SE 33 pc. Security Bit Set
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of SE 33 pc. Security Bit Set
Customer Review: Low End Security Bit Set - Know the diffrences
Summary: 2 Stars
This bit set is OK for short term, occasional, non-technical home users. But, be aware of the differences between this cheaper one and a higher quality one;
1.Bits are non-precise and some may not fit screws properly.
2.Bits are not properly hardened and some will break under strong tightening.
3.PVC plastic organizer is of a harder material making bit insertion and
removal a little more difficult, and organizer tends to lose its shape over
time, than a better more supple quality organizer.
4.Bit holder is a magnetic bit 'holder' only. It will hold the bit to the
holder, but will not hold a screw to the bit. Better holders use a
non-ferrous(non-magnet) like Stainless Steel, that allows xfer of bit
holders magnetism to xfer the screw also. Cheaper plain ferrous steel
holders steal the magnetism from the holders bit holding magnet before it
can reach the bits tip. If your mag holder will not pick another bit off a
table from the tip of one inserted into the holder, then it is a cheaper
plain steel holder.
I hope this helps to make a better decision regarding what kind of bit set you need, a less expensive occasional home user one like this, or a more expensive, typically about $15, one for higher expectation use.
Customer Review: Good
Summary: 5 Stars
Works well with the Anytime 100 piece tool set. Here is how I feel about both:
I bought 5 sets of this product. One for myself and 4 for gifts. I gave on to my Dad, one to my brother, one to my father-in-law and one to my brother-in-law. Five stars from all of us.
I also bought this 33 piece security bit set to go with it. Both have come in handy with my iMac, Mac Book, Dell and Toshiba. The screwdriver has come in handy for big jobs too. I used it to install 5 closets worth of Elfa. It's a great screwdriver for any size job. Sturdy and well made. Has a magnetic head, which helps with the little stuff.
I put my old flat and phillips head screwdrivers in storage. Now I only carry this one with the bit sets in my Bucket Boss.
Great product.
Customer Review: Lots of Quality! Unfortunately, It's All LOW!
Summary: 1 Stars
I should have paid more attention to the other reviews of this security bit set, but I needed something in a hurry to try to get into an older Seagate external drive enclosure. I ordered it and hoped for the best.
That turned out to be a $4.00 mistake, for sure. When the package arrived today, I couldn't believe my eyes at the bits of misshapen steel the set comprised.
This bit set may actually be useful as a set of small fishing line sinkers, but for the stated purpose, it's truly laughable. Before ordering these, check your local dollar store; you're more likely to find a usable set of security bits there. But then again, beware: you might find a set of THESE hanging from the display hook.
Customer Review: A good thing to have, but these are cheapos for sure.
Summary: 2 Stars
The first thing that I noticed is that the two different sides that constitute the "case" don't fit together firmly. Both sides just kind-of stick over the bits, to the side that is over the actual heads of the bits isn't stuck on well at all. Not a huge concern.
The thing that is relevant about these is that because they're security bits, they have holes in the ends of them. Because they're cheap, the holes are not in the middle. Simply put, In many cases these aren't actually even going to work on those screws. On top of that, they're not very hard metal and easy to strip the bits (not the screws). Disappointing, but not really for $4.
Customer Review: Poor Quality, does not work for PS3
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this to open a PS3 which has the security Torx screw. None of these fit. Based on my visual inspection, the quality of the bits are not very precise, so the sharp edges of the torx screw did not work with the dull edges of these bits. Also, the security hole didn't seem deep enough. Disgusted, I just broke out the drill and drilled out the one screw that holds the PS3 cover (out of warranty anyway, so I didn't care)
Useless to me, but the carrying case is kinda nice. Maybe it'll be useful opening some other kind of box for me some day, but for now, it'll just sit in the drawer. At least it was cheap.