20 Jan
2002
20 Jan
'02
11:12 a.m.
At 12:40 AM 1/20/2002 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
Ah, that's the rub: I'd been expecting to see a security bit
shaped like the triangular hole, but you're saying the
tri-wing (with three vanes from the center) is the proper
bit for those screws...
- John
I've always wanted a bit set that will
disassemble the
McDonald's Happy Meal toys. They almost always have a
screw with a triangular hole, perhaps rounded at the bottom.
What are those called? Trilobe?
That's fastener takes a tri-wing bit. They make about 5-7 different sizes
of them IIRC. 
20 Jan
20 Jan
11:40 a.m.
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
At 12:40 AM 1/20/2002 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
Right. You can find these kinds of bits at some of the larger hardware
stores. MCM also carries them if you can't find them anywhere locally. All
of the security bit sets they sell include at least 4 of the different
sizes.
I'd like to find a full set of security-bit screwdrivers -- full length
shaft with handle. I'm not sure anyone is selling such a set yet. I think
I'd be happy just finding all the drivers individually or in small groups
at this point. The short 1/4" hex drive bits work fine for occasional use,
but when removing more than just a few screws, the bits have a tendency to
stay with the screw and not the driver handle.
-Toth
On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
Ah, that's the rub: I'd been expecting to see a security bit shaped
like the triangular hole, but you're saying the tri-wing (with three
vanes from the center) is the proper bit for those screws... I've always wanted a bit set that will
disassemble the
McDonald's Happy Meal toys. They almost always have a
screw with a triangular hole, perhaps rounded at the bottom.
What are those called? Trilobe?
That's fastener takes a tri-wing bit. They make about 5-7 different sizes
of them IIRC. 
12:05 p.m.
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
I'd like to find a full set of security-bit
screwdrivers -- full length
shaft with handle. I'm not sure anyone is selling such a set yet. I think
I'd be happy just finding all the drivers individually or in small groups
at this point. The short 1/4" hex drive bits work fine for occasional use,
but when removing more than just a few screws, the bits have a tendency to
stay with the screw and not the driver handle.
If they're charging $30-$50 per tool, I'll *make* the d___ed things.
I still have my Foredom Flex and my torch, and I made my own punch &
chisel sets for many years.
12:23 p.m.
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Doc wrote:
On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, Tothwolf wrote:
I would certainly *hope* some company does not think they can get that
much for drivers. The guy selling those external line head drivers seems
to be charging that much because he is importing them. I imagine he is
paying around $10-12 US for those drivers in Japan.
-Toth
I'd like to find a full set of security-bit
screwdrivers -- full length
shaft with handle. I'm not sure anyone is selling such a set yet. I think
I'd be happy just finding all the drivers individually or in small groups
at this point. The short 1/4" hex drive bits work fine for occasional use,
but when removing more than just a few screws, the bits have a tendency to
stay with the screw and not the driver handle.
If they're charging $30-$50 per tool, I'll *make* the d___ed things.
I still have my Foredom Flex and my torch, and I made my own punch &
chisel sets for many years.
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