high carbon steel and heat treatment are fixed by the manufacturer.
Highlights
- Double-ended 3/8" and 7/16" hex sockets for telephone craft work
- Color-coded sockets enable quick size identification on the job
- Thin-wall socket design reaches fasteners in tight spaces
- High carbon tool steel construction heat-treated for strength
- High-impact extruded plastic handle designed for additional torque leverage
Specifications
| Brand | Platinum Tools |
|---|---|
| Type | Adjustable Wrenches |
| Material | Steel |
Questions about this item
Should I pick the 3/8" or 7/16" end for telephone binding posts?
Both ends are on the same tool; the 3/8" and 7/16" hex sockets are colour-coded so you can switch quickly between the two common terminal sizes.
What does the double-ended design mean when I'm working in a tight pedestal?
One wrench gives you both 3/8" and 7/16" thin-wall sockets, letting you reach nuts in confined cable terminals without carrying two separate tools.
How does the 16-inch handle affect torque on fuse nuts?
The 16-inch high-impact plastic handle provides extra leverage so you can tighten or loosen binding-post and fuse nuts with less effort.
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