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4/28/2003 5:31:27 AM EDT
Im trying to take apart my pocket folder to clean it but I cant find a wrench small enough. A 5/64 inch one fits the tension screw but the one holding the frame together is even smaller.

I havent even seen a wrench small enough to fit it in a store tho, where can I fond one?
4/28/2003 5:42:13 AM EDT
[#1]
Have you tried metric sizes? Craftsman (Sears) has a small set that goes down to an extremely small size...
4/28/2003 5:45:04 AM EDT
[#2]
Damn metric!
Is it common practice to use both standard and metric size screws on the same thing?
4/28/2003 5:46:45 AM EDT
[#3]
electronic stores may have some really small stuff.
4/28/2003 6:01:25 AM EDT
[#4]
[b]Is it common practice to use both standard and metric size screws on the same thing?[/b]

unfortunately...yes. gm vehicles are an odd mix of u.s. and metric threads for example.

however, i would think your knife would be either metric or u.s. and not both.
4/28/2003 6:02:21 AM EDT
[#5]
Spray it out and don't disassemble
4/28/2003 6:03:22 AM EDT
[#6]
I wanna disassemble it just for shits and giggles
4/28/2003 6:31:40 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Im trying to take apart my pocket folder to clean it but I cant find a wrench small enough. A 5/64 inch one fits the tension screw but the one holding the frame together is even smaller.

I havent even seen a wrench small enough to fit it in a store tho, where can I fond one?
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If it's US sized, 1/16 & 2 or 3 others that are smaller exist.  .028" is the smallest I've used (MMC adjustable pistol sights).  If it's metric, standard small sizes are by the half-mm.

I'd start with Sears if you have one around. Radio Shuck, maybe, but tools are all probably from China.  Get them individually & get more than one...they break easily.

hth
-hanko
4/28/2003 6:42:39 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
Damn metric!
Is it common practice to use both standard and metric size screws on the same thing?
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No, but 5/64" and 2 mm are so close they're interchangeable, as are 5/32" and [b]4[/b] mm.

1.5 mm would be the next common Metric size down.  I find them on things like bicycle brake adjustment geegaws.
4/28/2003 7:58:34 AM EDT
[#9]
1/16" is one size smaller than 5/64". Have you tried a nutdriver? Xcelite makes some small size nutdrivers. I have a set of those.
4/28/2003 8:00:20 AM EDT
[#10]
Musnt..make...comment...about...BigBears...small...nutdrivers...
4/28/2003 10:28:09 AM EDT
[#11]
Never mind. The set I have only goes down to 3/32".

[img]http://www.contacteast.com/product/images/jpg/ceps120.jpg[/img]

Try a metric crescent wrench. [;D]
4/28/2003 7:24:06 PM EDT
[#12]
I meant allen wrenches not a socket hex wrench
4/28/2003 7:27:57 PM EDT
[#13]
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Try a metric crescent wrench. [;D]
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Also known as a Mexican socket set.[;D]
4/28/2003 9:55:05 PM EDT
[#14]
Quoted:
I meant allen wrenches not a socket hex wrench
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LOL! At first I thought you meant allen wrench, and then I reread your post and the replies and I figured you were talking about regular socket hex wrenches. In that case you should be able to find a 1/16" about anywhere. Try Sears or Radio Shack or a store that sells electronics tools.

BTW, what kind of pocket folder is it?
4/29/2003 7:46:36 PM EDT
[#15]
Its a Ken Onion design by kershaw, black blade, half serrated

[img]http://www.kershawknives.com/Kershawraw/1000/o1550STlarge.jpg[/img]