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Old 05-02-2009, 10:28 AM
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Handy item to have and saves searching through the tool box.
double-ended nut driver with metal inserts lets you tighten or loosen the binding posts on your amplifier or speakers
fits 7/16" and 1/2" hex screw binding posts
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Old 05-02-2009, 10:29 AM
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Handy item to have and saves searching through the tool box.
double-ended nut driver with metal inserts lets you tighten or loosen the binding posts on your amplifier or speakers
fits 7/16" and 1/2" hex screw binding posts

Where can you buy them online??
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Amazon.com: AudioQuest binding post wrench - double ended - fits 7/16" and 1/2" binding posts: Electronics
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Prelude Audio Cables-Same guys that make the LED light kit for McAmps. 9.95 shipped.

AudioQuest Binding post wrench. FREE SHIPPING - eBay (item 110195564813 end time Jun-10-09 19:56:56 PDT)

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Thanks All. Just ordered one.

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Be careful, the wrench is very good at what it is supposed to do, it can also lead to over tightening the posts, I have had to replace several binding posts that were over tightened and twisted off by strong handed users.
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Be careful, the wrench is very good at what it is supposed to do, it can also lead to over tightening the posts, I have had to replace several binding posts that were over tightened and twisted off by strong handed users.
Thanks for the heads-up Terry.
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Be careful, the wrench is very good at what it is supposed to do, it can also lead to over tightening the posts, I have had to replace several binding posts that were over tightened and twisted off by strong handed users.
I was about to order one, but changed my mind after reading this. I have a habit of manhanding things.
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To prevent over tightening you may want to try a small inch/lbs torque wrench.
Precise torquing of both binding post and also speaker drivers can make a sonic improvement.

Here are two models:
The first is mostly used in gumsmithing.
Wheeler FAT Wrench with 10 Bit Set.(This is the one I have)
Wheeler FAT Wrench with 10 Bit Set [553-556 Whe] : ManVenture Outpost, Your Discount Outfitter for Hunting, Shooting, Camping, Knives, and the Great Outdoors

The second is more precise.
Precision Instruments MD1F35H 1/4" Drive Preset Fully Releasing Driver, 5-35 lb.in.
Precision Instruments MD1F35H 1/4" Drive Preset Fully Releasing Driver, 5-35 lb.in

I first saw the videos from Virtual Dynamics and sent them an email about my
Cardas CCGR binding posts. He uses 30 inch/lbs on his Cardas CCGR binding posts.
The benefit comes from having your binding posts and speaker drivers
all torqued to the same amount(30 inch/lbs binding posts...10 inch/lbs speaker drivers... Just examples).

I did email Cardas and ask them for torque specification and Colleen Cardas
said there were none.
Virtual Dynamics - Audiophile Audio Cable
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