[TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
- From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:33:06 -0500
Sorry Clancy....but I don't have it...! ;-)
-Ed-
Tel-Tek Electronics
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Clancy Harms" <dickstv1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 10:46 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
>
> I miss my "flux capacitor" sub box !
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Damon" <DAMON101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 4:23 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
>
>
> >
> > Yeah I love Xcelite tools also.....and Weller soldering irons...and good
> > meters like Fluke and Beckman (aka Wavetek). The only thing I hate about
> > being a field technician is losing one tool at a time over a period of
> > years. I've lost screwdrivers, nutdrivers, propane soldering irons, and
> I've
> > even lost 2 Singer rechargable drills.....but the things I miss most is
my
> > shrink ray, my atom smasher and my sonic disruptor <sniff>.
> >
> > Damon Brunger
> > damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Telrad Electronic Services
> > Ft Wayne, IN 46815
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "C&W Electronics" <c_w_electronics@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 2:09 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Magnavox and Nutdrivers -IT DOESN'T FIT!!
> >
> >
> > >
> > > All of my nutdrivers are Xcelite and I have never had a problem on any
> > > cabinet. Of course most of them are over 30+ years old. I have never
had
> > to
> > > replace one. I have had to grind down the face, due to internal wear,
> but
> > > they are as good as ever.
> > > Paul W
> > > C&W Electronics
> > >
> > >
> > > 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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