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Grex > Hardware > #160: In which Grexers share or trade tools | |
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scott
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In which Grexers share or trade tools
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Mar 14 00:21 UTC 1999 |
I'd like to be able to share tools now and then, for obvious reasons:
for single use applications, don't have to buy the tool.
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scott
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response 1 of 8:
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Mar 14 00:22 UTC 1999 |
I'm looking to borrow a couple of tiny Tork drivers. I want to disassemble
some old hard drives to make wind chimes. None of my Torx drives are small
enough for some of these screws.
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gull
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response 2 of 8:
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Mar 15 02:39 UTC 1999 |
Could you just drill the heads off the screws?
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n8nxf
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response 3 of 8:
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Mar 15 11:49 UTC 1999 |
I just use a Dremel tool fitted with a cutoff wheel to slot the occasional
oddball screw so I can back it out with a standard screwdriver. I also
have a few tiny Torx drivers if you want to try those.
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scott
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response 4 of 8:
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Mar 15 12:04 UTC 1999 |
Thanks, Klaus. I've tried drilling these out, but the screws tend to be made
of really hard metal. I could also try some easy-outs, but the size is a big
question mark since the hole is rather shallow. What's a good time for me
to pick your Torx drivers up (I live pretty close to you, if you haven't moved
to the new house yet)?
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gull
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response 5 of 8:
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Mar 16 01:50 UTC 1999 |
Easy-outs are risky...snap one off, and you'll discover they seem to be
harder than any known drill bit. ;)
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n8nxf
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response 6 of 8:
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Mar 16 11:31 UTC 1999 |
Most hex head and torx head screws are hardened. Otherwise the head would
strip too easily. The only way to attack them is with an abrasive cutting
tool.
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arthurp
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response 7 of 8:
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Apr 5 05:32 UTC 1999 |
I have a nice set of metric and standard hex wrenches that I use for this.
Works fine unless the torques have that center pin.
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toking
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response 8 of 8:
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Apr 5 13:49 UTC 1999 |
god-bless tamper resistant hardware
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