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Weird Torx Screw - Cant Find a Bit To Unscrew it With
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OSCAR:

--- Quote from: Hoagie_one on March 19, 2005, 08:13:19 pm ---i dont think he could get a dremel in there without cutting up his stick.  I have a universal drill bit used for stripped screws that sometimes works on stuff like that.  i bought it at sears.  it basically digs in to teh screw and unscrews it.

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Yep, an EZ-Out.  :)  I use those, too.  I agree, the Dremel trick may not work for this exact screw, but many times they are pretty accessible.

pmc:
John Lara also carries a whole line of specialty bits that fit this, and other profiles.

http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=9225440.2261&product=specialty_bits

- pmc
RetroJames:
This one is actually a security HEX bit.  It does look like I will need to order online,

http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?cart_id=9225440.2261&keywords=bt-hr
NoOne=NBA=:
You may run into problems with those, even with the right bit.
Some of them are just so rusted that the torx part strips out before the bolt breaks free.
RetroJames:
I got it.  The pin in the center had a dimple in it which allowed me to drill it down.  I intended to get enough of the pin shaved so I would be able to use a hex wrench.  I ended up falling off center and hitting the sides so I pressed on with a bigger bit.  I saw the screw turn a bit, threw the drill in reverse and it spun out.

Thanks for the info as always guys. 

BTW: Oscar, are you gonna buy us all drinks after your yoke sale?!   ;D
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