Best hex and torx bits?

[Andielouroo]

I’m sick of buying shitty torx bits from Home Depot that don’t fit well in screw heads and either twist out of shape or strip out screws.

Looks like Wera gets great reviews on Amazon, but I thought I’d check and see if someone has found a bit set that holds up and fits well in screw heads before I order the relatively expensive Wera set.

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[Mr. F]

Bondhus

 

[Darryle]

German Wiha are great if you can find them

 

[Zak Smith]

I like PB Swiss and Neiko

 

[missed]

The Wera power bits are excellent. Those are the first choice to order in the shop. I typically order them from KCTool. We used to get the Whia bits, the Wera power bits have been lasting longer, we use them with hand tools and power tools.

 

[Ichi]

I’m sick of buying shitty torx bits from Home Depot that don’t fit well in screw heads and either twist out of shape or strip out screws.

Looks like Wera gets great reviews on Amazon, but I thought I’d check and see if someone has found a bit set that holds up and fits well in screw heads before I order the relatively expensive Wera set.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Keep in mind that there are 2 versions of TORX screw drive. The original TORX and TORX Plus.

TORX PLUS® DRIVE SYSTEM

 

[huntingthem]

Klein, they're the standard in the electrical industry..

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[wpeach1912]

I have a makita set based on this video review. They work very well

 

[saddlerocker]

Heres a good thread on the topic. A few good brands recommended.

Gunsmithing - Need high quality 1/4” bits

I’m sure I’m not the only one that has found the 1/4” bit sets at Lowes, Home Depot, etc to be less than adequate when it comes to strength/quality. Same goes for a very popular bit set a lot of us have in our shooting bags. I’ve had bits snap off, others (Torx) twist up, and other bits have...

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[TheOE800]

German Wiha are great if you can find them

They're Asian imports now I believe. I buy Wera now.

 

[Andielouroo]

Keep in mind that there are 2 versions of TORX screw drive. The original TORX and TORX Plus.

TORX PLUS® DRIVE SYSTEM
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I had no idea this was even a thing. Off to do some reading.

 

[M4orturnate]

Snap on, matco, mac. Legit lifetime tools. I run them on a 3/8 impact daily and have only replaced 2 out of my set in almost 10 years. Both were warrantied

 

[missed]

They're Asian imports now I believe. I buy Wera now.

There was a change in quality at some point a few years ago we got a whole batch that were undersized. KC replaced the whole batch the first time and when the second ones did it they recommended we move to the Wera.

 

[Andielouroo]

After researching more, I ordered individual Felo torx bits and individual Wera hex plus bits.

Will use them with my fix-it-sticks torque limiters.

 

[308pirate]

I’m sick of buying shitty torx bits from Home Depot that don’t fit well in screw heads and either twist out of shape or strip out screws.

Looks like Wera gets great reviews on Amazon, but I thought I’d check and see if someone has found a bit set that holds up and fits well in screw heads before I order the relatively expensive Wera set.

Thanks in advance for any input.

Wiha or Wera. Their cost is irrelevant compared to the fucking aggravation of a stripped screw head.

End of story

 

[Andielouroo]

Wiha or Wera. Their cost is irrelevant compared to the fucking aggravation of a stripped screw head.

End of story

The price really wasnt even that bad in the end. I got 25 bits for $50 shipped. Saving aggravation for $2 a piece delivered is an easy choice. Shit, with the amount of money we spend on guns, optics, mounts, ammo, etc., $2 a piece feels almost free.

 

[308pirate]

Shit, with the amount of money we spend on guns, optics, mounts, ammo, etc., $2 a piece feels almost free.

There just simply isn't a price I won't pay for quality tools.

Case in point everyone here obsesses over bolt torque but then they spend $50 - $60 on those chinamart Wheeler wrenches.

For another hundo over that you can get a real torque driver (CDI, Tohnichi) that you can trust.

 

[Holliday]

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