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Triangular screws????
« on: 28 December 2006, 11:45:57 »
Bought my 2-year old a Thomas the Tank Engine playset for Christmas. He and his 5-year old sister were having huge fun with it until....Thomas developed a final drive problem. Motor works fine but the drive to the bogies is intermittent. Figured the problem may be due to the amount of fluff and other debris caught up round the axles. No problem too big (or too small!) to tackle, I thought, so with a cry of "Don't worry, Daddy will fix it" out came the toolbox. Then to my horror, I found that Thomas is held together with a mixture of Philips crosshead screws and, wait for it, TRIANGULAR-HEADED screws.  :o :o :o

Who invented these things? What's wrong with slotted, cross head and torx? Grrr!

Anyone know where I can get the appropriate screwdiver?
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #1 on: 28 December 2006, 11:53:40 »
Try maplin, I have the same thomas and thought bloody hell!
ive a box of most security bits, but not sure i have any triangular ones.
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #2 on: 28 December 2006, 11:55:28 »
just a new security screw, as everyone now has security torx drivers...
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #3 on: 28 December 2006, 12:38:38 »
Have a mooch on fleabay for security bits I'm sure there will be some on there, failing that machine mart.
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #4 on: 28 December 2006, 12:45:14 »
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Anyone know where I can get the appropriate screwdiver?

My toolbox  ;D

They sell them in Screwfix

Click and have a look, think its the bottom left 2,3 or 4 the one your after  ;D
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #5 on: 28 December 2006, 13:01:24 »
Bought a set from fleabay - 100 security bit - quality bit iffy - but to intend using them very often

Same as this set? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-Pc-SECURITY-POWER-BITS-SCREWDRIVER-BITS-SET_W0QQitemZ160066329344QQihZ006QQcategoryZ20792QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160066329344

But does not have any tri-angle bits - does have various size ' tri - wing ' bits

Do you mean 'tri - wing ' ?
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #6 on: 28 December 2006, 13:11:53 »
That looks exactly like the set I have (100 bit one, from maplin I think)
I know the set, and the screwhead, and dont think any will fit,  not at home to try though.
« Last Edit: 28 December 2006, 13:12:19 by jimbob »
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #7 on: 28 December 2006, 13:50:15 »
How are you supposed to service them now?

One look at the chassis on my latest purchase and I would not risk dismantling, and I have built chassis! :o
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #8 on: 28 December 2006, 14:07:44 »
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Bought a set from fleabay - 100 security bit - quality bit iffy - but to intend using them very often

Same as this set? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/100-Pc-SECURITY-POWER-BITS-SCREWDRIVER-BITS-SET_W0QQitemZ160066329344QQihZ006QQcategoryZ20792QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item160066329344

But does not have any tri-angle bits - does have various size ' tri - wing ' bits

Do you mean 'tri - wing ' ?

This is the offending screwhead:

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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #9 on: 28 December 2006, 15:11:46 »
Maybe a trip back to the toyshop for a new Thomas.
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #10 on: 28 December 2006, 15:53:32 »
Nope - None like that in my 100 piece set. Google does not find  those either.

Did find them here - http://www.mcmaster.com

Search for  item number - 5941A13
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« Reply #11 on: 28 December 2006, 16:14:37 »
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Nope - None like that in my 100 piece set. Google does not find  those either.

Did find them here - http://www.mcmaster.com

Search for  item number - 5941A13

Yep, that's what I need. Pity it's in the US - wouldn't be worthwhile importing it. If I could locate a cheap one one in the UK I'd buy it as I'm always repairing broken toys.  :(
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« Reply #12 on: 28 December 2006, 16:37:29 »
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #13 on: 28 December 2006, 16:44:00 »
Why not make your own with a torx/hex bit and a grinder  :-X
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Re: Triangular screws????
« Reply #14 on: 28 December 2006, 18:26:43 »
I'd have those b*stards out with a flat bladed screwdriver and a little persuasion ;D
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