Re: atari hex key tool

Robert Mudryk wrote:

>I personally assumed the Torax bits are backwards compatible with the hex...
>am I wrong? I use Torax for hex head bolts all the time
>
>Bret Pehrson wrote:
>
>

Torx is NOT a substitute for an Allen (though it is similar to a
Bristol, but I digress). You'll figure out the difference real quick if
the screw is very tight and you strip out the head with the wrong wrench.

>
>
>>Contrary to what everyone is saying, these are *NOT* security TORX
>>screws, but rather security (or tamper proof) Allen or hex-head screws
>>-- there is a difference.
>>
>>Security Allen is hexagonal shaped w/ a security pin.
>>
>>Security Torx is a six-pointed star w/ a security pin.
>>
>>Most of the places previously mentioned will also carry the bit you
>>need. I've bought mine from Widget Supply:
>>
>>http://www.widgetsupply.com/screwdrivers/tamper-proof/tamper-proof.html
>>
>>$9.97/set - Item #: OD01
>>
>>Good luck
>>
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-vectorlist@synthcom.com
>>>[mailto:owner-vectorlist@synthcom.com] On Behalf Of Rod Spade
>>>Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 7:54 PM
>>>To: Vector List
>>>Subject: VECTOR: atari hex key tool
>>>
>>>
>>>Where can I get the hex tool for removing the cover from the Star Wars
>>>flight control? I tried some Allen wrenches, but it looks like the
>>>screws have a little nub in the hexagonal hole, so you need a
>>>tool with
>>>a hollow indentation. Where can I get something like that?
>>>
>>>"The handle-assembly covers are attached with tamper-proof socket
>>>screws. A special 3/32-inch hex-key tool is supplied with each game
>>>(Atari part no. 178126-001)." I can't find it anywhere in the cabinet
>>>or coin box, so it must have been lost long ago....
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>>>
>>>
>>>

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Received on Fri Dec 27 11:08:50 2002