Tamper Proof Torx Plus

[beaglesandbass]

Does anyone know where I can get these bits?

I've tried every hardware store in my area, and nothing.

They are 5 Pointed Bits that have a divot in the center.

 

[Scott French]

www.mcmaster.com

 

[MJ5150]

We use them where I work. How many you need? I'll send you some.

-Mike

 

[beaglesandbass]

you sure they are the right ones? the bit looks like this.

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I am not sure what size I need. It's just a regular size screw that I need to get out, less than half an inch in diameter.

If you'd really be willing to send me some, let me know and I'll cover the cost of shipping.

 

[MJ5150]

If you'd really be willing to send me some, let me know and I'll cover the cost of shipping.

I'll see what I have, and get back to you tomorrow sometime.

-Mike

 

[Chunk-O-Funk]

Those are somewhat popular in the automotive field. Give a parts store a shot.

They have a numbering system for the sizes that is kine of unique. T-20 or something to that effect.

 

[beaglesandbass]

really?

next time i'm home i'll check out a pep boys and autozone

 

[robb.]

they are used quite a bit in automotive, as well as standard torx, which does not have the divot in the bit. T15 is a very common size, as is T12 and T10. we use T8 quite a bit, but that's for internal electronics.

robb.

 

[mike phillips]

try napa. if you see a snap-on or mac truck in your area they have them.

 

[XavierG]

Security torx are available at Canadian Tire stores... a lotta good that does you, eh?


I'm pretty sure that Sears carries them too.

 

[havik180]

Mac, snap on , matco will have those for sure but at a much higher price . Have you tried Sears or maybe OSH ?

 

[beaglesandbass]

I've tried:

Sears
Radio Shack
Home Depot
Lowes
Pep Boys

all with no luck

 

[Mike N]

Unless you're working with something extremely delicate, I've found you can often flatten the nipple in the center of the screw with a small punch and then use a normal torx bit to remove the screw.

 

[Eric Cameron]

I've found you can often flatten the nipple in the center of the screw with a small punch and then use a normal torx bit to remove the screw.

Taken out of context that statement is very disturbing.

Rock on
Eric

 

[robb.]

Sears
Pep Boys

i'm surprised you couldn't find either. i found them at both the sears and the autozone in tiny, little meridian, MS when i lived them. did you ask an employee for help? that's kind of a crapshoot.

i wouldn't expect to find any useful tools at lowe's or home despot. i have a local store that carries everything useful and very little "trading spaces" toys.

robb.

 

[MJ5150]

I could not find any at work. It looks like all of our techs have them right now.

Do you have a Graybar near you? That is where we buy ours.

-Mike

 

[beaglesandbass]

it appears that the tamper proof torx with a 6 pointed star is very common, and cheap.

i found the one i need on ebay... it's 80 bucks for a set of like 5...

so i'm assuming any store will be about the same price.

 

[Mike N]

What size are you looking for, Clay?

 

[beaglesandbass]

What size are you looking for, Clay?

i'm not sure... why?

do you have any?

 

[Brad Maestas]

it appears that the tamper proof torx with a 6 pointed star is very common, and cheap.

i found the one i need on ebay... it's 80 bucks for a set of like 5...

so i'm assuming any store will be about the same price.

*Clarification after realizing what you meant*
Man, those are expensive!