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Title: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: mccoy178 on November 07, 2005, 07:40:07 pm
Where can I find the tool needed to take out the safety screws that have the little tab in the center.  The small screws that hold down the plexi on various cp's?  I need to get one of those!  Looks like an allen wrench but has the tab in the center.
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: BobA on November 07, 2005, 08:13:42 pm
Check for sercurity bits to find the one you need.

For example
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: Ken Layton on November 08, 2005, 01:59:20 am
Tamperproof Torx T-20 is the most common. You can buy a set of these 'security' bits at Sears and Harbor Freight as well as some auto parts stores.
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: mccoy178 on November 08, 2005, 02:17:13 am
mmmmmmmmmmm................harbor freight(in my best homer simpson voice)
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: CCM on November 08, 2005, 01:57:47 pm
Small mom and pop hardware stores are great for this kind of stuff!  There's one close to me that has all kinds of stuff that Home Depot, Lowes, and Sears don't.
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: Sinner on November 08, 2005, 01:57:54 pm
If you don't plan on replacing them, you can use a dremmel or a hacksaw blade, and cut a slot into the top of the screw...then you can use a flatheaded screwdriver to get them out...
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: mccoy178 on November 08, 2005, 02:02:48 pm
good idea!
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: Havok on November 09, 2005, 08:37:36 am
Quote from: Sinner on November 08, 2005, 01:57:54 pm
If you don't plan on replacing them, you can use a dremmel or a hacksaw blade, and cut a slot into the top of the screw...then you can use a flatheaded screwdriver to get them out...

I can't concentrate on your post. Your Avatar is mesmerizing...
Title: Re: What kind of tool is used to............
Post by: Darq on November 09, 2005, 12:38:24 pm
I agree with Havok   :o