Re: [TX/RX Labs] Square Screws Screwed Me

[Richard Yoo]

That is a very common screw used in cabinet making. You should be able to find it in any hardware store like home depot or Lowes

-Richard

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On Nov 4, 2012 8:45 PM, "Carlos Sanchez" <kid...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi hackers!

I'm a Rice student in need of what could possibly be a Robertson (square) screwdriver as shown here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screw_drives#Robertson. Does anyone happen to have any driver that fits these weird square screws? I am planning a trip to the hackerspace next week (hopefully I'll make it to the open house) and bring a drawer I need unscrewed with these. If you don't have them, I would appreciate any advice on where I can find a driver like that in Houston, from your experience. 

I'm told that a security bit set might have the driver I'm looking for, if anyone is in possession of one of these, they'd be great help.

Yours,

Carlos Sanchez

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[greg southerland]

Home Depot has them

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[Chris Holloway]

Just about any multi bit set should come with square bits. Check home depot or harbor freight.

[Roland von Kurnatowski III]

I have a couple sets with this in it, ask for roland at the space, or email me (rta...@gmail.com)

[Kenneth Barry]

AND, there are 3 common sizes of square bits. The MOST commonly used size is a #2 square bit.

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[m...@marksullivan.net]

I am amazed that no one asked him what this screw is holding together. For myself, I'm curious. Will you tell us?

[Chris Holloway]

He said he needs to unscrew a drawer.

[Mark Sullivan]

Yes, I saw that.  But it didn't tell me much.  I guess I was hoping it was something interesting like a drawer in an old safe.

[Carlos Sanchez]

Wow! Thanks for all of your replies! 

I saw a couple of sets online. The thing is, I'm not sure which size I need, so I would have needed to buy the set just to ensure that I got one that fit. But I figured that implies buying 4 square screwdrivers--which I may never use--to lug the rest of my life. Being a student who has to move every year to a limited space, I thought it was less practical than other options. But its good to know they are popular around hardware stores nearby.

The story: the screws are holding back the front cover of a drawer that I want to turn into a keyboard tray. If I remove the front, I will then be able to access an external keyboard from a very convenient position (that is probably much healthier considering the amount of time I spend on this desk). Essentially, I'm modernizing a decades-old desk to fit 21st century ergonomic needs. 

Thank you for all your quick responses, looking forward to meeting y'all this Friday!

-Carlos