Here is a picture of the standoff. https://imgur.com/a/WqZZKhW

I can't seem to figure out what tool it takes to screw this with.

I can't brute force it with pliers because it broke on me with that method once before. I am looking for the exact tool meant to install these.

Thank you

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StatisticianNeat6778 t1_jccljl2 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 9:31 PM

You could try different sized nut drivers. If you can find a size that "grips" the edges when lowered onto the head of the standoff, you can possibly use it to turn it, as if you were using a socketed wrench. This is a technique auto mechanics use.

redcorgh t1_jccncex wrote on March 15, 2023 at 9:42 PM

One of those 'one size fits all' sockets might work. First time I'm ever recommending one of those.

judgemenot693 t1_jcd1uee wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:21 PM

i use to work in a wood shop that made chairs an tables and book ends. they have a special tool to use on these items..(so folks don't fix broke stuff) at least that's what the boss told me. So now you will have to make something at home. sorry for the heads up....

MishaTiTvog OP t1_jcd20u8 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:22 PM

I figured this was some kind of security screw

MoreFlyThanYou t1_jcd3bhi wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:31 PM

Looks like a simple triangle spanner would work

John_B_Clarke t1_jcddqq9 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 12:45 AM

You could try one of these:

https://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tools/the-original-locking-wrenches

It bears at three points and is designed for dealing with really stuck-on flare-nuts on brake fittings and the like.

An alternative would be to take a Dremel to it and grind it into a regular hex nut then use a wrench on it.

MishaTiTvog OP t1_jcdj638 wrote on March 16, 2023 at 1:25 AM

Those are too big. Someone suggested a triangle wrench and i think that will work.