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stupid question?
« on: June 05, 2009, 11:05:46 AM »
Can some one please tell me,what in the world is the advantage or benefit of a torxhead bolt? KB
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2009, 11:11:16 AM »
I believe the clue is in the name itself.  "Torx" allows you to apply more torque without stripping the head compared to flat, phillips, or allen heads.
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2009, 11:16:14 AM »
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2009, 12:39:43 PM »
Thanks for the info, Smuuth!

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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2009, 12:44:22 PM »
Yup.  Think of a slot head.  When you turn it all of the pressure is on one small part of the slot.  A Phillips head has four contact points, a hex head has six.  The more places the tool contacts the device the less pressure each has to take.  And with slot, Phillips, hex, star, Torx, etc. they can sell you more tools.
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2009, 11:29:15 AM »
Quote from: Gecko on June 05, 2009, 12:44:22 PM
Yup.  Think of a slot head.  When you turn it all of the pressure is on one small part of the slot.  A Phillips head has four contact points, a hex head has six.  The more places the tool contacts the device the less pressure each has to take.  And with slot, Phillips, hex, star, Torx, etc. they can sell you more tools.
Also harder for the torx to slip out and round the head like a phillips can and will
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2009, 07:35:33 PM »
 Also and never lost, "So us mechanics have to buy more tools". Well over $50,000.00 of my money sits in a garage in California. And yes, lots of chrome!
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2009, 09:40:42 PM »
   torx. if i have to explain you would not under stand.   :drink:  just had to. :apple:please dont beat me. axil
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2009, 11:34:38 PM »
Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on June 06, 2009, 11:29:15 AM
Also harder for the torx to slip out and round the head like a phillips can and will
Actually, it seems strange, but that very action was one of the reasons the phillips screw type was invented.  It's called "camming out" and is purposely designed to prevent over-tightening.

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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2009, 08:20:47 AM »
Quote from: Smuuth on June 06, 2009, 11:34:38 PM
Actually, it seems strange, but that very action was one of the reasons the phillips screw type was invented.  It's called "camming out" and is purposely designed to prevent over-tightening.

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I agree, the problem is not installing phillips as you can get proper torque.  The problem is loosening them after they have been in an engine case for a year or two.
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2009, 06:08:58 PM »
I think they make a lot of money on those torx head bits,  I usually go through 2 or 3 bits just trying to loosen 1 bolt.
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Re: stupid question?
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2009, 08:31:47 PM »
Quote from: harleyteam on June 08, 2009, 06:08:58 PM
I think they make a lot of money on those torx head bits,  I usually go through 2 or 3 bits just trying to loosen 1 bolt.
Buying your tools at Harbor Freight, are you?

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