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Title: Is this a tool?
Post by: shipto on October 11, 2019, 03:00:19 PM

I have been given a die head to practice with and have run into a problem with the screw housing which accepts the adjusting screw. I tried a normal flat head screwdriver but it would not work and damaged the housing.
So I am imagining a tool which would do a better job but does it already exist and if so what would it be called so I can find a set?
See picture  :thumbup:
Edit: The picture is what I imagine the tip will be like.

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: SwarfnStuff on October 11, 2019, 11:39:11 PM

Hi Shipto,
           Just nipped out to check my el-cheapo set of weird driver bits. Nothing like your pic but if you imagine the reverse of that, i.e. where your mid section protrudes my bit has a cut out - (think two pronged fork)  various sizes in this form. Don't ask what this type is called, not a clue.
  Sorry mate, not a lot of help.
John B AKA Swarfnstuff

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: timby on October 12, 2019, 04:02:43 AM

There is something similar in this set,   http://bit.ly/2VzwZxD 

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: shipto on October 12, 2019, 04:42:03 AM

Quote from: timby on October 12, 2019, 04:02:43 AM

There is something similar in this set,   http://bit.ly/2VzwZxD

Those are far too big these screws are about 1/4" if push comes to shove I will try some extractors.

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: kayzed1 on October 12, 2019, 03:39:25 PM

We used to use some thing very like that for junction box keys ( small as you say ) many many moons ago in the days of GPO Telephones, in-fact so long ago
i can not think what they were called or the real reason for them...Will have a glass or three of wine and a think.
Lyn.

PS: and a look through my old tool kit ( exchange work i am thinking ) the days of Plessey  telecoms...

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: AdeV on October 13, 2019, 12:50:25 PM

Would a window key fit - the type used to unlock some double-glazing units?

https://www.trulypvc.com/window-door-parts/window-handles/window-keys/wms-kb105-window-key?gclid=CjwKCAjwlovtBRBrEiwAG3XJ-y6ojqjWGL3z_UXDpK2cB0nvl_qNsgPznrw2ZNX3WVGWARfdmwynrxoCNi8QAvD_BwE

Might need a spot of filing to make it fit?

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: RussellT on October 13, 2019, 01:54:40 PM

It reminds me of the sort of fitting you used to get on multi purpose screwdriver bits, where you had a choice of blades to put in the handle.

Russell

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: shipto on October 13, 2019, 01:55:15 PM

Quote from: AdeV on October 13, 2019, 12:50:25 PM

Would a window key fit - the type used to unlock some double-glazing units?

https://www.trulypvc.com/window-door-parts/window-handles/window-keys/wms-kb105-window-key?gclid=CjwKCAjwlovtBRBrEiwAG3XJ-y6ojqjWGL3z_UXDpK2cB0nvl_qNsgPznrw2ZNX3WVGWARfdmwynrxoCNi8QAvD_BwE

Might need a spot of filing to make it fit?

Thank you but I have sorted it now.  :D

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: kayzed1 on October 13, 2019, 07:09:37 PM

So what where and when then :clap:

Title: Re: Is this a tool?
Post by: shipto on October 14, 2019, 04:56:43 PM

Quote from: kayzed1 on October 13, 2019, 07:09:37 PM

So what where and when then :clap:

Sorry rushed that reply because wife wanted to get on pc. Its a little embarassing actually but I saw the slits and assumed it was screwed in but it wasn't  :doh: it was actually held in by a hidden pin which you have to take the shank off to see. Not entirely sure why it has the slits to be honest but I am guessing they help you get the housing out once the pin is removed.