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Spent $150 on a 'universal' lens spanner wrench that couldn't handle a simple Canon FD mount

The jaws were too soft and just slipped, stripping the retainer ring. Anyone know a solid brand that actually holds up?
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grace_allen
Honestly, I've had good luck with those cheap spanners. You gotta make sure the jaws are seated perfectly flat before you turn.
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william_martin95
Man, that's rough. I had a similar thing happen with a cheap socket set where the metal just crumbled on a simple oil filter housing. What did you end up doing with the stripped ring, is the lens totally stuck now?
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joseph_torres
Remember my grandpa fixing his old Leica with two butter knives.
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