Is that what they're called, the bolts that have kind of the star shaped head? It's on Stihl saws and some others. I think I have come across #27 on Stihl saws and that is served by the scrench I got with the saw. What else could I need? 20, 25? I don't have a set. Should I just buy a few or just get a set, and, if so, can anyone recommend one? I am no heavy user, lol, it doesn't have to be top of the line. Maybe I will got a pawn shop! But, really, advice for online shopping is great!
Yep Torx bits, and a common set shouldn't be expensive at all, and likely cheaper than purchasing individual ones.
What about those sets of the individual ones with screwdriver-style handles, are those any better? They have long skinny shafts like a screwdriver. Heck, now that I think about it, I might even have some torx BITS, I have bought quite a few tools from estate sales and I got crap I don't even remember buying, lol. I keep finding stuff. Some of it, I bought in lots to where you buy a group of stuff or a toolbox full of odds/ends. But, again, if anyone thinks, "You gotta have a 20, 25 and a 27 (or whatever)," let me know. TIA!
The best benefit of the screwdriver set is that you dont have to worry about the bits coming out of the holder, but run a bit more. TORX screwdriver set 12pc T6 - T45 with cushioned grip by U.S.PRO AT425 I use the bits myself, but can envision an application wherein the bit holder cant fit the screwhole, where the screwdriver set would. Personally, i've never shied away from a tool purchase.
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I would have at least the 20,25,27, and 30 size for torx. I would not get the screw driver handle type but the t-handle type. Some of those screws can get pretty tight and the t-handle is the way to go.
I bought a GEL set, whoever they are, years ago. T10 to T30 are 1/4" drive, T40, T45, T50 are 3/8" drive. Mostly I use a T27 screwdriver that's in my little chainsaw tool kit instead of digging a ratchet out the big toolbox that usually stays in the shop. The screwdriver spins faster too. This has been a good set. The T45, I think, has taken considerable torque opening up a John Deere header auger.
I disagree with Mag Craft .. Get magnetic bits they fit in a ratchet with extensions or a screwdriver that hold bits. T27 to fix half things in my car..
You can get the little bits that fit in a nut driver. Torx drive screws are very popular in the construction industry these days. I use them a lot. When you buy a box of the screws they give you a free bit. Pictured are T-20 and T-25. Ive never bought any of the "screwdriver" size torx. My screnches are the flathead versions. I think i once had an "allen" wrench version of the torx. Used it occasionally on the saw.
IMO if you are sign to work on small equipment you need screwdriver type set AND a 1/4 drive bit set. Many small pieces of equipment a bit holder with bit will NOT fit into the recess the screws in. Go to Lowes or HD and buy a screwdriver set and a "case" of assorted 1/4" bits on sale. You will get everything you need fairly cheap.
I like 'em like this. Plenty of leverage and harder to lose. I started buying this style in hex (Allen) when I worked as a machinist in a shop too crowded to move your toolbox. Put two in your pocket and you have them all.
I find that getting a T-handle down the holes in the cylinder is much easier than using 1/4 inch extensions. You know if you are going to be working on a lot of saws then having an assortment of torx is good to have.
exactly t handles are nice and long while giving you enough torque to install or remove the screws the ones used with extensions wont fit most holes on a saw yes they will take a recoil off but going down through fins of a cylinder is a different story
