Where can I buy a Torx screwdriver?

[simon43]

I need a Torx size 10 screwdriver, but I cannot remember seeing Torx screwdrivers in the DIY shops.

Any ideas where I can buy one?

Thanks

Simon

[LivinginKata]

Try the big toolshop in Samkong, half way betwwn Lotus and Bkk Hospital (just before the traffic lights where you turn right).

[nedkellylives]

Home pro has a large tool department you should be able to get one there

i havea screwdriver kit with a magnetic handle with all types of tips and have seen a simular kit in their tool dept

[Crossy]

You often find Torx bits in those multi-driver sets, time to have a good look at the sets available in your local emporia.

[cooked]

For some strange reason, you can buy sockets sets for Torx screws all over the place, I only use Torx with my screwgun.

So, I have a question: where do you buy Torx screws? Thais up here in Isaan go cross eyed when I show them a Torx screw.

[nedkellylives]

For some strange reason, you can buy sockets sets for Torx screws all over the place, I only use Torx with my screwgun.

So, I have a question: where do you buy Torx screws? Thais up here in Isaan go cross eyed when I show them a Torx screw.

Torx screws were brought out to stop ordinary people from opening things the manufacturers did

not want the average handyman to open

So if you are not a manufacturer ordinary screws work fine and there is no market for Torx screws

[sandyf]

They have them in Amorn shops, if you have one near. They are often in the bottom of Central.

PS. Apologies, I meant Tukcom, not Central.

Edited June 4, 2014 by sandyf

[cooked]

For some strange reason, you can buy sockets sets for Torx screws all over the place, I only use Torx with my screwgun.

So, I have a question: where do you buy Torx screws? Thais up here in Isaan go cross eyed when I show them a Torx screw.

Torx screws were brought out to stop ordinary people from opening things the manufacturers did

not want the average handyman to open

So if you are not a manufacturer ordinary screws work fine and there is no market for Torx screws

Torx screws were invented because they are better, anybody can buy a cheap set of Torx bits and get going, they never stopped me doing anything.

I use Torx wood screws. They go into tropical wood like nobody's business. I found this out when I used screws from the packing case that I sent over to do other things.

I get sick of the Philips type screws. Ordinary wood screws are useless in Thailand for most purposes, even if you do fore-bore, which I normally don't have to do with Torx screws.

[JetsetBkk]

Bought this set in Amorn, Big C:

[simon43]

After closely scrutinizing screwdriver sets in Watsadu, I found what I was looking for!

I was able to open up the 'box' that was secured with these Torx screws, but unfortunately I was unable to effect a repair on the box, (which is the receiver for the aircraft flight data for Phuket Airport region on flightradar24 dot com - stupid receiver rapidly went faulty in the heat/humidity of Phuket).

So I have to send the receiver back to the UK for repair - coverage will be off for maybe one month...

[NamKangMan]

After closely scrutinizing screwdriver sets in Watsadu, I found what I was looking for!

I was able to open up the 'box' that was secured with these Torx screws, but unfortunately I was unable to effect a repair on the box, (which is the receiver for the aircraft flight data for Phuket Airport region on flightradar24 dot com - stupid receiver rapidly went faulty in the heat/humidity of Phuket).

So I have to send the receiver back to the UK for repair - coverage will be off for maybe one month...

Would an ordinary scanner do the same job?

[simon43]

Would an ordinary scanner do the same job?[

No - this receiver receives the data signal from the aircraft at the airport (take-off/landing etc), flying in this region, and sends it automatically to the website which then displays the data. It is a dedicated, ADS-B receiver that the website loaned to me. When it works, it works well. But it stopped working some weeks ago and the website and I have been trying to figure out why - without success.

The receiver I have for marine traffic in the Phuket region is working ok and sending data to marinetraffic dot com.

[nedkellylives]

For some strange reason, you can buy sockets sets for Torx screws all over the place, I only use Torx with my screwgun.

So, I have a question: where do you buy Torx screws? Thais up here in Isaan go cross eyed when I show them a Torx screw.

Torx screws were brought out to stop ordinary people from opening things the manufacturers did

not want the average handyman to open

So if you are not a manufacturer ordinary screws work fine and there is no market for Torx screws

Torx screws were invented because they are better, anybody can buy a cheap set of Torx bits and get going, they never stopped me doing anything.

I use Torx wood screws. They go into tropical wood like nobody's business. I found this out when I used screws from the packing case that I sent over to do other things.

I get sick of the Philips type screws. Ordinary wood screws are useless in Thailand for most purposes, even if you do fore-bore, which I normally don't have to do with Torx screws.

Most torx screws are threaded not self tapping

[cooked]

For some strange reason, you can buy sockets sets for Torx screws all over the place, I only use Torx with my screwgun.

So, I have a question: where do you buy Torx screws? Thais up here in Isaan go cross eyed when I show them a Torx screw.

Torx screws were brought out to stop ordinary people from opening things the manufacturers did

not want the average handyman to open

So if you are not a manufacturer ordinary screws work fine and there is no market for Torx screws

Torx screws were invented because they are better, anybody can buy a cheap set of Torx bits and get going, they never stopped me doing anything.

I use Torx wood screws. They go into tropical wood like nobody's business. I found this out when I used screws from the packing case that I sent over to do other things.

I get sick of the Philips type screws. Ordinary wood screws are useless in Thailand for most purposes, even if you do fore-bore, which I normally don't have to do with Torx screws.

Most torx screws are threaded not self tapping

I didn't say they were self tapping, did I? They go into teak and other hard woods very easily without pre boring. This is because the Philips type screws are rubbish, I am sick of hearing that noise they make as the bits start stripping off the screw inset as well as that of the bit itself being worn down. If you read my post above you will see that I have used them here so know what I am talking about.

Edited June 9, 2014 by cooked