Every toolbox should have one

[canyncarvr]

..and maybe every toolbox but mine did!!

I've used vise-grips to take off pipe springs in the past. They work OK.

Was going to do some pipe swapping on a twin 2T awhile back..figured a spring tool would work a lot better in the considerably tighter situation of two pipes.

What a surprise. Crummy little piece of metal with a hook on it...and it works great!

I've decided that the vise-grip method is completely bogus!!

Below are both the T- and circular handles. I would have chosen the T if the shop had HAD one, but all they had was the round one. In the tight quarters I needed to get into, I was glad I didn't get the T.

[quailchaser]

I'll second that. Hate the plyers, screwdriver, vise grips, needle nose, ect approach. Spring tools are the Bomb! I prefer the T...then again I've never used the "round" kind so my opinion might be a tad biased.

[m0rie]

I've used a brake spring tool with good results in the past. Craftsman for what it matters.

[KDXSean]

re: the vise grip method.....

I used to prescribe to the vice grip theory for pipe springs....

Until the vice grips slipped off and I bashed my knuckles into the concrete floor

There's a tool for every job, as they say

[canyncarvr]

The 'T' version is easier on the fingers. Having not used the 'T' I cannot have an opinion of it. Certainly the round-handled one scrunches 'yer digits.

I'm thinking I'll pick up a 'T' too! Might as well 'spearmint some.

[fuzzy]

Thonse things are awesome....I bought a half-dozen once when rockymtn has some on clearance for 99c/ea. They get a workout on the kart...