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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 08:42 AM
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So a quick (very quick really...) google search found 8 point star (torx style) bits are called “headlock” or “spiderdrive” screws/bolts. Not a lot of info on tamper proof versions, but since I don’t have a dog in this race I figured I leave the rest to the OP to search around for,,,.

Though to me, that photo looks like a standard 6 point tamper proof torx screw.
 

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Originally Posted by Mchad
So a quick (very quick really...) google search found 8 point star (torx style) bits are called “headlock” or “spiderdrive” screws/bolts. Not a lot of info on tamper proof versions, but since I don’t have a dog in this race I figured I leave the rest to the OP to search around for,,,.

Though to me, that photo looks like a standard 6 point tamper proof torx screw.
Ya, I haven't had my morning brain stimulant yet.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 08:48 AM
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Well .... It's definitely not six


 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by OldMike
Ya, I haven't had my morning brain stimulant yet.
I was actually thinking this was the exact same thread posted by someone else a couple of weeks ago.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Well .... It's definitely not six


Well... then it would be the spiderdrive I guess...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 09:02 AM
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We learn something new every day ... I'd never heard of a "spiderdrive" and I've been turning wrenches for years until I retired :>)
 
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I didn't know them either ... now we.just need to make a hole in the center of the 8 point star..


 
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I presume that those spiderdrive bits exist in different sizes as the one on the picture have sd3l inscription on it, so what size do you need ? I think making the hole would be no problem on my lathe
but it will be hardened so that it must first soften and then after drilling it must be hardened again.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
I presume that those spiderdrive bits exist in different sizes as the one on the picture have sd3l inscription on it, so what size do you need ? I think making the hole would be no problem on my lathe
but it will be hardened so that it must first soften and then after drilling it must be hardened again.
I don't know the size, maybe Sliceoflife, the one that started the post, can tell us something.
The fact is that I found a site in Spain that has them, but they sell to companies ...

I'm going to ask them, to see what they tell me ...

 
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Originally Posted by Cardavidson
I don't know the size, maybe Sliceoflife, the one that started the post, can tell us something.
The fact is that I found a site in Spain that has them, but they sell to companies ...

I'm going to ask them, to see what they tell me ...

Oke, thanks !

I also think the job can be done with a square bit with a center hole in it, if you now the size.


 
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