Another decent Torx tool

[fredswartz]

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.

[Sht]

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.

[fredswartz]

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.

Jerry

[jzmtl]

My opinion is all these tiny drivers will wear out more or less the same. Like non-stick pans, you can spend 4x the price and it'll maybe last 20% longer, so just buy cheap ones and replace as needed.

[SpydieFan]

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.

[fredswartz]

The lesson that I have learned is not
to use excessive torque on T6 and T8 Torx
screws no matter the quality of the bit.
Excessive force will kill the 6 tiny splines
in the screw heads compared to Allen head
screws. Snug tightening has worked well
for me.

[Blerv]

BM works well and doesn't give you the urge to over torque (since the box handle).

[Toddles]

I'm a fan of Wiha torx sets.

[Ragman24]

Man,I wish I would've seen this thread a few days ago before ordering the BM torque set.Oh well,Ill give it a shot.

[w3tnz]

I've heard nothing but praise for that brand.

Yep wiha are the goods, all my drivers are wiha bar a few koken blade though drivers for rough work, and some speciality terminal drivers. The soft grip handles are really nice, mine are pretty worn now but still very grippy.

[Ferris Wheels]

I have heard good things about wiha tools but have not purchased any to try out yet. Might have to start with some torx drivers.

[MarcusH]

I have this one and it's excellent:
http://www.boker.de/us/other/09BO700.html

[kbuzbee]

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.

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.

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....

Ken

[BAL]

I will agree on the Lowes Kobalt screw driver looking torx set with 3 in the handle and
one in the chamber. There is a regular set as well. I have numerous little tool sets and
I usually reach for the Kobalt ones first.

[jackknifeh]

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.

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.


Jack

[phillipsted]

I tried using the inexpensive Chinese drivers for a long time - and still keep them around for non-critical work. But I discovered Wiha years ago and trust my precision work to them. They are an order of magnitude better.

TedP