Help, need a .9mm allen key in New York

[jaadgy akanni]

I'm sure I have it among all these allen keys I have. Come get it. I'm on 141 street and Broadway. Email me at Jinxmedo@yahoo.com if you're picking it up or sending someone.

[I Bloom]

jaadgy can you give me a ring. 336.XXX.XXXX This is a special allen key, we've looked on many standard sets in many stores including the 3 that are in my personal kit.

IBloom

[I Bloom]

Wow, Ian... Wish I could help, but the logistics of getting one from Denver to Brooklyn at this hour on a weekend doesn't look good at all. Have you tried any specialty tool stores in the area? How about shops that specialize in watches or jewelry repair?

Jeff, I'd do the same for you. I think this would be no problem during the week, but Saturday night and sunday morning... Fogetaboudit.

IBloom

[jaadgy akanni]

jaadgy can you give me a ring. 336.986.0663 This is a special allen key, we've looked on many standard sets in many stores including the 3 that are in my personal kit.

IBloom

Why's your area code 336, isn't that N. Carolina?

[I Bloom]

Why's your area code 336, isn't that N. Carolina?

Same cell phone number, different life. Long story.

[jbeale]

If you're really in desperate straits, it is possible to make a smaller allen key from a larger key using a file, and some patience. Or with less patience, a grinder, but you'd need very steady hands.

[Jeff Kilgroe]

Might not be a bad solution in a pinch. Common hardware stores should have allen keys as small as 3~5mm. I'd go pick up 1 or 2 of those and use a small grinder like a Dremel tool to cut it down. I'd even make my own out of a wire coat hanger if I were desperate enough.

Ian, after this situation resolves itself, post here or let me know. I can remove your phone numbers where they were quoted and from your original post if needed -- if you don't want them floating around.

[Keith Nealy]

Ian,
Isn't B&H open on Sunday morning?
they might have it.

Making one is a good option. You may have to replace the screws later but that's a small price to pay for relief.

good luck.

Keith

[I Bloom]

Might not be a bad solution in a pinch. Common hardware stores should have allen keys as small as 3~5mm. I'd go pick up 1 or 2 of those and use a small grinder like a Dremel tool to cut it down. I'd even make my own out of a wire coat hanger if I were desperate enough.

Ian, after this situation resolves itself, post here or let me know. I can remove your phone numbers where they were quoted and from your original post if needed -- if you don't want them floating around.

Please do.

[jbeale]

If you're going to grind your own, I'd suggest try to start with an allen key or other hard steel. A plain steel wire, coathanger etc. might break off when you torque it and if the tip jams in the screwhead, that leaves you worse off than before.