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chilly13

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I do small engine repair on the side and there are torx everywhere. Itd be nice to put 1/4 shank in the driver and just zip things out. Universal is always nice too

My thinking anyways lol
 
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Real question since I've never used a universal with torx. How does the bit stay in and not strip out? Torx can be hard enough when you can push solidly into the recess on non- rusty fasteners let alone ones on tie-rod ends
 
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Real question since I've never used a universal with torx. How does the bit stay in and not strip out? Torx can be hard enough when you can push solidly into the recess on non- rusty fasteners let alone ones on tie-rod ends
U make an excellent point, my idea is to not push those boundaries lololol. I kinda wish someone who owned then would chime in. I dont think they are very common
 

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I own this set, I only bought them because I couldn't find them made by anyone else. They are good for recessed torx that are hard to get a straight shot, if you put some forward pressure on the bit they dont try to wobble and cam out much, especially once worn in. But i've even used them by hand with a hex bit screwdriver in more delicate situations.
 

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The design and case look Astro to me. Here's an image I found with an Astro sticker, sold by "Fisher Tool Company, Inc--Taiwan Branch". Part number UIDT7

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The design and case look Astro to me. Here's an image I found with an Astro sticker, sold by "Fisher Tool Company, Inc--Taiwan Branch". Part number UIDT7

I don't know where you found that picture, but if they're being made by Astro, it's appears to be exclusively for Matco. I don't see them on Astro's website, I've never seen them before, and I can't find any trace of them elsewhere on the internet either.

Maybe I need better search skills or need to use a different search engine...
 

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I don't know where you found that picture, but if they're being made by Astro, it's appears to be exclusively for Matco. I don't see them on Astro's website, I've never seen them before, and I can't find any trace of them elsewhere on the internet either.

Maybe I need better search skills or need to use a different search engine...

Judging solely by a quick perusal of their site, they appear to be affiliated with Astro--perhaps the parent company or a supplier?
 
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Judging solely by a quick perusal of their site, they appear to be affiliated with Astro--perhaps the parent company or a supplier?
Yes I found them on fisher tool, no idea how to order because it wont translate. Can someone tag Astro on here. I know he has a great presence here!
 

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Fisher Tool is the international name of us, Astro. Same company, started by Irving Fisher in the 70's, now 3rd generation Fisher.
Only does international sales however, we're talking Middle East, South America, some Europe. Usually container loads anyhow, not per piece.
The pinless impact driver universal sets are made exclusively for Matco here, as with many items you'll find on tool trucks these days.
 
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Fisher Tool is the international name of us, Astro. Same company, started by Irving Fisher in the 70's, now 3rd generation Fisher.
Only does international sales however, we're talking Middle East, South America, some Europe. Usually container loads anyhow, not per piece.
The pinless impact driver universal sets are made exclusively for Matco here, as with many items you'll find on tool trucks these days.
Thank you for the reply! I appreciate your insight very much!
 

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They have a website you can order from directly but with the postage you might want to see if you could track down a guy.
 
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