Interesting question. Iâ??m not personally a fan of impact tools in general,
but thatâ??s me.
Have you tried SnapOn, MAC, etc?
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Tom Coradeschi
tjcora@icloud.com
> On 30 May 2021, at 7:17 AM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>
> OK, first, WHY DO THEY USE TORX IN HIGH TORQUE APPLICATIONS?
>
> These are the WORST fasteners I have ever used. (less flat blade
> screwdrivers.)
>
> Then, if they are going to use them, why can't they make a Torx impact socket
> set that doesn't twist and brake the first time you use it?
>
> OK, with that off my chest...
>
> What is the THE BRAND/SET of torx impact sockets that I can rely on? At this
> point, price isn't really an issue. I just want a set that I can use in an
> impact gun and remove a bolt without breaking every time. I would want a
> complete set of sizes, but it seems that I always break the T40 first (it
> seems to be the most common size.)
>
> FWIW, my first real injury while turning wrenches was with a Torx over 25
> years ago. I was trying to remove a brake component off of a Lumina and the
> bit broke, and the wrench chipped my tooth.
>
> TO THIS DAY, whenever I have to reach for a torx socket, I still taste that
> broken tooth! And, I have not found a set of torx that are worth a darn.
>
> So, please help me. What set do I need?
>
> Thanks.
>
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