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Yesterday I went on a more extensive shopping spree in the German iFixit store.

There were a lot of tools I didn't know yet. Now I'm waiting for tools to open electronic devices, solder, clean or inspect.

Although the things are tailored to modern devices, they can also be used perfectly for electro-mechanical cameras from the 1980s.

The Spudger for working on circuits or the Opening picks that I use to remove the leatherette are already in use.

The offer in the German and US stores should be comparable:

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I have replaced several screens and other components of iPhones using iFixit kits that come with tools.

The tweezers are particularly good for fine work, but they are rather delicate. Everything else is fairly durable.
 

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The scratch brush is an underknown tool, I used it when I was in the Navy, and rediscovered it years again when I found a great source for tools and small hardware.

BTW: what about a pinned thread for sources for our special needs, small screws, springs etc?
 

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not sure it would be so long, tiny springs or screws are not that easy to source.

I agree used cameras are a great source, sometimes.
 

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I have that Japanese Engineer piler as well . I bought it from Japanese Amazon.
 
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kl122002 said:
I have that Japanese Engineer piler as well . I bought it from Japanese Amazon.
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I'm excited to see how it performs.

Unfortunately, you cannot use it to loosen screws whose screw heads do not protrude, such as in the lens bayonet.

PZ-57 | ENGINEER INC.-Global

How to remove stripped and damaged screws? 5-inch Screw Removal Pliers for electronic components, PCB, mobile phone, game console, etc. 120mm small-sized body and ESD-safe handles. PZ-57 NEJI-SAURUS
www.engineertools-jp.com
 
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I have been using a similar tool for probably 30-40 years for copier repair before JIS screwdrivers were common. Regular screwdrivers would strip out the head so we used this. We called it Jaws.
 

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In that case I would use this set:


Especially the white one, and then I reinstall the a screw.

Although the packing said working best with Philips screws, I found it also works well on slotted brass/copper screws.
 
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kl122002 said:
In that case I would use this set:

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Especially the white one, and then I reinstall the a screw.

Although the packing said working best with Philips screws, I found it also works well on slotted brass/copper screws.
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Thanks!

On the right of the picture is the first screw extractor for M1 screws that I see

I ordered it and also this one, which has a higher torque with the handle:

ANEX Screw Remover for Precision with Handle M1~2.6 No.3610-N Japan | eBay

About this product Set contents: Precision screw removal bit, precision screwdriver handle Size: Precision screw removal bit / total length 100 mm, precision driver handle / total length 78 mm Material: [Precision screw removal bit, tanned] Bit body / special alloy steel, Blade/HSS, Fixing...
www.ebay.com


These useful tools for precision engineering can probably only be found in Japan.
 
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It is a fine drill and so remember to use it with care.

How about order it from Amazon JP (They have English translator in their website) ? Would it be cheaper than ebay ?
 

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campy51 said:
I have been using a similar tool for probably 30-40 years for copier repair before JIS screwdrivers were common. Regular screwdrivers would strip out the head so we used this. We called it Jaws.
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Those days I have Japanese WISE screwdrivers were JIS spec screwdrivers. But now this brand seems long gone in the market gone and doesn't have much information left in internet.

I wonder Anex would have the same JIS spec screwdrivers
 

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I have plenty of JIS cross tip screwdrivers I have collected over the years, but not a good selection of fine blade tip screwdrivers that are not damaged. The blades on the two smallest size screwdrivers I got in '74 are damaged beyond repair.

I just got these screwdrivers in three sizes from Japan Hobby Tool. Very nice! They are bigger than they look, but the tips are very fine.

 
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kl122002 said:
How about order it from Amazon JP (They have English translator in their website) ? Would it be cheaper than ebay ?
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When it comes to tools, I tend to lose my wits

The transport costs are less important to me than the customs, which then makes me wait.

Unless FedEx delivers and then sends the invoice for the duties later.
 
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I love the enthusiasm in Japanese advertising!

At least that's my impression as an European who doesn't speak Japanese

 

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Andreas Thaler said:
I love the enthusiasm in Japanese advertising!

At least that's my impression as an European who doesn't speak Japanese

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Oh yeah, the Jp's creativity is very impressive. And that the commerical I saw before I bought the piler.


For Amazon JP I sometimes order it with parcel consolidate/forwarding services. With a Japanese address I see much more gorgeous tools .
 

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I remember I should have similar screwdrivers in the past. It came with a longer handle and there was a hole on the handle which I can also insert a short bar for helping to remove tightened screw.
 

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Laurent said:
what about a pinned thread for sources for our special needs, small screws, springs etc?
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Sure. Start one and report it once it starts to get going; I'd be happy to pin/stickie it provided it goes into the desired direction. I'll also highlight the other mods of this possibility; I expect they're also fine with the idea, but I can't speak for them, of course.
 

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thanks ! I'll start something with the addresses I'm using
 
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Laurent said:
thanks ! I'll start something with the addresses I'm using
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Certainly a good initiative, but it has to be maintained on an ongoing basis and only makes sense if others also participate with entries.

I see the risk in such projects that something is started with a lot of commitment and then is no longer continued. At least that is my experience as a former content manager of a company intranet.

I would rely on the very powerful search function in the forum, it's the best I've seen so far.
 
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Here is the manufacturer's information about the screw extractor.

The tool therefore works directly on the damaged screw head; no hole has to be drilled.

Translation is easy using the tools in the browser or Google Translate. The video speaks for itself.

なめた精密ネジはずし ＋0ネジ用（M1～2.6） | ANEXブランドのドライバー・工具メーカー アネックスツール（株）

www.anextool.co.jp

 
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Just arrived.

With and without additional handle:



 
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