Pfft wtf

I broke the tip off a craftsman torx bit tryn to pull off the sideplates ofa sissybar. I got 3 of the torxs off but the 4th one busted a cm off the tip of my torx bit.

Hmmm

Bleh this set cost a bunch...30bucks

Red Locktited this torx screw.

 

bummer,,,,hammer chizel,,,try and just tap on the torxs,,,oppsite direction it broke,,,if that don't work,,,chizel a small grove in the side of the button head,,,then tap the button hear counter clock wise.....us the hammer and chizel,,to try and turn the bolt,,,not cut it off!!!

 

The bolt didn't brake, nor did I strip it....

I broke the tip off the torx tool... the bit haha



Maybe craftsman will replace it for me.. isn't there a lifetime warranty on them tools?

 

Snap-On warranties their's, I'm on my 3rd T-40 in 2 weeks [&:]

 

I own 3 snap on tools.. a sweet torque wrench which cost me like 350 dollars heh.. gosh snap-on tools are expensive LOL.. like Flukes are..
and I got a set of deep standard sockets and regular sockets (not 12 point)

But anyways most of my tools are craftsman and since I have never broken a tool, wonder how you get them to replace a part in a set...

 

just head to your nearest sears and show them the piece. if they have it you will be walking out with a new bit. my experiences have been good with sears. i took back 2 of their craftsman flashlights. put them thru the wringer on my sub, then took them back for new ones.

 

I've broken off a few cheap torx bits before also..it's pretty easy to remove them since it's weak anyway, I just take a small nail or thin punch and tap it center..it will usually disintegrate and you can take a set of needle nose pliers and pull the pieces out.

The real solution is to get a good set of torx wrenches or bits..the good one don't break off like the cheap Chinese stuff.

 

Oh I see what he ment...

Yeah the little tip of the torx bit wasnt too deep, so it just fell out when I turned the sideplate upside down.
But it was my only tip of that size...

I am gona go to a real tool shop on monday.. not sears and see what they can offer

 

Are craftsmen made in china now?

Wow, I'll have to look at mine.

I've returned tons of tools over the years and never had an issue. They just give you a new one. Even if they have to open up a set.

 

Craftsman replaces any damaged tools - even if you did it yourself. I got a new std screwdriver after I ground the tip to a point to punch out a stripped bolt.