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ok before all you noobs jump on me, for pay back, there is an unwriten rule we are allowed one noob question every 100 posts.
been on the net for a couple hours looking for a source of star bits without having to buy 100 jubk bits to get one star. I specifically need 5,6,7,8. had to buy 4 crap sets yesterday to get 4 bits I needed. any one know a source that sells individual bits ?
I dont know an online source but if you have a fastenal or a decent hardware store/lumberyard they should have them, i get mine off the snap on truck and he keeps replacing them when i break them
I get mine from Fastenal..we do work for them..i think i recall seeing them at menards for a buck something a bit..been awhile though
http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...Insert Bits"|~
that should take to to the "index" of individual torx bits, they have them in all lengths to for whatever your doing, i prefer the power bits that fit right in the quick change chuck of a cordless driver
Harbor freight
sears should still have them too, not sure about radio shack
NAPA Part's store's.
Home depot sells dewalt bits in packs of 5 they have every size imaginable
this set works well for me
home depot item number 74502
http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...aster/torx.jpg
I need to get a new set also. But until then I've found that the right size flat head will fit stars. :)
they may fall under the category of "precision" tork bits.
I get individual bits from a local lumber yard/hardware store. He keeps a bunch loose in a basket. You have to sort through them to find what you want, but they're only .04 apiece, if I remember right.
thanks all I found them finally in individual bits at Fastenal, tried all the other suggestions already, all any of them had was sets, Im running out of money and space to buy any more 30 bit sets to get the one I need..
I prefer Lisle brand bits, available at sears, car quest, Oreillys, autozone, and other major hardware stores and autoparts stores
I like to go to Grainger. They also sell all of the Security Bits if any one is looking for them.
You need to stock up and resell them here as Ace hardware and a couple others do sell the individual bits but at $1.59-2.99 each.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick
We'd make you a rich man as many sets and bits we go thru, I just ordered another set for just 2 bits I needed.
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Originally Posted by olddude
I know this is a bit late olddude. But for future reference you can try this site..... TORX® DRIVER SET - Brownells
When you get some time to search them out locally and got the spare cash.....their precision tools are excellent.......micro stuff, handled and driver bits, you name it.
Wiha Professional Quality Tools Home Page
Sorry a bit late, no pun intended. +1 for what electron recycler said. Brownells has some good stuff. If you can't wait for delivery try a local gunsmith they might have what you are looking for. A good one will always sell the smaller tools to work on the small screws found on firearms or they can tell you where to get them.
I worked for them in the late 80's early 90's. How big is the catalog now? Was about 2 inches thick when I was there.Quote:
Originally Posted by TXf250
I got all of my bits in one roadside find, but without a handle. I used an adjustable wrench for a few years until I finally bought a $2 ratchet.
Here I am Olddude!Quote:
Originally Posted by olddude
Starbits
for the next noob in need, i own both of these, and i never need anything else:
33 New Security Bit Torx Tampered Proof Drills & Drivers Screwdriver Power Tools | eBay
Ultra Steel Precision Screwdriver Set, 44pc: Tools : Walmart.com