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Doug White <gwhite@alum.mit.edu>: Dec 29 03:08AM Doug White <gwhite@alum.mit.edu> wrote in news:XnsA6EA927AC720Bgwhitealummitedu@69.16.179.43:   I took apart the original switch that died. The construction inside is very different from the typical ones with a phenolic board. The C&K is molded plastic, and the contacts are to the side of the switch slider, rather than underneath. The contacts didn't look pitted or worn, but there was some green corrosion. The design looks like it should provide a good wiping action, but the force is supplied by a wimpy little coil spring. I suspect that the corrosion built up to the point where the feeble wiping force couldn't reliably break through the crud. I had tried sliding it back & forth to scrub the contacts, but that didn't do it. I don't know if the spring is too weak to start with, or maybe took a compression set over time.   The DPDT CW brand switch with the threaded holes installed very nicely, and with the contacts doubled up, it should last a long time. Not having to mess with pop rivets means it will be trivial to replace if I ever need to.   Thanks for all the input & discussion.   Doug White

w9gb <gregory.beat@gmail.com>: Dec 29 04:59AM -0800 Switchcraft / Conxall does mfg. Slide Switches with "Tapped Flanges" (available special order #2). http://www.switchcraft.com/Category.aspx?Parent=654   Switchcraft 46200 Series Slide Switches, 2 Position, 1 Pole, 2 Pole : Spec Sheet http://www.switchcraft.com/Specification.aspx?Parent=429 Standard Slide switch (larger then 1.20"). 46200 Series are 2 Position, 1 Pole, 2 Pole   SPECIAL ORDER FEATURES   1. .344 inch (8.74 mm) high knobs are standard; other heights available. 2. #6-32 and #4-40 tapped flanges for mounting available). 3. P.C. terminals. 4. Series 46000R switches are CSA marked on special order only.

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net>: Dec 28 02:17PM -0500 > The only Craftsman Philips drivers I ever damaged were replaced > without a question. I think it was 2 in over 40 years.     The last one that I exchanged was a #2. I broke the tip the first time I used it. I was removing the cover from a computer. One of those cheap Chinese #6, with a combo Philips/hex head. I removed it with a no name driver that I bought from 'Bud's Place', which was Walmart's closeout branding. I bought 100 of them for 25 cents each. I had intended to braze some of the 1/4" hex security bits on them, but I have never managed to wear one out.   I've never bought another Craftsman tool since then. That was about 20 years ago.       -- Never piss off an Engineer!   They don't get mad.   They don't get even.   They go for over unity! ;-)

"Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net>: Dec 28 02:20PM -0500 Doug White wrote: > and was wondering if folks have a favorite brand that grips screws well > and holds up better. I've had good luck with Wiha drivers in the past, > but mostly for smaller stuff (jeweler's screwdriver size).     Xcelite's quality dropped, after Cooper Tools bought them. Like every other brand that they've purchased.     -- Never piss off an Engineer!   They don't get mad.   They don't get even.   They go for over unity! ;-)

"Benderthe.evilrobot" <Benderthe.evilrobot@virginmedia.com>: Dec 28 09:01PM "Michael A. Terrell" <mike.terrell@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:UrWdndnd-pb4jfnFnZ2dnUU7-R9QAAAA@earthlink.com... >> but mostly for smaller stuff (jeweler's screwdriver size).   > Xcelite's quality dropped, after Cooper Tools bought them. Like every > other brand that they've purchased.   Like Weller soldering irons; I bought a new TCP-1 and the thermostat didn't last a month.   They replaced the stat, no quibble - it lasted about a week.   They also used thinner plating on the tips - they usually broke through on the bit inside the element barrel, the copper oxide would build up and seize it in solid.   I switched to Antex because it was a cheap disposable item - it turned out to be better than Weller.

David Billington <djb@invalid.com>: Dec 28 09:17PM On 28/12/16 21:01, Benderthe.evilrobot wrote: > build up and seize it in solid.   > I switched to Antex because it was a cheap disposable item - it turned > out to be better than Weller. I always liked my Antex irons and much preferred them to Wellers irons. I think I've had one element fail and that was easily replaced at a reasonable price and the iron is still going.

