The toolbox thread

[dave303e]

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

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15 hours ago, PhilipV said:

I got my T25 screwdriver to work on disc rotors. But in the meantime Scott has adopted it and it’s used on a lot of bolts on my Genius. Convenient. Torx can supposedly handle more torque before rounding, but I’ve found that quality bits is key. 

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about T25 rotor screws... show's how long it's been since I paid mu bikes any attention 😅

As for bit quality, I had an issue just this past weekend trying to drive in T30 Ramset concrete screws.

The 2 provided bits were both munted after about half a dozen screws each. What's more, I wasn't even using an impact driver, just a high-torque  cordless drill.

 

As a side note, very impressed with the fact my little Milwaukee drill was able to drive these and other heavy duty screws. Sadly I don't have the latest version with "kick-back control", so I did need to watch out not to break my wrists.

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15 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

Yeah, T-handles are a life-saver when working on dirt bikes. The Motion Pro spinning ones are particularly nice, but not cheap.

 

As for Torx, my bikes (both Huskies) mostly use the Hex (outer)-Torx (inner) combo bolts, which are very convenient, although I mostly found myself using the hex option, just out of habit.

 

 

[ChrisF]

18 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

 

I have a set of T-handles on the side of the tool trolley.

 

Second drawer is dedicated to an assortment of bits, Spinner, T-handle torque wrenches, a 4-12(?) N.m torque wrench.  For the bigger torque items I go to the car tools.

 

I managed to get a case with an assortment of bits ... those non standard bits that can turn a small d.i.y. job into fun. This is also in drawer 2.

 

Makes life a LOT easier when everything is at the ready.

 

 

Oooo, and if you get an ebike ... a 5mm hex bit in an extension is kept at the ready .... only way to backpedal the chain.

[mazambaan]

21 hours ago, dave303e said:

Nothing wrong with Torx, I am more a fan of T-handles than screw driver format, especially working on dirt bikes.

 

Agreed and screwdriver only useful for the (very) small Torx like fork bleeders (T20) that are easily stripped.