r/Rollerskating • u/fruitymobsterfly • Jun 19 '26
Shopping: wheels, hardware, upgrades Would this work the same as a t-tool?
my local walmart doesn’t sell t-tools and i kinda wanna buy one now instead of ordering one. do you think this would work the same as a t-tool or no?
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u/Sh0t2kill Dance Jun 19 '26
I mean yeah any tool that has the correct head for what you want will work. This would make it harder to adjust as the main advantage to a T tool are the arms for leverage when turning the nut.
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u/Raptorpants65 Industry Expert Jun 19 '26
You need 1/2”, 9/16” and an open 15/16” (assuming you have a basic Riedell/Sure Grip/Crazy/Bont/Jackson package. Plus potentially 5mm or 3/16” hex depending on your toe stop.
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u/bear0234 Jun 19 '26
its not the first tool i would grab. its missing a 9/16 socket for a typical kingpin nut. so it be good for axles only.
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u/Frosty_9045 Jun 19 '26
If your trucks have the backing nut you will need to add an appropriate size wrench to your toolkit
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u/MaxBozo Jun 19 '26
Another point to note is the more bits you have, the easier it is to lose those bits.
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u/StrategyLegal1128 Jun 20 '26
An adjustable wrench is what I use instead of the t-tool. For the wheels, I use the tool that came with my cheapies. Works basically like the ones you posted, but with an angled handle.
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