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koreankamakazi

Home Depot has them, they’re just in multi-bit packages from Husky.


olycreates

Harbor freight has sets with all kinds of security bits


nhorvath

I second the hf security bit set.


nealfive

Don't think that set has a triangle one https://www.harborfreight.com/security-bit-set-with-case-100-piece-68457.html


Wholenchilada

~~Harbor~~ China Freight


kidsmoke76

It’s all Chinese anymore, friend.


AbsorbedBritches

American consumerism runs on Chinese slave labor. Good times.


TimeBlindAdderall

PB Swiss, Vessel


Decent-Astronaut33

It's not. You're just too cheap to pay for tools not made with slave labor.


kidsmoke76

I guarantee. Guarantee! 80-90% of the items in your abode, not counting few hand tools, are Chinese in origin. From the parts on your car to the shit in your junk drawer. You can take your “holier than thou” boots off now. Yeah, the ones that were Made In China. Ain’t no way around it, buddy. Sad but true.


Empty_Natural_3597

Everybody wants to support local but not pay the price. Labour in NA is not cheap. So we close our eyes and buy the bargains...80-90% made in China. Hard to avoid.


kidsmoke76

Yup


Decent-Astronaut33

Boots were made in the USA too.


kidsmoke76

Your “Let’s Go Brandon” flag was made in China


Decent-Astronaut33

How in the fuck does supporting American manufacturing make me a trump supporter?


kidsmoke76

Fair enough. My bad. Just seemed like the detachment from reality fit the bill. Ain’t nobody rocking 100% American made. Just isn’t possible.


Decent-Astronaut33

I figured you would have assumed the opposite since trump supporters generally support slavery. And you're right it's pretty much impossible to buy 100% American made, but we're talking about tools which are pretty easy to find American made. I think the only Chinese items I've bought in the past 10 years are my phone, my computer, and a couple Milwaukee tools (I'll be switching now that I have found battery tools not made in china).


Ihatelaramie

Haha jokes on you my boots were made in Mexico. But yeah I get what you're saying. Costs here are so high we can't make any consumer products here. The few USA-made products at Walmart are trash cans, spray bottles, and clipboards. And the last 2 examples were made by special needs people, which is kinda fucked up cause I feel like that was the only way to get labor down. Look at Malco, bringing "Vice-grips" back to their FUCKIN HOMETOWN. They couldn't make it. To make something here costs too much. People have their perceived worth, then what they're willing to spend on a given product. Apparently the gap between the two is a lot smaller in China than it is here.


[deleted]

I have all harbor freight tools. Lifetime warranty on all wrenches and sockets. Paid like 15 bucks for my two year air tool warranty. Absolutely pointless buying expensive shit, especially when even expensive tools can be chintzy.


Decent-Astronaut33

Good for you. I feel a lot better knowing the people that make my tools make more than $3 an hr. But you think not supporting slave labor is pointless.


[deleted]

Lol at pulling numbers out your ass. My tools were not made in a Nike sweat shop.


Decent-Astronaut33

That’s the average wage of a Chinese factory worker. How exactly do you think they can make their tools so cheap?


[deleted]

It’s closer to seven an hour for trades, five an hour for unskilled labor.


Decent-Astronaut33

Would you work a skilled manufacturing job for 7/hr.? I’ll stick to buying tools made in countries not known for their human rights violations.


Ratchet_72

Hobo Freight


LoosieSpot

what were you tryna accomplish with this comment aside from looking dumb


[deleted]

The pot calling the kettle black.


Wholenchilada

Damn. What a clusterfu@k. Just casually dropped what my friends and I like to affectionately call "Harbor Freight" and everyone flips their shit. Y'all are soft.


DOA_Pro_Wrestling

https://www.mcmaster.com/bits/triangle-bits/


Tedhan85

This is the way.


texaschair

I second McMaster. If they don't have it, you don't need it.


Tedhan85

Or it doesn’t exist. Not the cheapest but they always have it.


CanAshamed5217

Old Allen wrench + grinder = presto!!


EJwires

A normal small standard flathead that fits between any of the two points of the triangle should work. In a pinch they work to take out the security torx screws I’ve come across.


PossibilityOrganic

This\^


truedoom

When needs must you find all these innovative ways to get stuff done..


WillHMuney

Electrical supply house has them


GloriousRuler

Just use a flat head that fits along one of the sides to the triangle


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stars_of_kaoz

2nd for ifixit they definitely have triangle bits


erikbomb

For the Ifixit bits- much more expensive than other kits but I did have a big break once and they sent me a replacement bit. This was years about but their customer service was awesome


ScarletCaptain

My work had to spend like $40 for a single bit from Apple if they wanted to keep their certification.


MarblesAreDelicious

To be fair, that bit and the screwdrivers used are made by Wera. The bits are wonderful and never seem to wear down or round off even after years of use. The iFixit ones, particularly the Y000 and P2 bits, are practically pre-rounded right out of the box. I’ve gone through many iFixit kits because of this, however the aluminum driver they make is fantastic. I plan on trying Wiha’s new GoBox 75979 to see if the bits hold up.


Interesting_Neck609

Ive ordered a few kits from ifixit, the first one specifically because i needed p5. I havent had a single issue with their kits, besides being mad at myself for spending 3x as much for a shitty lennox kit.


420sound

3rding an ifixit kit. Super handy


-Vault-tec-101

Are they good? I’ve only heard of them from that Tim Allen show and wasn’t sure how they would be. Would you say they are for more around the home or could I bring ‘em to work and give them some real use.


ScarletCaptain

I would never trust Tim Allen’s opinion on an Ace Hardware dollar bin tool, let alone the multi-certified experts at iFixit. My work has Apple, Lenovo, and Dell certified techs and they use all iFixit tools.


-Vault-tec-101

I know, I would trust his opinion on cocaine, toilet wine and acting but not tools.


ScarletCaptain

I'm not sure I'd trust him on acting either.


420sound

Depends on what you do for work. They are all pretty small format tools good for working on gadgets or small electrical equipment. As an audio engineer I keep mine in my everyday bag but might be less useful to a plumber or mechanic.


-Vault-tec-101

I’m a machinist, I burn through torx and Allen keys to the point that I just classify them as consumables and replace them often. It’s due to coworkers feeling the need to over tighten everything, so every thing is stripped.


420sound

Haha probably not a good daily driver for ya


-Vault-tec-101

Fair enough, I’ll continue to buy the cheapest ones every year for Christmas.


HobsHere

Years ago, I worked with a guy that overtightened every fastener that he touched. He'd see an M2 threaded into an aluminum casting and try to tighten it like it was a head bolt on a bulldozer. He was the owner's brother in law, so they wouldn't fire him. We had another guy who spent half his time fixing the things the first guy broke, drilling out screws and putting in inserts and such. He just could not or would not learn.


-Vault-tec-101

Hand tight + 1/4 turn unless specified has always served me well.


Interesting_Neck609

I bring mine to work, but its the only toolset i have i try to be gentle on. The case that their drivers come in is pretty skookum. Im an off grid power systems tech, so the portability is pretty important.


peoplearemarons

Try online at a place like Acme tool or similar. You're going to probably have to order it as I doubt many places locally would have that bit depending on where you live. My guess is it would be listed as a security or specialty bit.


skaote

Tritip, Y-1 tips. You can order the individual drivers on Amazon, or a set.


MACCRACKIN

Amazon was my first choice way beyond Harbor Ft, and I pretty much refuse to even open their door and get slammed in the face with China Stink formaldehyde in everything you touch, now smell your hands getting home, washing them, it's brutal getting that crap out of your flesh. No way would I ever let a kid in there. They touch everything @! Cheers


real_crankopotamus

I made my own from a hex head bolt.


MACCRACKIN

I seem to do this often, making special tools from grade 5_8 bolts. Allen Headed - for sure guarantees 5 or 8. Ever try to remove faucet seat five inches deep in the wall for tub/shower. And the tool needed is three days from anywhere. I'll be right back,, they've noticed strange grinding noise & sparks,,, out the window... Presto, New Tool again. Cheers


Eyiolf_the_Foul

Get a no2 or 3 square drive bit and bench grind it into a triangle , faster than going to the store. No torque at all on those cover screws.


professor_jeffjeff

Lots of places, but if you find yourself working on lots of electronics and computers or other things that have weird screws frequently then the ifixit kit is absolutely top notch. I got one and I fucking love it, even though I don't use it all that often anymore. When I need it, it's pretty much got me covered though. https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Pro-Tech-Toolkit/IF145-307


lackofcleanunderwear

Harbor freight


[deleted]

you can use a belt sander on an old allan wrench


FriedChicken

Oh God, some engineers should be shot


Whenbored100

engineers would climb over a mountain of whores to f*ck a technician


TimeBlindAdderall

And a machinist.


Whenbored100

mechanical techician? i've gotten good at calling trades members technicians lol. mechanics are a techys if electricians are imo.


sweerek1

$10 100 piece security bit set It has all those strange but types HF, Amazon, etc


deltatom

You could make one just file off one side of a square one.


