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Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench w/ 2mm Pins

Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench w/ 2mm Pins

by Baader Planetarium
SKU BAA-2450062
$22.00 USD - $22.00 USD
$22.00 USD
$22.00 USD - $22.00 USD
$22.00 USD
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  • Adjustable pin spacing for slotted retaining rings
  • Precision-machined 2mm pins for secure engagement
  • Prevents scratches and damage to optics and housings during service
  • Safely remove and reinstall optical elements for cleaning
  • Removes the M48 / T-2 insert ring of the Baader Protective Canon T-Ring
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  • Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench w/ 2mm Pins

    The Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench with 2mm Pins is the professional tool for safely disassembling and servicing your astronomical accessories. Baader offers it to unmount the M48 / T-2 insert ring from the Baader Protective Canon T-Ring, and like any adjustable pin face wrench it prevents the costly slips and scratches that often result from using improper tools like screwdrivers or pliers. It provides the controlled, positive grip needed to protect your investment while performing essential maintenance.

    Baader Spanner Wrench: The Right Tool for Servicing Optics

    Many high-end optical accessories use threaded retaining rings to hold lenses or mirrors in place. When dust or fungus gets inside, disassembly is the only way to clean it. Using a generic tool risks gouging the ring's blackening, scratching the housing, or worse, slipping and permanently damaging a coated optical surface. The Baader Spanner Wrench is purpose-built to avoid this, turning a risky job into a routine one.

    Adjustable Jaws and 2mm Pins for Universal Compatibility

    Retaining rings do not come in a standard size, which is why an adjustable wrench is essential. The Baader Spanner Wrench's pin spacing is adjustable to suit rings of different diameters. The 2mm pins are machined to fit snugly into the retaining ring slots, ensuring a no-slip grip that allows you to apply firm, even torque for removal and reinstallation.

  • What is the Baader Spanner Wrench used for?

    Baader supplies it as an optional tool for unmounting the M48 / T-2 insert ring from the Baader Protective Canon T-Ring. As an adjustable 2mm pin face wrench, it can also turn other slotted retaining rings whose slots accept 2mm pins.

    Will the 2mm pins on the Baader Spanner Wrench fit all retaining rings?

    No. The pins are 2mm in diameter, so they fit only rings whose slots or holes accept 2mm pins. Check your ring before use.

    Why is the Baader Spanner Wrench better than using needle-nose pliers?

    Needle-nose pliers have tapered tips that can easily slip out of a retaining ring's slot, causing them to scrape across the metal housing or the glass lens itself. The Baader wrench uses cylindrical 2mm pins that provide a secure, positive engagement, preventing slips and allowing for smooth, controlled pressure.

    How do I use the Baader Adjustable Spanner Wrench?

    To use the wrench, you adjust the pin spacing until the two pins line up perfectly with the slots on the retaining ring. Ensure the pins are fully seated in the slots, then apply slow, steady rotational pressure to loosen or tighten the ring.

  • Product Type Adjustable Spanner Wrench
    Pin Diameter 2mm
    Net weight (kg) 0.04

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