Favorite Torx Bit Driver Set?

[SteveSr]

Hello,

I am finding that I need to upgrade my torx drivers. The set I currently have are too short and too fat to fit into cylinder heads and recessed mufflers. Been living too long with the T-27 Stihl "L" wrench! LOL. Today I needed a T-30 to remove a muffler on a Poulan and didn't have it. So time to add to my tool collection.

Recommendations?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[ericm979]

I have a set of torx T drivers and a T27 extended bit to use with a torque wrench for cylinder bolts.

 

[Woodslasher]

I use an Irwin long-reach bit set I got through work, so far it's fit in every cylinder I can recall coming across. My kit looks like this:

 

[user 122190]

https://www.arboristsite.com/threads/torx-and-hex-bits-for-saw-repairs.358283/

 

[SteveSr]

I use an Irwin long-reach bit set I got through work, so far it's fit in every cylinder I can recall coming across. My kit looks like this:

Thanks, I tried to find anything on the Irwin website but it has turned to garbage since being bought out by Stanley Black and Decker.

 

[SteveSr]

Thanks for everyone's input. It looks like this is going to be a easier search than anticipated. It appears that there are very few 6" Torx drivers, at least that I could find. Here are the possibilities that I have found so far...

https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-30799-Socket-Sockets-Piece/dp/B00QGSCYUO
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Socket-12Piece-T10-T60-SHB91305/dp/B07QQ3L89Q?th=1
Right now I am leaning towards the Tekton.

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

I like these Ajax bits -

 

[SteveSr]

I like these Ajax bits -

I saw the link in the referenced thread. However, these don't appear to be available in the States.

 

[Abbeville TSI]

When I need to add to my assortment of torx or hex drivers, I buy the Carlyle tools from NAPA. Coming from an automotive mechanic background most of my hand tools are SnapOn. I don't have problems with the Carlyle and SnapOn tools fighting, yet!

 

[Mad Professor]

Wiha has quite a selection.

https://www.wihatools.com/collectio...=torx&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

For T27 I have a snapon

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Wiha has quite a selection.

https://www.wihatools.com/collectio...=torx&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

For T27 I have a snapon

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Wiha tools are excellent. I have a snap-on bit set and several T handles of various sizes. Also have some of the Stihl T handles as well.

 

[SS396driver]

I have a set of a Vermont American . There so old they were made in America astonishingly

 

[SteveSr]

Wiha has quite a selection.

https://www.wihatools.com/collectio...=torx&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

For T27 I have a snapon

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I have used some of their smaller electronics tools before.

 

[SteveSr]

Wiha tools are excellent. I have a snap-on bit set and several T handles of various sizes. Also have some of the Stihl T handles as well.
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So I am assuming that the black box is the Snap On set?

 

[SteveSr]

I have a set of a Vermont American . There so old they were made in America astonishingly

Yea, Vermont American and Danaher used to make some of the earlier and better quality Craftsman tools.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

So I am assuming that the black box is the Snap On set?

Yes. Been using it for several years now.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Wiha and Bondhus are fine tools.

 

[Woodslasher]

When I need to add to my assortment of torx or hex drivers, I buy the Carlyle tools from NAPA. Coming from an automotive mechanic background most of my hand tools are SnapOn. I don't have problems with the Carlyle and SnapOn tools fighting, yet!

I actually work at Napa, I don't recall seeing any Carlyle bits that were the long-reach type available so I ordered the Irwin set through work instead. If @SteveSr wants I can get him a Napa part# and he can check the availability through Napa.

 

[AlotL1keVegas]

These are my "go to" torx bits.

 

[Sidecarflip]

Harbor Freight for the win...lol Interestingly, the Harbor Freight T handle Torx set is the exact same set as Snap-On (right down to the color of the handles, minus the 'Snap-On' logo for 1/4th the cost.