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I've been doing something similar to yourself though less in a consolidating manner than just upgrading my tools. I have a lot of Wera kit and can't say enough good about them though I've heard equally good things about Wiha and others.

On the multi side, something like this kit might suit you.

I have this kit which has the same small driver handle but a selection of regular short bits. It has the added benefit of a small but strong and very well made ratchet handle and sockets. If you need something along those lines as well the extra cost is worth spending.

As for regular screwdrivers I have this set but you may find their regular non-insulated ones cheaper.

The blades are top notch and the handles I find very comfortable in the hand. Everyones different though so you're probably best to try some out in a shop somewhere if you can get hold of them.

GearWrench 35pc micro driver set I have one of these and it comes in handy all the time. I'm a professional mechanic and this kit always comes with me on service calls.

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Wera Tool-Check Plus Bit Ratchet Set with Sockets - Imperial Basically a fancier more indepth version of the GearWrench set. I don't own one, but its on my list and would likely replace the GW set at work. I'd bring the GW set home.

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Knipex Alligator Plier Set What can be said, Knipex makes the best pliers. You can grab hex heads, turn pipe as it grips like a mother, and any other thing your sweet little heart desires.

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If you want to save up a little more cash, these Knipex Plier Wrenches are awesome or so I've heard Also on my list of stuff to get. These play a similar role as adjustable wrenches.

> Can you recommend it for truly carrying it every day?

Yes, I truly EDC mine, it's seldom not in my pocket. I can recommend it as a smaller MT for EDC. I've looked at the Skeletools in the local shop, but they don't really do it for me, as they offer nothing over my Juice.

Mine is a C2, because I have other EDC scissor or saw options, and I carry a wee Victorinox spectacle screwdriver in the corkscrew for my shades/specs etc. My missus is a bit of a wino, so the CS is handy for her, and its actually a good CS with a nice lever action from the cap lifter. The C2 is comparable in size to a two layer SAK like a Climber etc. Closed length is only 8.3 cm vs a 9 cm SAK so it punches way above its (light) weight for usefulness and portability. It's UK legal carry at the moment, if that bothers you.....

In-pocket EDC is comfortable to the point you hardly notice it's there, I use a pocket dangler clip. It doesn't disappear inside your pocket and get scored by coins etc. I'm not big on belt carrying this sort of thing.

If you need more driver options, the bit adapter with the square hole will fit the Juice Philips driver,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leatherman-Driver-Blast-Fuse-Kick/dp/B000PS4XQY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522407665&sr=8-1&keywords=leatherman+bit+driver

I prefer the little hex wrench that came with my Vic tool. You can buy these separately.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victorinox-Bitwrench-Case-Bits-Swiss/dp/B0001P14NG/ref=pd_sbs_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3HEG995RK04478EHAS9C

Leatherman quality is fine, and their warranty is great as I can attest due to them replacing a micra for me a few years back. There is a place in the Lake District you send the damaged tool to and they will replace it for you.

Only other competition I have seen in this size is the Stanley MT, but the quality of these is not that great, better than you'd expect for a tenner, its bigger and more awkward for pockets than the Juice.

Gerber might do something in a similar size, but again, I don't think the quality on Gerber is all that great, purely based on my experiences with a Dime.

That leaves SOG, and I've never had a SOG in my hands so can't say.

Just did this a couple of days ago. See this thread for the parts you'll need to buy. I might try to find a slimmer rubber bumper though, it's way too thick to fit in the cage without shaving a lot of it off somehow. You should have something there though.

Even though that cable said it was shipping from China, it actually shipped from CA, and came much sooner than expected. YMMV. There are other places to buy it, just look for the right model number.

I didn't bother with an antistatic mat. As long as you do the work standing on a hard surface instead of carpet and you touch something grounded occasionally, you'll probably fine. YMMV, do your own research on this.

I've stripped 2 Torx T5 bits opening this laptop. Don't cheap out here. I ended up going with these. The T5 bit has been fine so far, though it has twisted a little bit.

When you're opening the laptop, don't forget the two phillips head screws under the flap. Be careful as you pry the bottom off, there are plastic clips that you can break off (don't worry if they do though, you've still got 12 screws to hold it together).

You'll need to fully unscrew and remove the battery, since the hard drive connector on the motherboard is underneath. The hard drive connector gets pressed directly onto the motherboard, and I believe the spot for it is labelled.

Make sure you review the excellent service manual beforehand, and have it available as you work. It has steps to walk you through much of the process.

This may not be a video tutorial, but you really don't need one. By far the hardest part for me was wrangling the rubber pieces into something that would fit, keep the drive snug, and not bend the drive cage. I would recommend buying extra bumpers in case you mess up like I did, and try to slowly shave away the part that's too thick with an x-acto knife.

Good luck, and PM me if you need any additional help!

I'm starting to get into maintenance as well, and as you've realized it's difficult to know where to start. Do you start with a big all-in-one set or a small set?

For people like me who had to start from scratch, I highly recommend starting with a small quality kit like:

• Bahco 2330 Socket Set
  
  From here, buy as needed. A lot of people recommend against buying big socket sets because you end up never using many components. You'll never really regret buying a high quality small set like the Bahco. It has mostly everything you need to do small maintenance. For example, you can also pick up this handy hex socket set
  
  
• Silverline Hex Bit Set
  
  for £4 and that'll cover all of the hex needs. I didn't know I needed this hex set until I tried to remove my bar ends and realized you needed a gigantic hex size that wouldn't have been included in most all-in-one sets, anyways.
  
  Another tip is for you to begin to keep a spreadsheet whenever you touch a bolt or screw or need a tool. This way you'll quickly learn what are the important sizes you need, and this will especially help when you need to travel or tour with tools.

Pilot screws and idle mixture are the same thing.

I have never heard of renting carb sync gauges.

There are plenty of good tutorials for servicing carbs on Youtube. Work clean. Get JIS screwdriver bits if you need them. Good sync gauges and a right angle ratcheting screwdriver help. Like this. https://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-degree-Driver-08-0229/dp/B000WJFJDC

I use this sync tool. http://www.carbtune.com/carbdtls.html You can build you own sync tool like this. http://wiki.gstwins.com/index.php?n=Maintenance.5CarbSync

Is the bike running well otherwise? I might be tempted to drop that float bowl since it is on the end. Shoot some aerosol carb cleaner up into the pilot jet and reassemble.

Looks like a good kit to me! Do you have a pipe reamer? Thumbs up for having a tick tester, too. One thing I added to my kit recently was the Wera Tool Check Plus (this guy I got mine on sale for like $50-60CAD. I have the same impact and it’s handier’n frig for working on shit in tight spots and you can do quite a bit with it and the bit holder and bits work great in the M12 impact.

Oh, and ditching the crimpers for an M12 propex expander would be a good move 😉

Apparently Polaroid had a custom screwdriver for those as well as a special tool to remove the pins from the hinges. Some of the people still doing SX-70 repair today are lucky enough to have those.

I was in the same situation when I was trying to remove the shutter assembly on a sonar model a while back. You've got a couple of options:

1). The expensive option is a driver machined specifically to these 1mm square screws. They can be bought on eBay for about $130.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1mm-x-1mm-Square-Screwdriver-for-Repair-Polaroid-SX-70/382885120791?hash=item5925bb4b17:g:1sMAAOxyhPxRENbe

2). Some have made their own version from a larger screwdriver head using a Dremel tool or even hand filing it down.

3). What I ended up using was a #6 spanner bit after seeing someone else have success with them. A little bit of trial and error filing will get one tip of the bit to the right size (you'll also need to shave down the other tip or it will get in the way). Here's what I bought, though you could probably find the right size at a hardware store too:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JLZ3B86/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I managed to get 3 screws off without a problem, but I ended up stripping the 4th because it was pretty tight and difficult to get a good angle on. I really wish Polaroid stuck to the Torx screws on later SX-70 models...

If your local hardware store or Lowes, Home Depot doesn't have what you need, you can always order them. If it's super tiny and you can't find that bit, you can always use the included allen key, but use the short end, as soon as the wrench starts to flex, that's enough. It's the loctite's job to hold the fastener, not brute force. Also, loctite needs 24hrs to fully cure.

EDIT: like these, and Wiha makes good stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-72596-Piece-Hex-Insert/dp/B01BXBWXW2/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=hex+bit+set+SAE&qid=1568421099&s=gateway&sr=8-8

Hi!

So there will be two bits that come with the Fulcrum. T6 and T8 torque bits. They're what most knives use for assembly.

Here is a full torx set.

And any 4mm bits will work.

You're a great Son-in-Law, btw!

Thanks!

Depending on lighting they can look like Hex/Allen heads, but they're definitely a T5 Torx.
As for keeping the Pico or buying something else, I'd say that's up to you, but mine have been running like champs for several months and that's after having shattered a Subtank Mini from a drop of about 2-3ft and busting 2 drip tips off of my Naut Mini's.
As long as the Pico is still working as it should and the only problem is the screws coming loose, I'd probably save myself the money and fix it.

By the way, here's an Amazon link for one of the tool kits I have. It's got the T5 bit and a bunch of other bits for small screws and such.

For thread locker, probably hit up your nearest hardware store and ask. You're not going to need anything super strong and when you're ready to use it, just put a drop on a piece of cardboard and dip the threads of the screw into it. Also note that you'll probably have quite a bit of trouble removing the screws afterwards should you ever want to.
If anything, tighten them up with the proper bit and see how well they stay in place before you glue them in permanently

These things are tiny, but not a bad size really. I ordered what I thought was one of the Wera bit holder and got three which is fine by me. Also got a set of Wiha T5-T10 Torx bits to go with it.

Haven't really used them yet but they seem nice.

http://www.amazon.ca/DEWALT-DW2542-4-Inch-8-Inch-Adapter/dp/B0000225P5
They work... Kinda. You really can't get great torque but they work great for hex head screws and such. Generally people recommend staying away from them.

