Torx

[Old_Geezer]

Hopefully a quick question. If I buy a Torx security screwdriver say TT30 can that be used without issue to screw in a Torx normal screw i.e. T30 ?

It's that I a need to get one locally, quickly, and all I can presently see on the Net (without mail order) is the TT30 version.

Cheers.

[Kidas]

Yes, pretty sure eveything Torx fits with everything else Torx, of the approprite size.

I have many sets of Torx bits bought as parts of multi-bit screwdriver sets (straight bits, cross-head.Philips, allen keys etc)

Lidl did a nice set for cheap, but I'm sure you could find then at B&Q / Wickes etc

[bhg481]

I think the security Torx have a small spike in the centre of the hole and the screwdrivers have a hole in to accept the spike. Security drivers can be used on ALL torx screws; security screws NEED a security driver.

[Kidas]

this, for example, if you have a screwfix nearby

https://www.screwfix.com/p/forge-steel-precision-screwdriver-set-32-pieces/8878C

includes "9 x Star (T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15 and T20) "

[bhg481]

Kidas - that doesn't cover the T30 that OG needs.

[Old_Geezer]

Cheers. Big issue is that it's not for me, my woman needs them before I get back today, otherwise I have T30 bits. I think the screwdriver would work as it seems it may have a gap for a post that isn't there anyway, so ought not be an issue. Seems the choice is either to wait a week before fitting, so I can get the bits to her, or go for the TT30 after all.

[Old_Geezer]

Aye, she'd be unhappy about buying a set, expensive for single use of one driver, and it has to be T30; I've already been made aware that during my web search the T30 I looked for turned into a T10 and so she bought the wrong one a few days back :-(

[Kidas]

You're right. I'm wrong. Sorry about that. confused 'security' with torx. Silly me.