Am I the only one?
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From: nevada
Am I the only one?
Got tired of rounding out Torx head bolts and started changing them out for stainless Allen head, am I asking for more problems? I'm worried about the bolts galding. Anyone else tried this? Really frustrated with these Torx bolts.
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Been replacing Torx w/Allen heads since they started using them. Even if you use Snap-On Torx bits the head on most Torx bolts are so soft they eventually round out. Just my experience with them, but I think you are on the right track.
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I was told torx gained popularity because it was easier to use during the automation assembly process. I'd take a Allen over a torx anyday
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I use a hand impact driver to loosen torx bolts. While that works well, I`m also changing to stainless allen bolts for the reasons mentioned. This is especially true for my expensive aftermarket derby cover (POW "Bring Them Home of Send Us Back") that I don`t wish to see buggered by a cheap assed torx bolt.