Size of XM18 3" scale screws?

Joe58

Joe58

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Hi guys!

Just wanted to confirm the size of bit needed on the scale screws for the 3" XM18.

I purchased a Hinderer tool that came with a 5/64 bit that is too big on any of mine.

They appear to be a T6, but that fits what seems a bit loose.

So before I order a couple Wiha bits for the tool, I want to be sure to get the correct ones.

So I'm assuming the larger Hinderer models use a 5/64"?

Thanks!

Joe
 
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...s-Generations-History-and-General-Information

Standoff Screws - Early versions had the rounded head and were Torx drive (T8). Ultimately, Rick began manufacturing these screws in house and they became the flat head version and were hex drive. There was an early issue early related to the flat head screws and the female portion of the hex being too deep and not having enough material left in the screw head allowing them to twist off too easily but that was quickly corrected and Hinderer Knives has and will replace those problematic screws under warranty. The following are the two sizes of hex head screws used:


3.5" and 4.0" use 5/64" female hex head standoff screws.
3.0" uses a 1/16" female hex head standoff screws.
 
Joe58 said:
Hi guys!

Just wanted to confirm the size of bit needed on the scale screws for the 3" XM18.

I purchased a Hinderer tool that came with a 5/64 bit that is too big on any of mine.

They appear to be a T6, but that fits what seems a bit loose.

So before I order a couple Wiha bits for the tool, I want to be sure to get the correct ones.

So I'm assuming the larger Hinderer models use a 5/64"?

Thanks!

Joe
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Wiha 7013 SW 1/16" works perfectly for me on the 3".
 
Hi Joe -

I see the fellows answered your questions.

I just wanted to chime, because I went through the same issue. I picked up this Dewalt set from Amazon and it includes the bit needed (if memory serves me correctly it's the smallest one in the pack). It's nice because it fits perfect in the armory tool, so you can replace the 3.5-4" model one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000628SO2/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Plus, I was able to put my daughter's crib together with one of the other bits in the set and a driver. That was a nice bonus. :)

Cheers.
 
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