Security bits and screws

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Sun Jan 20 11:40:49 2002

On Sun, 20 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
> At 12:40 AM 1/20/2002 -0600, Tothwolf wrote:
> >On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, John Foust wrote:
> >> 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.
>
> 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...

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
Received on Sun Jan 20 2002 - 11:40:49 GMT