Re: [OM] Mamiya Sekor 500 DTL

[Chuck Norcutt]

Thanks.  Next time I'm in Lowes I'll have look.

Chuck Norcutt


On 2/14/2016 4:32 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> I've been watching all of the tool suggestions, so felt I needed to
> contribute.  This Kobalt kit from the local Lowe's store provides 9
> double-ended drivers and a handle with a good grip, and folds up nicely
> to fit in my desk drawer.  I used the jeweler-type for years on
> clarinets and saxophones, but this one is better.
>
> I don't have a strong enough magnifier to define the cross-point, but it
> is shown on the handle as if it is JIS.
>
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=19556
>
> On my monitor, this is about life size.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
>
> On 2/14/2016 2:47 PM, Moose wrote:
> > On 2/14/2016 7:14 AM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> > > Thanks for reminding me of the illustrations of the points.  It turns
> > > out that I have 3 other (little used) sets of drivers that I had
> > > always assumed were Philips.  All 3 sets are JIS.
> > Sounds right. I had to go to a little effort once to find actual
> > Phillips drivers in tiny sizes.
> >
> > > One 16 piece set even has the torque bar but only the hex drivers
> > > have the hole in the shaft.  No hole in the cross-point or flat blade
> > > drivers.
> > Just keep your eyes gently peeled, and one day you'll probably come
> > across a little set of five in a plastic box, two JIS, three flat,
> > with torque bar.
> >
> > > I guess I don't need any more miniature drivers.  Shhh.  Don't tell
> > > my wife I said that. :-)
> > Many years ago, I came up with a plan for things like screwdrivers and
> > scissors. Instead of always looking for them, perhaps snapping at
> > others in the household who have not put them back where they 'belong'
> > and generally being a grouch and making others unhappy, as well as
> > myself - just keep buying them until there's always one around when I
> > need it.
> >
> > It worked! I love buying stuff anyway. And in the end, it doesn't
> > costs much, particularly compared to the benefits. :-)
> >
> > Plenitude Moose
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