Hinderer clip screw size?

[KBobAries]

Anyone know the type and size used on a 3" XM-18? My bifocals won't focus that far down.

Dan

 

[STR]

I've owned one of each size of that folder and I am pretty sure they are 2-56 screws used in the clip. 99.9% thats what they are and they are button head type screws.

STR

 

[KBobAries]

STR,

Thanks for the help. Do you know if it's a Torx or Allenhead?

 

[STR]

Torx. T6 as I recall. Wrench size or type matters very little though as any 2-56 will still fit just get the button head type. :thumbup:

STR

 

[KBobAries]

Bummer. My T6 isn't fitting. I guess I'll have to hit the hardware store tomorrow.

Dan

 

[STR]

Its probably a T8 then.

Some screws are bigger. Some are T5 but on a knife that stout I doubt seriously if Rick would use a T5.

T8 is probably the right one.

STR

 

[KBobAries]

Actually the T6 is too big. No worries, buying tools is fun too.

 

[tique]

If I remember right, the one I picked up at Blade last year had .050 allenhead screws in the clip... tiny little buggers. The only bit I had in the house to swap the clip with was in my Leatherman bit kit.

 

[KBobAries]

.050 allen it is. Went to the hardware store earlier and found one. Got lucky and paid 64 cents without having to buy a 20 piece set. Thanks tique.

Dan

 

[Gavin S.]

Yep. I thought torx too and almost stripped mine out with one.

 

[65535]

Wiha tools is the best source for small drivers, those are the ones you don't want to strip they are just a bugger to get out.