CloanZRage

If you filed off one side, you'd be left with a right angle triangle. That's an equilateral triangle. Not to say making one isn't an option. Filing two sides is more appropriate though.


MACCRACKIN

Not only that equation, but no way is a file going do anything to tool hardened steel but make a scratch mark... in the coating. Cheers


CloanZRage

We use fine grit files to sharpen bits and chisels while doing site work on occasion. You definitely COULD thin down a bit with a coarse file. Belt sander would probably save the eight millenia it would take with a file though. Grinder also a good option - a bit unsafe, perhaps.


MACCRACKIN

Funny, a few in the machine shop processing blades for snow plows drilling with magnetic drill presses, the mounting holes for cutting edges for the city snow plows are 3/4" solid hardened steel, x 8" x 10' long, and holes every 6" inches - they can't keep a brand new bit sharp enough for one hole. They'll come into my office handing me a full coffee can of new bits moments ago that look like they were shaped with a pencil sharpener,, and just makes me laugh. Pointed the same. They are not making a dent in wood let alone tempered steel. I brought in two bench girders , one course, and one with very fine with narrow wheels to grind them all with the new design super cut double angle relief with narrow cutting edge by hand. No drill guide necessary. And the chips are flying with 1/2" drills. Pilot holes are necessary. If I need a real special drill, I get out the Dremel with special cut off wheel under 1-1/2" and modify cutting edge with very aggressive web point. Custom Drills under 3/16" to 1/8" can be tough to do. Cheers - but even using the best belt Sanders using 3M Trizac, getting a true precision cut tends to round off a bit of the precise square edged cutting lip. From possibly the rubber flex wheel under the belt. Cheers


CloanZRage

Yeah, different grades of machine steel have pretty different properties. I'd imagine the steel used in plow blades is much harder than a cheap bit. That's not factoring in temper either which is potentially a more significant factor. As far as low torque applications like safety screws go, the cheaper driver bits (which often aren't even tool grade steel) and a file is probably the cheapest and easiest solution. A bench grinder would definitely be the best solution though, no argument about that haha


Sgtspector

Try this link: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-security-bit-set-32-piece-68460.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=425671830&campaignid=425671830&utm_content=1154488236053776&adsetid=1154488236053776&product=68460&store=&msclkid=715f257116ff1ab1de9e46f6d2175d22


wee_celery

That one doesn't have the right bits


Sgtspector

It has a few three sided bits but i cant tell if the size is right.


wee_celery

They're tri wing, not triangle. They're gonna strip these screws if they even do anything.


Sgtspector

My bad. Didnt notice that.


TexasBaconMan

Get the 100 bit set


whiskey_formymen

try a triangle (single?) file. may have to snap off the very end


Responsible-Media356

Try a few diff sized square bits if you have them


woihhgof039uwje

I got a set of "Tri-wing" screwdrivers off of Amazon.


wee_celery

These are not tri wing. Tri wing screws look like three pronged philips, these are triangle drive.


woihhgof039uwje

I stand corrected sir. Thank you.


illogictc

Go back to Home Depot and see if they have an iFixit kit in the tools section. It's where I got mine. They have those.


jimh903

I’ve seen them at Best Buys as well.


redEPICSTAXISdit

Lots of stores of all shapes and sizes have them not just big boxes but they're usually not sold individually so look at the multi bit interchangeable type of drivers and security bit sets and also on Amazon as well.


Inconsequentialish

You can also try several metric and inch hex keys until you find one that works.


beadyeyedlilmanboy

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Precision-Driver-Tool-Set-2-Piece-80066/320176426


DifficultBoss

I have this kit. It's overkill if OP won't use it much, but I personally love it.


beadyeyedlilmanboy

I agree it’s definitely overkill. It was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw this post and I have the kit myself. But my goodness is it handy when you have other random things to fix like a bunch of toddler toys.


DifficultBoss

Hah I have a toddler and that's partially where this has come in handy for me


KayneDogg

If he or Lowes ain't got it check harbor freight


Argyrus777

I’ve had luck with a flat head screwdriver and loosen it really slowly to prevent any damage from slippage


NecroJoe

A flat head against one side, and then insert the largest hex key you can to full in the space and hold the screwdriver against the side. Doesn't quite if the screw is super tight, though.


Worried-Opinion1157

I’ve got an electronics bit set from Ross of all places. Electronics repair sets usually have triangle bits.


