18 Jan
2002
18 Jan
'02
7:54 p.m.
Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that will turn the security
screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so thoughtful to try to use
it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire it up 'till I get the pennies out
of it...
At 10:34 PM 1/18/02 -0600, you wrote:
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Russ Blakeman wrote:
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
in a
Are there 3 indentations around the edges of the
fasteners? If so,
these could be a type of Japanese fastener often found in mid '80s to
early '90s video game systems. Bits that fit those kinds of fasteners
are available, at about $1.50-$2 each, and they come in 2 different
sizes.
Or you could check a tool supplier like MCM electronics and just pop for a
one-time purchase on a multi-type "security bit" set - I got a nice set pliable small holder last year with nearly every
common security bit for
under $30. I thought maybe I'd never use all of t hem but I've used all but
maybe 3 of them.
Well, I wouldn't exactly call MCM a tool supplier... The multi-type
security bit set they sell does not come with bits that fit the Japanese
fasteners. MCM does sell them separately, tho. In some newer equipment
that uses these fasteners, those bits are of no use, since the screws are
to far down in the hole. The Nintendo Game Cube is an example of this kind
of equipment. Full length Japanese screwdrivers are available that fit
those things, but after import, they typically cost $20-30 (ouch) each.
I was recently asked to work on equipment that had tri-wing screws holding
it together. It was apparent someone had tried to use pliers to remove the
screws, but was unsuccessful. I don't yet have a set of tri-wing bits, so
MCM might get some business from me after all.
-Toth 
18 Jan
18 Jan
8:50 p.m.
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Geoff Reed wrote:
At 10:34 PM 1/18/02 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
Are the screws recessed like the ones used for the game cube? If not, MCM
sells bits that will fit. I have a url somewhere of a guy who imported a
number of those specialty screw drivers, but I'll have to find it. He
wanted top dollar for them, I do remember that.
-Toth
Well, I wouldn't exactly call MCM a tool
supplier... The multi-type
security bit set they sell does not come with bits that fit the
Japanese fasteners. MCM does sell them separately, tho. In some newer
equipment that uses these fasteners, those bits are of no use, since
the screws are to far down in the hole. The Nintendo Game Cube is an
example of this kind of equipment. Full length Japanese screwdrivers
are available that fit those things, but after import, they typically
cost $20-30 (ouch) each.
Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that will turn the security
screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so thoughtful to try to use
it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire it up 'till I get the pennies out
of it...
9:03 p.m.
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Geoff Reed wrote:
Looks like he has gone up on the price, $50 for a pair. Heres the url
anyway: http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/gamebit.htm
Might be worth calling places like Jensen Tools and seeing if they can
special order external line head screwdrivers.
-Toth
At 10:34 PM 1/18/02 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
Are the screws recessed like the ones used for the game cube? If not, MCM
sells bits that will fit. I have a url somewhere of a guy who imported a
number of those specialty screw drivers, but I'll have to find it. He
wanted top dollar for them, I do remember that. Well, I wouldn't exactly call MCM a tool
supplier... The multi-type
security bit set they sell does not come with bits that fit the
Japanese fasteners. MCM does sell them separately, tho. In some newer
equipment that uses these fasteners, those bits are of no use, since
the screws are to far down in the hole. The Nintendo Game Cube is an
example of this kind of equipment. Full length Japanese screwdrivers
are available that fit those things, but after import, they typically
cost $20-30 (ouch) each.
Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that will turn the security
screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so thoughtful to try to use
it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire it up 'till I get the pennies out
of it... 
19 Jan
19 Jan
2:25 a.m.
Jensen tools will have them if MCM doesn't.
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From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Tothwolf
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 2:04 AM
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: RE: OT? Apple Stylewriter problems (update)
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
Looks like he has gone up on the price, $50 for a pair. Heres the url
anyway: http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/gamebit.htm
Might be worth calling places like Jensen Tools and seeing if they can
special order external line head screwdrivers.
-Toth
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Geoff Reed wrote:
> At 10:34 PM 1/18/02 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
>
> > Well, I wouldn't exactly call MCM a tool supplier... The multi-type
> > security bit set they sell does not come with bits that fit the
> > Japanese fasteners. MCM does sell them separately, tho. In some newer
> > equipment that uses these fasteners, those bits are of no use, since
> > the screws are to far down in the hole. The Nintendo Game Cube is an
> > example of this kind of equipment. Full length Japanese screwdrivers
> > are available that fit those things, but after import, they typically
> > cost $20-30 (ouch) each.
>
> Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that will turn the security
> screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so thoughtful to try to use
> it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire it up 'till I get the pennies
out
of it...
Are the screws recessed like the ones used for the game cube? If not, MCM
sells bits that will fit. I have a url somewhere of a guy who imported a
number of those specialty screw drivers, but I'll have to find it. He
wanted top dollar for them, I do remember that.
2:44 a.m.
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Russ Blakeman wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
MCM sells the 2 sizes of external line head (gamebit) bits, but they don't
seem to sell external line head drivers. Jensen would probably have to
special order them, but they might stock those now.
-Toth
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
Jensen tools will have them if MCM doesn't. On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Geoff Reed wrote:
Looks like he has gone up on the price, $50 for a pair. Heres the url
anyway: http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/gamebit.htm
Might be worth calling places like Jensen Tools and seeing if they can
special order external line head screwdrivers. Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that
will turn the
security screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so
thoughtful to try to use it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire
it up 'till I get the pennies out of it...
Are the screws recessed like the ones used for the game cube? If
not, MCM sells bits that will fit. I have a url somewhere of a guy
who imported a number of those specialty screw drivers, but I'll
have to find it. He wanted top dollar for them, I do remember that.
4:26 a.m.
And of course an old bit, files and a dremel grinder you can make your own
bits - had to do that to disassemble the bearings in my Ford pickup - made a
spanner from an old socket wrench.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Tothwolf
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 7:45 AM
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: RE: OT? Apple Stylewriter problems (update)
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Russ Blakeman wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
MCM sells the 2 sizes of external line head (gamebit) bits, but they don't
seem to sell external line head drivers. Jensen would probably have to
special order them, but they might stock those now.
-Toth
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
Jensen tools will have them if MCM doesn't. On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Geoff Reed wrote:
Looks like he has gone up on the price, $50 for a pair. Heres the url
anyway: http://www.gamesx.com/misctech/gamebit.htm
Might be worth calling places like Jensen Tools and seeing if they can
special order external line head screwdrivers. Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that
will turn the
security screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so
thoughtful to try to use it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire
it up 'till I get the pennies out of it...
Are the screws recessed like the ones used for the game cube? If
not, MCM sells bits that will fit. I have a url somewhere of a guy
who imported a number of those specialty screw drivers, but I'll
have to find it. He wanted top dollar for them, I do remember that.
2:25 a.m.
Same set - security bit set. Some major hardware stores carry some of the
more common ones in their tool sections, and many True values can order them
for you and then you get them direct from the store when the order arrives.
Ace may be able to do the same.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Geoff Reed
Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2002 12:55 AM
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: RE: OT? Apple Stylewriter problems (update)
Anyone know of a source for a screwdriver that will turn the security
screws in a N-64. I have one and a child was so thoughtful to try to use
it as a piggy bank... i don't wanna fire it up 'till I get the pennies out
of it...
At 10:34 PM 1/18/02 -0600, you wrote:
but
On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Russ Blakeman wrote:
> On Fri, 18 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
>
> > Are there 3 indentations around the edges of the fasteners? If so,
> > these could be a type of Japanese fastener often found in mid '80s to
> > early '90s video game systems. Bits that fit those kinds of fasteners
> > are available, at about $1.50-$2 each, and they come in 2 different
> > sizes.
>
> Or you could check a tool supplier like MCM electronics and just pop for
a
one-time
purchase on a multi-type "security bit" set - I got a nice set
in a
> pliable small holder last year with nearly every common security bit for
> under $30. I thought maybe I'd never use all of t hem but I've used all
maybe 3 of
them.
Well, I wouldn't exactly call MCM a tool supplier... The multi-type
security bit set they sell does not come with bits that fit the Japanese
fasteners. MCM does sell them separately, tho. In some newer equipment
that uses these fasteners, those bits are of no use, since the screws are
to far down in the hole. The Nintendo Game Cube is an example of this kind
of equipment. Full length Japanese screwdrivers are available that fit
those things, but after import, they typically cost $20-30 (ouch) each.
I was recently asked to work on equipment that had tri-wing screws holding
it together. It was apparent someone had tried to use pliers to remove the
screws, but was unsuccessful. I don't yet have a set of tri-wing bits, so
MCM might get some business from me after all.
-Toth
2:47 a.m.
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Russ Blakeman wrote:
Same set - security bit set. Some major hardware
stores carry some of
the more common ones in their tool sections, and many True values can
order them for you and then you get them direct from the store when
the order arrives. Ace may be able to do the same.
Only problem is that particular set does not contain any external line
head security bits. They are still rather hard to find.
-Toth
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