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08-7-2017 22:38:01  #1


SM-3 feet

I took off the feet of a 1958 SM-3 for cleaning; now I can't reinstall them because I can't figure out a way to get the insanely small nut positioned so that they meet the incoming screw/bolt. Can anyone help please?
Thanks


Mike Hall
 

09-7-2017 10:12:27  #2


Re: SM-3 feet

Greetings Mike: While I have no experience of the SM-3, I am guessing that the nut is on the inside of the machine and the bolt goes up from the bottom. I have an older small screwdriver, made by 'Upson Bros, from Rochester. NY. It has a small 'clip' on the tip (that slides up and down the shaft) that will grip a nut (or bolt head) while you hold the screwdriver handle and manipulate it into position. A search reveals that these are often named 'spring clip' screwdrivers, or 'clip and grip' - something similar to this might work for you.

Many Thanks

David
 

 

09-7-2017 14:12:33  #3


Re: SM-3 feet

Thanks David. I'll look for a screwdriver like that.. maybe one with a bendy shaft too.. those nuts are the devil to get at!


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