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Old 05-09-2016, 11:39 AM   #1
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What type of fastener is this

I want to adjust the strikers on a couple of my basement doors and they are secured with a fastener that I can't identify. Its not a standard star type fastener. Can anyone give me an idea of what type of fastener this is and where I might find one?

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Old 05-09-2016, 11:43 AM   #2
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Looks like Torx
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Old 05-09-2016, 11:49 AM   #3
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#2 drive 8 point?



You'll find them on enclosed trailers a lot.

A #2 square bit will fit, but won't transfer much torque. (I think that's what's in the picture above.)
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#2 drive 8 point?



You'll find them on enclosed trailers a lot.

A #2 square bit will fit, but won't transfer much torque. (I think that's what's in the picture above.)
Thanks Tim... I see that a torx style bit is different than an 8 point bit. Is that correct?
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Old 05-09-2016, 12:38 PM   #5
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Just to hazard a guess it looks like a Torx 20 or 25.
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Looks like a "Double Square"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...#Double-square

Very common in trailer builds. A Robertson drive (single square) "should" work.

Torx has 6 points and will not fit.

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If your unable to find a proper fitting Torx try a square drive. My tail lights are secured with what I thought where torx but I was unable to find one that would fit! I then tried a square drive and it fit!

Very frustrating! LOL
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Doesn't look like any adjustment
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Any big box home center will have them, they are used for decks. Torx 20 or 25
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Old 05-09-2016, 07:28 PM   #10
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Or try Fastenal also.
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My guess is a 30 Torx. Do I win???
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Been there, done that,,, The only thing that works is the square drive
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Been there with mine as well, so I think the double-square is the answer - Fleetwood and American Coach (ARG RV assembly plant) use them in many places. A standard #2 Roberts (square) bit is what is needed.
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It is indeed a double square and the main purpose is to make it easier for a square drive to engage. Cannot tell the scale of the screw but it should take one of the standard square drive inserts.
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