Jayco Fastener (Screw) Tool

[ti...@my-dejanews.com]

I need to do some work on my '83 Jayco, but I am not sure what to use to drive
the screws.

The screw head has a square recess that I haven't seen anywhere else. Anyone
have any advice on where to look for a screwdriver that'll work?

Thanks,
Marcus Harton
Northern Virginia

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[George Burdo]

These are called square drive screws. Available in three different drive
sizes; #2 being the most common. They're more common in Canada than the
U.S.

For more information and an order source try: http://www.mcfeelys.com/

George
Thousand Oaks, CA

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[Michael Thomas]

My local Home Depot carries both the "screwdrivers" and "drill bits"
for square drive screws. One handy version is a screwdriver style
tool with a "ball" rather than a square end, it allows you to insert
the tool (and turn the screw) at an angle as well as stright-on.

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In article <6q722j$5da$1...@nnrp1.dejanews.com>,

ti...@my-dejanews.com wrote:
> I need to do some work on my '83 Jayco, but I am not sure what to use to drive
> the screws.
> The screw head has a square recess that I haven't seen anywhere else. Anyone
> have any advice on where to look for a screwdriver that'll work?
>

To be specific, the square drive head is called a "Robertson". As noted, they
are more common in Canada, and are only used in the furnitute business and in
RVs. Home Depot carries the bits. Many newer screws come with a combination
head that uses Phillips and/or Robertson bits.

The square drive head are really superior to Phillips, since the bit cannot
back out like a Phillips.

Peace, Larry.

[mha...@freedomforum.org]

Thanks for all the input on the new (to me) world of square-drive screws. I
appreciate your taking the trouble to give the advice.

Marcus

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