Tamperproof screw old telewest junction box

[liamt]

Hi guys hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. In work we have to take these boxes off the wall but can never open them up to screw them back into the wall an have to snap the screws off to they are flush and glue them in place with some fast setting glue. today I ordered a screwdriver:

Click to open expanded view Stanley Fat Max Screwdriver Torx Tt10X75Mm-Black/Green

its way to small does anyone know what size it will take before I order the wrong one again?
this is a picture I found online of the screw

 

[pabloescaban]

Just order the cheapo bits and see which one fits
Amtech AM-L3220 Hand Tools, Transparent, One Size: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[rs500nutter]

Looking at it i would say its a T20 torx at a guess but hard to say exactly

 

[liamt]

didnt even think if that Paplo, just ordered them then so will update for anyone else who wants to no. the t10 I got was tiny so doubt a t20 would fit I think its going to be more around the t40 mark. but this time next week we will all no :)

 

[Abu Baniaz]

The screws are male, so you need a female tool

 

[cactikid]

Possibly not as look closely at the edges of a torx screw

note the edge is flat on this one.

anymore clearer photos

What is the Difference Between Torx and Torx Plus

Also look at system zero screwdriver.

 

[rs500nutter]

One of these will fit lol

 

[cactikid]

Nope better fit with a hammer,what nutter would have that kit unless he loves his german cars 🙈 😆

 

[Willo3092]

Abu is right, you need a female nut spinner / socket but I can't remember what they are called or what size they are .
We used to use those security screws when I worked for BT on payphones.

 

[smiffy46]

You need something like this -- not saying it is the right size, but you get the idea

Security Pin Torx Screwdriver Insert Bit - TX45 - Shop4Fasteners

Draper Security Bit Set

 

[stuss]

Nope better fit with a hammer,what nutter would have that kit unless he loves his german cars 🙈 😆

 

[rs500nutter]

God i love hammers especially on german cars they work a treat in tight situations lol

 

[stuss]

God i love hammers especially on german cars they work a treat in tight situations lol

No firm makes hammers like an Estwing hammer Haha..

 

[cactikid]

Why is the photo showing a different type screw?

 

[Willo3092]

These are the ones, not sure of the size though 🤔
I do remember we only used 2 sizes though, so maybe there is only 2.

Security Screwdriver Bit Tool Set Flat Hex Spline Star Phillips Tool FI | eBay



Cheaper here

Security Screwdriver Bit Tool Set Flat Hex Spline Star Phillips Tool FI | eBay

 

[liamt]

thanks guys,
going to get these tomorrow and test them out on the local phone box

Hilka Pro-Craft Mixed Drive TX Star Socket Set 14 Pcs

 

[cactikid]

Another wrong kit purchased

Looking at the photo again tells me it needs the splines on the outside of the screwdriver bit not the inside,and is there the shaft up the centre to make it tamperproof?

 

[liamt]

@Willo3092 was right, them bits fit perfectly.

I done a little research and managed to find out the screws are called 'system zero' they come in 2 sizes as mentioned above I just received these from amazon DelTex® Security Screwdriver Bit Set and can confirm they work for anyone needing to no in the future.

thanks for the help guys👍

 

[steptoe]

Im a bit late to the party,
but,
if anyone else is stuck you can usually remove those screws using a pair of sidecutters, 👍