Another decent Torx tool

NoFair · #21

jzmtl wrote: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.

My experience is pretty much the opposite. The smaller the screw the critical the quality of both driver and screw. Good quality torx drivers last for years with normal use

jackknifeh · #22

NoFair wrote:My experience is pretty much the opposite. The smaller the screw the critical the quality of both driver and screw. Good quality torx drivers last for years with normal use

I agree. To me it seems the critical thing is that the tool FIT better. Better, usually more expensive bits are made under tighter specifications normally. If the bit is a tiny bit too small it will either strip the bit or screw, whichever is softer. If the FIT is snug and you don't act like a bull in a china shop you'll get better performance. If the screw is a little tight don't crank on it. Use a little force for a longer period of time increasing the force slowly. If the screw doesn't break free within a reasonable period of time (3-5 seconds) I stop to consider something else. The screw may need something that helps free tight (or rusted) screws/bolts.

Jack

ValueKnifeLover · #23

I have the Kobalt tool you're talking about and love it. I will say that I like the Husky version I got at Home Depot better. It's the same basic thing but seems to be more solid to me.

Ferris Wheels · #24

ValueKnifeLover wrote:I have the Kobalt tool you're talking about and love it. I will say that I like the Husky version I got at Home Depot better. It's the same basic thing but seems to be more solid to me.

The husky one from Home Depot is what I currently use also and I have been happy with it. Does anyone have the Husky/Kobalt multi bit torx driver and a high end driver such as a Wiha that could provide some insight on which one they prefer and why? If a higher end driver like the Wiha is worth the price?

Owl45 · #25

Ferris Wheels wrote:The husky one from Home Depot is what I currently use also and I have been happy with it. Does anyone have the Husky/Kobalt multi bit torx driver and a high end driver such as a Wiha that could provide some insight on which one they prefer and why? If a higher end driver like the Wiha is worth the price?

The Husky/Kobalt multibit is darn decent.
I had a clip screw that every other torx refused to budge and the Husky handled it with no problem.
For the $5-$7 it costs at Home Depot (Husky) or Lowes (Kobalt) its a pretty good bargain. Add in the fact its compact and easy to carry, its really very handy.

Wiha are excellent. Very well made and will likely gives years of good service. Quite a bit more pricey, but if you can afford a set its not a bad way to go.

Perhaps oddly, the one I find myself using most often is a set I got from Amazon. BEST "30 Pcs Pocket Precision Screwdriver Bit Set with Tweezer".... $15
Has torx and standard, seems well made. Comes in a plastic case and the tweezer comes in handy at times.

Anonymous wrote:I heard Benchmade had a torx set and though that was pretty cool. Then I found out you use the box it comes in as the handle....wtf kind of ghetto **** is that?

I got the Blue Box for free and I can say it was worth every penny I paid. :rolleyes:

It's basically a promo item BM gives to dealers. Some like to sell it, others give it away to customers.
The box being the handle actually works fairly well, but overall I found the set nearly useless.

BAL · #26

phillipsted wrote: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

Do you mean that you have Chinese chauffeurs.

bammann45 · #27

I sprang for a Wiha set based on feedback on this forum. I have been more than pleased with them.

Ferris Wheels · #28

bammann45 wrote:I sprang for a Wiha set based on feedback on this forum. I have been more than pleased with them.

This is the kind of feedback I was looking for and I think I will go this route when the time comes to upgrade. Right now I mainly just change pocket clips around and adjust the pivot so I can't justify picking up a set of Wiha's yet.

lbwheat · #29

I've been using a Bondhus Gorilla grip Torx tool for about 10 years and it is still going strong.Comfortable Green FRN Type handle and I think they are still American made.