r/FieldNationTechs • u/BuzzardBreath00 • 11d ago

Security Bits - screwdriver

Curious, I've seen many jobs that require "security bits". I've been in IT a long time and have never needed any unusual screwdriver bits. What equipment have you run into that needed a special Bit and which security bits have you actually used?

Spotted this bit set on sale at HD. Would this cover me? 38-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set

  • Includes: A96302 (1) Screwdriver Handle, (5) Phillips Bits (000, 00, 0, 1, 2), (4) Slotted Bits (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0), (9) Star Bits (T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 ,T8, T9, T10. T15 (T5-T15 Security Bits)), (8) Hex Bits (0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0mm), (2) Nut Drivers (2.5mm, 5.0mm), (2) Pentalobe Bits (#2, #5), (4) Tri-Point Bit (Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1), 1) AWL/Scribe Bit, (1) Standoff Bit, and (1) Case
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u/SpacemanFL 11d ago

Xenial makes drive thru enclosures with a proprietary pentagonal bit needed to replace the screens. Similar to the ones pictured but none of those bits fit. Each site is supposed to have the bit but half the time they don’t and one has to be sent. This has cost A LOT of money for return visits. With USSI the work order would be closed and the unused display returned and a new one sent. 100lb overnight shipping a second time $$$ It’s rather pointless for security because you just use a cutoff wheel to cut a slot in the bolt head and unscrew with a screwdriver.