Tools (was: IBM 5155 analogue display fault

[Tony Duell]

> Very similar to my computer/camera tool kit.  I would add my torque 

Ah, another person who fiddles with cameras ...

> 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 have a small 'Britool' torque wrench (1/4" square drive) which gets 
used with an adaoter and 1/4" hex insert bit for things like RK05 head 
clamp screws.

I can't remember the last time I stripped a thread by overtightening it, 
and for most things I don't use a torque wrench. But if the manufacturer 
has bothered to specify a torque value, I am going to do the job 
properly. 

> 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  

Yes, I forgot those. I have a reasonable set. And as I mentioned in 
another message, System Zero tools (which do get used on classic computers).

And a set of taps and dies in the common sizes. Apart from being useful 
when making replacement parts/doing modifications, they're also useful 
for cleaning up old threads, particularly if covered in threadlock.

And if you're a cammera hacker, you pretty much need 0.5mm and 0.75mm 
thread chasers :-)

> 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 

I have never got on with any form of magnifier. The limited depth of 
field drives me up the wall.

-tony