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Part Timer
Jan 4, 2013, 10:54:27 AM1/4/13
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On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit - Google image search
confirms this.
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit - Google image search
confirms this.
Phil L
Jan 4, 2013, 10:58:56 AM1/4/13
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dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
http://snipurl.com/261jz5s
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
spanner bit
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Tim Watts
Jan 4, 2013, 11:34:35 AM1/4/13
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On Friday 04 January 2013 16:02 dave wrote in uk.d-i-y:
> Ta. I did a wiki for this and found zillions of bits but not that one
> - never heard of spanner bit before. It was actually the screwdriver
> version I wanted so maybe that's why.
I have not seen a slotted "nut" (actually more of a ring) since the 80's,
maybe earlier - used to see quite a few kicking around off electrical
appliances.
But I did have cause to file out a screwdriver 2 years back to take out a
machine screw whose head needed the above profile. On a cheap fan heater.
Ironically they did not think I should open it. I did think I should open it
to blow out the fluff that was causing the element to run cherry red.
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> - never heard of spanner bit before. It was actually the screwdriver
> version I wanted so maybe that's why.
I have not seen a slotted "nut" (actually more of a ring) since the 80's,
maybe earlier - used to see quite a few kicking around off electrical
appliances.
But I did have cause to file out a screwdriver 2 years back to take out a
machine screw whose head needed the above profile. On a cheap fan heater.
Ironically they did not think I should open it. I did think I should open it
to blow out the fluff that was causing the element to run cherry red.
--
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DIY Forum or Google Groups, please be aware this is NOT a forum, and
you are merely using a web portal to a USENET group. Many people block
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Graham.
Jan 4, 2013, 11:41:19 AM1/4/13
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On Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:50:11 +0000, dave <da...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
>Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
I think of them as Russell Hobbs repair tools, as it was their kettle
>Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
where I first encountered such a screw head.
http://www.madaboutthehouse.com/2012/05/09/design-classics-21-the-russell-hobbs-k2-kettle/
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The Medway Handyman
Jan 4, 2013, 11:56:31 AM1/4/13
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On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
Spanner bit as others have said, come in 4, 6, 8 & 10mm.
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Bit+Sets/Security+Bit+Set+25mm+33+Piece/d80/sd650/p92461
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Andy Cap
Jan 4, 2013, 12:25:23 PM1/4/13
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On 04/01/13 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
On PO/BT the handled tool was called a ringdriver.
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
Andy C
harry
Jan 4, 2013, 12:52:01 PM1/4/13
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On Jan 4, 3:50 pm, dave <d...@127.0.0.1> wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
I have always known the tool as a fork screwdriver.
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
The nuts were commonly used to discourage people from fiddling with
electrical appliances
Andy Burns
Jan 4, 2013, 12:58:00 PM1/4/13
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Part Timer wrote:
> On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
>
>> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
> I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit
Sometimes seen them sold as "snake eyes" security bits instead.
> On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
>
>> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
> I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit
Toby
Jan 4, 2013, 1:24:35 PM1/4/13
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On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
I know them as spanner bits, and recently foind they fit
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
theTamper-resistant TORX screws pretty well too (I had "tamper resistant
TORX plus" bits, but the "Tamper-resistant TORX" are different again)
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djc
Jan 4, 2013, 2:13:08 PM1/4/13
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On 04/01/13 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
Snake eye is the term I've heard. For a security screww with two small
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
holes in the top.
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ARW
Jan 4, 2013, 3:20:33 PM1/4/13
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combination of a snake eye and a torx security screw on all of the
switches/removable stuff in their cells. ie one of each on all things that
can be unscrewed/removed.
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Adam
snot
Jan 4, 2013, 3:47:56 PM1/4/13
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On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
Security Bit
> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>
Available from:
http://cpc.farnell.com/unbranded/21-3242/4-pce-spanner-bit-set/dp/TL01635
FB
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Graham.
Jan 4, 2013, 7:42:31 PM1/4/13
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In the '80 we had to replace the Pozidrive screws in all the TV
set-top boxes in several hotels with RS System Zero security screws,
to prevent the aircrew staying in the rooms changing the internal DIP
switch settings, and landing a different guest with a bill for
watching the soft porn channel.
