Torx (star) screws are often used in small electronics, and can be found other places as well -- sometimes even in pocket knives. If you do a lot of repair work, or you just like taking stuff apart, having a good Torx screwdriver will come in handy at some point.
This screwdriver set from Husky typically costs about $6 or $7, and it comes with a small driver and four double-sided bits. The sizes include T-4, T-5, T-6, T-7, T-8, T-9, T-10, and T-15. The bits are sturdy and easy to change, and the size for each bit is clearly marked on its side.
With small bits, keeping track of them can be a problem. Having the double-sided bits helps, but there is also a storage compartment in the bottom of the screwdriver, with dividers that make storing the three bits not currently being used very convenient. The swivel cap is easy to remove, and it also makes using the driver with two hands a little easier. The handle is smooth, and it doesn't have much in the way of grip, but its contour allows for decent manipulation of the driver.
The bits included with this set are good for common electronics as well as tools. The T-6 bit, for example, is the perfect size for removing the Torx screws in the back of a BlackBerry Bold 9650 smart phone, and the T-8 bit fits the tension screws on a DeWalt MT16 multi tool. From the T-4 to T-15 sizes, this set is definitely good to have when taking things apart. The Husky 8-in-1 Torx Screwdriver Set gets 3.5 out of 5 stars.
If you are looking for a precision Torx screwdriver, this Husky set is a solid buy for the $5.97 price it's currently listed for on the Home Depot website. It is extremely overpriced on Amazon.com
right now at $34.99, but hopefully in the future it will be listed for a reasonable price.(Originally published in slightly different form on Epinions.com, December 2012)
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