Have a stripped screw horror story? Chances are, you confused a T20 with a TX20. Now you know better.
If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at a box of bits in a hardware store, or struggling to remove a stripped screw, you have likely encountered the silent war of drive types. At first glance, the difference between a T20 and a TX20 seems trivial—just a single letter, right? In reality, that "X" changes everything. difference between t20 and tx20
| Bit Type | Size | Driver Diameter (approx) | Fits into screw? | Recommended? | |----------|------|--------------------------|---------------------------|---------------| | T20 | 20 | 3.94mm | T20 screw: Yes TX20 screw: Loose | No (for TX20) | | TX20 | 20 | 3.94mm (unique geometry) | TX20 screw: Yes T20 screw: Jams | No (for T20) | | T25 | 25 | 4.50mm | Neither screw (too big) | No | | TX25 | 25 | 4.50mm | Neither screw (too big) | No | Have a stripped screw horror story
Next time you reach for a star bit, stop. Look at the screw. Check the valleys. Ask yourself: Am I holding a Torx, or a Torx Plus? Your project (and your sanity) depends on the answer. If you’ve ever found yourself squinting at a
In 10 years, "T20" will be legacy tech, and "TX20" will be standard. But for now, you need to know the difference. Part 10: Summary – The Three-Sentence Takeaway If you remember nothing else from this article, remember this: