Where can I find these tiny phillips screwdrivers to work on my lens
Jan 24, 2017 21:12:31 #
Harvey wrote:
I found I have mold in this old Tamron lens - I also found a video on Youtube that shows how easily the lens can be disassembled for cleaning - problem is I need the tiny strong screw driver to work on it.
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Hi Harvey,
I got myself a set of Moody drivers similar to these: http://www.amazon.com/Moody-Tools-Driver-Pollicis-58-0319/dp/B002R8E3S8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1485309944&sr=8-4&keywords=Moody+JIS+screwdrivers . Mine are sizes 000,00,0, #1 JIS.
They are not the cheapest, but they work really well, and many lenses are JIS, not Phillips format although they look similar. Just need to get the right sizes.
Here's an example: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-246186-1.html
Hope the weather is being kind enough to you.
Good luck
Jan 24, 2017 21:18:16 #
I always buy machinist's tools from MSC Industrial. UHH members have already mentioned that the screws could be the Torx head type. Look at the heads closely, maybe with a magnifying glass.
Jan 24, 2017 21:21:13 #
Jan 24, 2017 21:24:51 #
CO wrote:
I always buy machinist's tools from MSC Industrial online. UHH members have already mentioned that the screws could be the Torx head type. Look at the heads closely, maybe with a magnifying glass.
Very helpful, but if they are JIS standard, JIS drivers work a lot better than Phillips 'cross head' drivers do. The screws are frequently tight, and it is possible to strip them with a Phillips driver, which is generally bad news.
Jan 24, 2017 21:35:55 #
Peterff wrote:
Very helpful, but if they are JIS standard, JIS drivers work a lot better than Phillips 'cross head' drivers do. The screws are frequently tight, and it is possible to strip them with a Phillips driver, which is generally bad news.
Tamron lenses have the JIS type screw then. I'll have to take a look at my Tamron 45mm.
Jan 24, 2017 22:11:33 #
Harvey wrote:
Check the ones that are made for eyeglasses, they should be small enough!I found I have mold in this old Tamron lens - I also found a video on Youtube that shows how easily the lens can be disassembled for cleaning - problem is I need the tiny strong screw driver to work on it.
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Jan 25, 2017 00:48:23 #
Sears or harbor freight.
JIS screwdrivers are available from sizes 000 to 0 (very small, precision-type screwdrivers for electronics) to 1 and 2
JIS screwdrivers are available from sizes 000 to 0 (very small, precision-type screwdrivers for electronics) to 1 and 2
Jan 25, 2017 00:57:58 #
Harvey wrote:
I found I have mold in this old Tamron lens - I also found a video on Youtube that shows how easily the lens can be disassembled for cleaning - problem is I need the tiny strong screw driver to work on it.
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Most drug chains carry small plastic kits for repairing eye-glasses. The kit has several small screws and a screw driver that fits very small screws. Might work for you, good luck.
Jan 25, 2017 02:00:08 #
They are a plus sign (+) and quite thin - no center space like a philips - I have tried glass repair kits an ones from the kits you buy in hardware/auto parts store all do not fit right.
oldtigger wrote:
careful, those are probably not phillips head screws
Jan 25, 2017 05:37:02 #
Harvey wrote:
I found I have mold in this old Tamron lens - I also found a video on Youtube that shows how easily the lens can be disassembled for cleaning - problem is I need the tiny strong screw driver to work on it.
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Any tips about this.
Harvey
You might light for an eyeglass repair kit at Target, WalMart, etc.
Jan 25, 2017 05:47:14 #
Jan 25, 2017 05:52:05 #
Harvey wrote:
I found I have mold in this old Tamron lens - I also found a video on Youtube that shows how easily the lens can be disassembled for cleaning - problem is I need the tiny strong screw driver to work on it.
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Any tips about this.
Harvey
Sears has really good ones.
Jan 25, 2017 05:53:05 #
Jan 25, 2017 06:14:34 #
Jan 25, 2017 06:27:18 #
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.