[TechAssist] Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!

  • From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "TechAssist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 08:58:10 -0500

Hello Everybody,

I recently found out that the new Phillips/Magnavox TVs have made their 
recessed 1/4" screw holes so tight that none of my 1/4" nutdrivers will fit 
into the holes. My boss even suggested removing my bit and trying to use only 
the Versa-pak shank - way too large! 

I had an Xcelite PS 120 kit that had a hollow shaft 1/4" nutdriver that was the 
only nutdriver that would fit (CTC 169 has really tight screw holes on the back 
video cover too). Well.....I lost that months ago.

Who out there has run into this situation, and who out there has one of the 
1/4" hollow shaft nutdrivers that can verify if it fits the Magnavox units? 

More info: The PS 120 kit consists of hollow shaft nutdrivers that are no more 
than 3-4" long (mini nutdrivers). The Phillips/Magnavox Model is MS 3650, and 
the chassis is 36M800, which is a 36" TV with a very slim cabinet wrapped 
around the crt. (No wonder they have stingy recessed holes, eh?)

If anyone can verify these nutdrivers work I'll pay for another kit, or if you 
have a brand name tool or a source for a thin walled 1/4" nutdriver....you may 
want to post your info as I believe we'll all be seeing this design change on 
future sets.

Thanks for your info and time
Damon Brunger
damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Telrad Electronic Services
Ft Wayne, IN 46815

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