Maybe I'm just coming at this problem wrong, but…how do you folks remove the posts on a corny keg to replace the O-rings? There's not much room to maneuver between the handles with a crescent wrench. I thought we had a socket set kicking around, but I couldn't find it.
I did manage to get one of the two off, but the gas post had a 12-sided base, and I just couldn't get a good grip on the thing with anything I tried.
Pete turned me onto this guy: http://www.homebrewfinds.com/2012/08/the-perfect-ball-lock-keg-wrench-89...
I have a couple of these http://www.kegwrench.com/ that I picked up at NHC last year. They work quite well.
The emperor is not as forgiving as i am
Socket wrenchs with a deep socket work well too. Thats what I use.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Drive-7-8-in-6-Point-SAE-Deep-So...
Thanks for all the recommendations! KegWrench wins on account 'a price :-)
I just use a box-end wrench if you want to save a few bucks. 11/16 I think. They're usually longer so you can get more leverage, or hit it with something if necessary to free a stuck one. The one Bill posted looks like a good choice though.
this is how I get down..http://www.craftsman.com/craftsman-11-16-x-7-8-in-wrench-ratcheting-box/...