How do you unscrew a Torx screw without a Torx screwdriver?
Use a small flat head screwdriver.
- For security torx screws you will need to insert the flat head in against one of the outer grooves and the center nub of the head.
- Security torx screws will usually turn the opposite direction, so you should turn clockwise to remove them.
How do you remove a stripped Torx screw in tight space?
What can I use instead of a star screwdriver? The first thing you could try is a kitchen knife. Choose one that has a rounded tip like a butter knife or a small knife that you would use for a cheese board. Take the blade tip and angle the handle down toward the ground to give yourself some leverage. If you don’t have a butter knife on hand, try a dime.
Are Torx and star the same? The difference between Torx Bits vs Star Bits is that Torx is the trademark name, while star represents the generic descriptor – the terms can be used interchangeably, as the tools are identical.
