Doing first playfield tear down. I'm wondering what tools are best for post screws?
Do you use a deep socket that can fit over entire post screw? (this would be ideal I think but can't find 1/4" one deep enough)
Or a Pal nut removal tool (I have one but using is slow)?
Or 1/4" ratcheting wrench or just regular wrench?
Something else?
(thanks)
pic is from PBR
6 in 1 screwriver for the win...quick and easy.
https://www.amazon.com/Quality-Screwdriver-Slotted-Phillips-Assorted/dp/B00V41KU9A
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This is the one we use but out of stock
Amazon (prime) link for above:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T57HILI/ref=mp_s_a_1_4
I will have to buy the 4 in 1 screw driver .
I use ignition wrenches . Good to have around .
https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/c06d471e-8441-4a94-9dac-c726aef7d17f/svn/vim-tools-testers-install-kits-vimv18-64_1000.jpg
The Klein 6-in-1 long grip is the ONLY tool to have (if you're going to have just one tool!) It's simply the best 6-1 tool out there, and it's available at Home depot in the electrical tool department. They also make a shorter version. Don't get that one. Get the long version not the short one.
The 6-in-1 has two phillips, two flat head, 1/4" nut driver and 5/16" nut driver. It's the perfect tool for installing/removing the post that was identified in the first post.
Quoted from spinal:Thanks for all the informative posts!
I decided to get a 1/4" deep drive socket today for my ratchet wrench and found one at PartSource for $5 CDN (DeWALT). Post screw fits inside perfectly.
Just a heads up that even if you find a deep drive socket that looks like the one I posted a picture of above, this does not mean that the top of the post will fit inside far enough to work (some will fit inside and others won't). I have another socket that looks exactly the same and cannot be used for this purpose as inner openings have different diameters.
Quoted from spinal:I have another socket that looks exactly the same and cannot be used for this purpose as inner openings have different diameters.
I concur with that, I drilled mine out, problem solved. 
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