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My 25 and 27 Torx screwdriver bits in my Hammerhead cordless screwdriver along with my JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard - way better than phillips) screwdriver set.
If you don't know what JIS is Google it you'll never use another Phillips screwdriver.
Not that Harleys have a lot of phillips head screws - actually your family can only think of one - for the seat.
Last edited by Robertbc3141; Aug 24, 2025 at 11:19 PM.
Just when you think you have all the tools.
I was having trouble with a torx screw - now I see they have super duper torx bits "torx plus".
Like the Japanese industrial standard (JIS) Phillips screwdrivers they have probably been around 20 years or so but I just discovered them now.
So why have I been using regular torx bits on torx screws?
But here's two tools I can live without - the grease gun and the caulk gun. Who came up with this?
Got to be a better way.
I ofhave two full size grease guns and a mini and I just don't get how they're supposed to operate I get something greased in spite of them.
Same principle was the caulk gun.
Usually the same design for a lot of years means it worked right why change it.
But this is a crap wat doing it got to be something better.
Is the plunger supposed to be all the way out all the way down do you push or pull on the little thumb lever who has three non greasy hands to operate this thing?
I have every different type fitting there is none of them really work.
I googled one time use disposable zerk grease gun - nothing.
Last edited by Robertbc3141; Aug 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM.
Why are handheld impact drivers sold in 3/8 or 1/2 hexes when 99% of impact bits are quarter inch?
Just bought a Craftsman handheld impact driver it's a 3/8 hex (not 3/8 square like for sockets), only came with five 3/8 hexbits.
It was that or a 1/2 hex - again not 1/2 square like for sockets.
But then went to look for a bit kit and they're all 1/4".
I saw no handheld impact drivers for 1/4" bits.
And looking for an adapter all they think you're talking about is 1/4"square drive to 3/8" square drive.
WTF
Just bought a Craftsman handheld impact driver it's a 3/8 hex (not 3/8 square like for sockets), only came with five 3/8 hexbits.
It was that or a 1/2 hex - again not 1/2 square like for sockets.
But then went to look for a bit kit and they're all 1/4".
I saw no handheld impact drivers for 1/4" bits.
And looking for an adapter all they think you're talking about is 1/4"square drive to 3/8" square drive.
WTF
I've never seen or heard of a hex drive hand held impact driver. I've owned this one for many years. 3/8" square drive. It came with a 3/8" square to 5/16" hex adapter and four 5/16" hex shank impact bits. Replacement bits with a wide variety of tip configurations (torx, phillips, flat etc) are readily available.
I've never seen or heard of a hex drive hand held impact driver. I've owned this one for many years. 3/8" square drive. It came with a 3/8" square to 5/16" hex adapter and four 5/16" hex shank impact bits. Replacement bits with a wide variety of tip configurations (torx, phillips, flat etc) are readily available.
OK, what am I doing wrong here?
This is what I have, the 3/8 hex bits go in the end which is also a hex.
You're telling me that it unscrews at the end - presents a 3/8 square drive like any socket.
So I can get an adapter that goes from that 3/8 square drive to a 1/4 hex female.
I annoy myself.
OK, what am I doing wrong here?
This is what I have, the 3/8 hex bits go in the end which is also a hex.
You're telling me that it unscrews at the end - presents a 3/8 square drive like any socket.
So I can get an adapter that goes from that 3/8 square drive to a 1/4 hex female.
I annoy myself.
The adapter doesn't screw on/off. Much like a 3/8" drive ratchet, the adapter is held in place by a spring loaded ball. Remove the adapter the same way you remove a socket from a ratchet. The tapered end of the adapter accepts the 5/16" hex shanked bits.
The adapter doesn't screw on/off. Much like a 3/8" drive ratchet, the adapter is held in place by a spring loaded ball. Remove the adapter the same way you remove a socket from a ratchet. The tapered end of the adapter accepts the 5/16" hex shanked bits.
Thanks yeah I realized they come off just like a socket after I wrote unscrew.
I feel like an idiot.
Almost as bad as when I went to use it on a broken flush and stuck antenna threaded mounting stud on my touring pack.
Didn't see the set screw until the last minute.
But I am going to use it on my messed up derby cover torx bolts, replace them with some chrome hex bolts.
I got them off with the super duper "torx plus" bits but they are such cheap soft metal bolt.
Previous owner always had it serviced at the dealer - and you can tell by the way these bolts were torqued down.
Last edited by Robertbc3141; Sep 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM.
Thanks.
I feel like an idiot.
Almost as bad as when I went to use it on a broken flush and stuck antenna threaded mounting stud on my touring pack.
Didn't see the set screw until the last minute.
Another thing I forgot to mention. I would be leery of using 1/4" hex bits unless they're rated (hardened) for impact use.
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