Which FAT Wrench bit should I get?

tpcollins · March 7, 2013, 10:05 AM

I have the FAT Wrench kit that contains a #10 and #11 bit which is basically the same size other than .005" difference in width and .002" tip thickness. Neither tip fits the small 6-48 plug screws.

What number bit do you use for these smaller screws? Thanks.

tpcollins · March 8, 2013, 02:06 PM

Thanks.

hooligan1 · March 8, 2013, 05:28 PM

We have the Wheeler scope mounting kit which contains a Wheeler "Fat Wrench" and it came with an assortment of bits, including three torx, three straight and a couple allen head bits.
But we also have a 150 piece Titan srewdriver bit set and it has everything needed for almost everything!

g.willikers · March 8, 2013, 08:10 PM

According to the old, wrinkled and greasy chart in my tool box, a number 31 drill bit is used for a 6-48 screw hole.

**James K** · March 8, 2013, 08:49 PM

Boy, that blew by me. I thought of Fabbrica d'Army Terni, Fresno Airport, and File Access Table, plus the usual meaning. I'm glad someone cleared it up.

Jim

jaguarxk120 · March 8, 2013, 09:05 PM

A gunsmith not having a screwdriver that fits a screw slot will grind one till it fits the slot right.

Whats of greater value the screw diver or the gun your working on?

**James K** · March 9, 2013, 09:57 PM

Shhhh! That is a secret. Gunsmiths always have exactly the right screwdriver for the perfect fit. And they are always the very best quality. No gunsmith would buy a Sears cheapie to grind to fit!

And the Easter Bunny will be around any time now.

Jim

March 8, 2013, 02:06 PM	#2
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March 8, 2013, 05:28 PM	#3
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 2,828	We have the Wheeler scope mounting kit which contains a Wheeler "Fat Wrench" and it came with an assortment of bits, including three torx, three straight and a couple allen head bits. But we also have a 150 piece Titan srewdriver bit set and it has everything needed for almost everything! __________________ Thanks for coming!

March 8, 2013, 08:10 PM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 2,509	According to the old, wrinkled and greasy chart in my tool box, a number 31 drill bit is used for a 6-48 screw hole. __________________ Lock the doors, they're coming in the windows.

March 8, 2013, 08:49 PM	#5
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,398	Boy, that blew by me. I thought of Fabbrica d'Army Terni, Fresno Airport, and File Access Table, plus the usual meaning. I'm glad someone cleared it up. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 9, 2013, 09:57 PM	#7
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,398	Shhhh! That is a secret. Gunsmiths always have exactly the right screwdriver for the perfect fit. And they are always the very best quality. No gunsmith would buy a Sears cheapie to grind to fit! And the Easter Bunny will be around any time now. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 7, 2013, 10:05 AM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 408	Which FAT Wrench bit should I get? I have the FAT Wrench kit that contains a #10 and #11 bit which is basically the same size other than .005" difference in width and .002" tip thickness. Neither tip fits the small 6-48 plug screws. What number bit do you use for these smaller screws? Thanks. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

March 8, 2013, 09:05 PM	#6
jaguarxk120 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,680	A gunsmith not having a screwdriver that fits a screw slot will grind one till it fits the slot right. Whats of greater value the screw diver or the gun your working on?