"Benderthe.evilrobot" <Benderthe.evilrobot@virginmedia.com>: Dec 28 10:08PM "David Billington" <djb@invalid.com> wrote in message news:o41a1s$366$1@dont-email.me... > I always liked my Antex irons and much preferred them to Wellers irons. I > think I've had one element fail and that was easily replaced at a > reasonable price and the iron is still going.   A company I worked for bought out a competitor and piled all the stuff they didn't want on the loading bay with a big sign; "help yourself" - I won a big box of Weller irons that someone had taken to bits.   That kept me going a couple of decades and I even had a few spare to sell.   I was cobbling together sometimes very old parts - that did nothing to prepare me for the non existent reliability of the iron produced since Weller became part of Cooper tools.

Trevor Wilson <trevor@SPAMBLOCKrageaudio.com.au>: Dec 29 09:31AM +1100 On 27/12/2016 6:04 AM, Doug White wrote: > but mostly for smaller stuff (jeweller's screwdriver size).   > Thanks!   > Doug White   **Sunflag. Excellent drivers.   I also have a couple of these:   http://prohek.sell.everychina.com/p-97576221-all-in-one-screwdriver-made-of-s2-steel.html   Made from S2 steel. VERY tough.   -- Trevor Wilson www.rageaudio.com.au   --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Doug White <gwhite@alum.mit.edu>: Dec 29 02:56AM Mr.E <Mr.E@totally.invalid> wrote in >>the process.   > This would probably be a "JIS" screw. I have some Vessel brand and > Wiha drivers that fit them well.   Well, I now have a set of Vessel JIS screwdrivers. They appear to be just as pointy as the Phillips drivers I have. I did some digging, and ran across a drwaing that compares JIS to Phillips:   http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/post-297194-0- 10691700-1393492211.png   The JIS appears to be pointier. However, I also found a photograph that compares the two:   http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/images/screws_JIS_phillips_comparison.jp g   and that shows exactly the opposite.   I think my conclusion is that nobody makes screws or screwdrivers with tight enough tolerances to be certain of anything. The advice to try different drivers until you find one that doesn't wiggle before you apply any force seems as good as it's going to get. I may also grind the tips back a bit on some of my pointier drivers.   I still need to replace my Phillips #1's, and based on the various comments, I think I will try Wera or Wiha.   Thanks for all the input & discussion. I'd forgotten all about Reed Prince, although I'm not sure I've ever run across any.   Doug White

Leon Fisk <lfisk@no.spam.iserv.net>: Dec 29 08:39AM -0400 On Thu, 29 Dec 2016 02:56:53 GMT Doug White <gwhite@alum.mit.edu> wrote:   <snip> >just as pointy as the Phillips drivers I have. I did some digging, and >ran across a drwaing that compares JIS to Phillips:   >http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/post-297194-0-10691700-1393492211.png   I would say they are mislabeled. The look correct if you reverse the labels.   >compares the two:   >http://www.shop.shinhopples.com/images/screws_JIS_phillips_comparison.jpg   >and that shows exactly the opposite.   Those look like I would expect...   >I still need to replace my Phillips #1's, and based on the various >comments, I think I will try Wera or Wiha.   I don't think it pays to be a tool elitist anymore. Name Brands are churning out crap too. One year they selling something good, next year it isn't but looks EXACTLY the same.   You should just stop into your preferred store, Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, Sears... and look over what they have. If you use it a short time and it seems to be okay go buy a spare :)   If you have a company account you order through though... that's a different can of worms...   -- Leon Fisk Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b Remove no.spam for email

Cristian Goiano <ctaestudo@gmail.com>: Dec 28 01:07PM -0800 hi, Thank you for your awnser   Thank you!     Em sexta-feira, 23 de dezembro de 2016 18:51:09 UTC-2, unknown escreveu:

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unknown <unknown@milky.way>: Dec 29 09:16AM On Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:23:58 -0800, Cristian Goiano wrote:   > I need too 6-71-m74s0-d06a   > you have my bro....   https://repo.palkeo.com/clevo-mirror/ Dois minutos de googling...

Cristian Goiano <ctaestudo@gmail.com>: Dec 28 01:24PM -0800 I apreciat it ...   tks, Cristian

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