Spin Doctor Old Tools Quiz – Answers

Earlier this week we posted a visual “old tools” quiz here on our blog – we had many responses, but here are the official answers from our head Spin Doctor, Gaynor. So how did you do?

Tool #1:

VAR 17 Spoke Nippers cut spoke ends that extend beyond the head of the nipple.

Tool #2:

Replacement ends for the VAR 370 headset race remover.

Tool #3:

Crank remover for cranks with stripped dust cap threads.

Tool #4:

Chain pliers. Cradle on the left holds chain & the pin on the right pushes the rivet out.

Tool #5:

Pliers for holding direct pull spokes (it keeps them from turning). 

Tool #6:

VAR freewheel vise.

Tool #7:

VAR, Campy and Shimano fork crown race removers. These grip the race from below the fork crown, and are then struck with a hammer to remove. 

Tool #8:

Alignment gauge for machined frame alignment table.