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Feb 15, 2010 | 06:57 AM

#11

jimmers1817

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From: NJ

I have the Lisle set from Sears and it has served me well. It includes a T-27. Secret to using Torx:

Make sure you're using the right size. Always try the next larger size to make sure.

Make sure its seated ALL the way in the slot.

And always use a torque wrench.

Feb 15, 2010 | 07:12 AM

#12

tk353

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From: Leander Texas

t-47 for one rail bolt or use 45 and vise grips and then change the bolt

Feb 15, 2010 | 09:29 AM

#13

jasle

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T27 did come in my autozone set.

Feb 15, 2010 | 09:49 AM

#14

Dustmaker

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From: Central IL.

I have the Craftsman set...seems like I had to buy a couple others also???? Maybe it was the T27 and the T47? They do replace them if you twist the ends.

Feb 15, 2010 | 09:56 AM

#15

Scheers44

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From: Chattanooga Tn

A tube of Diamond grip does wonders with Torque bits as well.. Just a drop on it when you hit a to tight bolt is great!

Feb 15, 2010 | 09:27 PM

#16

j33ptj

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From: The Netherlands

I wish the Moco did away with the torx heads, they are the worst!

Feb 16, 2010 | 01:45 AM

#17

RKKY

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From: Oregon City, OR

Had the Craftsman set a while back and had to buy the T27 separately. They are fine if you don't use them a ton. I ended up going with the 3/8" drive Snap-On set for work with an extra 3/8" and 1/4" drive T27. Use that one enough that I usually have to replace 1 every 3-4 weeks. A buddy at work had a front brake rotor that just wouldn't come off. Between his tools, my tools and some we borrowed from other wrenches we snapped or twisted a Cornwell, a Matco, a Craftsman and 2 Mac torx sockets before the Snap-On one got it off (although it was damaged as well). Still keep the Craftsman set at home for occasional use.

Last edited by RKKY; Feb 16, 2010 at 01:49 AM.