I was taking apart my 'new' jointer and struggling with the bolts securing the wedge bars. Just couldn't get enough 'grunt' with the hex wrenches I had available (i.e. garden variety 'L' style). I was also afraid of having the wrench slip out of the bolt and, as a consequence, having my knuckle's bashed up (or, worse, cut by the very sharp edges on the jointer blades). I needed more torque and more control.
I paused and reflected on the matter. In other circumstances (e.g. taking off a stubborn wheel nut), I would use a 'persuader' (i.e. a piece of pipe slipped over the wrench handle). Could I come up with something like that for my allen wrench but on a smaller scale?
I rummaged through the tool box and there was my salvation - a hex driver for aBeginning Woodworking nut (i.e. a screwdriver like nut driver). It has a hollow shaft and a nice comfortable handle. The allen wrench slipped inside the hollow shaft and I had my torque multiplier. Lots of control and more torque. Those bolts didn't have a chance! See attached photo.
