Help: triangle security bit wanted

I had the need to open quite a few items with these screws a year or so ago, and I couldn't find a suitable bit anywhere. So, I made one.

All you need to do is get a hex bit of the right size, and file off three of the points. Voila - triangle bit.

My "prototype" worked so well that it's still in use now, even after removing and replacing hundreds and hundreds of screws, using an electric driver.

Peter

Jaycar have a set of bits in a blue rubber casing. This set contains Torx, Hex, Triange, two poster bits. I have this set and it is good for all sorts of security screws.

File an old screwdriver so it fits along one internal face snug. I have had a filed installers screw driver here for years for these beasts.

Rob

You might want to check the kits again at DSE - the kit I bought from them has the triangle bits

David

rars> Hi all,

Mine came in a little red plastic/rubber block of assorted bits and drill socket from Jaycar some years ago.

tri-wing I think they are called.

Guys, I need a triangle bit, not a tri-wing bit. The sets sold by Jaycar and DSE contain tri-wing bits, which look like this:

The tri-wing bit is tapered like a Philips bit, but has three "wings" instead of four like the Philips bit. I need a bit with a triangular cross-section and parallel sides (not tapered).

Please see this link:

Cheers, Rab

woops

hammer?

It is real madness with all these different bits. I take apart old disk drives and I am gradually building up a collection of ones that require micro-torx bits.

good hunting

I really think a hex bit and a file is your only choice. My own "custom" bit works well.

Peter

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So if you know where to buy one, why are you asking here?

David

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