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Re: Durable small hex (etc) bits?

 

A lot of great input, thank you all so much. I'm sure it will be extremely valuable to anyone in this community in the future.?

For now, I've tried the Wiha L-key and no go without unreasonably high flexing of the key. I'll say that these L-key sets are extremely affordable (for Wiha quality), but I'm pretty sure at this?point I will need to splurge on an actual bit for a driver or a standalone screwdriver (far too much flexing at relatively low torque applied).?

So I think I have no other way than getting some Kroil. Unfortunately, as one gets used to "instant" delivery by large stores (which don't have this for tomorrow, or today, as is the case with a large number of their merchandise), and as we're heading into the largest holiday in the US this week, it'll be a frustratingly long time before I can get my hands on a can... Nothing I can do about?that.?

But penetrating oil seems to be a must in this case. I've had a relatively large number of HP units in my hand, some very old, others not so much, but this is the most reluctant set of knobs I've had to work with.?
Radu.?

On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 7:52?PM Chuck Harris via <cfharris=[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Jeff,

If it is just a smoky coating, just rub it off with
a rag, but if it is a thicker crusty coating, naptha,
or lighter fluid works nicely.

One thing, after the coating happens, the surface of
the plastic seems to get softer than usual, so you
can mark it with a finger nail...? So, don't get too
aggressive with it.

-Chuck Harris

On Mon, 1 Jul 2024 21:32:58 +0000 (UTC) "Jeff Kruth via "
<kmec=[email protected]> wrote:
>? What is the best way to remove said coating? I have tried many
> methods and so far, found mechanical abrasion best. But there must be
> a better way, maybe some solvent I havent tried yet, or something. I
> have a LOT of "waxy" handles in scattered toolboxes around this
> place.... Jeff Kruth In a message dated 7/1/2024 2:33:03 PM Eastern
> Standard Time, cfharris@... writes:?The Cellulose Acetate
> Butyrate breaks down to emit Butyric Acid, which is a fatty acid,
> that is the very essence of dirty sweat socks, male goat, or barf.
>
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