Originally Posted by
shelbyfv
W/O a vise, look around for something else immovable that will hold at least two sides of the lock ring tool. Even 2X4s temporarily tacked down to a deck.
That's also a good idea. To take that one step further...if you have a wrench for the size of the hex on the lock ring tool...immobilize the wrench to the 2x4 with nails or screws. Put the hex of the tool into the wrench...and then carry-on from there.
Dan