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lyd
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| Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: Source for very long T-handle hex wrenches? |
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One sized for the 'quee scheimpflug bolts and one for lens removal are my primary concerns, but a full set wouldn't be bad. Can't seem to find any long enough.
Anyone know where to look?
lyd
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k.berger
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Hi lyd,
I found regular t-handle hex for lens removal in Ace Hardware. They had both individual sizes and sets. Not always ALL sizes or ALL lengths available in ALL stores, but they carry them.
Lens adjustment wrench - I bought from VDC long time ago. I don't know if they still carry those (although they should - Marquee is still in production), but it is standard tool too, I have seen them in Ace as well. Make sure, you get ball-nosed one, it will let you angle it off axis, so you don't block the light coming from the lens you try to adjust. For this same reason the one with regular handle (non-"T") is probably preferable in this case.
Kris
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Heywood Jablome
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Any autoparts store should have 1/4 or 3/8 drive allen-tipped sockets...
Here's a source of long nosed ones online:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94557
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Chuck27
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Or you can go to your local "Metals Supermarket" (that's what it's called in our area) and buy a length of appropriately-sized hex stock, chop it down to the length you need, and drive it with a ratchet & socket.
Then you can sell what's left over to your forum mates.
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Elaine Benes
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Totally second the McMaster-Carr link, they are GREAT, fast, cheap shipping last time I bought from them, and a HUGE selection of high quality tools...
The long bladed hex wrench I bought was EXACTLY the same as what came stock with the Marquee's.
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They are my favorite supplier. I spend about 2K a month with them.
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| jkruger wrote: | | They are my favorite supplier. I spend about 2K a month with them. |
Hey jkruger, what kind of computer is that in your avatar? I think I may have owned one once.
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That is a Kaypro II, made in my home town of Solana Beach CA. (many years ago)
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Here's the rest of the story..... My mother was an assembler for Non Linear Systems in Solana Beach (makers of the first digital voltmeter) which was owned by Andy Kay, and my father had a small machining business which my brothers and I worked at after school and some weekends making parts for the display in the DVMs. My mother did the board assembly, soldering and harness work for the Kaypros when they started making them. The Kaypro took off and was very popular... for a short time. The picture is Arthur C. Clark, collaborating on the script for 2001 Space Odyssey. Hence the reference to Hal.... Ok, I'll stop now. 
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| jkruger wrote: | | That is a Kaypro II, made in my home town of Solana Beach CA. (many years ago) |
Ahhh nope didn't own a Kaypro. I do have a bunch of lugable's in storage though. Had some fun with them for a time.
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Want to buy one? I'm getting rid of them.
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| jkruger wrote: | | Want to buy one? I'm getting rid of them. |
I have several DEC VAXStation 3100's and various displays, keyboards, mice and other assorted peripherals that I can't bear to throw away but really need to get rid of, if we're going on a vintage computer rescue tangent. 
Everything for free if you'll pay shipping.
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| lyd wrote: | | jkruger wrote: | | Want to buy one? I'm getting rid of them. |
I have several DEC VAXStation 3100's and various displays, keyboards, mice and other assorted peripherals that I can't bear to throw away but really need to get rid of, if we're going on a vintage computer rescue tangent.
Everything for free if you'll pay shipping.
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Cut the cords off of the mice and use them for office hockey
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lyd
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These aren't long enough, so I'd have to use them with an extension. If I was going to do that, I could use the short sockets I have already. A ratchet and long extension is pretty clunky for this task, though, imo.
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They don't say how long they are, but they don't look long enough. I need a shaft length of 9" at bare minimum, and preferably longer to make it easier to get my hand out of the way when flapping. (I know, I know, don't we all -- cripes, you have to love any hobby that causes you to make a statement like that. )
Also, I specifically want T-handles because they make it that much easier to do the method of scheimpflug adjustment where you put one edge in focus and note the position, then put the opposite edge in focus and note the position, then set your flapping to the point exactly between.
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Yes! That's what I was after. Thanks.
Edit: Yikes, but they're pricey!
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What sizes do you need? I can make some for you.
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lyd
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| jkruger wrote: | | What sizes do you need? I can make some for you. |
Really? How would you do that? I need a 5/16" ball-end for scheimpflug, 16" to 18" long, and a 4mm for the lens plate bolts, 9" to 12" long.
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