[Shop-talk] What's the deal with impact torx sockets?

[eric at megageek.com]

That is what I'm looking for, 1/2" drive.  But I'll take anything that 
works.



From:   Jim Franklin <jamesf at groupwbench.org>
To:     eric at megageek.com
Cc:     Shop-talk at autox.team.net
Date:   05/30/2021 10:03 AM
Subject:        Re: [Shop-talk] What's the deal with impact torx sockets?



One (useful) thing that occurs to me though, have you tried 1/2" drive 
instead of 3/8"? 

jim

On May 30, 2021, at 9:46 AM, Jim Franklin <jamesf at groupwbench.org> wrote:

While I've never seen an impact Torx set, I still have the dent in my 
forehead from the floor jack handle I was using as leverage on a Torx 
bolt...  I don't remember what broke, or much else from that day :-)

jim

On May 30, 2021, at 7:17 AM, eric at 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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