Now I need a special tool

[Preston_Hall]

I recently bought a used trailer and thought about changing the rusted screws for some new ones. The screws have either a torx or star socket head. A Torx T15 is too small and a T20 is too big. I have not tried any star drives (TS 15 or TS20) but I can't see them fitting. It really appears to match the torx pattern. Apparently there are tools between these sizes but where can I buy them? :unsure:

 

[CySlyde]

i'd take it to the local napa, and ask them wich one to use

 

[Preston_Hall]

You can't buy what they don't have. It isn't a 15 and it isn't a 20. Those are the standard sizes. This is a special tool. McMaster, MSC, and Grainger.........no luck.

 

[ScottVanSlooten]

Preston how about checking with a trailer sales place maybe they can help or call the man. of the trailer may be will help you out or how about just painting the heads of them. Scott

 

[izitbrokeyet?]

Hey Preston,

I'm not aware of any sizes between t15 and t20. I know there are some internal sizes like 27 and 47 when you get into the larger sizes and I realize that doesnt do you any good.

Just a thought: I have found myself in a tight-spot before when an Allen wrench actually worked pretty well on the torx 6pt socket. It may be worth trying

 

[topfuel443]

you could always slot the heads with a dremel then use a flatblade......

No wait, there are probably several hundred screws on an enclosed trailer.....maybe not such a good idea.

I like Scott's idea, paint them!

~James

 

[Preston_Hall]

Torx Sockets

As you can see from this link they do make a T18 Socket. I think this is what I need but in a driver.

 

[izitbrokeyet?]

I just "googled" it and couldnt find anything that looks like it would work between a t15 and t20. Any chance it's a 5-point Torx plus? not a 6 point?

just thought I'd ask.

 

[topfuel443]

Hey preston, look at this site, I know that they make a T18 socket, but Im certain they dont make a t18 driver.....

there are serval types of "torx" styles though, maybe you have something diferent than what is "normal" look at this site to see what I mean. they have picture os each pattern to look at......maybe this will help?

http://www.lara.com/cgi-bin/store/commerce...?keywords=bt-pd

~James

 

[topfuel443]

once again Kev.......same wavelenght on that one.....

 

[Preston_Hall]

Looks like all variations have the same OD measurements. I'll take a pic tonight.

 

[Mike Nowicki]

Preston

Try a #2 square bit, I ran into the same problem.

Later

Mike

 

[Don Ferrette]

I recently bought a used trailer and thought about changing the rusted screws for some new ones. The screws have either a torx or star socket head. A Torx T15 is too small and a T20 is too big. I have not tried any star drives (TS 15 or TS20) but I can't see them fitting. It really appears to match the torx pattern. Apparently there are tools between these sizes but where can I buy them? :unsure:

Hey dude, it's a #2 square drive bit, Lowe's or Home Depot has them. I just bought 2 new ones myself for the new trailer. <_<

 

[Preston_Hall]

HAHA! I'm dumb. The screw was an 8 point.

Hey Don,

You bought two! Where's mine? For the price I paid...............GEE WIZ! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[topfuel443]

Hey Preston.........its an 8 point

~James