[sdiy] special tightening tools?

[jeff brown]

I use a "Xcelite PS-120" nutdriver set.  They're short. with hollow shafts 
to accomodate the toggle. I'm sure Mouser and others carry them, but I got 
mine at Mark Electronics.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Snazelle" <subjectivity at hotmail.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:00 AM
Subject: [sdiy] special tightening tools?


>
> i am in the process of tightening about 50 pots and 30 toggle switches on 
> a panel that was hand painted with acrylic paint and then sprayed with 
> some kind of clear coat. it is prone to scratching easily (the paint) so i 
> dont want to go my usual route of just tightening everything with needle 
> nose plyers
>
> as i often slip
>
> SO i was wondering what all of you use? I have tried a socket wrench but 
> that usually doesnt work as the handle is too long and bumps into other 
> pots and the socket itself isnt deep enough for the toggles....
>
> is there a tool sold by mouser or someone similar or even better, 
> something i can get at the hardware store.
>
> i went into my local store (and even brought along some alpha pots and 
> some toggles) and they were off almost no help....guess they dont see a 
> lot of sdiy'ers in there.
>
> thanks
>
>
>
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