When a Phillips is not a Phillips Plus So Much More!

Step 24 Tri-Wing® Security Screws

[[br]]Tri-WingŪ is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company. The Tamper Tri-WingŪ Security Screw has a unique triangular slotted recess, which highly tamper-proof requiring a special insert bit or key wrench to insert and remove. This unique feature renders the Tamper Tri-WingŪ Screw tamper proof, reducing the risk of vandals or intruders tampering or undoing the screws. The design of the drive system is suitable for medium to high torque applications and is "2 way". Tri-WingŪ sizes include: #1, #2, #3, #4

Nintendo used these screws on several consoles and accessories, including the Game Boy, Wii, and Wii Remote, to discourage home repair. See Gamer Drives.[[br]]

Comments

[orangewolf22]

does anyone know where i could buy a good tri-wing screwdriver for a fair price in the U.S?

[db'alexander]

It depends on the size of driver that you need, McMaster-Carr has bits and drivers of most sizes available. In fact they have more tools than you'll ever see in one place.

[Wally_Z]

You could go to autozone and get a security bit set for less than $20USD. It has most of the bits discussed in this 'ible.

[shadowdude77]

DealExtreme sells one for a dollar with free shipping: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1887