Recommend Me a Master Torx Set

[Tarpley]

I am in the market for a master torx set. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[joel63]

Very difficult to argue with your avatar.

 

[Tarheelgarage]

look at VIM torx sets

 

[Brownsfan]

I have a Cornwell set that is made by Vim. No issues at all. Great quality for the money. If COO is not a concern then VIM. If COO is an issue then I would go with SK. if I didn't already have the cornwell I would be looking at getting the SK.

 

[Buckgnarly]

OTC....

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOVIIU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Heres what I have they work great and still have a lifetime warranty.

This kit is a master set with regular torx and tamper proof torx plus the external sockets for only $49.99
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=579656

 

[bcradio]

how does OTC stack up to VIM? both look very nice, but OTC kit has more in it.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Craftsman has a 42 piece tied and hex kit. On sale at my local Sears for 28.** vs 99.99 I have the USA and I am very pleased. A co worker has the cornwell set and it has standed up to the test of time.

SO kit is 6-800... Eeek

 

[Loscaldazar]

SK!

Enough Said!

 

[May Pop]

Im with BuckGnarly. The OTC 5900A is a great kit. My local tool store warrantied the only one I have broken.

 

[wafrederick]

The OTC set,don't use on an impact and it says inside the storage box called warranty void.I have the cornwell set,I don't use it much since I use my GP set more.

 

[shockwave]

Hazet makes some really nice sets aswell but it will pricey for them but there Torx are some of the best on the market

 

[domain]

Napa set produced by Danaher is really nice.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I also have the Cornwell set. I assumed it would be made in USA when I bought it, but it's Taiwanese. For how much I use it, I'm happy. I'm now hesitant to buy Cornwell.

 

[Hammer1963]

Cornwell or MATCO

 

[nicksnothereman]

I also have the Cornwell set. I assumed it would be made in USA when I bought it, but it's Taiwanese. For how much I use it, I'm happy. I'm now hesitant to buy Cornwell.

Same as kobalt/gearwrench or what?

A lot of this stuff is too similar to not call it the "same". Most of the "off"-tools (specialty tools that aren't highly popular) are probably rebrands in (at least) the mac, matco, and cornwell lines. SK might do it too but I don't know.

For most torx fasteners you don't really need fantastic quality. Just get a decent set or torx keys and a couple of single piece torx sockets in larger sizes (t25, t30); that'll cover about 85% of mechanical torx right there. Once in a while stuff when it comes to cars; if you need a different size use the keys or go get a socket in that size.

 

[archirelic]

My master torx set is this here: ATD-13772

I had originally purchased this and ATD's master hex bit socket set from Fox Run Tools back in August 2012.

Haven't had any issues/complaints thus far and show hardly any signs of wear & tear.

Mind you I am not a pro mechanic.

Unfortunately it doesn't look like Fox Run Tools sells that set anymore, so I've linked to the next best option, price-wise that is for the set.

 

[kenburkholz]

I have the extra long "T" handle torx set from Bondhus. Very happy with it. Ken.

 

[jptbay]

Genius

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000XQ5JAC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[MattPersman]

Snap on if using professionally and want real USA, if occasional use and coo doesn't matter then find the cheapest, I don't suggest Mac or Matco or Cornwell because it's all relabeled some body else's you can get cheaper

 

[bob15]

Skip the master set idea......buy the best product instead.:

For the internal bits....Snap On gold

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-on-9-Piece-Heavy-Duty-Torx-Socket-Set-1-4-3-8-Drive-209EFTXBY-/370952019357?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item565e769d9d&vxp=mtr

If you need a T8 & T10, buy from Snap On (free shipping)

External torx:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-pc-External-Torx-Socket-Set-Female-SKT-19761-BRAND-NEW-/141014020453?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item20d5173165&vxp=mtr

Buy any other sets (deep) or tampe proof as needed or watch e-bay for good used Snappy or SK (new or used).

bob

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Same as kobalt/gearwrench or what?

I don't know to be honest. I think you can pick up the Cornwell set for $75 on ebay if you look. It's a nice set, I just felt bamboozled when they weren't made in USA. At that point in life I assumed any hard tool like that from a truck brand would be USA. The SK set looks nice as well, but it's a bigger investment.