X-Squared nose bridge screws

[Stanley_O]

Is there any advantage to a T5 over a hex or vice versa?

T5 and Hex are totally diferent (5 edges vs 6 edges) - so the "correct one" is the hex but you can work with a t5 though this will damage the screws. Have a look at this picture from linegear (could not find a picture of a OEM screw this fast):

X-Squared - Nose Bridge Screw

High Quality - Nose Bride Screw for X-SquaredAs you can see the third picture, this screw works for …

www.linegear-japan.com

You see clearly that the hole has 6 edge (and OEM are also) - compare this to the screw head on the stems which are T (though T6).

 

[ItnStln]

T5 and Hex are totally diferent (5 edges vs 6 edges) - so the "correct one" is the hex but you can work with a t5 though this will damage the screws. Have a look at this picture from linegear (could not find a picture of a OEM screw this fast):

X-Squared - Nose Bridge Screw

High Quality - Nose Bride Screw for X-SquaredAs you can see the third picture, this screw works for …

www.linegear-japan.com

You see clearly that the hole has 6 edge (and OEM are also) - compare this to the screw head on the stems which are T (though T6).

Thanks, I owe you because I was about to buy a T5 and T6 for my XS. You saved me a headache in the future, so thanks!

 

[ItnStln]

The correct hex is 1.3/.050 right?

 

[zwc0442]

T5 and Hex are totally diferent (5 edges vs 6 edges) - so the "correct one" is the hex but you can work with a t5 though this will damage the screws. Have a look at this picture from linegear (could not find a picture of a OEM screw this fast):

X-Squared - Nose Bridge Screw

High Quality - Nose Bride Screw for X-SquaredAs you can see the third picture, this screw works for …

www.linegear-japan.com

You see clearly that the hole has 6 edge (and OEM are also) - compare this to the screw head on the stems which are T (though T6).

T5 doesn't mean 5 sided. Standard Torx is a 6 point driver. T5 refers to the size.

 

[Stanley_O]

The correct hex is 1.3/.050 right?

I bought this one twice already and it fits perfectly

 

[ItnStln]

I bought this one twice already and it fits perfectly

Thanks, I'm about to pick up a few.

 

[Stanley_O]

T5 doesn't mean 5 sided. Standard Torx is a 6 point driver. T5 refers to the size.

You are abolutely right - I thought the star shape of torx is 5 pointed but just checked and its 6 pointed ... and yes technically it would be 2 * 6 edged due to the star design