Early 1970's Radar Range

I own an early 1970's Amana Radar-Range (with the analog dials and all
chrome front). It still works great but the window is all clouded and
dirty inside. I have a replacement I'd like to use. Here's my
problem... I can't remove those "safety" screws they used on the door!
And I can't seem to find any tools that will work either. These are
not regular "safety screws" but look like something specially designed
BY Amana. I plan on replacing them with normal screws if I can just
get the old ones out. Does anybody know where I can find the proper
tool for removing those screws?
Bryan

 

Here's a photo of what the screws look like:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/totalrod2/Screw.jpg?t=1171060535
It's not a "tri-wing". The center part is raised. It seems like the
tool would need to be a hollow piece (like a socket) with 3 notches
on
the sides to grab on to the screws. That's what I need.
Bryan

 

[Rich Webb]

On 9 Feb 2007 14:50:40 -0800, Totalrod2@aol.com wrote:

Here's a photo of what the screws look like:
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i98/totalrod2/Screw.jpg?t=1171060535
It's not a "tri-wing". The center part is raised. It seems like the
tool would need to be a hollow piece (like a socket) with 3 notches
on
the sides to grab on to the screws. That's what I need.

Take a look at catalog page 2759 over at http://www.mcmaster.com/. Looks
like the "Tri-Groove Sockets" may be what you're looking for.

--
Rich Webb Norfolk, VA

 

Thanks Rich.
Geeze, is there anything they don't sell in that catalog? I've
actually bought plenty of things from McMaster-Carr online. Never
received their actual catalog though. It's probably just as well. I'd
be like a kid in a candy store!
Bryan