LGB screwdriver equivalent

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What is the PH screwdriver equivalent of LGB 50023 crosshead screwdriver? Is it PH1 or PH2? Or LGB one is totally different?
 
I thinks it's a pozihead not a philips, I certainly need a PZ1 to take apart later metal rodded Stainz
 
We're over-thinking this a bit aren't we?

I just have various electrical screwdrivers of different sizes and they'll dismantle an LGB loco no worries.

I don't know if they're PH or PZ or whatever. Never had any issues dismantling my LGB locos or stock.
 
I am not good at DIY and don't have vast collection of screw drivers! :-

I tried to open Kof diesel 22620 loco. The smaller screws opened fine but the larger ones I am struggling with. They are also at awkward locations so I need one with magnetic tip as well.
 
You cannot beat a good general purpose multi-tool like this

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David
 
Definitely a Philips Driver;

http://www.champex-linden.de/lgb_produktdatenbank_d-e/produkt.nsf/bede3443927b513dc125691c0045fb87/ed4b5a548bafec0ec1256aef005466a102ec.html?OpenDocument

I would have one of each, PH1 and PH2 as there are 2 different screwhead sizes....
 
A set of magnetic tipped small to medium sized screwdrivers with various tips is one of the main armaments everyone should have in their tool kit! I use mine ALL the time, and curse anyone in the family who dares remove one from the set and not return it - teenage son especially!
 
As there is a Maplins near you, this set should be fine for all your G scale needs and any other DIY tasks....

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/10-piece-screwdriver-set-a57qx

Unit 2,
Snowdon Drive,
Milton Keynes, GB,
MK6 1BH
 
Why not just buy the kit from champex Linden and just get on with the job? :-X
 
please do.. looking forwrd to the results ???
 
David1226 said:
You cannot beat a good general purpose multi-tool like this

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David
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Mr Lumphammer is very good at getting awqard screws to move
 
Phil said:
Why not just buy the kit from champex Linden and just get on with the job? :-X
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Because as you get older you will find you need more different shapes and sizes of screwdriver to get on in life (self assembly furniture is a good case in point), and so buying a good multiple point screwdriver set is a wise investment (the one in the link above looks to be a cheap load of junk). I rarely use any 'normal' screwdrivers anymore apart from the watchmakers. The set I have was bought from the local DIY shop for €11 about five years ago and I still haven't worked out what some of the bits are for. ::) It also contains an adapter for a quarter inch socket set, again I bought a good but reasonably priced Black & Decker set.
Decent tools? Absolutely necessary.
 
pugwash said:
Because as you get older you will find you need more different shapes and sizes of screwdriver to get on in life (self assembly furniture is a good case in point), and so buying a good multiple point screwdriver set is a wise investment (the one in the link above looks to be a cheap load of junk). I rarely use any 'normal' screwdrivers anymore apart from the watchmakers. The set I have was bought from the local DIY shop for €11 about five years ago and I still haven't worked out what some of the bits are for. ::) It also contains an adapter for a quarter inch socket set, again I bought a good but reasonably priced Black & Decker set.
Decent tools? Absolutely necessary.
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The set I mention is for use on LGB loks and stock, it includes the screw drivers you need and also the hex tools to take apart motion if needs be.
That's sort of why I mention the set, after all Mobi did mention LGB.. ;)
 
The few screws I tried works with PZ0 or PZ1.

However, some screws are at very odd locations and requires longer screwdriver. The attachment type ones tend to be very short one. But as now I checked which ones work, I can simply by 2 more long screwdrivers.

The B&M set is quite versatile though. Cost me only £3.
 
A little hint for you:

A small blob of grease/Vaseline makes a reasonable substitute for a magnetic head screwdriver, It might me handy to know when when it comes to reassembly if you have any problems,

And just take your time and be careful, all items will dismantle , you've just got to work out how!

Dan
 
pugwash said:
Decent tools? Absolutely necessary.
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Seconded!

I prefer the correct tool for the job and I hate to use cheap 'multi-tools', apart from maybe the Swiss Army Knife (which most certainly isn't cheap in either price or quality).

I don't like power screwdrivers either. I banned one of my apprentices from using one as he chewed up too many screwheads.

And a well done to Mobi too for giving it a go despite his inexperience....
 
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