Wiha Tri Wing #0 information

[Titanium Steel]

Hello everyone. While I already do have a Trinagular slotted #0 bit, it's almost to the point of being stripped I know that Wiha offers a Tri-wing tamper resistant #0 bit Item number 71949.

However I do not need two and I've looked and looked and can't seem to be able find one individually or even the 2 piece Tri-Wing Insert Bit Tri-Wing
Tip Size #0 with much ease.

Grainger does not carry this (imagine the fun I had explaining what a tri-wing was when the store was busy at the time) and neither does Fastenal. Oddly enough neither does Amazon nor Amazon supply.

I wouldn't mind Wera's tri-wing bits, but they are power bits and I am not so sure I want to be using a great deal of "power" when working with a tri-wing system.

Thank you to any help and here is some information about tri-wings if anyone needs this. http://www.phillips-screw.com/tri-wing.php

http://www.instructables.com/id/Whe...-Much-Mor/step24/Tri-Wingreg-Security-Screws/

 

[vintagefan]

Here's a link to Wiha's tri-wing bits in the 1" size:

http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/719triwing.htm


edit: I didn't read your post throughly enough. It's going to be very hard to find high quality tri-wing bits for less than the cost of this two pack that you have already found.

 

[archirelic]

Take that power bit and put it into a bitholding screwdriver if you're concerned about too much "power" when working with a tri-wing system.

I've got this one and have been very pleased with it: Wera 812

 

[vintagefan]

As usual, McMaster-Carr comes to the rescue. They sell them individually.

For future reference, if you have trouble finding something, it's because you haven't looked at McMaster-Carr yet.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#tri-wing-screwdriver-bits/=h9or6s


Don't worry about the quality. McMaster-Carr is a high quality industrial supplier, and it is VERY rare that they sell anything less than excellent. The most likely brand is Apex, or Zephyr. You may even get a Wiha or Wera.




If you don't want to buy the two piece Wiha pack directly from wihatools.com, it is also stocked by Micro-tools, which is a very reputable supplier in California.

 

[Titanium Steel]

Vintagefan: With Mcmaster, I just sent them a message asking about this product, the shipping rate, the actual brand and some other details I need to know.

I have several Apex brand drill bits, so I really like that brand. Never heard of Zephyr, but if you say it's quality, I'll take your word for it now. But truth be told, I have the most experience with Wiha and Wera.

The only reason I wouldn't buy from http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/719triwing.htm is because of the $8 shipping. That is way to much for me to be spending on just two bits at this point.

I've done some research with Micro-Tools, but I am amazed to hear they are a reputable supplier as I've read multiple "warning" reviews about them elsewhere online. Mind you, other people's opinions and not mine, as I've never dealt with before.

Archirelic: I actually have a Craftsman 9-43373 Magnetic Bit Handle Screwdriver that Grainger used to sell and Amazon used to sell as well.

Here is the Amazon link. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KE5DNI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Actually Grainger still does sell this item, but I tell you ever since that new system came out, finding some of the best items they sell has become a real challenge.

Here is the link. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CRAFTSMAN-INDUSTRIAL-Magnetic-Bit-Handle-6GAX4?Pid=search

I am also going to be receiving a Wiha 38025 1000 volt rated bit holder soon as well. It's not that I don't want the Wera bit holder, it's just that I don't need that one at this time. Thank you for sharing though.

I've looked around for images of this product and the images I found aren't that good, so I am going to post some images of my Craftsman bit holder so everyone can really see what this tool looks like. Here the pictures are of this Craftsman bit holder.

I should mention that this bit holder is industrial grade as well and is a fairly basic design though. I really like this bit holder and in my opinion is the best Craftsman tool I've bought in a great deal of time.