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    screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    Where can I find the screw driver for the little screw on the aperture scale on shutter? It is quite wide.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    Try McMaster-Carr Supply Co at www.mcmaster.com

    They have a huge selection of screwdrivers.
    You'll find the main link to them about 2/3 of the way down the main index page.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    What size should I pick?
    For the screwdrivers that I have, if the slot width matches, the width of the screwdriver head is much smaller than the screw head diameter.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    The thickness of the blade is more critical than its width. If it fills the slot, it should work fine.

    If possible, get a driver with the tip ground parallel.
    These are often used for working on firearms, so you may find them called "gunsmith" screwdrivers.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    Hardware stores and even some dollar stores have sets of jeweler's screwdrivers. The blades on many inexpensive screwdrivers are too thick, and have to be ground or filed down. As Leigh says, try to keep the flat sides of the blade as parallel as possible.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    I have a set of Craftsman Precision screwdrivers----Check Sears and Roebuck. Wiha (German) also makes very fine precision screwdrivers. You can take your part to any good, real hardware store (not a big box) and they should be able to fix you up.
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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    I've gotten some nice Wiha screwdrivers from Micro-Tools, but they seem to be out of stock on most of the kits. You see what exists at their website, and shop for them elsewhere.

    As Leigh mentions, McMaster-Carr has anything you want, and ships from New Jersey. You get your order the next day.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    Quote Originally Posted by John Kasaian View Post
    I have a set of Craftsman Precision screwdrivers----Check Sears and Roebuck. Wiha (German) also makes very fine precision screwdrivers. You can take your part to any good, real hardware store (not a big box) and they should be able to fix you up.
    +1 on the Craftsman Precision Screwdrivers. I have a set of those. As I remember, there are four sizes of straight, Phillips and Torx. If you play with electronic stuff, inevitably you will need some little Torx drivers.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    I just ordered wiha screw driver with the hollow ground type. I hope the 1.5mm slot screwdriver to fit.

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    Re: screw drivers for shutter aperture scale

    We use a set of Starret jewelers screw drivers.

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