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ricaroo
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Hi
Does anyone know if they make Metric Torx bits ?
Thx,
Rick
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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I "think" there is only one Torx standard.
I work on some expensive carbon fiber bicycles and they use the standard Txx bits while all the other hardware is metric.
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ricaroo
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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Lingwendil,
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adventurebob
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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| Torx is the unit. They are proprietary and neither SAE or Metric. |
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Lingwendil
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Lost69Convertible
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:56 pm Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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When Camcar invented this fastener drive system they marketed it as: TORX
The patent has since expired and the correct ISO generic name is: Hexalobular
(sorry - couldn't resist  )
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Maddel
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:41 pm Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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FWIW...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torx
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| The same series of Torx drivers is used to drive SAE, metric and other thread system fasteners, reducing the number of bit sizes required. |
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ricaroo
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 5:01 am Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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Thank You everyone for taking the time to respond. I was originally concerned that I might mess up the fastener using the incorrect Torx.
Thanks Again,
Rick
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:05 am Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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Just what fastener are you messing with?, there are no Torx headed ones on a VW from the factory.
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anthax
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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Ift he Torx bit doesn't fit right, it's allen key.
Torx on the other hand are very handy for getting a bolt out with ruined allen key slot.
Just hammer a slightly too big torx bit down in the allen key slot. This have saved me lot's of times at work, but also broken lot's of bits.  |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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| Lingwendil wrote: |
| Also, not to be confused with triple-square |
Did you discover these... Working on your jetta? 
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adventurebob
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| Hexalobular; say that three times really fast and you'll probably get slapped if you're in mixed company. I do not however think the snap-on guy has any idea what Hexalobular is. He does however understand torx. |
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Lingwendil
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Torx Bits |
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| Chickensoup wrote: |
| Lingwendil wrote: |
| Also, not to be confused with triple-square |
Did you discover these... Working on your jetta? |
There, and IRS CV joint bolts are an M8 triple square as well. Lots of folks mistake them for allens or torx.
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Ift he Torx bit doesn't fit right, it's allen key.
Torx on the other hand are very handy for getting a bolt out with ruined allen key slot.
Just hammer a slightly too big torx bit down in the allen key slot. This have saved me lot's of times at work, but also broken lot's of bits. |
Excellent tip for stripped stainless allen head fasteners, saved my ass a couple times
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