I've got a number of newer Shimano Stradic's that I'm cleaning and lubricating. My problem is there is a little, and I mean super small set screw(RD6008) that is threaded into the Main Shaft Assembly. Does anybody know what size Allen wrench fits this set screw and where I can purchase an Allen wrench this small. I heard it might be .9 mm but I'm very uncertain of that size.
Thanks
for tiny hex/star drivers/bits -- electronics/computer tool kit...
if you only want 1 size / 1 task -- repair/service shop, to check size
I believe it is something like .89mm ;D
.9mm is near enough!
cheers
Steve
Steve thank you! I thought I had heard .9mm.
Any idea where to get one. Local hardware stores are impossible on this size.
Camera supply companies, optic supply companies, hobby shops, RC shops.
I occasionally do a little knife making -- some of the folders use either tiny hex key inset screws -- Or tiny star torx screws.
I picked up a set of the tiny Torx drivers from the local Ace Hardware.
https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/09mm-hex-key-size-metric-allen-wrench/15480/
Best,
Fred
You might could get a small cheapo and file it down. Littlest I got is 1.5 mm.
Quote from: Gfish on June 21, 2020, 10:13:26 PM
You might could get a small cheapo and file it down. Littlest I got is 1.5 mm.
Believe it or not I have been using the point of a brad but considering your filing suggestion. Also going to call Shimano tomorrow.
Maybe they can sell me a couple.
Quote from: foakes on June 21, 2020, 07:00:02 PM
Camera supply companies, optic supply companies, hobby shops, RC shops.
I occasionally do a little knife making -- some of the folders use either tiny hex key inset screws -- Or tiny star torx screws.
I picked up a set of the tiny Torx drivers from the local Ace Hardware.
https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/09mm-hex-key-size-metric-allen-wrench/15480/
Best,
Fred
Just saw the link for Edmund Optics. Thanks very much!!! Will contact them tomorrow.
Denis
Thanks very much guys. I'm new here and really appreciate the help.
Denis
I forgot to mention,
heat it up with a soldering iron or apply a drop of acetone or something before you go full retard on it; I have stripped out one or two that were corroded or locked in.
cheers
Steve
Quote from: foakes on June 21, 2020, 07:00:02 PM
Camera supply companies, optic supply companies, hobby shops, RC shops.
I occasionally do a little knife making -- some of the folders use either tiny hex key inset screws -- Or tiny star torx screws.
I picked up a set of the tiny Torx drivers from the local Ace Hardware.
https://www.edmundoptics.com/p/09mm-hex-key-size-metric-allen-wrench/15480/
Best,
Fred
Just ordered 3 from Edmund Optics. Thanks Again!!
Denis