Triple square / spline bit

[rayray086]

I went to my local tool shop and asked for 12 point bits - came up trumps.

[dubbed]

Great help everyone. I'm hoping to pick up a single one instead of buying a complete set.

[kendog]

Picking up this old thread again.. I've tried asking the usual local cheapies (Super Cheap etc) with no luck, anywhere specific in Sydney I can get these? I too am mainly after the M8, not sure that I need any of the other sizes?

[Umai Naa!!]

Ebay. Heaps on there.

Or try your local Toolforce guy: Your Local Toolforce Vannie

I've found them to be reasonable on price, and stock a broad range of brands, from cheapies to expensive ones like Hazet and Stahlwille for the VAG enthusiast.

[Transporter]

Picking up this old thread again.. I've tried asking the usual local cheapies (Super Cheap etc) with no luck, anywhere specific in Sydney I can get these? I too am mainly after the M8, not sure that I need any of the other sizes?

You can get Kingcrome from Bunnings they have 2 sets to choose from ($25 and $49), they're reasonable quality and warranteed.

[Umai Naa!!]

Ah yes, forgot about Bunnings.

Kincrome's good stuff. I've got a fair bit of it.

[Ben J]

I ended up buying a set off ebay after going to Supercheap, Autobarn, Repco, Bunnings, BMS, Total Tools, Air and power tool centre and another little tool shop I can't remember the name of, none of them had them. This was in Toowoomba though, I'd imagine somewhere in Sydney (or any of the bigger cities) would be sure to have them, just takes a lot of looking around. If you don't need them urgently, ebay is the way to go though I think, a lot cheaper than local tool stores too. Unless you are in the trade these triple square bits are something you will use very rarely, so having the best quality ones really isn't that importan., I'd rather save the money and put it towards good quality tools that you actually do use all the time, or nice new parts for the car

[kendog]

You can get Kingcrome from Bunnings they have 2 sets to choose from ($25 and $49), they're reasonable quality and warranteed.

Thanks, pretty sure I asked there (huge one at Mascot/Alexandria), but maybe it's something I have to ask to be ordered in..?

I'm happy with the Kinchrome socket set I've had for about 13 years now. After some mis-use, I stuffed the main socket wrench, and the guy at Bunnings swapped it for a brand new one, and even gave me a couple of bits missing from the set for free!

[Transporter]

Thanks, pretty sure I asked there (huge one at Mascot/Alexandria), but maybe it's something I have to ask to be ordered in..?

I found out that sometimes just asking is not good enough. I would just go there, with the part number, check the shelves and if no joy, then ask them to check their system, maybe they can order it for you.

Also available elswhere
Kincrome HEX & SPLINE DR SET 23PCE

Oh, and it's Kincrome.

[brad]

Picking up this old thread again.. I've tried asking the usual local cheapies (Super Cheap etc) with no luck, anywhere specific in Sydney I can get these? I too am mainly after the M8, not sure that I need any of the other sizes?

VEK Tools (smithfield IIRC) have them.

I bought mine off eBay. Set of 10 (4mm-18mm) for AUD40. These ones. They seem OK.

I bought them for the front strut change but they really weren't needed (could have used vice grips & a rattle gun instead)