Need help finding a tool please

[HanShotFirst]

Gentlemen,

What I'm looking for are the bits you see in this photo. But I need something that's MADE IN USA, and comes with a warranty.
I need absolute best quality.
Does anyone know of a world class tool company who makes these?

 

[bczygan]

What will you do if the best ones made, with a warranty, are NOT made in the USA?

Bill

 

[BaMaDuDe87]

His/her head will explode?

 

[General Geoff]

I would ordinarily say Bondhus, but they do not make security torx bits in 1/4" hex shank format.

That format is used with power drills and impact drivers, and the bits are typically considered a consumable.

 

[jimindm]

SO has warranty on some of their bits. You might try their catalog.

 

[HanShotFirst]

My bad, I didn't notice those were security. I just need torx drivers, not security. And honestly I don't care if it's not US, I just need high quality.

 

[HanShotFirst]

His/her head will explode?

No I'm not one of those guys...I just need very good quality. I've perused a few catalogs and I'm just not having much luck, hoping some of you guys would know where to direct me.

 

[General Geoff]

how long do they have to be?

 

[Askme42]

Warranty on a bit is gonna be very hard to find.

 

[Dave455]

The best bits I've ever used, without any doubt, are PB Swiss!

They are the best made, best finished and longest lasting! I have previously used a variety of makes of bits in a production environment, and none come close to the durability of the PB.

The bad news for you, and the clue is in the name, is that they are Swiss made!

I have no idea if they come with a warranty, but equally I have no doubt that in the unlikely event of you finding a fault with a bit, they'll give you another! What I doubt they will do, is let you use it for a year in an industrial environment, wear it out, then expect another! I only say this as this seems to be the somewhat unrealistic expectation that some folks seem to have from a 'warranty'!

 

[Kensgarage]

They're consumables. Like drill bits. Get a decent brand or buy a couple from several makers and see what "seems" to hold up best for you.
Sure they'll last a long time but it's like impact sockets. A tire guy can go through more in a month than you will in three years or even 10

 

[Itinker]

My preference and recommendation would be PB Swiss:

Torx
http://www.shop.pbtools.us/PB-E6-400-1-4-Power-Bits-for-Torx-screws_c220.htm

Torx - Long
http://www.shop.pbtools.us/PB-E6L-400-Long-1-4-Power-Bits-for-Torx-screws_c215.htm


TorxPlus
http://www.shop.pbtools.us/PB-E6-401-1-4-Power-Bits-for-TorxPlus-screws_c221.htm

 

[HanShotFirst]

Thanks gents.

The PB Swiss look like they'll do the trick. I think I'm going to order them, and a set made by Whia and we'll let fate decide which is the best. I'll put them both to good use and the toughest will show through.

 

[stonesfan68]

SK makes a set of Torx bit drivers, but I don't know if they will meet your length requirements.

SK 82080

Wiha makes awesome Torx bits as well, but again the length may not be what you need.

Wiha Terminator

 

[Tenex]

I know that Picquic makes several different types of bits for their screwdrivers. You can find them on Amazon or eBay if you search "BitPac." They are made in Taiwan.

 

[Git]

Take a look at the Centrotec (Festool)
http://www.festoolproducts.com/Festool-492534-Centrotec-Torx-Bit-20-100mm-2x-p/492534.htm

 

[stihlntime]

+1 on the PB Swiss Wiha is also very good. I have had a Wiha T27 last four years on a 1/4" impact removing and replacing thousands of screws on chainsaws and it still looks like new.

 

[jeremy v]

If you are willing to pay several dollars or more per bit you should try Zephyr and Apex as well. They both make high quality bits fit for assembly/factory use.

http://apexbits.com/apex-torx-screwdriver-bits.aspx

http://omegatec.com/zephyr-torx-screwdriver-bits.aspx

 

[Buckgnarly]

Warranty on a bit is gonna be very hard to find.

Snap On has warrantied screwdriver bits for me before, not sure about impact bits like that though.


http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681630&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[Stuart in MN]

Bondhus: http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus_products/tool_categories/star_tools/star_socket_bits.html Made in USA, lifetime warrantee.

 

[jeremy v]

Bondhus: http://www.bondhus.com/bondhus_products/tool_categories/star_tools/star_socket_bits.html

The OP is looking for 1/4" hex power drive bits, not square drive or socket insert bits.

 

[Dave455]

I have a set of the PB Swiss I use with an air screwdriver. I'll admit I havn't used 'em as much as some, but I have one PZ 2 that gets used all the time, even with crappy screws! And it's lasted superbly!

I have a Festool bit which I use in a much less powerful CXS drill/driver. They're good, and compared to some of the cheapo **** out there, very good, but they're not in the same league as the PB Swiss. (noticeable wear after a few hundred screws, not so the PB)!

Zephyr are excellent bits. Traditionally I've used Zephyr for inch sizes and PB for Metric!

 

[Buckgnarly]

Good deal here OP....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171976431003?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[BAndritsch]

I'm going to jump in with Wiha, hands down the best out there,great selection,great prices and I never had to worry about a warranty. 3 years before the first one broke.
Bill