What do I use to drive these TINY Torx bits?

[GoodEnough]

What do I use to drive these bits?
They are TINY. Wrench?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300843949850

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

toys or electric devices.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

4mm nutdriver.

 

[nanofrog]

4mm bit driver (magnetic, friction collar, or collet types). Inexpensive example, that even has those size Torx bits in it.

Wiha offers numerous options.

 

[Flybye]

The iPhones use like a torx 5.

 

[The Ratchet Man]

Kobalt makes a miniature ratcheting driver that comes with those size bits. It has an anodized aluminum handle. It works pretty well. Got it off eBay for $10 since Lowes no longer stocks them from what I can tell. Search: Kobalt Precision Micro

An example:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301012941311?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Kobalt makes a miniature ratcheting driver that comes with those size bits. It has an anodized aluminum handle. It works pretty well. Got it off eBay for $10 since Lowes no longer stocks them from what I can tell. Search: Kobalt Precision Micro

An example:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301012941311?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

That kobalt one looks nice. I have one made by husky that has come in really useful. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-IN-1-Torx-Screwdriver-Set-74502/100087664#.Uo9ibeKFerU I think something like these would be better than using a nut driver for over torquing reasons.

 

[Ign]

The iPhones use like a torx 5.

I just know it's under a T4 'cause that's the smallest I could find at HD and it was still too big. I was surprised to even find that small at HD, but still not small enough.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

I just know it's under a T4 'cause that's the smallest I could find at HD and it was still too big. I was surprised to even find that small at HD, but still not small enough.

I think the Iphones use a 5pt star bit or "pentalobe". at least the new ones do anyway.

 

[bigcaddy]

I picked up a set of Wiha 1-5 torx bits at Grainger so i could work on my Blackberry. Now i have a complete set of 1-10 in tiny drivers in case the need arrives.

For those who carry Kershaw knives, you are gonna need a torx bit smaller then 10 to adjust those loose screws

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

Speedsafe Kershaw knife - replacing the spring takes the 2 very tiny Torx drivers - 4 and 6 IFIRC.

I picked up a little CM set of 4 drivers #8 and smaller for like 10 bucks.

 

[uart]

The OP doesn't want to know what things require those sized torx bits, he wants to know what drivers are available to turn these things that are smaller than your regular 1/4" drive.

Good Enough, I've got some of those really small bits (5/32" drive) that came with a micro driver set. The only thing I've got that takes them is the driver handle that came with the set. Maybe you'd be best off getting a set that comes with a driver handle if you need those small sizes. I got this set for about $10.

 

[venturesomerite]

I use a screw driver that accepts those (with a magnet to hold it in) and I also have a small ratchet that accepts them (I think it came with a kit of some kind) which I use rarely, but it is handy when I do need it.

 

[T-Mac]

bought a set at tractor supply on the deals table-torx down to 5+tiny allen heads,phillips and flat-cap on end of driver unscrews and bits go in

 

[theoldwizard1]

I just bought Weha T2, T3, T4 and T5 screwdrivers !

 

[T-Mac]

looks lie this

 

[jmm]

I have a few of those. I just use a 4 mm socket with a magnet shoved down in it.

They ended up being such a pain that I just bought torx drivers in the sizes I used most. Working on ratchets, my laptop, pocket knives, etc is much easier with a driver anyway. I bought the short, red-handled Wihas on close out at a local supply house for $1 each (sold a few on the classifieds here, too). They're quite nice -- and worth every bit of the $5 and change Enco charges.

 

[joe_padavano]

The ebay ad says that the bits use a 4mm (5/32) socket to drive them. How much more info do you need?

 

[Dave455]

The first company I ever saw making 4mm hex bits was Facom! They were part of their 'Micro Tech' series and were very high quality!

They made, and a quick check of their website reveals they still make, a 4mm 'Micro Tech' Bit Driver! Good quality and my choice!

I must admit, like a lot of the guys here, I prefer a fixed blade driver for these small screws! I use PB Swiss, but there are several good ones!

 

[HubbaBubba]

Kobalt makes a miniature ratcheting driver that comes with those size bits. It has an anodized aluminum handle. It works pretty well. Got it off eBay for $10 since Lowes no longer stocks them from what I can tell. Search: Kobalt Precision Micro

An example:
http://m.ebay.com/itm/301012941311?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

They are back! Just picked one up for $6.50!

 

[kythri]

PicQuic Teeny Turner?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QVPHBO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[GoodEnough]

I did not notice the ad stated that they fit into a 4mm socket.
I have that in my CM set, so it looks like I'm all set. Thanks!

 

[uart]

I did not notice the ad stated that they fit into a 4mm socket.
I have that in my CM set, so it looks like I'm all set. Thanks!

They fit into a 4mm (or 5/32") socket, but it's not much fun using them like that unless you really have to.

There are two main problems.

#1. The size of a socket and the lack of clearance associated with that.

#2. Lack of a collet or detent mechanism.

You can work around #2 by gluing in a magnet or stuffing it with something like blu-tack, but there's not much you can do about #1. Better to get a set that comes with a driver handle for those bits.

 

[machine_punk]

I have the HD 'jeweler's screwdriver' with the equivalent of those bits. I forget the name of the brand for HD, but the the screwdriver was relatively inexpensive (plastic jeweler's screwdriver handle with several of these micro torx bits in the handle).

I suppose you could use your smallest ratchet wrench, with a 4mm socket and put the bit in the socket. Or you could weld each of them onto a piece of rod. Or, in a pinch, you could even hold them with a pair of pliers and turn them, if you only need to use them once.

Kev

 

[nicksnothereman]

The ebay ad says that the bits use a 4mm (5/32) socket to drive them. How much more info do you need?

I believe he means as far as not snapping off or rounding the tips. That would be my guess.

I would use a simple bit driver. Never seen this size and I do a decent amount of electronics work. Kind of pointless (not to mention bad engineering) to use a security screw in such a small fastener; the torx design removes a fair amount of material from the head of a screw (in the molding) so on smaller fasteners the integrity of the fastener itself would be affected by the torx design. It could be security fastened but it is not really secure because the fastener will probably fail and be less secure than just a simple philips or slotted machine screw.

That's a long diatribe on something stupid.

 

[Danglerb]

Just as 1/4 hex is the standard for normal bits, seems like 4mm hex is the standard for micro bits, at least several vendors over a large price range offer items in that drive size. Several holders use a screw down collet, so its a nice tight fit.

 

[MikeF2316]

What do I use to drive these bits?
They are TINY. Wrench?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300843949850

From Princess Auto (in Canada):

and of course, don't forget Harbor Freight for you Americans. Appears to be the same set with a different colour scheme.

http://www.harborfreight.com/33-piece-precision-screwdriver-set-93916.html?hftref=cj