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Can anyone recommend a quality brand of Torx bits? I can't believe the crap that twists with the slightest torque. I've gone through probably five bits in the past year just with computer hard drives. I don't mind spending money for quality but I need truly industrial strength.
Please, not Craftsman.
I just bought some T8's from KC Tool a month ago, they're made in Germany and holding up well so far. You should be able to find them via google and if not I can get you the website.
wera tool bit.
truly industrial. Used them all the time at a previous employer.
Here's the link for everyone. Hardened steel not Chinese garbage.
Wiha 71553 Torx Insert Bit T8 x 25mm 2 Pk
Mick doesn't craftsman have a lifetime warranty on all their stuff?
Craftsman tool bits are made in china and have no warranty. get HF before you go craftsman for tool bits
Bhondus, Wera, and Wiha all make good bits.
Thanks to you all.
The reason for avoiding Craftsman initially, was that I've been boycotting Sears since 1981. I got screwed real bad and told the clerk "I'll never buy anything from Sears again". A few years later, I got talked into having a family picture done there since the photographer "didn't really work for Sears". Photo didn't come out. Worst part was, the photographer completely dismissed my angst, saying "We'll just retake them" even though I'd told her it was impossible and had impressed on her the importance of these pictures when they were taken. Three of the subjects were my kids, by a previous marriage, on a very rare visit. I'd never gotten all three at the same time before and never did again for six years. I haven't set foot in a Sears store since.
As for the bits, looks like I just hadn't looked in the right places. I've never seen any of those brands in a store.
I prefer the Westward precision screwdrivers, not bits. You can get them from Grainger. Lifetime warranty and they go down to T5, plus even the precision ones are big enough to fit my hand.
I can never find just single bits so have to buy a new set every time I strip one. Drives me crazy.
I like Apex bits, American made and have been used in the aviation industry for decades. They are built to last and have bits for any type of fastener. You can get them at Grainger I know and you can order them direct from Apexbits.com (phone 1-800-888-4005). They have a $35 minimum order required, these are a little on the expensive side, but you will have them for work when you need them.
Bit saving tip: When you seat the bit into the screw head, even the slightest minute twist to the left on the drill before hitting the trigger will, both, save your bit and not round out the screw.
Never heard of that one. Seems like going left first would put MORE shock on the bit.Quote:
Originally Posted by olddude
Seems to break the screw loose quicker. I use bulk bits from Menards, I use a bit driver (3-4 volt) and not a drill. You'll twist off about any bit with a high torque drill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick
Maybe Snap-On
Funny you should mention themQuote:
Originally Posted by MattInTheHat
I was thinking of chiming in
About 6 months ago I dropped the $300 for these
Set, Torx Sockets/Torx and Hex Bit Sockets, 1/4"-3/8"-1/2" Drive, Blue-Point, 87 pcs.
Has just about any bit you would need
I only pull it out when I am tired of looking for the right size in my other box's
Otherwise I use your dreaded Craftsman
I have about 4 of each size and when they break they go into the Craftsman Broken tools box
Visit Sears as needed
Of course I DON'T live in the middle of nowhere (although I have in the past)
I have 3 full Sears stores within 15 miles and the Snap On guy stops at my mechanics shop every Wednesday
I got some at an old hardware store that still sells mostly made in USA stuff. Asked at the counter and they had em in bulk, got sizes T-5 to T-10 for $0.99 each over a year ago. They don't have a brand stamp but are definitely hardened, and not one has made a hint at snappin or slippin.
If you'll use the clutch setting on the cordless drill when working with screws, that gives it a torque effect, breaking even the toughest screws loose with less chance of stripping