Help with bit, pentalobe or five point torx?

[popit]

I doubt which type are really the bits listed as 'TS' in this kit: either pentalobe of five star torx (is the first row in front of you)

BGS 20100

 

[MattPersman]

They appear to be what is called "security Torx plus" many companies sell them including reputable ones like Wiha

 

[MattPersman]

Also. http://www.instructables.com/id/Whe...lus-So-Much-Mor/step70/Torx-Plusreg-Security/

 

[popit]

It's not "Torx security plus" because the plus has more squared lobes

 

[popit]

Isn't either the "Pentalobe" from Apple, because apple's lobes are even wider like a semicircle (which isn't the case of the picture). Furthermore, there are no screws of that size, apple screws are very small for electronics so no point in making those bits.

 

[popit]

I think it's the 5 point security Torx used in automotive

5-Point star Pentalobe Torx Tamper-Proof Bit Set 8pc TS 8,10,15,20,25,27,30,40 at eBay

 

[wafrederick]

GM used the 5 star T20 bit for the newer mass air flow sensor screws.I have not seen it yet,Chrysler uses the 5 star torx bits also

 

[SO/PW newbie]

They appear to be what is called "security Torx plus" many companies sell them including reputable ones like Wiha

This is what they are.

 

[shanny19]

This is so hard for so many people. Don't know why.

Torx, Torx Security, Torx Plus all have six lobes.
Torx Plus Security has five lobes.

That's it, that's all.

 

[popit]

This is so hard for so many people. Don't know why.

Torx, Torx Security, Torx Plus all have six lobes.
Torx Plus Security has five lobes.

That's it, that's all.

Put a picture of each please. Security equals to tamper-resistant.

 

[shanny19]

Put a picture of each please..

Yeah, dude, I've never been much of a philanthropic googler. Good luck with your bit quest.

 

[Farmall450]

This is so hard for so many people. Don't know why.

Torx, Torx Security, Torx Plus all have six lobes.
Torx Plus Security has five lobes.

That's it, that's all.

Exactly.

 

[ChevyEFI]

Put a picture of each please. Security equals to tamper-resistant.

3 of 4 are already in the thread.

 

[neuralsnafu]

I guess the real question is, why the hell do we need so many torx fasteners?

 

[404]

I guess the real question is, why the hell do we need so many torx fasteners?

We don't. The people who sell fasteners and bits do.

 

[neuralsnafu]

We don't. The people who sell fasteners and bits do.

Touche. I just use a pair of vice grips....

 

[LB-1911]

Yeah, dude, I've never been much of a philanthropic googler. Good luck with your bit quest.

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