Re: atari hex key tool

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:

> 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 10:47:38 2002