One of these is not like the others...

[007]

Guess I'll have to get the pro line or a set of $100+ Snap-On's...




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[IOPort51]

I have a set of Kobalt s I have had good luck with, snapped one but didn't twist. This was back when Kobalt had an in house warranty return, don't know if then still do. Cheep torx drivers are almost useless.

 

[caveman]

Yup. The cheap ones just don't hold up. I've got a set of craftsmans that are doing well.

 

[Torxhead]

I would suggest removing all of the those torxheads as you can as they do seem to develop problems. Especially so you will not have issues on the trail.

 

[007]

I was hoping to be able to adjust my drivers side door by sliding the bottom mount over a touch, but this is what I got.

I guess it's kinda like a fuse, if I go to a quality torx bit, I'll probably tear something up on the tub and not be able to fix it easily so I'll figure some other way to adjust the door, or just not worry about it...

 

[Hedgehog]

You don't have to spend crazy money on a torques socket, just get a better set. Years ago I bought a very cheap set from a swap meet. Still have them, still use them, still going strong, wish I'd bought a few sets of them to keep in the jeep and shop.

 

[Torxhead]

It is possible that the socket on the screw is bad and you will have to drill it out and replace with an allen head type flathead screw, they are also available in stainless.. Sometimes you can purchase them separatly like at a Sears and get the Craftsman brand.

 

[jdcaples]

I stopped buying tools at auto parts stores a long time ago. You don't need SnapOn, though.

Wright tool, Bondhus, SK tools, as well as my favorite, Sears - the products made in the USA- are good choices for decent quality DIY tools.

Save money and heart ache in the long run....Buy tools once, keep them dry/clean and in their place. Swap meets, garage and estate sales (not to be ghoulish) are excellent places to find gems, too.

-Jon

 

[007]

I rarely buy auto part store tools, but I did yesterday and I have my receipt. But wow, a 3/8" drive T40 on an 8" ratchet? What a joke of a tool. I can't imagine what the specs are for that steel they're using.

I know we've al seen it, but I was surprised even by that one. Opened the package and ruined in 30secs.

 

[Hedgehog]

In a pinch, I once bought a wrench set, looked decent, nicely machined with nice thick chrome for rust proofing, pulled out the 9/16", and promptly snapped the handle off on the very first tug on the wrench. Broke like the stem of a wine glass, "SNAP". I was right there in the store parking lot, changing a battery. They took the set back, but I was in a hurry and I was upset. A couple months ago I thought I'd spit my good ol' Craftsman Pro 9/16" out in the street, lost, gone. So I stopped in a parts store, our most respected local chain, Merle's, and paid big money for a replacement. The wrench was so sloppy I rounded off the first two nuts it touched. As luck would have it I found my "lost" wrench .... love that wrench .... and took the sloppy one back. When I handed it over the counter I said, "This wrench is so bad I don't even want my money back for the darned thing, just take it to get it out of my garage!" I guess the point is, you never know what you are going to get, unless you get the good stuff. Even then, Craftsman for instance, you are never quite sure of what you are going to get. Now when I get a Craftsman wrench I go right to the Pro-Line, long elegantly made, high quality hard chrome, love'em. I honestly don't know if they still make'em though.

 

[jdcaples]

I haven't looked in a couple of years, but last I checked, the Craftsman Professional line was the only line made in America. I am not looking forward to the inevitable closure of the Sears a few dozen blocks away. Modern times took the older one down one a year or so ago.

I've been happy with SK sockets and Wright Tool wrenches box/open end wrenches. Haven't rounded anything with 'em, and have been able to remove and replace PO rounded fastening hardware with 'em, too. Wright impact sockets are good stuff as well.

I have been collecting quality tools because I won't be able to buy quality when I either retire or they eliminate my job. Living in the city, I am surrounded by....well, there aren't any white collar wrenchers, so borrowing isn't as much of an option.

-Jon

 

[IOPort51]

I guess you could look at the up side, it wrecked the driver before it wrecked the bolt head.

Sears.com

this is a must have for torx drivers, it forces the driver into the hole while turning it, cuts down on the number of stripped heads. It will still twist a cheep driver.

the door hings bolts are pretty easy to drill the head off and replace with pan head allen bolts.

 

[007]

I guess you could look at the up side, it wrecked the driver before it wrecked the bolt head.

Sears.com

this is a must have for torx drivers, it forces the driver into the hole while turning it, cuts down on the number of stripped heads. It will still twist a cheep driver.

the door hings bolts are pretty easy to drill the head off and replace with pan head allen bolts.

Wow - I forgot about those - I HAVE ONE! Agreed though - better the stupid bit than the screw. I'll take these back and get some marine cleaner for my soft windows!