Quality Torx T4 bit or screwdriver?

[Jacobson]

I want to replace my cell phone battery.
T4 screws are easy to strip.
Know of a quality Torx T4 bit or screwdriver?

 

[Wamsutta]

Wiha immediately comes to mind. The old trusty name in precision screwdrivers. But there's others too. There's Witte, Wera, and Moody.

 

[Snakebyt]

i have some wera micro torx, so far they have worked well the couple of times i have used them

 

[Jacobson]

Wiha it is. I think I will get this. Thanks!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XIPTG4A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[flyingblind]

Lowes has a couple sets for torx. I think this is one
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QL3...-x-5-3-in-Variety-Pack-Screwdriver/1000026849

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Lowes has a couple sets for torx. I think this is one
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-QL3...-x-5-3-in-Variety-Pack-Screwdriver/1000026849

I implore all not to buy cheap small torx/hex etc.

Cheap enough to break off in fastener, but just hard enough to be a PITA to extract. I just extracted a cheapo from a AR lower. Had to use my Cameron Micro drill press running 32k rpm with a carbide dental drill. Had to build a jig to hold it. Luckily we could use a drill press...if it had to be done by hand probably be SOL.

Wiha, Wera, etc is cheap compared to headache and time.

 

[flyingblind]

I implore all not to buy cheap small torx/hex etc.

Cheap enough to break off in fastener, but just hard enough to be a PITA to extract. I just extracted a cheapo from a AR lower. Had to use my Cameron Micro drill press running 32k rpm with a carbide dental drill. Had to build a jig to hold it. Luckily we could use a drill press...if it had to be done by hand probably be SOL.

Wiha, Wera, etc is cheap compared to headache and time.

I have used this one for about 5 years on knife handle screws (loctite). Have you ever used this one? I didn't think so

 

[theoldwizard1]

Wiha. Several styles, bit or screwdrivers. I even have a T4 !

 

[Snakebyt]

here is the set i have, but dosent go as small as 4

https://www.kctoolco.com/wera-34527...539GfzC4tN-SgfGOB_-aohgz4oG1LNRAaApPBEALw_wcB

 

[cherrybomb]

Wiha,another reason not to go cheap on tools.Its a pita on something that small.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I have used this one for about 5 years on knife handle screws (loctite). Have you ever used this one? I didn't think so

Why don't you calm down there, tiger. Just giving advice on what has happened.

 

[mr.lemons]

 

[flyingblind]

Why don't you calm down there, tiger. Just giving advice on what has happened.

I don't usually run my mouth for post count.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I don't usually run my mouth for post count.

Stop being a Sally and put on your big boy pants.

 

[flyingblind]

Stop being a Sally and put on your big boy pants.

You are only making my point..H.A.N.D.

 

[Jacobson]

Look at the difference between the Husky vs. Wiha T4
Wiha is bigger.
No wonder the Husky stripped the screws last time I used it.

 

[Nineeightyone]

Hey, my time to shine!

I work in laptop/tablet repair for a relatively large repair facility that handles contracts for several of the post-purchase care providers worldwide.

Not too long ago we began servicing Apple hardware, which involves a lot of odd bits (at least compared to HP/Dell/Lenovo/Asus/etc). We use Wiha screwdrivers for the phillips/flathead screwdrivers, but bought a couple sets from iFixIt that have been pretty high quality. The larger sets come with a nice quality driver and pretty solid bits, we're rough on tools and I've only ever seen one bit break due to some pretty unorthodox usage.

Sizes of note are a full run from T2-T10, as well as T15, T20, and a few other large sizes. The T7 and upwards of Torx bits are all security bits, they also have P2, P5, and P6, as well as several Y bit drivers. I'm not sure of the CoO but I'm a big fan. A friend of mine got the 70-something bit Kobalt kit and was also impressed aside from the driver, I have the smaller Kobalt one at home and it's not awful but I wish the driver were a bit thicker.

The iFixIt kits come with a nice carrying case, tweezers, guitar pick looking things to aid in removing display glass/LCD assemblies from tablet/cell phone touchscreen assemblies. I've heard good things about their iOpener heating pad as well, but I have no personal experience with it -- we're doing things with a heat gun to a pretty solid level of success.

 

[Coopduc]

I have a set of Wihas coming today to do some work on my laptop. I’ll let you know how they work.

 

[Reed Prince]

I bought a first generation iFixit tool kit when it was a new item, and the tools were hobbyist grade. The most recent ones do look much nicer, and they state that the CoO of some of their precision drivers, at least, is Germany.

Later I bought sets of 8 Wiha slotted/Philips and 8 torx precision drivers and I have been completely pleased by their quality.

Recently I have been adding ESD-safe versions of these tools, and decided to try PB Swiss. They have by far the best handles, and I doubt any other manufacturer makes similar tools that are stronger or more precise.

 

[JBH]

I bought a first generation iFixit tool kit when it was a new item, and the tools were hobbyist grade. The most recent ones do look much nicer, and they state that the CoO of some of their precision drivers, at least, is Germany.

I wouldn't call the original iFixit kit "hobbyist grade" so much as just "bad quality." It had a well curated bit size assortment, but those bits were extremely soft. I threw mine out and replaced it with bitdriving sets by Wiha and Würth. Both brands' bits are far stronger.

Good to know iFixit may have improved their product quality.

I think Felo has the best handles in precision screwdrivers. The bolster is beefier and nicely cushioned. That makes makes finger-spinning with the spinner cap pressed under your thumb more comfortable. Felo precision handles are compatible with Wiha bits and System 4 shafts. Note that PB Swiss bits are 3.5mm rather than the 4.0mm standard used by almost everyone else. "Almost" because Wera uses a whole different style of precision bit, annoyingly, because their handle design is excellent as well.

 

[JR7]

I have the Wiha 75965 precision bit set and it's come in handy for quite a few things at work. If you're only using it for a single cell phone this might be a bit pricy. However, if you could see a need for other small bits for other things this is a nice set.

 

[Coopduc]

The wiha T5 works great. I removed 10 screws today from my laptop easily and without damage to screw head or tool. Many cheap tools strip out easily.

 

[Jacobson]

Turns out it was a T3.
The $15 Wiha set worked great.
No stripped screws!