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Mike F.

OT: Miniature screwdriver sizes

I'm in need of a very small phillips screwdriver, but haven't been able to find actual dimensions of them and I don't know what size a "#0" would be, etc. I thought someone on this board might have some advice. The slots in these screws are .064" or 1.63mm. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Mike, KC0KBC
Yaesu FT-857D, FT-8800R, VX-7RB
Elecraft KX1 #1819, XG2
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Dave W7DPW

Re: OT: Miniature screwdriver sizes

I had to purchase some odd sizes of Phillips drivers and found a good
selection at SEARS. They had them listed by the numbers

Dave

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Miniature screwdriver sizes

> I'm in need of a very small phillips screwdriver, but haven't been
able to find actual dimensions of them and I don't know what size a "#0"
would be, etc. I thought someone on this board might have some advice.
The slots in these screws are .064" or 1.63mm. Any help would be
greatly appreciated!

>
> --
> 73,
> Mike, KC0KBC
> Yaesu FT-857D, FT-8800R, VX-7RB
> Elecraft KX1 #1819, XG2
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Tom Hammond-2

Miniature screwdriver sizes

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Mike:

Radio Shack usually offers a set of 5-6 Phillips screwdrivers in very
small sizes. So does JameCo (#34059). I have several sets and as
long as you don't over-do putting 'the arm' on they, they work well
and last a long time.

I have 'regular length' handheld #0 Phillips screwdrivers as well...
they are the next size down from a #1. The name on these screwdrivers
is Pro'sKit ( http://www.proskit.com/ ). I went to this site but for
some odd reason, it didn't list ANY of the full-sized straight blade
or Phillips screwdrivers, though it did offer several small-size
sets. These screwdrivers have proven to be VERY GOOD for my uses...
they have what appears to be a hardened (black) tip which fits well
into the screws I've been using them on. The pricing is decent and
the quality seems to be excellent.

I bought mine from Central Missouri Distributing Company, Jefferson
City MO, 1-800-456-0263, or [hidden email]. They stock a number of
the straight blade and Phillips sizes (#0 thru #2) and a number of
the much smaller tip sizes as well, and in several lengths from a 3"
shaft up through a 10" shaft, which I've found to be VERY handy when
disassembling or assembling radios... really runs the machine screws
in/out quickly.

I've not been able to find a web site where you can readily access
only the screwdriver page, but if you go to
http://www.eclipsetools.com/pdfcatalog/Screwdrivers-Bits.pdf you'll
be able to download only the screwdriver section of their catalog.
They are a distributor, so you may not be able to buy directly from
them however. The screwdrivers which I bought are on page 5 of the
(6MB) pdf link shown above.

I'm sure there are MANY other good sources for higher quality
screwdrivers, SEARS, etc., but I thought I'd at least mention this source.

Though I have done business with Central MO Dist'n Co for the past 50
years, I have NO monetary interest in them at all.

73,

Tom Hammond N0SS

At 18:00 08/29/2007, you wrote:

>I'm in need of a very small phillips screwdriver, but haven't been
>able to find actual dimensions of them and I don't know what size a
>"#0" would be, etc. I thought someone on this board might have some
>advice. The slots in these screws are .064" or 1.63mm. Any help
>would be greatly appreciated!
>
>--
>73,
>Mike, KC0KBC
>Yaesu FT-857D, FT-8800R, VX-7RB
>Elecraft KX1 #1819, XG2
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Richard-3

RE: Miniature screwdriver sizes

Might try these folks: https://www.micro-tools.com/store/home.aspx
No connection....

Rich
NU6T

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At 18:00 08/29/2007, you wrote:

Craig Smith

RE: Miniature screwdriver sizes

In reply to this post by Tom Hammond-2

Another great source for screwdrivers of all sizes from several high quality
manufacturers is Time Motion Tools - www.timemotion.com. When I decided to
order the K3, I figured I needed to upgrade my shack screwdrivers, since
this will be the main assembly tool needed, and the best rig ever deserves
the best screwdrivers! ;>) I bought a selection from miniature thru
regular #2 size, both Phillips and slotted. Wiha and Lindstrom brands are
what I got, and they are things of beauty. This source also offers several
other brands including the complete Craftsman line.

Just part of the wonderful anticipation I'm experiencing - don't even mind
the extra wait - there will be plenty of CW contests in 08 as well ;>)

.. Craig AC0DS

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Paul-285

Re: Miniature screwdriver sizes

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I prefer the Wiha precision screwdrivers (made in Germany).

http://www.wihatools.com/200seri/261serie.htm

The item number I use is 26190 which is a 7 piece combo
Slotted/Phillips set for $25.46.

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