I thought Torx bits would be standardised ?

[Haze]

I just got a new set of Torx bits (In Taiwan) and they are clearly a different size than the ones I bought in the UK and on the Benchmade tool kit thing I have. (the UK bought and the BM Torx are the same)

Has any one else had this problem or know if they are metric and imperial or something ? I just figured a Torx was a Torx.

This is supposed to be two T-10 bits, the one on the right was bought in the UK and fits what are labelled as T-10 screws just fine. The one on the left was bought in Taiwan and just spins in a T-10 screw but also doesn't want to fit a T-8 either. You can see in the pic that the Taiwan one is rounded off at the points of the star, this seems to be the problem. (that is also ment to be a good quality piece so I'm not sure what to think).

 

[hoopster]

Didn't you know there's Metric, Standard, and Chinese Metric. Even though those are made in Taiwan, they may be Chinese Metric.

 

[65535]

I'd probably put most of the blame on the rounded tip, it won't bite into shorter heads. All Torx are the same when made by a reputable brand. Wiha tools will be the best drivers and bits you can buy.

 

[Haze]

Yup, I think "Chinese metric" is just a polite way of saying bad design and/or shody workmanship......

They are totally useless so I'll see if I can return them, failing that binned is what they'll be.

 

[D'ohboy]

If you have a way to remove some metal, like a coarse stone or something, you can shave the tip down to make it fit the t10 screws.

 

[SPXTrader]

Haze, they look like different bits altogether. The one on the left looks like a safety torx, and is different from a standard torx.

 

[Bruceter]

I'd probably put most of the blame on the rounded tip, it won't bite into shorter heads. All Torx are the same when made by a reputable brand. Wiha tools will be the best drivers and bits you can buy.

+1 Wiha tools are great.

Bruceter

 

[hoopster]

Haze, they look like different bits altogether. The one on the left looks like a safety torx, and is different from a standard torx.

That's what I was wondering. It's amazing how many different style torx, star, safety, etc. bits there are. Regardless, those things can snap easy so buy the best you can afford.

 

[Haze]

If you have a way to remove some metal, like a coarse stone or something, you can shave the tip down to make it fit the t10 screws.

I have many ways of removing metal at my disposal but I would have to add metal to get that bit to fit a T-10 screw...........

Haze, they look like different bits altogether. The one on the left looks like a safety torx, and is different from a standard torx.

You could be onto something here, I have no torx screws that it will fit at all so maybe it does need specialised screws of some sort.

It's not like I'm in dire need of a Torx set but as Hoopster says they can be easy to break and "missplace" so having spares about is always good.