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

[RetroJames]

Anyone ever seen one of these?  I tried home depot and ace with no luck on a bit to turn it.

[APFelon]

You need a security torx tool or bit.

http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=12578+TL

Good luck!

APf

[OSCAR]

Correct, security torx.

But when I run into oddball screws that I don't need to save, I use a Dremel with a cutoff bit to cut a slot in the head so I can use a flat head screwdriver to remove it.  You could also do this if you wanted to replace the screw with a standard pan head or round head machine screw.  Might make it easier in the future if you ever have to take it apart again and don't want to scrounge for a torx security bit.

[Hoagie_one]

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.

[APFelon]

Security Torx screws are pretty common on arcade cabs. I'd grab a bit set or folding tool (see above link) for the next time you encounter a security Torx screw.

APf

[OSCAR]

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.

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?!   

[OSCAR]

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

I guess I should, huh?  Crazy....



Glad you got the screw out.  While I can see why they are required for use in public machines, they are just an annoyance when you have them in your house.   

[cholin]

Pretty soon were gonna be walkin around with a set of security tools in our pockets to pay for our own little arcades

[LPZ]

Personally, I would just centerpunch the center and drill it out if I didn't have the security bit.  The bit would cost as much as the time drilling it.

[NoOne=NBA=]

Personally, I would just centerpunch the center and drill it out if I didn't have the security bit.  The bit would cost as much as the time drilling it.

I wouldn't recommend center punching the screws on older sticks.
You are real liable to crack the plastic.
It gets brittle with age, and will crack VERY easily.

You CAN drill them out, but use the existing hole for a guide if you do.

[daywane]

Anyone ever seen one of these?

[unclet]

I got my security torx set from Bob Roberts .... although I have a particular security torx screw which does not match the size which comes with Bob's torx set.    l