murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:27 PM
Where can i get something that fits this?
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=24501&cat=500
http://mybroadband.co.za/photos/showphoto.php?photo=24501&cat=500
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ponder
21-06-2011, 03:29 PM
Bit shiny to see what's going on. What device is that screw used in?
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:31 PM
you get those with cellphone repair screwdrivers..
I have a set, includes all the others also
the one you need would look something like this |_:-:_|
I often need one or more from the set when working inside printers.
I have a set, includes all the others also
the one you need would look something like this |_:-:_|
I often need one or more from the set when working inside printers.
AstroTurf
21-06-2011, 03:34 PM
I took a normal flat screwdriver and used my dremel with a 1mm grinding disk to cut the middle out like that.
Works a charm :)
Works a charm :)
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:38 PM
you get those with cellphone repair screwdrivers..
I have a set, includes all the others also
the one you need would look something like this |_:-:_|
I often need one or more from the set when working inside printers.
yeah, that's it.
i'm too lazy to sit around for hours filing a regular screwdriver to the right tolerances (the head is recessed into plastic so it's got to be precise)
where do i get one of those screwdriver kits?
I have a set, includes all the others also
the one you need would look something like this |_:-:_|
I often need one or more from the set when working inside printers.
yeah, that's it.
i'm too lazy to sit around for hours filing a regular screwdriver to the right tolerances (the head is recessed into plastic so it's got to be precise)
where do i get one of those screwdriver kits?
AstroTurf
21-06-2011, 03:40 PM
took me about 3 minutes with my dremel :p
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:41 PM
yeah, that's it.
i'm too lazy to sit around for hours filing a regular screwdriver to the right tolerances (the head is recessed into plastic so it's got to be precise)
where do i get one of those screwdriver kits?
Would you believe me if I said I bought one set at a car spares shop?
i'm too lazy to sit around for hours filing a regular screwdriver to the right tolerances (the head is recessed into plastic so it's got to be precise)
where do i get one of those screwdriver kits?
Would you believe me if I said I bought one set at a car spares shop?
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:46 PM
Would you believe me if I said I bought one set at a car spares shop?
hmm. okay, thanks. i'll start there. random.
hmm. okay, thanks. i'll start there. random.
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:47 PM
http://pchub.nl/uph/laptop/689-48311-14086/UPH-Screwdriver-Tool-By-Set.html?
there's a set
I think I have seen these at fleamarkets even
Edit :
This is the make I have:
http://www.amprotools.net/product_List.aspx?productid=171&partnerid=11&categoryid=1&mode=show
there's a set
I think I have seen these at fleamarkets even
Edit :
This is the make I have:
http://www.amprotools.net/product_List.aspx?productid=171&partnerid=11&categoryid=1&mode=show
dequadin
21-06-2011, 03:48 PM
Google Security Bits (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=security+bits), there are a lot available (example (http://www.amazon.com/33-pc-Security-Bit-Set/dp/B0009U6AB4)).
If you look around Builder Warehouse and the like, I've seen some of these bit sets available.
The one the OP posted is called a Spanner Head (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Spanner+head), (wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Spanner)).
If you look around Builder Warehouse and the like, I've seen some of these bit sets available.
The one the OP posted is called a Spanner Head (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Spanner+head), (wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Spanner)).
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:50 PM
took me about 3 minutes with my dremel :p
well done. you get a biscuit.
http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/files/2010/12/dog-biscuit-nose.jpg
well done. you get a biscuit.
http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/files/2010/12/dog-biscuit-nose.jpg
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:51 PM
well done. you get a biscuit.
http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/files/2010/12/dog-biscuit-nose.jpg
:D
http://rwdaily.runnersworld.com/files/2010/12/dog-biscuit-nose.jpg
:D
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:52 PM
Murray,
How far are you from the Hillfox fleamarket?
Just called a friend. He said he saw those screwdrivers there this last weekend.
How far are you from the Hillfox fleamarket?
Just called a friend. He said he saw those screwdrivers there this last weekend.
AstroTurf
21-06-2011, 03:53 PM
lol, 3mins with a dremel vs hours of driving from shop to shop....
Keep your biscuit, I'll keep my dremal :p
Keep your biscuit, I'll keep my dremal :p
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:55 PM
Google Security Bits (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=security+bits), there are a lot available (example (http://www.amazon.com/33-pc-Security-Bit-Set/dp/B0009U6AB4)).
If you look around Builder Warehouse and the like, I've seen some of these bit sets available.