It didn't stop them.
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news.virginmedia.com
Jan 4, 2013, 10:58:15 PM1/4/13
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"Tim Watts" <tw+u...@dionic.net> wrote in message
news:rtcjr9-...@squidward.local.dionic.net...
> On Friday 04 January 2013 16:02 dave wrote in uk.d-i-y:
>
>> On Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:54:27 +0000, Part Timer <hhm.n...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
>>>> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>>>
>>>I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit - Google image search
>>>confirms this.
>> Ta. I did a wiki for this and found zillions of bits but not that one
>> - never heard of spanner bit before. It was actually the screwdriver
>> version I wanted so maybe that's why.
>
> I have not seen a slotted "nut" (actually more of a ring) since the 80's,
> maybe earlier - used to see quite a few kicking around off electrical
> appliances.
>
> But I did have cause to file out a screwdriver 2 years back to take out a
> machine screw whose head needed the above profile. On a cheap fan heater.
> Ironically they did not think I should open it. I did think I should open
> it
> to blow out the fluff that was causing the element to run cherry red.
>
They're also used by bicycle and motorcycle wheel builders - spoke nipples
>
>> On Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:54:27 +0000, Part Timer <hhm.n...@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>On 04/01/2013 15:50, dave wrote:
>>>> Can someone pls ID this (screw)driver bit (ie it's type name).
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/bamxq68
>>>
>>>I always reckoned it's called a spanner bit - Google image search
>>>confirms this.
>> Ta. I did a wiki for this and found zillions of bits but not that one
>> - never heard of spanner bit before. It was actually the screwdriver
>> version I wanted so maybe that's why.
>
> I have not seen a slotted "nut" (actually more of a ring) since the 80's,
> maybe earlier - used to see quite a few kicking around off electrical
> appliances.
>
> But I did have cause to file out a screwdriver 2 years back to take out a
> machine screw whose head needed the above profile. On a cheap fan heater.
> Ironically they did not think I should open it. I did think I should open
> it
> to blow out the fluff that was causing the element to run cherry red.
>
are slotted on the "bottom" for the initial build before trimming and
tensioning - I used to use one in a yankee screwdriver for that very
purpose, then made one on t'lathe from some 1/4" hex bar drilled all the way
through so I could use a nelectric screwdriver.
Dave H. (the other one)
Andy Dingley
Jan 5, 2013, 9:38:07 AM1/5/13
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On Saturday, January 5, 2013 3:58:15 AM UTC, news.virginmedia.com wrote:
> They're also used by bicycle and motorcycle wheel builders - spoke nipples
> are slotted on the "bottom" for the initial build before trimming and
> tensioning
A better bit for that is a cut down pozidrive - remove two wings, square the ends off and leave a central pilot spigot. Nipple nuts are brass, these slots are shallow and using a straight blade is too risky for slipping and chewing.
> They're also used by bicycle and motorcycle wheel builders - spoke nipples
> are slotted on the "bottom" for the initial build before trimming and
> tensioning
(Nipple nuts are brass because steel rusts, aluminium won't take enough spannering and titanium is satan's own invention for galling to the spokes.)
Andy Dingley
Jan 5, 2013, 9:38:45 AM1/5/13
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On Friday, January 4, 2013 5:58:00 PM UTC, Andy Burns wrote:
> Sometimes seen them sold as "snake eyes" security bits instead.
No, those have circular pins.
> Sometimes seen them sold as "snake eyes" security bits instead.
news.virginmedia.com
Jan 5, 2013, 12:58:30 PM1/5/13
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"Andy Dingley" <din...@codesmiths.com> wrote in message
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(such as it was) was to cut to length and dress once the wheel was roughly
trued so I often had a length of spoke poking through. A lot of 'em were
non-standard spoke lengths due to odd hub/rim/offset combinations...
Agree about titanium nuts, that stuff loves to dog-knot when you least
expect it... It seems worse on stainless steels, as I remember it?
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