Binding Tambour door.

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Binding Tambour door.

February 26, 2020, 05:08:00 pm

Opens about 3/4, then sticks. I've looked on the search engine and see silicone, which I've tried. I see wax used; I've tried, too. Unless someone has a new idea, I'll take the door off: looks daunting because of the tight quarters. Looks to be a metal plate with three screws top & bottom. Any 'tricks' or warnings? $:-\$

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Reply #1 – February 26, 2020, 05:25:19 pm

Tambour Door Maintenance

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Reply #2 – February 26, 2020, 05:51:13 pm

Thanks, Chuck! I did see that post in the files. Looks like the rails stay in and the top and bottom square head screws come out. Hope I can find a set of drivers at our local Ace.

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Reply #3 – February 26, 2020, 07:48:11 pm

Look for one of those magnetic shaft screwdrivers that stores 5 or 6 different tips in the handle. They usually have the exact size square drive tip that you need. I think it's called a Robertson #2 driver.

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Reply #4 – February 27, 2020, 11:23:28 am

I was looking up "Robertson driver" just for fun - accidentally got a little smarter. Never realized so many different screw drivers out there.

List of screw drives - Wikipedia

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Reply #5 – February 27, 2020, 11:46:39 am

I just ordered this, not that I need every 'little bit', but a fresh tip is always handy.

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Reply #6 – February 27, 2020, 12:03:51 pm

Mike, do you mean to say, that with all the #2 drive screws on and in your coach, that you did not have a #2 screwdriver bit?
WOW!!

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Reply #7 – February 27, 2020, 12:39:36 pm

Perhaps that is why SOME people (not me) have been overheard saying that Mike has a loose screw?

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Reply #8 – February 27, 2020, 12:42:18 pm

Quote from: nitehawk – February 27, 2020, 12:03:51 pm

Mike, do you mean to say, that with all the #2 drive screws on and in your coach, that you did not have a #2 screwdriver bit?
WOW!!

Oh ya, I live by #2 Phillips, but never had a need for Robertson before. I've noticed that the bits DO wear out and some of mine, as much as I like them, are worn out by miss-application and plain 'ol hard work, much like me!

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Reply #9 – February 27, 2020, 03:42:48 pm

Those square drives are all over my coach.

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Reply #10 – February 27, 2020, 04:36:47 pm

Quote from: Protech Racing – February 27, 2020, 03:42:48 pm

Those square drives are all over my coach.

Ony square drive I've found are the Tambour keepers, but given all the Tambours I have, I'm sure my new driver set will come in handy? Other than a uncomfortable location, anyone have any advice for remove, clean & replace? $:-\$

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Reply #11 – February 27, 2020, 05:01:52 pm

Only Phillips that I found on my coach is a few that someone add a couple of brackets

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Reply #12 – February 29, 2020, 11:51:45 pm

My galley hinges also have Phillips head drive.
I wish they would retire the slot head drive.

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Reply #13 – March 01, 2020, 10:22:47 am

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Ony square drive I've found are the Tambour keepers, but given all the Tambours I have, I'm sure my new driver set will come in handy? Other than a uncomfortable location, anyone have any advice for remove, clean & replace?

Mike, there are about 2 million of those square drive (Robertson) screws on our rigs.

On our 300, I removed all the tambour doors, cleaned and oiled them, sprayed the plastic tracks with silicone and reinstalled. There really isn't any trick. It's just real awkward to get at the screws. Just use a #2 Robertson screw driver and a flashlight. Good luck.
jor

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Reply #14 – March 01, 2020, 10:40:56 am

Quote from: jor – March 01, 2020, 10:22:47 am

Mike, there are about 2 million of those square drive (Robertson) screws on our rigs.

Oh great! Now you guys have me looking at all the screw types as I walk around the coach. So far, NO square drives except the tambours!

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Binding Tambour door.

February 26, 2020, 05:08:00 pm

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