K Moody wrote:
> Hi CR listees, I'm clearing some bicycle item "paper weights" off my
> desk:
>
> 1) VAR third hand brake tool. Heavy cast "Var green" metal tool with
> raised letters "Made in France" and "VAR 02 FRANCE" on the sides of
> the tool.Machined steel knurled adjuster used to close brakes at
> proper gap.Missing black plastic knob on end of adjuster shaft. The
> tool is still totally functional.Var tools are no longer made as far
> as I'm aware??? Mel Pinto used to carry this type of tool, through
> his Mel Pinto Imports Company. Cost $20.00 plus postage. Money back
> guarantee.
Ahh, yes; the VAR #02 tool. As far as I'm concerned, the absolute best third hand tool out there. Once you've used one of these, you'll never go back to those nasty spring-type third hand tools. Here's a picture for those not familiar with the tool:
http://www.os2.dhs.org/
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-John "already have one" Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA