[KLUG Members] Re: Members Digest, Vol 8, Issue 16

[Adam Tauno Williams]

> > I've got several hard drives I need to remove from RAID drawers.  Only
> > I've never seen these wierd screws before - they look like alan head
> > (size sided hex) but require a hollow point driver as there is a
> > 'nipple' in the center of the hole.  Any idea what these things are
> > called?
> Sorry for slow response.  I just got around to reading the last 6 weeks of digests.
> Hex tamper resistant 
> I got all mine together (secure torx, secure hex, clutch, etc) with an entire
> bit set (was kind of expensive), but I needed it for the kinds of work I do.
> Here is one such place to purchase them individually:
> http://www.wihatools.com/indexes/indxhex.htm

Yep, just ordered a set for them.  Complete set of metric & imperial
hex, 'tamper resistant' hex, torx, and 'secure' torx; $45.  Doesn't seem
that bad too me (I'm assuming they are all nice hardened metal and not
that squishy metal the tools at the local hardware store are made out
of).

> Another option is to use a drill press on an allen wrench ;)

True, I just fear the aftermath of metal shavings.