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Old Aug 30, 2019 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
My Craftsman T27 bits keep getting twisted or broke. I've gone through about 4 f them in 2 years. The little teeth twist and bend and before you know it the bit breaks.
Ive got 2 different sets for torx. Even after discounts they are expensive. However, they haven't twisted on me or striped a bolt. Good tools make a difference

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...rewdriver-set/

https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Socke...orx-Driver-Set
 
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
Ive got 2 different sets for torx. Even after discounts they are expensive. However, they haven't twisted on me or striped a bolt. Good tools make a difference

https://www.matcotools.com/catalog/p...rewdriver-set/

https://www.mactools.com/en-us/Socke...orx-Driver-Set
Agreed. I have Craftsman, which used to be the go to tools for your backyard mechanic. Nowadays they're just not what they used to be.
 
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