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| Thread ID: 114308 | 2010-11-27 04:06:00 | Screwdriver wanted | pctek (84) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1156897 | 2010-11-27 04:06:00 | What do you call the one that is square and hollow? To fit a sticking out type square screw? Or is it one of those torx things? And where do you buy them? |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1156898 | 2010-11-27 05:23:00 | If this is what you are looking at, its called a Robertson screw and I believe it comes in 3 sizes of square tips | Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 1156899 | 2010-11-27 05:27:00 | I don't know what it is called or even if it has a name. It was utilised, originally, as a security screw - as was the philips screw - so people could not easily undo the screw. These days most people have a screwdriver that will do it. Ask any of your men friends who you know has a toolbox - most men do - and I'm certain they will lend you one. Describe the screw to them the same as you did to us and you should be in luck. Alternatively, you should be able to buy one at any hardware store. |
Roscoe (6288) | ||
| 1156900 | 2010-11-27 06:04:00 | If this is what you are looking at, its called a Robertson screw and I believe it comes in 3 sizes of square tips No. Other way round. Not a square solid part you put in the screw, you have to kind of fit the screwdriver over the square solid part kind of thing. It's on a chainsaw. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 1156901 | 2010-11-27 06:09:00 | It sounds to me that pctek is after something that is hollow to fit over a sticking out square stump, not a screwdriver that fits into the hole. I would either use a small crescent spanner to turn it, or use an upside down Robertson screw that Harry put a picture up of, and either screw that into a piece of dowel then use it as a screwdriver, or, use vice grips to turn it. Good luck! Edit - yep I was right but too slow to respond lol |
Jester (13) | ||
| 1156902 | 2010-11-27 06:10:00 | If you already have a screwdriver handle that will take bits, this cheap set from Dick Smith has most of the normal and oddball bits you are likely to strike. www.dse.co.nz |
AvonBill (11358) | ||
| 1156903 | 2010-11-27 06:44:00 | Like an allen key / chuck? This ? (en.wikipedia.org) | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1156904 | 2010-11-27 06:50:00 | What you need is a 12 point socket. Sockets are produced in 6-point (hexagonal) and 12-point (double-hexagonal) configurations. 12-point sockets can be used on square nuts and fasteners, and also offer double the amount of starting points, but greatly increase the chance of rounding or slipping off a nut or fastener. In general, 12-point sockets, being faster and more versatile, are used in general purpose applications, while six-point sockets are used where greater torque values are needed.From Wikpedia (Check your neighbours & cars for socket sets!) |
coldot (6847) | ||
| 1156905 | 2010-11-27 08:06:00 | No. Other way round. Not a square solid part you put in the screw, you have to kind of fit the screwdriver over the square solid part kind of thing. It's on a chainsaw. Jeez Just when I think I have every screw head type coverered, somebody invents a new one The other day I had to dig out some tools I haven't used in 20 years, Bristol drivers. They are an 8 parallel spline female grub screw. I concur with the 12 point socket suggestion HH |
Happy Harry (321) | ||
| 1156906 | 2010-11-27 08:06:00 | Or if PCTek took a picture we may KNOW what we are looking for to help. | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
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