Yaesu FT-8000, front panel release

[Mike Watterson]

I've used circlip pliers and curved fine pliers to undo nuts just like that. I never needed to go as far as making a tool out of a pipe by cutting four notches and then grinding or dremmel cutting wheel the unwanted parts.
See also cheap curved jewellery pliers. Check out Range and B&Q.

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