Another decent Torx tool
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Another decent Torx tool
Used a Harbor Freight Torx T8 bit to reverse the clip on my Junior. It stripped the screw head out. Charlynn
sent me new clip screws and in the meantime I found a kobalt Torx tool at
Lowes in the precision tool section. It has 4 reversible bits that nest in the handle for a total of 8 bits. A ball detent locks the bits in place. As the clerk told me "kobalt is a better grade of Chinese and all Kobalt tools have a lifetime warranty). It worked great and the Junior is back in service.
sent me new clip screws and in the meantime I found a kobalt Torx tool at
Lowes in the precision tool section. It has 4 reversible bits that nest in the handle for a total of 8 bits. A ball detent locks the bits in place. As the clerk told me "kobalt is a better grade of Chinese and all Kobalt tools have a lifetime warranty). It worked great and the Junior is back in service.
In my limited experience all kobalt tools suck. I'm not saying the bits are bad but something will break sooner rather then later. You want a warranty get some craftsmen tools from sears. But the flip side would be buy real Torx bits.
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Re: Kobalt tools
I have Proto, Craftsman, Starrett and Klein tools. The Kobalt Torx tool filled a need with no hassel and on short notice. I have no other Kobalt tools so I have no opinion on them and probably won't buy any more of them as I have a lifetime supply of most hand tools. Appreciate the input.
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I couldn't be happier with my Kobalt Metric ratchet set. The sockets and the ratchet work great! Just as good as my craftsman stuff. Plus they have a lifetime warranty anyway.
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I have this one and it's excellent:
http://www.boker.de/us/other/09BO700.html
http://www.boker.de/us/other/09BO700.html
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Not to create too much of a thread derailment but I'm with you, brother. I have the Standard and Metric open/box end wrench sets as well as the large Socket set and all three are, IMO, top notch. I've had them 10+ years and no issues what so ever. I have no idea if the quality is the same today, but the Kobalt tools I own are great.SpydieFan wrote:I couldn't be happier with my Kobalt Metric ratchet set. The sockets and the ratchet work great! Just as good as my craftsman stuff. Plus they have a lifetime warranty anyway.
Back on topic, I have three of the "looks like a screw driver, 4 double end bits fit in the hand (one of them holds three in the handle, one stays in the "ready" position) tools. Three different brands, all from HD or Lowes. All seem to be of about the same quality and none have failed in 7-10 years of use. But then, I use them pretty gently....
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I have that set and agree. It's small, inexpensive and appears to be good quality. Not only have the bits not been damaged they haven't caused damage because they fit tight.fredswartz wrote:Used a Harbor Freight Torx T8 bit to reverse the clip on my Junior. It stripped the screw head out. Charlynn
sent me new clip screws and in the meantime I found a kobalt Torx tool at
Lowes in the precision tool section. It has 4 reversible bits that nest in the handle for a total of 8 bits. A ball detent locks the bits in place. As the clerk told me "kobalt is a better grade of Chinese and all Kobalt tools have a lifetime warranty). It worked great and the Junior is back in service.
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