Tools (was: IBM 5155 analogue display fault

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On Mon, 30 May 2005, James Rice wrote:

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> >Flat blade screwdrives from 0.8mm to 8mm tip width (at least
> >Phillips from size 000 to 2
> >Pozidrive from size 0 to 2
> >Torx drivers T6 to T30 (prefereably both L-shapered and handled ones.
> >There are some ball-ended Torx which are very useful if access is difficult)
> >Tamperproof Torx from T10 to T30
> >Allen hex from 0.05" to 3/8" and 1.27mm to 8mm
> >Ball-eneded Allen hex of roughly the same sizes
> >Socket-set adapter + 'insert bits' for Allen and Torx are very useful if
> >you need to use a torque wrench or similar.
> >Nutdrivers and/or sockets from 1/8" to 1/2" and 3mm to 12mm
> >Bristol spline keys  :-)
> >Small precsion pliers for wire-bending, etc
> >Larger long-nose pliers
> >Normal pliers
> >Small slip-joint pliers (CK made/make a lovely pair about 4" long...)
> >Side cutters, end cuters in at least 2 sizes of each (for PCB work and
> >larger wiring)
> >Tweezers. At least 2 pairs of non-magnetic ones.
> >
> >Many of the other tools in my toolbox are not really for computer repair
> >-- things like a Jaxa watch case tool (but it fits the HP01...), a camera
> >lens spanner wrench, valve remover/pin straightener. etc...
> >
> >-tony
> >
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> Very similar to my computer/camera tool kit.  I would add my torque
> limiting bit drive handles to set things to the proper torque when using
> screw bits- most of mine are Sturtevant-Richmont, but I also have a
> couple of  the exact same driver handles private labeled by Klein
> Tools.  The one on my desk today has a range on 0.2 to 4 nm (2-38
> in/lbs).  Pretty handy to keep from overtorquing and stripping threads.
> I would also add a complete assortment of tamper-proof bits such as the
> three armed phillips, pentagon allen, spanner tipped bits; a set of
> Panavise bases and heads; and an illuminated magnifier which has become
> almost a necessity after I turned 50.  I do keep a set of 1/4, 3/8 and
> 1/2 drive sockets, open and closed end wrenches and a range of drive
> handles and extensions with the computer tools.  They come in handy to
> assemble racks and I've actually needed a large wrench to remove large
> heat sinks from big SCR's before.
>
> I don't have the Bristol spline keys but I suppose I will at one time in
> the future, so I should go ahead and get a set.  I have a varnished
> wooden machinist chest in the house for my computer/camera tools.  The
> car tools are kept in the garage in a large roller box.

My medicine cabinet contains (from memory):

(1) bottle aftershave
(2) dental mirrors
(3) dental floss
(4) toothbrush (currently being used)
(5) toothbrush (new)
(6) various colognes
(7) razor bits

What does this have to do with anything?  Nothing.

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Sellam Ismail                                        Vintage Computer Festival
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