Shimano Stradic Set Screw

Started by tarpon one, June 21, 2020, 01:55:37 AM

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tarpon one

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

philaroman


for tiny hex/star drivers/bits -- electronics/computer tool kit... 

if you only want 1 size / 1 task -- repair/service shop, to check size

ReelClean

I believe it is something like .89mm  ;D
.9mm is near enough!
cheers
Steve
Specialist Daiwa reel service, including Magseal.

tarpon one

Steve thank you! I thought I had heard .9mm.
Any idea where to get one. Local hardware stores are impossible on this size.

foakes

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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
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Gfish

You might could get a small cheapo and file it down. Littlest I got is 1.5 mm.
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tarpon one

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.

tarpon one

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

tarpon one

Thanks very much guys. I'm new here and really appreciate the help.
Denis

ReelClean

#9
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
Specialist Daiwa reel service, including Magseal.

tarpon one

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