What size range torx set?

Will York

Will York

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Wanted to pick up a set of torx drivers or wrenches for working on knives, and I wondered what the smallest to largest size torx bits I should get, to be able to handle any knife-related tasks?

Also, if anyone has suggestions on a good, well-crafted set for the money, and what style (drivers/wrenches/sockets?) to buy, I'd appreciate that as well.

Thanks a million,
Will
 
Just make sure the set has the little ones for working with folders. I had to buy a #8 which wasn't included in most sets. I think the average set stops at #10.
 
oldwolf said:
Just make sure the set has the little ones for working with folders. I had to buy a #8 which wasn't included in most sets. I think the average set stops at #10.
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Thank you oldwolf. :thumbup:

Do I need anything larger than a T10? Found a 6-driver set on Amazon with T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10. If T10 isn't big enough for some tasks, what's the largest I'd likely need for work on knives?

Thanks again,
Will
 
T10 should work on most folders.
Some specials might have a larger pivot, but I have never used one larger on a knife.

Wiha makes my favorite drivers
 
Thanks, Brian. Amazon has a Wiha torx driver set of six, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, for about $23.

They have another set for 10 bucks more that includes the same six plus five more: T20, T25, T27, T30 and T40, total of 11 drivers. Both sets have the ergo handles with soft panels. Does anyone think I'd be better off spending the extra $10, on the chance I might find a need for the larger sizes at some point--seems to make sense to me for $10, but I've not run into torx heads that large that I can recall.

Thanks again,
Will
 
My favorites, and the one's I have settled on are the PowerHandle models.

http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-36292-To...ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1331494322&sr=1-3
That's just an example of the handles I like.
You may like the other styles.

Don't forget to buy a couple of T5 and T6 if you intend to build folders.
You will break them.

I used a T27 this week on an ATV...
I was laughing about it with the wife too.
"Most folks would NOT have had this tool" I told her.
The tailgate liner in my pickup truck requires a T40 I think.
Anyhow, the moral is "You can never have too many tools."
 
Fellhoelter said:
My favorites, and the one's I have settled on are the PowerHandle models.

http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-36292-To...ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1331494322&sr=1-3
That's just an example of the handles I like.
You may like the other styles.

Don't forget to buy a couple of T5 and T6 if you intend to build folders.
You will break them.

I used a T27 this week on an ATV...
I was laughing about it with the wife too.
"Most folks would NOT have had this tool" I told her.
The tailgate liner in my pickup truck requires a T40 I think.
Anyhow, the moral is "You can never have too many tools."
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Great info and examples, and just the kind of advice I was looking for. Thanks again, Brian!

Will
 
Home Depot carries a screwdriverwhich carried a set of bits in the handle ranging from T-4 ,5 , 6 , 7 , 9 &10 . It is a Grizzly brand for less than $10 & carries a lifetime guarantee . It pretty well covers the bases for pocket folder makers. Ihave used them for past 5 yrs.

Joe
 
joe sangster said:
Home Depot carries a screwdriverwhich carried a set of bits in the handle ranging from T-4 ,5 , 6 , 7 , 9 &10 . It is a Grizzly brand for less than $10 & carries a lifetime guarantee . It pretty well covers the bases for pocket folder makers. Ihave used them for past 5 yrs.

Joe
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Sounds ideal, especially with the guarantee. Thanks, Joe!

Will
 
oldwolf said:
Just make sure the set has the little ones for working with folders. I had to buy a #8 which wasn't included in most sets. I think the average set stops at #10.
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Think I got my #s mixed up, but the others have given you the info you need.
 
I like Whia too

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20 are the ones I've used so far

In the small ones, I like the flag handles
http://www.wihatools.com/300seri/370serie.htm
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I've tried the store bought brands and it's possible to twist the bad ones.
Whia has never failed on me.


They have lots of different styles
http://www.wihatools.com/indexes/indxtorx.htm

The important point for me is to have separate tools, not to have to fold them out of a handle one at a time.
 
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as a general rule, I prefer specialty tools, but I use the Kobalt one for traveling, and have seen no need for a set that weighs more and takes up more room for me. Considering my bag weight for work is well over 100# during winter and just a bit less during summer, I think that is understandable. lol

Fellhoelter said:
Personally I loathe multi-tools.
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