Chet Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Does anyone know what type of tool it takes to fasten a pyramid screw like the one in the four corners of this drawer pull pictured below? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, Chet said: Does anyone know what type of tool it takes to fasten a pyramid screw like the one in the four corners of this drawer pull pictured below? I'd guess those are just a cap with a nut on the backside Chet.. Just a guess tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 The supplier's website gives you two choices when purchasing, slotted screws or pyramid screws. They look like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I wonder if a standard wrench would work? Predrill and a little blue tape to keep from marring the finish. Regardless they are way to cool to skip you will figure it out...you don't need no stinking slotted screws 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ..Kev Posted July 7, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Interesting.. Looks like you should be able to use an open end wrench.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Large square socket ? Like the ones that drive square nuts ..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom King Posted July 7, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Use the same size regular screw to pre-gimbal the hole, not quite all the way. Driving them won't be the biggest hurdle. The hardest part will be not to get any scratches on anything. I'd still go with those over slotted though. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for the ideas. I really didn't want to use the regular screws. may even go ahead and purchase an extra pull just to use on a scrap to practice. First thing Ithink I will try is blue tape on the down side of a wrench to see if that will stop marring the surface. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 Maybe a Metric or SAE, whichever is slightly too big, might also allow room inside the jaws for some protective tape. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I’d use an open end wrench or 6 point socket, and apply a bit of blue tape to prevent scratching. And like Tom said, run a normal screw in the hole first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted July 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, AnonymousAccountant said: run a normal screw in the hole first. Yup. Its a natural habit now because you are usually dealing with brass screws and hardware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I always wondered if these socket multi tools were a gimmick. It probably is but It might work on the square heads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I would be tempted to drill an oversize hole and epoxy the them in. I just know my luck, if I tried to use a wrench I would screw up the handle, screw and work piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 A socket is the first thong I would try also. I have some of them drill adaptors and they have come in handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 " thong I would try..." way to much info ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I guess there is no point in fixing my thong now is there.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 Turn a "screwdriver" handle after mortising a square hole to fit the square head, and you can run them right in, without worrying about damaging anything. They should include a plastic driver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted July 8, 2018 Report Share Posted July 8, 2018 I've used these before. Everyone is right, they are easily driven with a wrench, but the risk is scratching. The challenge is the corners of the screw can scratch the surface as well, so it isn't just the wrench scratching the surface that you have to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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