 OT: Where to get hollow tipped Torx T-25 screwdriver? |
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| smontanaro |
 Nov 7 2010, 12:48 PM
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I wanted to transfer the Thule load bars from my Volvo to our new Jetta Sportwagen TDI. I had no idea how the bars were connected to the Volvo, so the last time I had it to the mechanic I had him remove them. Turns out they were hollow tipped Torx T-25 screws. I can't find such a screwdriver. I can get bits, but the nut drivers aren't long enough. Talking to the local hardware store guy, he said they are expressly designed this way - theft deterrent I guess.
I don't want to take the car to a mechanic every time I want to install or remove my load bars. Where can I find an actual hollow tipped Torx T-25 screwdriver with perhaps a 4-inch to 6-inch shaft? Local to me (Chicago area) would be fine, but online/mail order works too. Thanks, Skip Montanaro |
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| jasons |
Nov 7 2010, 03:49 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,011 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
FWIW, I think they are called "Safety Torx".
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| underthetire |
Nov 7 2010, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(jasons @ Nov 7 2010, 01:49 PM)  FWIW, I think they are called "Safety Torx". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And harbor freight has tons of different styles of them. |
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smontanaro OT: Where to get hollow tipped Torx T-25 screwdriver? Nov 7 2010, 12:48 PM
brant what if you take a drill bit and cut out that cent... Nov 7 2010, 12:51 PM Vacca Rabite radio shack.
Any computer parts store.
Zach Nov 7 2010, 01:05 PM Andyrew I found a set of torx bits @ ace in the $5 bi... Nov 7 2010, 01:18 PM smontanaro Thanks for the responses. I do have a hollow tip ... Nov 7 2010, 01:47 PM carr914 I've got a Snap-On. Had it for 12-15 years - t... Nov 7 2010, 03:35 PM 904svo I got a set of hollow tips from Home depot the wer... Nov 7 2010, 03:38 PM
Gint Griot's Garage sells a complete set of Torx an... Nov 7 2010, 09:43 PM ELLIOTT in a pinch weld your bit then 1/4" rod extens... Nov 7 2010, 10:06 PM Twise Cornwell has a set of t handle safety Torx, t25 in... Nov 7 2010, 10:14 PM Vacca Rabite Just about any electronic store will have the bits... Nov 7 2010, 10:29 PM pin31 McMaster Carr is your friend for LOTS of things...... Nov 8 2010, 08:25 AM
underthetire Here
http://www.harborfreight.com/16-piece-star...... Nov 8 2010, 12:18 PM |
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