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Old 28th Oct 2022, 12:12 pm   #1
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Hello,

Does anyone know where I can get one of these screwdrivers for this screw?
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Old 28th Oct 2022, 12:21 pm   #2
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I'm sure there was a special type that fitted, but I would think rather rare! What's the spacing between the holes?

Just a thought, there are circlip pliers that have both horizontal & also vertical interchangeable jaws. ( Machine Mart have them). Or you could fairly easily make a 'special' that would fit, if you have metalworking facilities.

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The vertical type would probably fit.

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Old 28th Oct 2022, 1:28 pm   #3
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If you don't have circlip pliers, as suggested, have you tried a pair of fine nosed needle pliers? This should work if the screw has not been done up too tightly.

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I bought a set of these sometime back:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SabreCut-SC.../dp/B07H34XNRM
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Old 28th Oct 2022, 2:24 pm   #5
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Default Re: HMV record deck screwdriver

It's from a 1947 HMV 1604,

I managed to unscrew using two jewellery screwdrivers, not ideal but it has to come out.

The radio side works but the motor on the gram side needs attention..
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