Window Bolt

[Dr.Zhivago]

Does anybody know what tool can be used to remove this bolt and where I can find it? The previous owners of my apartment shut it and I would like to be able to open the window. Thanks.

[OilyRascal]

A picture of said bolt would be helpful for me.

[Papaw]

I am sure someone here will know if we could only see the bolt in question.

 

[skipskip]

Hammer usually works on window related problems.

[rusty]

>Hammer usually works on window related problems.

True. But that tends to beget another problem.

Sort of like that Dr Suess story about getting the dogs to get rid of the cats, and the lions to get rid of the dogs, and the elephants....

PS: Just from experience, when people put security screws in windows to make them not work, it is usually because opening the window causes it to fall out on the floor because something else is broken, and screwing it shut is the cheap landlord fix...

[scottg]

Yo Doc
 My mother does this to me all the time.
"See this" She says over the phone.
 "What is this?"
 "Its kind of round on top and has a doohickie, and kind of brown all over"
" What is this?"

 And I have to tell her.............. once again,...............
 my crystal ball is still in the shop!
  Its hard to get parts for them anymore.
      yours Scott   

[Dr.Zhivago]

I did not notice that the picture I attached hadn't uploaded. The original file I had was too big. Is this picture helpful to anyone?

[Papaw]

It looks like a Torx, or often called Star driver. Can't tell what size.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx

https://www.google.com/search?q=torx&client=firefox-a&hs=WIk&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=RMNaUoKMDoWM9ASR7YCIBw&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=547&dpr=1.25

Here is more than most will ever need to know about screw drive types-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screw_drive

[skipskip]

It's actually a tamper proof torx, notice the little tit in the center?

 small sets of socket inserts are available at you local auto parts store.

Skip

[Papaw]

You are correct, Skip! In a pinch you can break the tit off to use a regular Torx on it.

[Dr.Zhivago]

What would be the best way to break the tit off? With pilers?

[Papaw]

Very sharp pointed needle nose may do it, or use a punch or drift and a hammer to break it off.

[Dr.Zhivago]

Great. Thank you.

[OilyRascal]

I have a set and they were labeled "Security Torx" set.

EDIT:  they are common on LCD mounting brackets - might try an electronics store.  I bought mine over the Internet about 6 years ago - can't recall where I got them but I will go dig them out if you need a reference picture.

[rusty]

Horror freight has them also, in a nice little set of 40 something different types. Makes you kind of wonder why they call them 'security screws' when any knutz with $10 can walk out with a set of keys....