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What kind of bit do I need for this?

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Posted on May 9, 2020 at 20:21:51

AudioDwebe
Audiophile

Posts: 1910
Location: Pacific Northwest
Joined: November 12, 2001

I thought security torx would work but upon closer inspection they're not star shaped like the bits I just got in, which obviously doesn't work.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

"Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)

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hifitommy

13:58:22 05/13/20

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Coner

12:20:28 05/10/20

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AudioDwebe

13:36:21 05/10/20

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hifitommy

13:58:22 05/13/20

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?

Coner

12:20:28 05/10/20

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?

AudioDwebe

13:36:21 05/10/20

Looks like an Allen wrench would do...

Rod M

09:33:37 05/10/20

RE: Looks like an Allen wrench would do...

AudioDwebe

10:20:15 05/10/20

RE: Looks like an Allen wrench would do...

Rod M

10:44:46 05/10/20

they do indeed have cheap ones, but their 'better' ones are... umm... better

mhardy6647

15:47:10 05/10/20

Thanks for the tip...

Ivan303

12:01:15 05/11/20

AudioDwebe

13:35:24 05/10/20

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?

rivervalley817

20:58:54 05/09/20

AudioDwebe

23:34:51 05/09/20

rivervalley817

10:35:19 05/10/20

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?, posted on May 9, 2020 at 20:58:54

rivervalley817

your torx aren't a complete set of security bits

these ... may be at Amazon too!

https://www.newark.com/duratool/8pk-sd009-f/hexagon-bit-set-security-1-4-34/dp/92C3587?st=security%20bits

https://www.newark.com/duratool/8pk-sd009-f/hexagon-bit-set-

Thank you, posted on May 9, 2020 at 23:34:51
AudioDwebe Audiophile Posts: 1910 Location: Pacific Northwest Joined: November 12, 2001	. "Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)

Looks like an Allen wrench would do..., posted on May 10, 2020 at 09:33:37
Rod M Web Geek Posts: 16246 Location: So. California Joined: March 1, 1999 Contributor Since: March 1, 1999	If you have a Harbor Frieght, they'd have a bit kit with it. Or just do it by hand. -Rod

RE: Looks like an Allen wrench would do..., posted on May 10, 2020 at 10:20:15
AudioDwebe Audiophile Posts: 1910 Location: Pacific Northwest Joined: November 12, 2001	I never realized this until now, but the site has reduced the quality of the photo. The slot actually has six sides and a post in the middle so a hex wrench won't fit. Thank you. "Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)

RE: Thank you, posted on May 10, 2020 at 10:35:19
rivervalley817	You are welcome. In my experience ONLY true security bits will suffice.

RE: Looks like an Allen wrench would do..., posted on May 10, 2020 at 10:44:46
Rod M Web Geek Posts: 16246 Location: So. California Joined: March 1, 1999 Contributor Since: March 1, 1999	Ah, I didn't notice that peg in the middle. It's a hex head security bit. Harbor Freight has cheap kits that would have it. -Rod

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?, posted on May 10, 2020 at 12:20:28
Coner Audiophile Posts: 3703 Location: S.W. Washington state, USA Joined: November 17, 2001	I didn't read the other replies, but I've had great success with just breaking the pin off. I get a flat screwdriver to fit in there and bent it over till it breaks, EZ-PZ.

Thank you. nt, posted on May 10, 2020 at 13:35:24
AudioDwebe Audiophile Posts: 1910 Location: Pacific Northwest Joined: November 12, 2001	. "Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)

RE: What kind of bit do I need for this?, posted on May 10, 2020 at 13:36:21
AudioDwebe Audiophile Posts: 1910 Location: Pacific Northwest Joined: November 12, 2001	Never even considered that. Thanks for the suggestion. "Man, that mouse is Awesome." - Kaemon (referring to Jerry, of Tom and Jerry fame)

they do indeed have cheap ones, but their 'better' ones are... umm... better, posted on May 10, 2020 at 15:47:10

mhardy6647
Audiophile

Posts: 16019
Location: New England
Joined: October 12, 1999
Contributor
Since: October 23, 2016

Spend the bucks; these sets come in handy. The best ones from Harbor Freight (jeepers, that sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it?) are long and thin -- sometimes the security bits lie at the bottom of a deep ravine to keep the cheaper bits out. Don't ask me why I know this. ;)

all the best,
mrh

HF's 'best' security bit assortment :)

Thanks for the tip..., posted on May 11, 2020 at 12:01:15
Ivan303 Audiophile Posts: 48887 Location: Cadiere d'azur FRANCE - Santa Fe, NM Joined: February 26, 2001	Setting up a work space at the end of our newly constructed garage and will add that to my list (bench vise, drill press and bench grinder). First they came for the dumb-asses And I did not speak out Because I was not a dumb-ass

RE: What kind?, posted on May 13, 2020 at 13:58:22
hifitommy Audiophile Posts: 15388 Location: canyon country califiornia, orig from buffalo ny Joined: June 9, 2000	it's funny, i recently ran into the same kind of screw head, now i know what i need. THANKEWE to mhardy who showed the harbor freight set! ...regards...tr

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