I'm using this VCOO screwdriver set, it's great cause it covers most common and even uncommon screws used in various knives.

The only bit that stripped so far is the #6 one (was probably used the most), so I have a spear hardened (Wiha-like quality) #6 just in case.

I recommend getting a spear set of #6-#10 torx bits for those double sided pivots.

Hmm, this is quite similar to the design in terms of how I remember using it. I'll have to use that to help my searches. It wasn't as "big and tough" as the one I linked. I think it was a bit more enclosed and had smaller bits.

I guess this is likely the design I'm thinking of, I must just be looking for some specific set that looks a bit different. Thanks!

I assume you are talking about this set?!

A few points:

1. That is an old set and not even produced anymore.
   
   
2. Where are the moving parts?
   
   
3. When someone's talking about an ifixit kit, it's safe to assume they mean this or a kit that includes that one such as this

Yep. I'm from Canada. https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.18v-one-lithium-battery-and-charger-upgrade-kit.1000751518.html

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.18v-one-3-speed-impact-wrench-tool-only.1000672279.html

As for adapter, I ordered this. Is that ok?

Yeah, they are torx screws so you will not be able to remove them with a normal screwdriver. You will need at least a T10 and T20 bit to get to the clock cap. Any of the options below would work.

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Screwdriver and Bit Set - $13.90
https://www.amazon.com/Screwdriver-Security-Pentalobe-Extension-Maintenance/dp/B0747PQM7D/

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Bit Set Only (if you already have a screwdriver that accepts 1/4" bits) - $4.99

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CC90396-Screwdriver-Insert-Bit/dp/B003VNKNW8/

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Standalone Torx Set - $8.99
https://www.amazon.com/Kingsdun-Screwdriver-Security-Controller-Computer/dp/B078RLVMSK/

Good to hear it worked out well.
I like to use a 12v mini drill to put ikea stuff together, and one lifesaver is buying the right type of drill bit. They look like a phillips (star) but that will slip a lot. The correct bit type is a pozidrive #2. (something like this)

Regarding the bottom edge being flush, I would say that more important is screwing the units to each other squarely and tightly. I would typically mount the rail, loose hang all the uppers, then use those barrel screws to link everyone together, then snug up the bolts in the back. If it was a long run of cabinets (more than 3?) then I would start at one end and work my way down 2 or so at a time. If there are some gaps at the top, who cares... at the bottom who will see it except for the kids? If it really bothered you you could add lighting, or a small piece of trim.

I sure do! I actually have the entire iFixit kit, which I enjoy, but the first link is just the bits and driver.

Thanks,

It's not to much of a hassle with only one wera handle.

I'm looking at getting these soon,

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-056491-Tool-Check-Ratchet-Sockets/dp/B016NC7NN0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487731921&sr=8-3&keywords=wera+ratchet+set+screwdriver

Do spanner bits fit? Like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05057404001-Bit-Check-Diamond-Pieces/dp/B01BNGH1DI/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=wera+diamond&qid=1570579709&sr=8-6

Specifically these. Expensive, yes. But they actually last years. Mine are going on 6 years now.

Thanks for the good advice! I do have some self tapping screws I was planning on using. I looked a kreg drivers and I couldn't find a philips head one which is the type of head I currently have. I know that philips is notorious for stripping though, so I might just shell out the extra cash for the kreg screws/driver as they aren't really anymore expensive..

I was planning on ordering these:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RH1G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RH1H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Wiha bits

$13 for a set of almost every size you'll need, then get any driver you like.

Ram-Pro 9Pc Torx Star 5 Point, Security Tamper Proof, Driver Bit Set – T10, 15,20,25,27,30,40,45,50 – Multifunction Damage/Shear Resistant Hollow Torque Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IUCONNY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1a22Cb5KSHY8W

For bits that can be found with or without a hole in the center, "tamper-proof" is tool industry parlance for "like a regular bit of that type, but with a hole in the center".

Same set by a different distributor

Try this? Or similar

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-056491-Tool-Check-Ratchet-Sockets/dp/B016NC7NN0/ref=sr_1_9?crid=37JYY0FH5LG7D&keywords=wera+ratchet+set&qid=1572119985&sprefix=wera+rachet+%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-9

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I heat my tools up a bit and then soak them in oil to prevent rust.

This should do it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AL7600A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k05RAb0BDVR9X

Wiha 75988 Micro Bit Torx https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071NWC9V7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IhkTCbCZDZZ9S

You shoould get this with a micro bit holder. I use a micro bit holder from a cheaper torx bit set I bought a long time ago.

They do.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-05056491001-Tool-Check-Imperial-Pieces/dp/B016NC7NN0

This thing has been a game changer for me!

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-056491-Tool-Check-Ratchet-Sockets/dp/B016NC7NN0

if you just need the driver, not the other random stuff i have something similar to this has everything i need

Wera 056490 Tool-Check Plus Metric https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8MYMT2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_T93YDbVKFCZCQ


Wera 05056491001 Tool-Check Plus Imperial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016NC7NN0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x-3YDbQZA02MD