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08-18-2015, 06:10 PM
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What tool is needed
I need to replace the locking track on a draw that won't open. The screws that hold it in have a square head. What type of tool is necessary to remove and replace the broken track.
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08-18-2015, 06:29 PM
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Robertson screwdriver of proper size......
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08-18-2015, 06:30 PM
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Do you mean a square drive,instead of slotted or phillips? If so you can buy a driver with many asst bits that usually contain the 3 sizes of square drive bits.
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08-18-2015, 06:32 PM
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The name of the screwdrivers are called Robertsons,Lowes or Home Depot carry them and a lot of hardware stores
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08-18-2015, 06:59 PM
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usually that screw is #2 robertson (square)
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08-18-2015, 07:35 PM
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Thanks!
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08-18-2015, 07:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by riverrat958
usually that screw is #2 robertson (square)
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yes...and the one with red handle
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08-19-2015, 11:54 AM
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Americans call them square headed and Canadians call them Robertsons.......Yes they are slightly different in size and tapered differently...Cdn robertsons do not fit american screws perfectly..will strip heads!!!! J
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08-19-2015, 03:30 PM
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The Robertson (Square) design is a Canadian invention ... one of the only screws that wont fall off the end of your screwdriver 
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08-19-2015, 03:36 PM
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have found that often a Phillips or prince-reed may fit well enough to draw a square-head out, depending on how much torque was applied during installation --
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08-19-2015, 04:25 PM
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I was at Harbor freight yesterday and they have a whole set very inexpensive.
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08-19-2015, 04:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Fixit
The Robertson (Square) design is a Canadian invention ... one of the only screws that wont fall off the end of your screwdriver |
Why are the Canadians mad at us?
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08-19-2015, 04:49 PM
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We are not mad at you... just trying to help out. Lol
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08-19-2015, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by don1
have found that often a Phillips or prince-reed may fit well enough to draw a square-head out, depending on how much torque was applied during installation --
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Probably true, but as many times you will need to tighten screws, I would recommend investing in a set.
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08-19-2015, 07:07 PM
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Harbor freight is a great place to buy tools at a great price. Looking through my tool box I discovered I had a set and the #2 was the right size. This forum is a great source of information and help. Off to Lowes to see whether they can order new tracts for the draw. Disappointed a 2014 is having so many things go wrong. They are small things, thankfully inexpensive but time consuming.
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08-19-2015, 08:16 PM
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Take your old track with you. They may have the correct size in stock, or a similar one that will work. Good luck.
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08-19-2015, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Fixit
The Robertson (Square) design is a Canadian invention ... one of the only screws that wont fall off the end of your screwdriver |
And the best set you'll ever owned ! 
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08-19-2015, 10:05 PM
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Not mad at all ... just trying to help educate people on it ... build a deck sometime using them with a battery impact driver and you'll never go back to slot or Phillips screws again.
Check this out:
Robertson The Finest Screw on the Planet
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08-19-2015, 10:06 PM
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Went to Lowes. They do not carry the same self locking draw tracks as advised in a earlier thread. Will need to order from an RV dealer.
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08-20-2015, 12:54 AM
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Quote:
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And fewer dropped screws, means finishing sooner, and more time for "a cold one" (LOL)
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