Re: atari hex key tool

You might want to pick up the square hole driver (Robertson bit) that Atari
used on many of their game cabinet screws. The size used is number 1 (Red
handle in Canada). One of the best drivers invented, the head is very hard
to strip and you can hold the bolt/screw on the tool from almost vertical
to upside down without it falling off - no magnets required, no slot blades
carving up your fingers, no Phillips head stripping...a nice driver (and
just 'cause my last name is Robertson has nothing to do with it - not my
family!)

http://www.currentsource.com/Marinco%20Robertson%20Head%20Screws1.htm

John :-#)#

At 03:23 PM 27/12/2002 -0500, Rod Spade wrote:

>Thanks to everyone who suggested sources! I'll probably order a handful
>of stuff from Widget Supply - they have a few other things I might
>need. :-)
>
>Rod
>
>
>Bret Pehrson wrote:
> >
> > 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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Received on Fri Dec 27 13:35:29 2002