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Posted By: Jhaas63 Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Sun Mar 31 2019 06:40 PM
I saw this ad on Craigslist today. Another option might be that if you have signs on a building...one possible deterant could be using an odd tipped screw or several different screws so that removal would be lengthy.

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Posted By: Jamie P Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Sun Mar 31 2019 06:58 PM
Good point. There is another screw other than a Phillips head. I forget what it’s called but it’s rather uncommon, star shaped head needed for removal. Not a tool someone would regularly carry but can get for the future steal I guess. Just a shame
Posted By: wayno48 Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Sun Mar 31 2019 07:36 PM
[quote=Jamie P]Good point. There is another screw other than a Phillips head. I forget what it’s called but it’s rather uncommon, star shaped head needed for removal. Not a tool someone would regularly carry but can get for the future steal I guess. Just a shame [/quote]
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Posted By: Tankar Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Sun Mar 31 2019 07:42 PM
there a screw out there turns in but can't be turned out without the tool designed for it. it's a common screw head but can't be turned back. I think ace hardware carries them
Posted By: T-way Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Sun Mar 31 2019 09:09 PM
Torx head screws.
Posted By: Don Beaver Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 03:05 AM
Torx head blind screws uses a torx with security hole in the middle VERY few people even know about them.
Posted By: Signs-R-Us Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 04:56 AM
Snake Eye Pan Head Sheet Metal Screws and/or Hi lock fasteners.
Posted By: J, Micieli Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 10:41 AM
https://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/blog/2016/12/20/what-are-tamper-proof-screws/
Posted By: cggas Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 11:37 AM

There are a few different tamper proof screw designs. They are Commonly used in public bathrooms., or bar bathrooms, where they don’t want the stuff stolen!! Lol
Posted By: cormy Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 02:43 PM
I don't know...seems who ever is removing the signs when they run into the odd screw arrangement would just end up prying it off the wall and in the process damaging the sign and other stuff.
Posted By: minuteman Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 04:18 PM
Is there something for sale here???
Posted By: texacokie Re: Another reminder to watch your stuff... - Mon Apr 01 2019 04:55 PM


Great info thanks for sharing
yes but most thieves are lazy, most will move on. Plus if they are stealing it, you won't see in again, so if they damage it so be it.
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