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Hey guys, I've been browsing Amazon and EBay the last few hours for some torx bits. More specifically a T25 and T30, non tamper resistant. Either impact or non impact (though preferably impact) and 3/8 drive. I can find 1/4 drive bits in those sizes but not 3/8. I know a adapter from 3/8 to 1/4 is a option but I find it annoying to always use a adapter. Any other options are welcomed if no such bit exists. Also looking for 3/8 drive philips bits in different varieties.
Thank you.

-Pat
 
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That seems to be about the "crossover" sizes from 1/4 to 3/8, I know Snap on makes a t30 in 3/8 but a t25 may only be available from them in a 1/4, the good news is the hex size is the same on both, if you need a t25 in a 3/8, buy a t25 bit and a t30 socket and make your own.
 
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Tech89 said:
Hey guys, I've been browsing Amazon and EBay the last few hours for some torx bits. More specifically a T25 and T30, non tamper resistant. Either impact or non impact (though preferably impact) and 3/8 drive. I can find 1/4 drive bits in those sizes but not 3/8. I know a adapter from 3/8 to 1/4 is a option but I find it annoying to always use a adapter. Any other options are welcomed if no such bit exists. Also looking for 3/8 drive philips bits in different varieties.
Thank you.

-Pat
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Impact torx http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...Impact-Internal-Star/_/R-NPT613225_0331540979
and http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...Impact-Internal-Star/_/R-NPT613230_0331540981
 
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Zedexseven said:
That seems to be about the "crossover" sizes from 1/4 to 3/8, I know Snap on makes a t30 in 3/8 but a t25 may only be available from them in a 1/4, the good news is the hex size is the same on both, if you need a t25 in a 3/8, buy a t25 bit and a t30 socket and make your own.
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This ^^^^, except I would use a cheap Taiwan bit socket set as the donor.

Apex and Proto both have good generic 1/4 bit holders in 3/8 drive.
 
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Ruger_556 said:
Impact torx http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...Impact-Internal-Star/_/R-NPT613225_0331540979
and http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...Impact-Internal-Star/_/R-NPT613230_0331540981
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I have a few of these and I swear they look like they were made by lisle and honestly they were pretty crappy sockets. I had one of them break the first time I used it to remove a rusted seat belt bolt with my 18v cordless impact gun. I also have this set and they were junk as well. http://www.tooltopia.com/lisle-2655...AaMIeRqTa9M3RXGAy1tuc5Q02AOijoxUf7RoCfD_w_wcB
 
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Tech89 said:
Hey guys, I've been browsing Amazon and EBay the last few hours for some torx bits. More specifically a T25 and T30, non tamper resistant. Either impact or non impact (though preferably impact) and 3/8 drive.
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Option (1) is stahlwille via Amazon (avail in singles)

t-25 + 3/8 square drive: Stahlwille-49TX-T25
t-30 + 3/8 square drive: Stahlwille-49TX-T30

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8Y6YE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Option (2) is PB swiss

http://www.shop.pbtools.us/Long-3-8-Torx-Drive-Socket-T25-V10400BT25.htm

http://www.shop.pbtools.us/Long-3-8-Torx-Drive-Socket-T30-V10400BT30.htm
 
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Why not just get the bits you want and put them into a 1/4 x 3/8" drive socket?

Or buy a 1/4" hex socket (similiar to: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-3-8-Drive-Hex-Socket-Driver-1-4-FA8A-/391005934296?hash=item5b09c512d8&item=391005934296&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr), remove the hex socket, install the bit you want and you're done.

Or buy something like this (probably cheaper on e-bay):

https://store.snapon.com/Magnetic-Screwdriver-Bit-Sockets-Socket-Bit-Magnetic-3-8-drive-For-1-4-hex-bits--P640991.aspx

or

[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sk-Hand-Tool-Llc-45498-1-4-Bit-Holder-Socket-3-8-Drive-/390929443853?pt=US_Hand_Tools&hash=item5b0535ec0d
 
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These are impact rated Snappy PFTX30E 3/8 drive power driver torx. The T25 is only in 1/4 drive PTTX25E

On regular sockets you can make your own t25 in a 3/8 drive. I've done it for several customers. Just mark that socket so you know it's the t25 because it'll be in a different size marked socket.
 
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rocket1420 said:
I'm confused. Are you looking for 3/8 sockets or 3/8 bits?
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I'm looking for 3/8 drive. The drive end needs to be 3/8. Thanks so far everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays.

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He's looking for 3/8 drive
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Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. So does anyone know where I can get other bits in 3/8 drive? Especially a variety of phillips, I've been looking at sets but I've only found a couple and I would like more options.

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I am pretty sure Proto does. We ordered Proto T10 sockets at work and they showed up as 3/8 drive so surely they have T25 and T30. Not sure how well the T10 bit will hold up on the end of a 3/8 ratchet though lol.
 
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