Shimano 600 AX Quill Aero Stem - hidden binder bolt size/confirmation

[feelthewheel]

Have been away for some time, am excited about the recent posts going on though (amazing stuff GaryF)!

I've got a technical question about the sizing of the internal binder bolt for the Shimano 600 AX Quill Aero Stem. I've never pulled one apart before, and there's one fitted to a new (old) bicycle in my collection. Can any forum members confirm it's a 6mm Allen Key thanks?

On VeloBase is says 6mm, however before I go sourcing and spending money on the correct tool I'd like to see if it's actually the case. Cheers for any assistance!

[P!N20]

Yeah 6mm. Make sure it's a long one.

[feelthewheel]

Ace! Thanks P!N20

[GaryF]

I checked mine out too - as PIN20 says, it's a 6mm Allen Key.

How's Anakie? I used to live close by in Lovely Banks and catch the Anakie bus to School.

[LG]

As above, but if you don't have allen keys you're probably better off going to bunnings/supercheap auto etc and buying a set rather than just a 6mm

[feelthewheel]

Thanks LG, I'll check out Bunnings/Supercheap in Geelong, and maybe a specialist tool-shop or two.

@GaryF - Anakie is still the very quiet country village it's always been. Nothing much happens. Probably the way the locals like it!

[RobertL]

I don't know anything about that bolt, but I know that you can get a "good enough" set of T-handled allen keys (hex wrenches) from Bunnings, Supacheap or a tool shop for about $30 upwards.

They make life much easier. I even use them on IKEA furniture instead of the little toy ones they supply