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Is it worth it to get a set of wrenches and allen wrenches?
Sekkai:
How often are wrenches and allen wrenches used in electronics work? Is it worthwhile to get a set of each? If so, which sets, and in what circumstances do you use them?
lordvader88:
Yes get some for sure. Even a cheap set works enough if u barely use them.
However it's worth spending more than $2 on ebay. The latest set of 60-in-1 mini-srewdrivers I bought for $15, and already I'm disappointed. The steel is so soft it will never last, damaged a torx driver just taking apart a HDD.
Electronics is a lot of things, you really need a full metal working shop, woodworking, plastics shop, watch making shop, etc...besides all the EE, math, computers, etc.
Not to mention that they make some stuff pretty hard to take apart without damaging it.
If someone pays me to repair something, I hope they don't mind some cosmetic damage, because a lot of times when I've taken stuff apart, it's the 1st time, and I don't have all the tools or know how, and scratch it up, or break something.
iainwhite:
Re: Allen hex keys:
Some chassis hardware uses socket-head cap screws.
Also, things like the knobs on Tektronix scopes are held on by small allen head grub screws - the 465/475 use a 1/16" hex wrench size.
I would start with a small set from somewhere like Home Depot.
If you have the cash and want good quality, go for something like Wiha 66982 which is a 22-piece set containing Imperial and Metric keys.
mzzj:
--- Quote from: Sekkai on August 09, 2018, 03:23:47 pm ---How often are wrenches and allen wrenches used in electronics work? Is it worthwhile to get a set of each? If so, which sets, and in what circumstances do you use them?
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You definetely want to get some small sizes sooner or later.
I have used everything from 0.7mm hex keys (some tiny encoders on tiny motors...) to 32mm sockets (with 1½ meter cheater bar to loosen up big thyristors..)
(open/closed end) wrench brand and quality is not that critical but small allen wrenches you better buy something quality like Bondhus or Wiha.
Anyone worked with multiturn pots knews that those tiny set screws tiny socket are ALWAYS way too tight..
Sekkai:
--- Quote from: iainwhite on August 09, 2018, 04:44:15 pm ---If you have the cash and want good quality, go for something like Wiha 66982 which is a 22-piece set containing Imperial and Metric keys.
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This looks like a nice set, will pick it up.
Is there a specific set of wrenches as well?
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