Thanks to all who responded. The consensus is that a Regina splined Phil Wood thin wall freewheel tool is what is needed. I was using a Park tool which is advertised as working without removal of the lock nuts...not true...the tool ID doesn't clear Nuovo Record or early Dura Ace lock nuts.
Does anyone know of a source for the Phil tool or have one they would sell.
It was also suggested that the splined FW was not period correct for '69 / '70 so I would still consider another FW.
Norm Lafleur
Ashfield, Massachusetts
USA
> I was working on some wheels today and when I tried to remove a freewheel
> I found that the FW tool wouldn't fit over the Nuovo Record lock nut. I
> had to remove the axle to get clearance for the tool. The freewheel was a
> 5 speed Regina Extra BX that uses a splined tool. I'm not eager to do this
> again, so I would like to buy or trade for a Regina or maybe another
> Italian freewheel that uses a Nuovo Record compatible design, even the
> notorious two prong style would be fine.
>
> This freewheel looks new and is a 14-16-18-21-24. I would like the same
> cogs and similar excellent or NOS condition for use on a set of show
> wheels for a 69/70 Cinelli. If you have something that would work let me
> know. I'm willing to buy,sell or trade.
>
> Now for the questions: I tried the tool on a C Record hub set and it
> cleared the locknut. Could this freewheel be an off topic item? If so why
> would it be a five speed and not six or seven. If it is within the CR time
> line how could an Italian company sell a freewheel that requires a removal
> tool that isn't compatible with Nuovo Record hubs?
>
> Norm Lafleur
> Ashfield, Massachusetts
> USA