Do those wooden ones represent a good range of parker screw sizes? The brownells sets add up to quite a pretty penny.

Any good high quality set will be expensive but worth it in the long run. One or two ruined screws will cost you about the same as the set of screwdrivers....

Brownells does sell tips individually. When I get a moment, I can check which size does what screw slot. Buying just a set of Parker size bits could help the gun budget. The thing about the full sets is that if you play with a variety of guns, you will have a tip for pretty much any gun screw out there. As Eric said, they are worth every penny if you want to work on original Parker screws. While there are modern replacement screws available, they take delicate work to final fit the heads and at the end of the day, they are not original.
Cheers,
Jack

The thin bit set from Brownell's has most of the sizes you need. You do have to be carefull when selecting the width of the blades, if they are too wide or offset in the slot you can bugger up the edges of the hole. Alot of times you see guns with a slightly raised edge around the screw holes or the screw head looks too small for the hole after you put it back. I like to be able to see a little space on either side of the blade in the slot, and if you are really fussy you can break the sharp edges off of the blade with a good file to help prevent this from happening.

Confirmation of Brownell sets
 

Hi Jack:
I looked at the links for the super and thin sets. Of the ones you previously recommended, you would buy two of each of these bits for spares and to grind them for custom fits?

1. Butt Plate 360-4 or 360-5 (measured a variety)
2. Grip Cap 240-3
3. Trigger Guard 240-5
4. Front Tang 270-3
5. Rear Tang 210-5
6. Fore end iron 240-3 and 210-3 (front screw)

Thanks,

Mark

per previous post......
With proper driver tips, patience and perseverance and maybe some penetrating oil if needed, non gunsmiths can dismantle, clean and re-assemble their Parkers. You will also need a small hammer, drift punches (brass or nylon preferred over steel) and six inches of 1/4" dowel.

Here are two links. If you decide to DIY, don't scrimp on the driver sets. Your Parker will thank you in the field or at the range. No commission from Brownells but I'm happy with mine.

Jack


Magna tip super set

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...ER_SETS_trade_

Magna tip Thin Set

http://www.brownells.com/1/1/3693-ma...brownells.html[/QUOTE]

Mark That is helpful for those who don't want to buy the full sets. Save a few bucks for ammo that way.
Cheers
Jack

Jack, Where ya been .....long time no hear from ya! You were missed.

I was wondering the same thing. Nice to hear from ya Jack!

Thanks gents. Short story is, drove to Toronto to assist daughter through a 3 day recovery from a surgery plus a little home care. Complications arose and the 3 days has become 15 plus a 10 day reschedule at the start. She may be discharged on Monday, so another week here and then will be heading home. Wife and I have been 24/7 at the hospital on rotating shifts, so not much time for cyber world. On the way across I did get a chance to meet Brad Bachelder, see his shop and order up some work that I look forward to seeing for next rooster season. Hope to have some time at Puglisi's on the way back (just to drool).
Regards,
Jack

Jack, I hope everything works out for a full recovery. Hang in there....