Torx and Hex Bit Sets in Foam Tray

[The Critic]

I am looking for a kit of Torx, E-Torx and Hex bits in a Foam Tray. It doesn't have to contain every size, just the "most common sizes" for day to day use. Mainly looking for something small and compact for my roll cart.

Matco makes a kit, but even at the student price, it is a bit more than I want to pay. Is anyone aware of any other kits?

Matco's kit:

 

[drtyler]

Hazet has some kits, but I think they are pricier than the Matco. How much is the Matco kit discounted? Looks to be $400 without discount.

Might be a good opportunity to make your own foam tray, and assemble separate tools for the tray.

The OTC 5900A set, along with some Capri or GW hex sockets would be decent start. Or maybe all Capri? Too bad the sets all have those blow molded cases.

The OTC set was once a better deal though, just noticed its price has crept to $100 or so.

 

[legenddc]

Gearwrench has two different sets in foam. Might be cheaper for you to get the Matco one on a discount.

GEARWRENCH 1/4 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. Drive Metric Bit Socket Set with EVA Foam Storage Tray (74-Piece) GWMSBSKCBMM - The Home Depot

GEARWRENCH mechanics tools have been designed with professional users in mind for better productivity, access and strength. GWMSBSKCBMM is one of the wide collection of Modular Sets we offer that feature

www.homedepot.com

 

[The Critic]

How much is the Matco kit discounted?

$200. If it was $100, I would probably buy it…but $200 is a bit steep for the convenience, especially since these are the rebranded ADV bits.

 

[drtyler]

So it doesn’t have E-torx:

OEMTools 23992

Free Shipping - OEMTools 23992 with qualifying orders of $125. Shop Sockets and Drive Bits at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

But chunk the phillips & flat bit sockets, and add the Husky E tork sockets in their place.

Or this one, that doesn’t have hex:

OEMTools 23991 OEM Automotive Tools 35-Piece Multi-Drive Star Socket Sets | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - OEM Automotive Tools 35-Piece Multi-Drive Star Socket Sets with qualifying orders of $125. Shop Sockets and Drive Bits at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

And add on some hex sockets in a separate smaller piece of foam. This one looks pretty decent and complete, esp if you run across security torx.

 

[The Critic]

So it doesn’t have E-torx:

OEMTools 23992

Free Shipping - OEMTools 23992 with qualifying orders of $125. Shop Sockets and Drive Bits at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

But chunk the phillips & flat bit sockets, and add the Husky E tork sockets in their place.

Or this one, that doesn’t have hex:

OEMTools 23991 OEM Automotive Tools 35-Piece Multi-Drive Star Socket Sets | Summit Racing

Free Shipping - OEM Automotive Tools 35-Piece Multi-Drive Star Socket Sets with qualifying orders of $125. Shop Sockets and Drive Bits at Summit Racing.

www.summitracing.com

And add on some hex sockets in a separate smaller piece of foam. This one looks pretty decent and complete, esp if you run across security torx.

This is a great find, thanks! I wouldn't have thought to consider OEMTools.

 

[mrjaw14]

VIM tools?

 

[BombShelter]

Good luck, I'm in the middle of the dreaded BMW Oil Thermostat Leak fix and needed E-Torx sockets. I got articulated VIM on Amazon and normal at Autozone, neither had foam. I saw that Wiha has foam sets but they're not on the USA Website but some 3rd party sellers stock them.

 

[drtyler]

This is a great find, thanks! I wouldn't have thought to consider OEMTools.

The 23991 (Torx only) set is $49.99 from Amazon and Mobile Dist Supply. Tempting as a spare or travel set.

 

[bobg03]

This is a great find, thanks! I wouldn't have thought to consider OEMTools.

I believe it is on amazon for $54 ish