Anybody got a good source for T-6 bits

[jimdoc]

I got a truckload of computers today and have been
ripping them apart and broke my T-6 bit for the hard
drives, I am tired of buying sets for that one bit.
Does anyone know where I can get the T-6 bits seperate,
or a good bit that will last?
Thanks. Jim

 

[aflacglobal]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Torx-Drill-Bit-Point-Size-T6-Bit-Length-2-In_W0QQitemZ140140075040QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Harold_V]

I got a truckload of computers today and have been
ripping them apart and broke my T-6 bit for the hard
drives, I am tired of buying sets for that one bit.
Does anyone know where I can get the T-6 bits seperate,
or a good bit that will last?
Thanks. Jim

Check with a bolt and nut supply house. Look for one in the yellow pages Not your local hardware store-----but a store that specializes in fasteners. They usually have large numbers of individual bits for a reasonable price.

Harold

 

[lazersteve]

Jim,

I got tired of replacing mine too, so I just started using my dremel to cut a slot into the top of the screws. This allows you to remove the screws with a normal slotted screwdriver.

Steve

 

[Dog Biscuit]

Sears carries them. Locally, they are about $6 ea.

Oooops! Sorry, I didn't read closely. Sears does not sell the bits individually, just the handled drivers.

 

[junkelly]

I bought my micro bits from Wiha tools. You can choose only the bits you want. I personally got torx sizes T3-T9 and phillips #00 and 000. With the handle and case, it was about $25. You will need the handle as these bits don't fit in the standard 1/4 inch drivers. I've seen them for cheaper, but was and am happy with my purchase.

http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/757serie.htm
-junkelly

 

[jimdoc]

Thanks everybody.
I ordered a catalog from Wiha, that looks like they have quality tools.
Everything made in China is junk, their tools are made in Germany.
Hopefully they will last, and I will order extras of the ones that seem
to always break just in case.
Steve,
Do you slot the T-6 size also?, that seems to be pretty small to do that.
I know I need new glasses, but still that seems like it would be tough.
I have also drilled out the screws, but alot of times I am working on the stuff when I have to keep the noise down.
Thanks. Jim

 

[tlcarrig]

AutoZone, NAPA or Adavaced for single bits.

 

[Anonymous]

Snap On or Mac tools.

 

[Irons]

Jim,

I got tired of replacing mine too, so I just started using my dremel to cut a slot into the top of the screws. This allows you to remove the screws with a normal slotted screwdriver.

Steve

I like that idea.

The engineers that designed the Hard Drives didn't plan for them being taken apart.

I bought mine at Ace Hardware.

 

[Gotrek]

Torx bits were designed to be Torque limiting (they would destroy themselves before the part or threads got stripped)

That's why they are used in Hard drives.