What is this tool called?

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From: Cliff Yamamoto
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1989 16:05

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Greetings,

I hope someone out there is familiar with this tool I'm looking for.  I
couldn't think of any other newsgroup who might know this.  Does anyone
know what "screw driver" is used to remove screws that have a six pointed
star in the head?  I'm running across these funny screws in equipment
lately (like a Compaq I was working on).  Some just have the "star" while
others have a "star" with a small protrusion in the middle.

What do you call these screws and what is the name for the tool to
remove them?  Would a local tool store carry them?

These screws look like you can torx them up pretty well considering the
way the "star" pattern is made.  Thanks for any help!

Cliff Yamamoto

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Subject: What is this tool called?
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