Vintage Airstream window latch TOOL NEEDED

[1956Safari]

Anyone know what tool is required here to remove the latch?

[overlander63]

It's called a clutch head. You can get one from Sears, or most any home improvement or hardware store.

[azflycaster]

I have also heard them called "figure 8" and "butterfly".

[overlander63]

Types of Screwdriver Type Uses/Features
Philips

• Tightening and loosening Philips head screws and bolts
• Has crossed slots with a flat tip

Standard
(Slotted)

• Tightening and loosening slotted screws and bolts
• Has single slotted tip normally flared to the sides above the tip

Cabinet

• Tightening and loosening slotted screws and bolts
• Has thin slotted tip with straight sides for driving counterbored screws
• Normally used in cabinet making

Robertson
(Square Drive)

• Tightening and loosening Robertson screws and bolts
• Has squared flat tip

Star
(Torx&#174

• Tightening and loosening star head screws and bolts
• Has more flat contact surface with the screw head to prevent stripping

Hex
(Allen Head)

• Tightening and loosening recessed hexagonal screws and bolts
• May be used instead of Allen wrenches

Clutch Head

• Tightening and loosening clutch head screws and bolts
• Commonly used in mobile home manufacturing

Nut Driver

• Tightening and loosening hexagonal screws and bolts
• Range in size from 3/16" to 1/2"

Tack Claw

• pulling tacks and small nails
• Has curved claw tips

Offset

• Tightening and loosening screws in tight spaces
• Has multiple tip variations

Jeweler's

• Performing fine or precision work
• Manufactured in sizes 025", .040", .055", .070", .080", .100"

Awl

• Starting screw holes
• Punching holes in leather
• Has pointed tips

Yankee Screwdriver
(Yankee Push Drill)

• Tightening and loosening screws and nuts
• Usually has interchangeable bits
• Rotates to turn the screw when the handle is pushed

Ratcheting Screwdriver

• Tightening and loosening screws and nuts
• Usually come in multi-piece sets with interchangeable bits, some even have sockets
• Has reversible ratcheting handles that make driving screws and nuts much faster

[1956Safari]

Thanks! Appreciate the fast reply. Off to Sears!

[Zed2]

Also try:
IRWIN Clutch Type Insert Bits

Please let me know if you do not plan to reuse the old screws, I could use them for a project of mine.
Keith

[campngirl]

I believe 5/32 clutch head screw is a common fastener in many campers/ travel trailers.