Chris Derkach wrote:
> I have a 1960 Bianchi Specialisima with an integrated headset. Does
> anyone know where to buy the adjustable pin wrench?
Chris, I haven't tried Scott Davis's idea of using a strap wrench, but here's what I did. I filed down the squarish wrench dogs on a Park SPA-3 (the blue one) until they were round, and just small enough to fit the pin holes of the headset. I used a smallish (~6") 2nd-cut or smooth file and took my time, holding the wrench clamped in a vise close to where I was filing, to minimize the vibration. Took about 5 minutes per side and I have used it probably a dozen times over the years since, so I consider it a success.
Picture of the filed-up wrench tip here:
http://bulgier.net/
Darn, I just realized after writing this email that they don't seem to make/sell the SPA-3 anymore. As Emily Litella used to say, "Never mind!" Maybe this could still help someone who has or can get an old-stock SPA-3.
Mark Bulgier
Seattle, WA USA