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Help with type of screwdriver
Ivan - 9/9/15 at 11:23 AM

I need to disassemble my wife's hairdryer but it has screws that look like phillips headed but with three slots instead of four - what is the name of the screw driver I should look for?

Rosco86 - 9/9/15 at 11:30 AM

security

http://www.screwfix.com/p/security-hss-bit-set-33pcs/96872

Staple balls - 9/9/15 at 11:30 AM

triwing

Ivan - 9/9/15 at 11:48 AM

Thanks guys - once again the forum solves a problem.

Slimy38 - 9/9/15 at 04:01 PM

I'd recommend avoiding the screwdriver bits as posted, they tend not to be narrow enough to get down the hole. Have a look for ones designed to open video game consoles, such as these;

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/maplin-access-28-part-game-console-tool-kit-n64hl

(Although you'll be able to find a cheaper equivalent on the electronic bay)

The 'triwing' keyword should point you in the right direction.

Staple balls - 9/9/15 at 04:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Slimy38
I'd recommend avoiding the screwdriver bits as posted, they tend not to be narrow enough to get down the hole.


They are, however, brilliant for nicking bathroom furniture from NHS facilities, and nice stainless steel bike stands from city centres.

So I've heard, at least.