Anytime Tools AT200430 101 Piece Tamper Proof/security Screwdriver Bits and 1/4" Square/hex Reversible Mini Ratchet
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend This is the ultimate bit set with any imaginable pattern. These bits will allow you to open almost every "tamper proof" and "security" fastener out there. It is the one set that will pay for itself as you open the wrapper! High quality, comes in an ABS molded case. Product details and pricing info |
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17 Customer Reviews Posted
- Important Torx Bits Missing!
- When I received this product I was initially very pleased. The case is solid heavy-duty plastic molded construction, and there are quite an assortment of bits inside, and they look to be of good quality.
However I began to realize all too soon that many of these bits are "filler" bits. I.e., they have no real utility in consumer electronics devices. For example, in each class of bit (altogether 15 types of bit) there are a couple and sometimes several giant bits in sizes 30, 35, and even 40. These bits are for large mechanical devices, certainly not consumer electronics. They have no place in a consumer electronics kit.
But I wouldn't complain if the kit at least included the bits that are very common in consumer electronic devices. For example, the smallest Torx bit is size T-8! This is absurd. Practically the entire Apple hardware line uses Torx-6. In fact this is the reason I originally bought the kit--to service a failed harddrive in my PowerBook G4. Well, the purchase ended up being useful after all: I now have a $30US (after all shipping etc.) door stop.
Anytime Tools could at least have listed the sizes they do have within the kit. Saying "9 torx" and "9 tamperproof torx" is misleading, as most that do any serious servicing of electronics (especially Apple products) would immediately assume it included the most popular sizes, specifically Torx-6. Only now do I realize I should have gone with Anytime Tools' Micro Precision Toolset.
Annoyed,
Dalmazio - 2008-12-09, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Good set, good price
- Exactly as advertised. I only wish it had the smaller bits, but no big deal.
- 2008-07-18, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Good quality for the price, tons of variety!
- I purchased this item for the tamper-proof torx bits. A set of 12 of these bits (which included 3 larger sizes not in this kit) was close to $30 at a major tool retailer.
I'm as happy as can be about this set, as it has a bit for so many different types of heads and multiple sizes for each type. The only disappointment is that I probably won't ever use them all--there's several included that I can only guess the name to. However the real benefit is that the next time I come to an unfamiliar screw head, odds are very good that I've got the tool for it.
It's true that the included ratchet doesn't fit in the case--however I think the ratchet is more of a bonus than anything. These are 1/4" drive bits, which means they'll fit your small ratchet. Personally this kit will fit easily in a small toolbag of mine which already has a basic 1/4 ratchet set. It's an awesome little piece of kit.
BTW: The complaints of the case letting the bits loose without the foam doesn't apply to mine. I removed the foam and shook the case as hard as I could in all directions for about a minute and not a single bit let go. - 2008-06-11, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- An impressive, compact driver collection.
- In a blown molded plastic case that could easily fit inside a coat pocket is one of the most impressive collections of bits I've ever seen. Each bit is nested in a dedicated, clearly-labeled inset. The bits are of a high-quality hard steel that easily hold up to frequent usage with minimum signs of distress. They are priced so you can have one in all of your tool boxes too! This is one of my favorite driver kits.
- 2008-02-23, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Not 4 Wii
- if you are trying to use the Tri-Wing screwdriver to Open Your Nintendo Wii, please do not Buy it... but if your reason is different, i will recommended to buy..
- 2008-02-22, 3 of 4 people found this review helpful, Rated:
