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| Thread ID: 144041 | 2017-06-19 03:29:00 | Aluminium Window latch | bk T (215) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1436545 | 2017-06-19 03:29:00 | I am trying replace the aluminium window latch but couldn't remove the screw. What type of driver I need to unscrew it? 8117 I only have (-) and (+) screw drivers. I need a special tool to unscrew it? |
bk T (215) | ||
| 1436546 | 2017-06-19 03:34:00 | Just a square head, looks like a S2 probably, a very standard bit. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 1436547 | 2017-06-19 04:18:00 | Yup. Bunnings has one. New problem: Bunnings doesn't have the type of latch like this: 8118 Nebulite seems to be the original manufacturer. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 1436548 | 2017-06-19 04:20:00 | I'd find a joiner and take the old latch in. They are bound to have a second hand one that would fit. I've had to do this before and was actually given the latch. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 1436549 | 2017-06-19 04:27:00 | You can get square head screwdrivers everywhere now. Husband loves the square head screws. | pctek (84) | ||
| 1436550 | 2017-06-19 04:56:00 | I bought my square head screw bits (Robertson) on ebay for about 2 NZ dollars - S1, S2, and S3, which have a 1/4 " hex head. I used a 1/4" female mini ratchet, (goo.gl) also from ebay for NZ 2 dollars. But work with my impact driver, and drill(s) Description (i copied from ebay)... Those Square Head Screwdriver Bits are made of S2 alloy steel which is a commonly used material in hardware Magnetic bits are firmly fixed on screwdrivers 3 sizes a set at an affordable price can meet your requirements Specifications: Brand: JAPAN SEALS Materials: S2 alloy steel Type of shank: 6.35mm / 0.25 inch hex Net weight: (approx.) 35g Dimensions: No. Size of head (mm) Lgth.(mm) S1 2.4*2.4 50 / 2 in. S2 3.0*3.0 50 / 2 in. S3 3.4*3.4 50 / 2 in. |
kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1436551 | 2017-06-19 05:02:00 | The latches are fairly universal and don't necessarily have to match the old ones unless that would bother you. My kitchen window had a latch like that until some delightful burglar broke it and I just fitted a standard one from Bunnings without the double sided latch. works just fine and it's the same colour so you don't really notice. |
dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1436552 | 2017-06-19 08:12:00 | Mitre 10 have a good selection too. | Bryan (147) | ||
| 1436553 | 2017-06-19 10:03:00 | Thank you folks, ordered the square bits from eBay. Will get the latch from Bunnings as recommended by dugimodo. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 1436554 | 2017-06-19 12:44:00 | Yeah the square head is the best, either use a good quality square head screw driver or,in my case a lithium ion impact driver (AEG combo) depending on your likely long term use. Shop around most of the popular latches have replacements, as mentioned Mitre10 seems to have a good selection. | Laggard (17509) | ||
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