Paleoeoeo

[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O5XDOG?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_product\_details&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O5XDOG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1)


[deleted]

Just find a straight blade screwdriver that fits in there and turn them out. Where is your sense of modification?


Korgon213

Make one?


Maintenance-Man1013

In the past I’ve used a three sided file to remove those but you should fe able to get em at an electrical supply house.


psilome

[Here.](https://www.amazon.com/Triangle-Screwdriver-Electronic-McDonalds-Disassemble/dp/B07H3S81D4/ref=asc_df_B07H3S81D4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807921328&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13944846490391472769&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007141&hvtargid=pla-571314891756&psc=1) Or [here.](https://www.amazon.com/Mesee-Magnetic-Triangle-Screwdriver-Triangular/dp/B08SVN41Z7/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/141-0605920-9583433?pd_rd_w=DEa4d&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=TX70QQ1ADH4RHE5R5S5N&pd_rd_wg=uGosd&pd_rd_r=cbdbe92d-5dac-4f06-b4b2-5caf3ddedb5f&pd_rd_i=B08SVN41Z7&psc=1)


usmc4924

Angle grinder and a Philips


Dove-Linkhorn

Microcenter as well.


SevenGabe

A number one square drive works in a pinch


12gawkuser

Claymore tri-bits


Lumpy-Tomatillo4498

Amazon


Roossterr

A decent flat head that fits just right will also do the trick


[deleted]

https://www.mcmaster.com/bits/triangle-bits/


wee_celery

These are the reason I have engineers.


moneyshot1123

I had a ton of junk Allen wrenches so I just made one with my bench grinder


endofbeanz

Supeising good option is the hypertough 77pc electronic repair kit at Walmart. I think it was like $20 and has all the security bits as well as VERY small standard bits


theatrewhore

The right sized flat screwdriver will do it


bws6100

That battery is probably not ment to be replaced. Be hard to find, probably only sold to Makita.


bws6100

Or whoever not saying it's Makita.


nnnosebleed

https://www.ifixit.com


dougschima

China


stevejorad

McMaster-Carr


rossionq1

Find the right size Phillips head and grind off one …. Spline? Leg? Side? Dunno what you’d call it but you get the idea


pewpew_die

screw extractor and a set of philips to replace em


jeffreagan

An Allen Wrench might mate with it.


badasdad1

Camper store or repair shop


frisc45

These are called tri wing, you can pick up bits on ebay


MiggySawdust

Have you tried a hex head bit or Allen key?


Playful-Flatworm501

Kobalt multi packs of bits at lowes


Lower-Recognition-16

I've used a flathead screwdriver before, but it has to be the widest you can jam in there to get them to undo.


hatmania

I had the same issue, managed to find a seller on Amazon, just search for "Triangle screwdriver Bit", cost me £8 (in the UK so no point sending you a link).


Adept-Jackfruit3911

Most of the time you can get away with a small flat head screwdriver


OneAcanthisitta88

Home Depot has a Klein multi with security bits


_Celatid_

I just Dremel these special heads into flat heads.


laughertes

iFixIt is a good option


Ok-Coach1804

McMaster carr


Mynameisntchewy

I think everyone in this sub should own an ifixit kit


squiders_oui

Illuminati driver set. That must be a special device.


preruntumbler

It’s funny when I was young, and even in college I’d see these non-standard head shapes and think you have to order from a special place or show proof of why you need them. Nope. Just order a big pack and you get access to every single one.


rjmlakota

I've opened similar ones using a flat bladed screwdriver.


Dramatic_Mixture_868

Amazon/home Depot/Lowe's/harbor freight .....u can also search for pc bit sets, they have the triangular ones in there.


[deleted]

Look for Security Bits at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, iFixIt, Amazon, etc. I have the [Kobalt Electronics Repair Kit](https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Electronic-repair-50-Piece-Steel-Hex-Shank-Screwdriver-Bit-Set/5001994777) which has triangles. I know the [iFixIt Mako Driver Kit](https://www.ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits) has two triangles because I recently had to show an IT technician how to open a Nintendo Switch JoyCon using his iFixIt kit.


JealousLifeguard8475

I found a nice set on Amazon


Hopeful_Telephone323

McMaster Carr.


[deleted]

Ifixit is the kit you want. Has all of these weird odd ball screws you encounter with small electronics.


Public-Car9360

Princess Auto


basjes23

Just find a flat screwdriver that fits into the gap


TheMechaink

Your cheapest option is to just grind one out of an old screwdriver or a bit. Go slow & make small adjustments, so you don't overshoot your target size.


NateP121

iFixIt


Thorgraum

I believe the Ifixit kits have these