Early 1970's Radar Range

Feb 09, 2007 3 Replies

I own an early 1970's Amana Radar-Range (with the analog dials and all chrome front). It still works great but the window is all clouded and dirty inside. I have a replacement I'd like to use. Here's my problem... I can't remove those "safety" screws they used on the door! And I can't seem to find any tools that will work either. These are not regular "safety screws" but look like something specially designed BY Amana. I plan on replacing them with normal screws if I can just get the old ones out. Does anybody know where I can find the proper tool for removing those screws? Bryan



Here's a photo of what the screws look like:

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It's not a "tri-wing". The center part is raised. It seems like the tool would need to be a hollow piece (like a socket) with 3 notches on the sides to grab on to the screws. That's what I need. Bryan

Take a look at catalog page 2759 over at

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Looks like the "Tri-Groove Sockets" may be what you're looking for.

Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

Thanks Rich. Geeze, is there anything they don't sell in that catalog? I've actually bought plenty of things from McMaster-Carr online. Never received their actual catalog though. It's probably just as well. I'd be like a kid in a candy store! Bryan

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