[TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
- From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:09:41 -0500
I don't think that will work as the size I need is 1/4" and it needs to be a
thin walled.
Damon Brunger
damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Telrad Electronic Services
Ft Wayne, IN 46815
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lawrence Tucker II" <kc4iai@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 9:44 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
>
>
> I am not familiar with this problem but have you tried deep mechanics
> sockets? They are available in single units to replace stripped and broken
> sockets in sets. They are usualy over 1 1/2 inches long.
>
> If you go to Sears they sell an open package type item that can be
replaced
> on its package and returned for credit if it doesn't work.
>
> >From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: "TechAssist" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: [TechAssist] Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
> >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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