@#$%^&* Torx Screws !

[DK Custom Products]

Back in my Caveman days...Street mechanic's 101...50's/60's My impact hammer was a Screw driver, And a ball peen hammer... You hold the screw driver in your right hand with the left hand holding the hammer, And as you'er turning the screw driver , Smack the screw driver on the head with the hammer.. If your right handed reverse the holding procedure... ...If you happen to have a helper then you just have to say to him... ;

When i nod my head then you hit it...:laugh:

:laugh: Your account brought back memories and a smile!

Those were the days when I was just happy to be wrenching, and tools like an impact wrench were so far out of the realm of financial possibility they were not even thought about! Simpler times.

Kevin

 

[mirider]

A visit to your local Harbour Freight store and you can pick up an electric impact tool for $20.

Free is a lot less than $20......:laugh: As I said, ended up getting the screws out for nothing. Finished installing the hitch today, took about 10 minutes after I had spent many hours trying to get those @#%^&* screws out. Turns out an impact wrench wouldn't have completely solved my problem as the mufflers had to be moved to even get at the screws, better left to the dealer.

 

[Pegasus1300]

I had one of those many years ago. It was made by Snap-on, had a case with an assortment of bits. GREAT tool!

It disappeared while I was overseas in the ARMY. Wish I had it back.

This looks like the one I had. I don't remember it being near as pricey tho. Even considering inflation.

https://store.snapon.com/Impact-Drivers-3-8--8-pc-3-8-Drive-Impact-Driver-Set-P631500.aspx

Vessel is the company that made these for Snap On. I still have mine from 45 years ago still works great.

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[HDB0B]

I bought this impact driver in 1966 to get the engine covers off my Yamaha which were phillips (worse that torx!)

I use it all the time.

Bob orag: