Security bits and screws

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Sun Jan 20 00:40:01 2002

On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
> At 10:34 PM 1/18/2002 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
> > 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.
>
> 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.

-Toth
Received on Sun Jan 20 2002 - 00:40:01 GMT