Customer Reviews

Anytime Tools AT200430 101 Piece Tamper Proof/security Screwdriver Bits and 1/4" Square/hex Reversible Mini Ratchet

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Super cheap and I haven't stripped any yet, so who's complaining? Includes the same bits as in the 33 piece set listed elsewhere on Amazon. Appears this is a generic item sold under many names. I found this same exact set of bits in a Harbor Freight retail store branded as "Drill Master" but without the right-angle driver. Case I got holds parts VERY tightly, almost need pliers to extract the bits.

This is *just* a helper note for anyone who broke their phone and isn't familiar with bit numbers (and because the photos are so small) this is NOT the security set a lot of forums are linking you to. There are no micro precision bits here for taking apart a mobile phones and electronics, and the magical tiny tri-wing Y "Sanyo Phone/Nintendo DS/Wii" screwdriver you seek is not here. You seek the #0.

I purchased this kit recently when I needed an assortment of torx bits.

I was quite pleased when I saw the vast assortment of bits that come with the kit. Everything is nicely laid out and the included ratchet handle is very nice.

It would have been nice to have a conventional screwdriver handle included, but I can live without it.

My only complaint is about the case. It seems very nicely made, but if you don't use the thin foam insert that comes in the case, many of the bits spill out into the case.

The tool set is of good quality but has one very annoying issue. If you open the case upside down you will find yourself sorting and resorting spilled bits for about 20 minutes. This problem is compounded by the fact that the "top" is not labeled as such...nor is the bottom. Oh well, a few seconds with a Sharpie fixed that problem.

Unfortunately my 5-year-old can't read yet...so I have direct experience with the resorting as described above.

When I received this product I was initially very pleased. The case is solid heavy-duty plastic molded construction, and there are quite an assortment of bits inside, and they look to be of good quality.

However I began to realize all too soon that many of these bits are "filler" bits. I.e., they have no real utility in consumer electronics devices. For example, in each class of bit (altogether 15 types of bit) there are a couple and sometimes several giant bits in sizes 30, 35, and even 40. These bits are for large mechanical devices, certainly not consumer electronics. They have no place in a consumer electronics kit.

But I wouldn't complain if the kit at least included the bits that are very common in consumer electronic devices. For example, the smallest Torx bit is size T-8! This is absurd. Practically the entire Apple hardware line uses Torx-6. In fact this is the reason I originally bought the kit--to service a failed harddrive in my PowerBook G4. Well, the purchase ended up being useful after all: I now have a $30US (after all shipping etc.) door stop.

Anytime Tools could at least have listed the sizes they do have within the kit. Saying "9 torx" and "9 tamperproof torx" is misleading, as most that do any serious servicing of electronics (especially Apple products) would immediately assume it included the most popular sizes, specifically Torx-6. Only now do I realize I should have gone with Anytime Tools' Micro Precision Toolset.

Annoyed,
Dalmazio

Several of the bits offered (the 12-point star and clutch bits) are used more frequently in specific types of automobiles, and perhaps should be offered separately. The kit also contains several each #2 Philips and PoziDriv bits, which are redundant. Admittedly, the #2 Philips is a popular size, and having a back-up is nice, but the Pozi bits aren't used much in the US. I'd like to see combo-bits (slot + Philips), triangular bits, security Philips bits, the newest style TORX Plus bits (not the security type which aren't released to the general public), and perhaps bits for removing one-way screws. Maybe the kit should be increased to 120 pieces!
The mini-ratchet is handy, but I'm not sure if it and the cost of USPS shipping was worth the extra money compared to other outfits.

Like most of these reviews state, the case definitely has a little something to be desired. But it's all irrelevant since the bits are truly an amazing value. I mostly got this kit for the Torx and TR Torx bits but was pleasantly surprised to find an amazing array of all kinds of unique bits. So many different ones that some of them I'll probably never use. But who knows.

The bits are organized very good in the carry case, however, I never received the 1/4" Square/hex Reversible Mini Ratchets with my order.

I purchased this item for the tamper-proof torx bits. A set of 12 of these bits (which included 3 larger sizes not in this kit) was close to $30 at a major tool retailer.

I'm as happy as can be about this set, as it has a bit for so many different types of heads and multiple sizes for each type. The only disappointment is that I probably won't ever use them all--there's several included that I can only guess the name to. However the real benefit is that the next time I come to an unfamiliar screw head, odds are very good that I've got the tool for it.

It's true that the included ratchet doesn't fit in the case--however I think the ratchet is more of a bonus than anything. These are 1/4" drive bits, which means they'll fit your small ratchet. Personally this kit will fit easily in a small toolbag of mine which already has a basic 1/4 ratchet set. It's an awesome little piece of kit.

BTW: The complaints of the case letting the bits loose without the foam doesn't apply to mine. I removed the foam and shook the case as hard as I could in all directions for about a minute and not a single bit let go.

In a blown molded plastic case that could easily fit inside a coat pocket is one of the most impressive collections of bits I've ever seen. Each bit is nested in a dedicated, clearly-labeled inset. The bits are of a high-quality hard steel that easily hold up to frequent usage with minimum signs of distress. They are priced so you can have one in all of your tool boxes too! This is one of my favorite driver kits.

This is a nice set of tools for a great price. I've had problems finding a set with the small torx that I needed.

I can see how one might upset them and it would be a pain to put them all back in but they must have altered the case becasue you can see which way is up before you open it.

Thanks to the other reviews they helped me make the decision to buy.