Looking for a tool - 8pt Torx bit?

I need to remove a panel from the side of my trailer and can't seem to find the bit to remove the screws. The fastener looks about the size of a T22 Torx bit - but these screws all appear to be an 8 point. Is there such a thing as an 8pt Torx? Where can I find one? Is it Torx or are they called something else?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Why not just use a square drive bit?

 

What you need is a dremel tool to cut a flat head slot into it.

 

its a double square head

 

I used a square bit for a trailer screw (the one that holds the thingie that hooks the door open). Probably a similar, if not the same, as the panel screws. I have a good selection of torx bits, none fit. The square worked well.

 

What you need is a torch or a sledgehammer.

I hate those bullshitass Torx bolts/bits. I dont know how many times i have twisted the head off of one of those bits.

 

Red robertson screwdriver. Problem solved. That is of course .if, like most merican's, you do not know what a Robertson screwdriver is?

 

Should be able to find it at a hardware store, but it might take a couple tries or online.

 

I'm a naturalized American does that count?

Robertson's.... these are the square ones right?

I'll give a go tonight. Thanks guys.

 

I ran into the same thing. Use a square drive(#4 I think). The 8pt thing is silly.

 

Its actually a #2 square bit drive:

http://hickorytrailerparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=86

:up:

 

and theyre found at ACE, Home Depot, Lowes, ect, ect, ect.

 

What Gecko said.....

 

Thanks guys. I just ran across the same fastener on my trailer and wondered wtf it was.

 

McMaster Carr.

They have *everything*

 

harbor freight. perfect for those "use it one time" tools.

somewhere I bought a set of all sort of weird screws/security bits. surprising how often I reach for this on odd ball projects..

about $10

http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-68457.html

 

This. My friend tried to tell me once that wee needed a torx. I took one look and said no, use a square bit.

 

don't know if this will work..but it sure has a cool name...and i'll probably pick one up

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006YJKAPQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3E8GX4AKGULPN