The one the OP posted is called a Spanner Head (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Spanner+head), (wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Spanner)).
very helpful. i've seen the torx and security torx heads before as well.
hey astroturf. try filing one of these puppies with your dremel... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Torx_driver_secure.png :p
If you look around Builder Warehouse and the like, I've seen some of these bit sets available.
The one the OP posted is called a Spanner Head (http://www.google.co.za/search?sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=Spanner+head), (wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw#Spanner)).
very helpful. i've seen the torx and security torx heads before as well.
hey astroturf. try filing one of these puppies with your dremel... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Torx_driver_secure.png :p
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 03:57 PM
lol, 3mins with a dremel vs hours of driving from shop to shop....
Keep your biscuit, I'll keep my dremal :p
it's more about the other heads as well.
like venomous says, once you open the thing up with the spanner head, you don't know what other loverly head designs await...
these things are designed to not be fixed.
but fix it i will.
Keep your biscuit, I'll keep my dremal :p
it's more about the other heads as well.
like venomous says, once you open the thing up with the spanner head, you don't know what other loverly head designs await...
these things are designed to not be fixed.
but fix it i will.
Venomous
21-06-2011, 03:59 PM
it's more about the other heads as well. i've been unable to open torx and security torx heads before.
Yip, normally included in those sets are the screwdrivers that have more points than the phillips/star screwdrivers as well. Whether you buy a cheapy R40/50 set or a R100+ set it's still a good investment.
Yip, normally included in those sets are the screwdrivers that have more points than the phillips/star screwdrivers as well. Whether you buy a cheapy R40/50 set or a R100+ set it's still a good investment.
AstroTurf
21-06-2011, 03:59 PM
No need, I have a set of those (But if I really wanted to I'd rather use one of the cnc machines or even the wirecutter at work, possibly 5 minutes per size).
dequadin
21-06-2011, 04:00 PM
very helpful. i've seen the torx and security torx heads before as well.
hey astroturf. try filing one of these puppies with your dremel... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Torx_driver_secure.png :p
I bought one of these 100 piece kits (http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-100-Piece-Security-Bits-Storage/dp/B000O5XDOG/ref=pd_cp_hi_2) a while back,it has paid itself back many times over.
One thing to be careful with bit sets, is sometimes the screw is recessed in plastic, and the bit is too thick to fit in. (pre-emptive `that's what she said`).
hey astroturf. try filing one of these puppies with your dremel... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Torx_driver_secure.png :p
I bought one of these 100 piece kits (http://www.amazon.com/Neiko-100-Piece-Security-Bits-Storage/dp/B000O5XDOG/ref=pd_cp_hi_2) a while back,it has paid itself back many times over.
One thing to be careful with bit sets, is sometimes the screw is recessed in plastic, and the bit is too thick to fit in. (pre-emptive `that's what she said`).
AstroTurf
21-06-2011, 04:01 PM
My torx kit never came with a spanner head (and my electric screwdriver came with 400 heads, not one spanner head either) so either buy another kit or just make one.
ponder
21-06-2011, 04:01 PM
http://www.christensen.co.za/
Call them as not everything is always listed on their site.
Call them as not everything is always listed on their site.
murraybiscuit
21-06-2011, 04:01 PM
Murray,
How far are you from the Hillfox fleamarket?
Just called a friend. He said he saw those screwdrivers there this last weekend.
it's a bit of a drive.
i've got some builder's warehouses, chinese shops and car spares places between here and there.
thanks for the help.
How far are you from the Hillfox fleamarket?
Just called a friend. He said he saw those screwdrivers there this last weekend.
it's a bit of a drive.
i've got some builder's warehouses, chinese shops and car spares places between here and there.
thanks for the help.
mh348
21-06-2011, 04:47 PM
You can also try cell phone repair shops, I bought a set several years ago from a cell shop....
I also need a bit of help, where can I get a good dremel set, preferably online, somewhere that accepts paypal as I have some $$ in my paypal account that I need to spend..
I also need a bit of help, where can I get a good dremel set, preferably online, somewhere that accepts paypal as I have some $$ in my paypal account that I need to spend..
mh348
21-06-2011, 04:55 PM
You can also try RS-Components... I've used them before for some wire connectors and stuff...
http://za.rs-online.com/web/home.html
http://za.rs-online.com/web/home.html
supersunbird
21-06-2011, 05:15 PM
I took a normal flat screwdriver and used my dremel with a 1mm grinding disk to cut the middle out like that.
Works a charm :)
Hey, thats what i wanted to say lol
Works a charm :)
Hey, thats what i wanted to say lol