I have a few ukuleles that have 1 or 2 geared tuners that slip a little. so I need to be able to tighten their little phillips head tension screws. What size phillips head screwdriver should I order --0, 00, 000, or .....?
Phillips head size?
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chris667
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We need to see the screws. Mine variously have two different sizes.
OP
OP
I have no way to photograph them.
I have 22 ukuleles of various sizes & brands (except NO sopranos -- too small for me). All have same size tuner-tightening screws so I assume they are more or less "standard." However, if I must buy 2 sizes, no problem -- just tell me the sizes.
Jerryc41
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I tend to buy tools in sets, whenever possible.
FYI, there is a Japanese-spec Phillips screw/screwdriver called JIS. Products made in Japan, cameras, for example, use these screws.
https://smile.amazon.com/Screwdrive...words=japanese+phillips&qid=1592218900&sr=8-1
https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=japanese+phillips&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Pukulele Pete
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I didn't know you could tighten geared tuners.
anthonyg
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To confuse matters further, (its a skill) you may be better of with some Pozidriv screwdrivers rather than Phillips.
See if you can buy yourself a set of drivers. Sets are pretty cheap these days.
See if you can buy yourself a set of drivers. Sets are pretty cheap these days.
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Jerryc41
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I learn something new every day here.
https://smile.amazon.com/Wera-05032...d=1592300453&sprefix=pozidrive,aps,170&sr=8-5
anthonyg
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I'm not saying that this is the one to buy,
https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-77791-U...fix=pozidrive+screwdriver+set,aps,360&sr=8-15
but a tool something like this can be useful to own.
https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-77791-U...fix=pozidrive+screwdriver+set,aps,360&sr=8-15
but a tool something like this can be useful to own.
Jerryc41
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Definitely! I just added that to my Wish List. I have several combination tools like that, and when I need a particular bit, I can be sure that I will find every one but the one I need. Never fails. It doesn't matter how large the set it. I'll have everything but.
OP
OP
I wish you had posted this sooner. I just bought a similar set -- but cheaper & of less quality...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NV4S1JX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Of course, at my advanced age, cheap or not, it will probably far outlast me.
anthonyg
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I wish you had posted this sooner. I just bought a similar set -- but cheaper & of less quality...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NV4S1JX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Of course, at my advanced age, cheap or not, it will probably far outlast me.
The set you bought should do the job. That or start collecting tools like collecting ukuleles.
