what are these fasteners?

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   Hi folks,
I need to remove my bathroom sink to get to a drain pipe that has become disconnected. I cannot figure out what the fasteners are. They aren't flat or phillips screws. They're square and everywhere in the pod.  Do I need an allen wrench? something else?  If you also happen to know the size that would be helpful when I go to buy whatever in need.

thanks!

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EchoGale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461	Topic: what are these fasteners? Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:01pm
	Hi folks, I need to remove my bathroom sink to get to a drain pipe that has become disconnected. I cannot figure out what the fasteners are. They aren't flat or phillips screws. They're square and everywhere in the pod. Do I need an allen wrench? something else? If you also happen to know the size that would be helpful when I go to buy whatever in need. thanks!
	Julie

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:10pm
	Hello Julie, The square drive screws are more technically called Robertson drive screws. You would need a square tip driver for them. They are common in RVs. You should be able to find the Robertson drive tips along with other types at your local hardware store. You can find short tips for screwdrivers with interchangeable tips or longer ones more suited to a drill/driver.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:13pm
	You need a square screwdriver aka a Robertson screwdriver. Any hardware store will have them. There are different sizes, be sure to get the right one.
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EchoGale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:14pm
	Thank you! Are they standard sized or do you know what size they are (since I can't remove one to take it with me).
	Julie

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:24pm
	I believe a #2 size will be what you need. Although it would not hurt to pick up a set with different sizes if you can find one.
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EchoGale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 12:32pm
	thanks again
	Julie

podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 4:04pm
	Sometimes they are called 'square drive trailer screws'...because they seem to be in every type of camper or cargo trailer ever made...almost... Yes you can buy a set with those type of tips almost anywhere that sells tool and hardware. They also work well in most small power screwdrivers and drill/drivers.
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 5:30pm
	+1 they sell them in assortments at every hardware dealer. I have a screwdriver attachment with a #2 in a drawer, I use all the time. Don't buy one bit. Buy the assortment with a handle.
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Kup-Pod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08 Jun 2017 Location: Guelph, Ontario Online Status: Offline Posts: 153	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 8:07pm
	Robertson screwdrivers come in different colours (yellow, green, red & black), the ones in the RPod are "red robertsons" Robertson screwheads are not common in the US since they are a Canadian invention - sorry bout that!:-)
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EchoGale Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10 Mar 2019 Location: FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 461	Posted: 09 Sep 2020 at 8:26pm
	Thanks all, I got one today.
	Julie