SMT trimmer capacitor tuning tool ?

[DimitriP]

My current tool is a clipped component lead, slightly flattened using needle nose pliers, that kinda sorta "fits".
I tried filing one of my plastic diddle sticks, but by the time you get to the microscopic size there is barely any plastic left to engage.

Can anyone recommend a tuning tool for microscopic variable capacitors ?

[shakalnokturn]

How small are your capacitors? Photo?
Anything like the Johanson Thin-Trim series?

[DimitriP]

How small are your capacitors? Photo?
Anything like the Johanson Thin-Trim series?

I didn't take a picture of the variable capacitor but the variable resistors in the picture are similar in size - They make the 'scope probe look like a telephone pole by comparison :

[DimitriP]

Here is the actual picture of it on the board and another found online that shows more detail

[shakalnokturn]

https://www.rf-microwave.com/en/trimmer-adjustment-tools/163/

You'll find similar stuff on Amazon, Aliexpress...
I'd go for the models with stainless, ceramic or aluminia tips.

[shakalnokturn]

Your trimmer looks like a Murata TZR1 or TZY2 series for which specific Murata tuning tools have been made, I doubt you'll ever find one though.

[Mechatrommer]

looks like one among these...
https://www.ebay.com.my/itm/10-pc-Triming-Trimmer-Tool-Set-Electronic-Preset-adjustment-alignment-911/362744408778?hash=item5475406aca:g:sRUAAOxy14VRRZK-
last time i was search for trimming tool supply similar to the one used by and supplied with dso probe (cross on one end flat on the other end) but either no supplier, or the price is unreasonable from the USA. i have those pictured small smd trimmer resistor as well and TH variable capacitor with cross head...