tool name

[semi42]

I know this as a t square handle,
does anyone know its correct name?

Thanks

 

[mikegt4]

If you were driving a Triumph TR3 it would be called a coach handle or key, used to open the hood and spare tire compartment. Triumph used their version of a dzus fastener which had a square hole instead of a screwdriver slot.

http://www.ownster.com/parts/triumph+tr3+coach+key

 

[Dave455]

The British word for that would be a ‘coach key’ or ‘coachmans key’.

Quite common here, originally for flush fitting catches on horse drawn coaches, but later on you found them on railway carriages, motor coaches and some cars as well. Still find variations of them on the railways - you see the guard (conductor) on some trains carrying one in a leather sheath on their belts.

The keys are quite common, and someone probably still makes them.

The addition of a folding coach key to a ‘horsemans knife’ makes it a ‘coachmans knife’!

 

[Erampu]

I know that tool. His name is Bill.

 

[unslow1]

I know that tool. His name is Bill.

I know Bill. He is a tool.

 

[semi42]

cheers, guys, got some ordered now.
needed to know the name so I could search through our list of suppliers at work

tee key just didn't bring anything up

 

[txvwnut]

If you were driving and old vw bus it would be called a church key and used to open the fuel door and the engine lid.

 

[jakemac]

So, did the search for "Bill" turn anything up ?

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

If you were driving and old vw bus it would be called a church key and used to open the fuel door and the engine lid.

I thought a Church Key opened one of my favourite beverage.