This question is mainly geared to the escrappers. I'm not sure about you guys but I go through the t7 torq bits like nothing tearing apart hard drives. Does anyone have a good brand or supplier of these? Thanks in advance.
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This question is mainly geared to the escrappers. I'm not sure about you guys but I go through the t7 torq bits like nothing tearing apart hard drives. Does anyone have a good brand or supplier of these? Thanks in advance.
Same here. I think its just the nature of it. Using a small precision bit in a drill doing hundreds of screws you're going to tear them up.
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harbor freight
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Get the mini screw driver set from harbor freight and go at it manually. Those screw are so short and the hex hole so small I'm not sure your saving much time using a powered tool, and it's probably causing the bits to strip by trying too work fast.
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Personally, I only go to Harbor Freight if I want to spend a little less and don't mind inferior tools. I'd rather get a good name brand like Craftsman or Klein Tools, since I know the quality is better and they will last a lot longer than the cheap stuff.Originally Posted by happyscraper
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dosent harbor freight have a lifetime warranty on hand tools?
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You might also consider getting a cheap electric screwdriver. You can get a cheap B&D at walmart for $10-15. Wouldnt have so much force behind it like a drill, but would surley beat doing it by hand.
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Great. I didn't even think about HF. I usually pick up a couple of the combo kits at autozone. With a friends discount they are about 2 bucks a kit. I almost always (not always) go at hard drives by hand. If I'm bored ill break them down all the way. Seems like they mostly strip trying to take the screws that hold the platters down. Thanks for the ideas. I've never used a small driver before. Always used my dewalt drill. I do like that idea though. Will fit in a lot more spaces
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When I strip the platter screws, I get out the Dremmel and using the thin cutting disc, cut a straight line thru the screw so I can use a small straight screwdriver to back them out. If that does not work then out comes the drill with a bit bigger than the screw, and just drill the tops of the screw off.
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The kind that can flex the top are usually pretty handy in tight spots. I had one like that for years until it wouldnt take a charge anymore. Now ive got a lithium powered one, and have really liked it so far. Electronic disassembly was my biggest reason for getting one. Often when im working with something small, it just seems almost harder to aim the bit on the end of a drill at a tiny screw.
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I think I am going to get this set... http://www.harborfreight.com/100-pie...set-91310.html
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I like the long sets. I got one on ebay that's also good for late 90s compaq desktops. the only other thing is to avoid the security torx if possible. you are just losing strength in the bit as a result of the recess.
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That is identical to the set I got at Ace hardware on sale, pretty handy but be careful with them as they will strip. Work great with my little drivers
Last edited by Mechanic688; 03-23-2012 at 02:52 PM.
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Well I got the bit set for a whopping $7.99! Well see how long it lasts!
I have the same one Hobo and its ok. Harbor freight also carries others that I also bought. My biggest problem is loosing the bits. I'm going to put more of the hd magnets on my workshop wall to keep from loosing them. Mike.
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I picked that set up the other day too Hobo, so far-so good.
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radio shack and sears usually have small tools that hold up rather well at a fairly reasonable price
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Those Torx screws are using to hold the Tungsten carbide tips in milling & lathe cutting tools.
Since Sandvik & Iscar make those tips, they supply the Torx screws & bits too & I'd expect them to be of the highest quality possible.
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http://www.wihatools.com/default.htm
Some of the best made drivers period. You will not be disappointed......
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i rip hard drives with hand tools. the bits i have are from some gift set i got from one of my relatives. i have no idea who makes them but they are precision/ tiny torx and they are holding up well as long as i dont put them in a power tool
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