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Title: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Brian G on August 15, 2017, 01:55:33 PM: So one of my CK1 caps and one of my CK3 caps grills seem to be loose. I can't find a screwdriver small enough to tighten them....I have tried a few Eye glasses screwdrivers, but still to big.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Perry on August 15, 2017, 02:30:23 PM: Have you tried using the corner of a razor blade?
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Brian G on August 15, 2017, 02:31:42 PM: Quote from: Perry on August 15, 2017, 02:30:23 PM
Have you tried using the corner of a razor blade?

Yes I have.....Wonder if I bring it to a jeweler if they could do it....
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: rocksuitcase on August 15, 2017, 02:48:49 PM: Brian, Yes a jeweler should be able to.
I have tiny screwdrivers I use to work on computers, but do not know if even that tiny. when I get home I'll check my caps with the tiny set I own.
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: kindms on August 15, 2017, 02:49:29 PM: Quote from: Brian G on August 15, 2017, 02:31:42 PM
Quote from: Perry on August 15, 2017, 02:30:23 PM
Have you tried using the corner of a razor blade?

Yes I have.....Wonder if I bring it to a jeweler if they could do it....

sometimes the tip of an xacto knife can be used
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Brian G on February 05, 2018, 08:24:05 AM: Quick update on this....My local Jewelry repair place wanted $25 to tighten a screw...so I jumped on ebay and bought a watch repair kit for $6.00 . Had every small sized screwdriver you could think of , including one that fit the AKG CK1 screw perfectly. All fixed.
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: spyder9 on February 11, 2018, 10:42:13 AM: Look for a small screwdriver online, used for tightening the stems on glasses. I found one locally at a Walgreens. I keep it in my bag for adjusting the screws on my Naks.
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: obaaron on February 11, 2018, 12:10:03 PM: Quote from: Brian G on February 05, 2018, 08:24:05 AM
Quick update on this....My local Jewelry repair place wanted $25 to tighten a screw...so I jumped on ebay and bought a watch repair kit for $6.00 . Had every small sized screwdriver you could think of , including one that fit the AKG CK1 screw perfectly. All fixed.

can you provide the link from the kit you purchased?
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Brian G on February 20, 2018, 09:10:47 AM: Quote from: obaaron on February 11, 2018, 12:10:03 PM
Quote from: Brian G on February 05, 2018, 08:24:05 AM
Quick update on this....My local Jewelry repair place wanted $25 to tighten a screw...so I jumped on ebay and bought a watch repair kit for $6.00 . Had every small sized screwdriver you could think of , including one that fit the AKG CK1 screw perfectly. All fixed.

can you provide the link from the kit you purchased?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16pcs-Watch-Repair-Tool-Kit-Link-Remover-Spring-Bar-Tool-Case-Opener-Screwdriver/272350047726?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: obsidian on February 20, 2018, 11:24:41 AM: Quote from: Brian G on February 20, 2018, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: obaaron on February 11, 2018, 12:10:03 PM
Quote from: Brian G on February 05, 2018, 08:24:05 AM
Quick update on this....My local Jewelry repair place wanted $25 to tighten a screw...so I jumped on ebay and bought a watch repair kit for $6.00 . Had every small sized screwdriver you could think of , including one that fit the AKG CK1 screw perfectly. All fixed.

can you provide the link from the kit you purchased?

Thank you for the link. I just picked one up!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16pcs-Watch-Repair-Tool-Kit-Link-Remover-Spring-Bar-Tool-Case-Opener-Screwdriver/272350047726?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: obaaron on February 20, 2018, 10:51:03 PM: Thanks Brian grabbed one too!
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: Brian G on February 22, 2018, 11:48:31 AM: Quote from: obaaron on February 20, 2018, 10:51:03 PM
Thanks Brian grabbed one too!

Awesome. Glad to help!
Title: Re: Tightening screws on an AKG CK1 cap
Post by: obaaron on March 24, 2018, 09:26:20 PM: Thanks again the kit worked great! Was able to tighten a ck1x capsule shell that was loose and fix a ck1 capsule that had a rattling sound inside. Oh....an you turn the screws counter clockwise to tighten lol