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How do I remove this toaster security screw (pics)?

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  • zaax
    zaax Posts: 1,914 Forumite
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    CHRISSYG wrote: »
    Have a look at Screwfix there's a security bit set for £4-99.
    http://www.screwfix.com/p/security-hss-bit-set-33pcs/96872

    There are none in there for that screw.

    Can you just cut / grind a slot in it?
    Do you want your money back, and a bit more, search for 'money claim online' - They don't like it up 'em Captain Mainwaring
  • muckybutt
    muckybutt Posts: 3,761 Forumite
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    Small pilot hole in top of screw and use a screw extractor, extractor set from screwfix are £3.50 ish plus correct size drill bit
    You may click thanks if you found my advice useful
  • molerat
    molerat Posts: 35,473 Forumite
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    Just looked at my old Kenwood toaster, it has the same screws and I used thin nosed pliers to undo them, they were not very tight.
  • pazi
    pazi Posts: 2 Newbie
    message to the OP, i know this is an old thread, but i am having the same problem and wanted to know what you ended up using and which one worked. i wish i found this link before I made my buy for a screwdriver set, but if you hurry and answer then maybe i can cancel my order - get my money back and order what you got to work. thanks.
  • suki1964
    suki1964 Posts: 14,313 Forumite
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    The op hasn't been online here since September last year so I doubt s/he will be able to help in time
  • Risteard
    Risteard Posts: 2,000 Forumite
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    suki1964 wrote: »
    The op hasn't been online here since September last year so I doubt s/he will be able to help in time
    What price is the toaster? Is it actually worth trying to repair?
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,530 Forumite
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    Risteard wrote: »
    What price is the toaster? Is it actually worth trying to repair?



    It's probably been thrown away by now.
  • George_Michael
    George_Michael Posts: 4,251 Forumite
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    teddysmum wrote: »
    It's probably been thrown away by now.


    Risteard was probably responding to the post from pazi which is only a few hours old.
  • Risteard
    Risteard Posts: 2,000 Forumite
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    George_Michael wrote: »
    Risteard was probably responding to the post from pazi which is only a few hours old.
    Indeed I was.
  • pazi
    pazi Posts: 2 Newbie
    £39.99/$44.79 - same toaster
    yes, i think it is...
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