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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 06:14 am: | 
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What kind of screw-driver do I need to unscrew film advance levers, self timer levers etc. that have two little holes on them? I read "pinface screw" somewhere and I am wondering this is what I need. Is there a special screw for this purpose or do I simply stick two pins in the holes and unscrew? What sizes do these screw-drivers come in? I have seen at least two sizes of hese screws on my cameras. Where can I get them in Europe (Sweden)? I looked at microtools but could not find anything, probably did not look in the right section. Thank you all for your help, Berk |
Dave Passmore
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 07:13 am: |
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Hello,
I use homemade stuff, ground down tips on needlenose pliers, and a set of dividers for drafting......just an suggestion......Dave |
charlie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 07:52 am: |
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Some I can turn with a paper clip rebent so the ends are the correct distance apart, held by pliers. |
Winfried
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 10:04 am: |
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There are special 'screwdrivers' for this kind of screws but you need a special blade for each size.
I use small pliers designed for stop rings. They have two small pins to fit into the 'eyelets' of these rings. |
Roger
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 01:34 pm: |
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Have a look here - page 12
http://www.provins.org.uk/
regards
Roger |
Dan Mitchell
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 11:06 pm: |
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Try a "friction tool" first. Something made of rubber (like a rubber stopper) pressed down onto the face of the screw. Doesn't always work since sometimes the screws are too tight. But, it's the best way when you can get it to work since there is no danger of slipping and causing a scratch.  |
ian
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 08:32 am: |
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I have used all the above and they all work if you use them carefully. I have now got a set of home made screwdrivers which I find best. Find a screwdriver with enough blade width to span the holes and then grind a slot in the centre of the blade just leaving two prongs, round off the prongs as best you can and you will be OK. I have also seen tools made from short lengths of small allen keys attached to the jaws of a small adjustable wrench and these also seem to work well. |
Jackson
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 06, 2004 - 09:57 pm: |
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I use circlip pliers. You can find them in auto supply houses. Good ones come with interchangeable tips in various diameters and angles. You'll find these pliers in both "spring-open" and spring-closed" varieties. Regardless of which type you buy, remove the spring so you won't scratch the polished surface of the nut when inserting or removing the pliers. The homemade screwdrivers described in other posts are also useful for this, although non-rounded tips may scar the holes. |
