Driver bit for Counter Sunk Screw on the Sliding Doors

[Wanno10]

Hi all,

The top mechanism on our sliding door has worked itself loose and the door doesn’t shut smoothly. Looks like i just need to tighten these two screws up but never seen a screw with so many star points. Does anyone know where to get the correct driver bit for these?

Thanks

Ben

 

[Nik_campervan]

Looks like a triple square spline bolt, will check my t5.1 to see if same and confirm size.

 

[flying banana]

a normal allen key will fit and tighten that . make sure its a good fit ,it doesn't need to push on all the star points. other than that you need to go buy a set from screwfix or similar,always handy to have.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

I keep this in the van and another in my toolbox. Opens most things.
Stanley 097553 T9 - T40 Fatmax Locking Hex Key Set Torx
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0051ABHWO?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[RockinNRollin]

a normal allen key will fit and tighten that . make sure its a good fit ,it doesn't need to push on all the star points. other than that you need to go buy a set from screwfix or similar,always handy to have.

I'd be quite careful - there's not going to be much metal engagement with a hex key, be OK to stop it wobbling but I wouldn't try and torque it up. Better to get the right bit.

 

[Wanno10]

Thanks everyone. Turned out it was a M8 ‘Spline’ bit I needed. Got a set from Halfords for £13.99
and fixed the door in less than 5 mins - 4 of those minutes were winding out the awning so i could get the wrench in place