danielbs
16 posts
Aug 29, 2008
2:55 AM
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I have an old special 20 which i'm interested in taking it apart.
The only problem is those damn miniature screws.
I'm a motorcycle mechanic - and i have all kinds and different sizes of screwdrivers. none of them are that small...
Any suggestions on how to open my harmonica ?
Daniel
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Preston
44 posts
Aug 29, 2008
5:59 AM
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Not trying to be a smartass, but what do you think about going and buying a smaller screwdriver?
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LittleJoeSamson
50 posts
Aug 29, 2008
8:03 AM
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Stanley makes a neat little set of six with a sliding top. They have a base that fits in the palm of the hand and swivels.
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danielbs
17 posts
Aug 29, 2008
2:20 PM
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Like i said...i have about 200 screwdrivers...about 20-30 of them are small enough to fit the head of that screw. for some unknowen reason it will not open...
I just wondered if some one has any experience with taking a special 20 apart, that can offer advice.
Thanks
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b1ueskyz
11 posts
Aug 30, 2008
9:14 AM
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For what it might be worth...
I recently bought a Pro and the insert that came in the box described the correct screwdriver to use for disassembly as a:
Pozidriv #1
Maybe your harp screws are the same or at least use the same oddball screw head design. Apparently thy look like a Phillips but phillips don't work well on them.
Good luck.
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wheezer
28 posts
Aug 30, 2008
9:15 AM
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I only have old type sp20's (10/15yrs old) and they use phillips screws. If your harp is a later model you might find that they have used the screws from the MS type Pro Harp. If this is the case they are not, in fact, a phillips type head, they have a square recess instead. You have to look very
closely to see this. If this is the case you can easily make a tool for this type. Take an ordinary small flat (not phillips) screwdriver
that will fit into the head. Looking at the screwdriver blade
you will notice that from the part you put into the screw head it tapers out wider. File the blade (making the screwdriver shorter) until the wide taper of the blade will bite in the screw head. I hope this makes sense to you, I wish I knew how to draw on a P.C. Hope this helps.
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oldwailer
169 posts
Aug 30, 2008
10:49 AM
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Whatever you do--when you do get the thing opened up--(Some little firecrackers under the covers, maybe) Replace the damn screws with real ones from the hardware store!
Where do harp manufacturers come up with all this crappy one-of-a-kind hardware? They must have it made up special for them.
As an electrician I have dozens of little drivers--but I still find it difficult sometimes to fit the cover screws. I just keep a stock of real screws with nuts to replace them with.
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Tuckster
21 posts
Aug 30, 2008
11:54 AM
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I use 2 phillips heads. One on either side. It keeps it from turning while you're trying to break it loose. Those screws can be pretty tight,sometimes.
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danielbs
18 posts
Aug 31, 2008
6:19 AM
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Update
Well - how embarrassing- turns out they are not actually screws but insted, small crappy nails ! The same type that hold the reed plates to the comb.
Took them out, chucked them away drilled a bigger hole insted of what was, and i will replace them with Suzuki type screws insted.
Thanks you all.
Daniel
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danielbs
19 posts
Sep 01, 2008
1:45 AM
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Dont they all come with nails ?
I have another one with nails also, which i bought recently.
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eharp
87 posts
Sep 01, 2008
8:33 AM
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i dont think those are special 20 but marine band instead.
look closely. what does it say on the cover? what is the comb made of? what did the box it came in say?
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eharp
88 posts
Sep 01, 2008
8:33 AM
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i dont think those are special 20 but marine band instead.
look closely. what does it say on the cover? what is the comb made of? what did the box it came in say?
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oldwailer
171 posts
Sep 01, 2008
8:37 AM
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I only have 2 or 3 of the Special 20's--and they all have plastic combs and slot screws holding the covers on--with little flat nuts on the other side that are really obnoxious to put back on--but at least they are nuts.
I didn't know they came any other way--are you sure you don't have Marine Bands? I thought the MB's were the only ones with the crappy nails. . .
Hey, eharp! I was just posting this and you beat me to it!
Last Edited by on Sep 01, 2008 8:39 AM
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eharp
90 posts
Sep 01, 2008
12:22 PM
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"just" beat you? adam could have run a mile in how long i was posted before you copied in after me!
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