I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

John Doe wrote:
I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

Sears, they have a black ring instead of the standard red& blue.

In article , John Doe wrote:

I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Sears
Lowe's
Home Depot
Ace Hardware

Methinks you haven't been looking very hard...

--
Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.

John Doe wrote:
I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.


First determine what size torx you need:
http://www.wihatools.com/torxspec.htm
Then go to Sears, Radio Shack, and Big Box store and get what you need
like these:
http://www.wihatools.com/267serie.htm
You should pay less than that.

--
Grandpa

What is that dripping from my fingers?
Why it looks like time.

John Doe wrote:
I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

if you have bits have you thought about a bit holder/socket
that might give you the length you need

Northern Hydralics has what you posted about (torx screwdrivers)

hardware stores near your news server
http://tinyurl.com/n57f9

this worked for me ordering a pizza the other night

your news server
http://tinyurl.com/qodsw

sosessyithurts wrote:

hardware stores near your news server
http://tinyurl.com/n57f9

this worked for me ordering a pizza the other night

your news server
http://tinyurl.com/qodsw

works best in IE environment
(netscape also uses the IE engine)

"sosessyithurts" bigbadbarry gmail.com wrote:

John Doe wrote:
I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because
the shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be
one or two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or
less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

if you have bits have you thought about a bit holder/socket
that might give you the length you need

Diameter is that other measurement, perpendicular to length.



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Subject: Where to find Torx screwdrivers, not bits?
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John Doe wrote:

"sosessyithurts" bigbadbarry gmail.com wrote:


John Doe wrote:

I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because
the shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be
one or two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or
less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

if you have bits have you thought about a bit holder/socket
that might give you the length you need


Diameter is that other measurement, perpendicular to length.



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You could use the bits if you welded them to the end of a length of rod.
I've done that when the "standard" drivers were just too short. Weld a
cross piece on the other end for a "T" handle and have at it.

--
Grandpa

What is that dripping from my fingers?
Why it looks like time.

John Doe wrote:


Diameter is that other measurement, perpendicular to length.



He WAS talking about diameter, the 1/4" hex on standard bits is about
..280" "across the points" which is a LOT larger in diameter than the
shanks on typical "handled" torx screwdrivers, particularly the smaller
sizes.

Capice?

Jeff

--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength."

John Doe wrote:
"sosessyithurts" bigbadbarry gmail.com wrote:

John Doe wrote:
I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because
the shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be
one or two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or
less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

Thank you.

if you have bits have you thought about a bit holder/socket
that might give you the length you need

Diameter is that other measurement, perpendicular to length.

maybe you can find something like a set pf alan wrenches

little L's where the driver is no bigger than the tip
but then again you'd probably hurt your hand... i mean... YOU would

uuggh!

lol
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no, it was windows live earth, that's right LIVE. you get birds eye
view of popular attractions (like my house)

awesome view of WTC site, niagra falls etc.. way better than google
earth
it's browser based

Jeff Wisnia wrote:
John Doe wrote:

He WAS talking about diameter, the 1/4" hex on standard bits is about
.280" "across the points" which is a LOT larger in diameter than the
shanks on typical "handled" torx screwdrivers, particularly the smaller
sizes.

Capice?

no i dont think he does

I mean after all it took a usenet post for him to find a kmart
lmao

so I gave him a freaking map with lines drawn on it...
the lines pointed to all the hardware stores within a 2 mile radius of
his house
lmao

On 2006/9/6 2:07 PM, "John Doe" wrote:


I need some Torx screwdrivers. I can't use ordinary bits because the
shaft diameter won't fit into the hole. Also, they have to be one or
two sizes smaller than the Torx bits I have. About 1/8" or less.

Are there any (U.S.) local chain stores that sell them?

I have seen them in both automotive supply stores and computer/electronics
stores.