screwdrivers

[LBrown59]

I *think Phillips and straight slotted screws ought to be outlawed in favor of torx and torx and square drive.


Totally agree.

My favorite screw is those that take a common metric or sae socket.
My second choice would be square drive or torx.

 

[zzvyb6]

I also have noticed a problem grabbing the wrong type from my screwdriver drawer even though I try to keep each type on it's own side. Problem is, I can't remember which side is which. So, I solved the problem by talking to myself on the way to my toolboxes: If I really need a flathead, I say that I need a phillips. Need a phillips? Ask myself for a flathead. Works about 80% of the time. I feel a lot better. There are a lot of screws out now that are both types. That takes care of the other 20% of my mistakes...

 

[Oaktree]

I think Phillips and straight slotted screws ought to be outlawed in favor of torx and square drive.

Clearly you've never remodeled an old house. It's hard enough getting screws out of old hinges that have 42 coats of paint on them when they're slotted...I shudder at the joy I'd experience trying to get a similarly clogged torx out.

Years ago I made a brake adjusting tool by heating & bending an old slotted screwdriver. Still have it...get the strangest looks when someone sees it.

 

[65fl]

Now we have to move on to Adjustable wrenches. :thumbsup::thumbsup::laughing::laughing:

I've been saving up for this metric adjustable wrench ...
Amazon.com: Irwin Industrial Tools 2078611 12-Inch Metric Quick Adjusting Wrench: Power & Hand Tools

 

[bironacad]

The first step is acknowledging you have a problem..

three A's to recovery

Aware of the problem
Acceptance of the problem
Action on the problem

Now how do I know that:laughing::thumbsup:

 

[5030]

I've been saving up for this metric adjustable wrench ...
Amazon.com: Irwin Industrial Tools 2078611 12-Inch Metric Quick Adjusting Wrench: Power & Hand Tools

Talk about gullible... The reviewers all gave it 5 stars.

I need to grab some ch-com adjustable wrenches from HF and rebadge them metric... because they are.....:laughing:

..............and inflate the price accordingly.

 

[RobertN]

Left Handed Metric Screwdriver - $12.99 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

I've been saving up for this metric adjustable wrench ...
Amazon.com: Irwin Industrial Tools 2078611 12-Inch Metric Quick Adjusting Wrench: Power & Hand Tools

 

[bironacad]

Gosh, 5030, that seems a bit harsh. I've actually never used a screwdriver as a pry and I've never bent one. I've acquired them that way from other people.

I have good screwdrivers, I just have a lot of others too. This post was intended as humor. I do know how to properly use and take care of my tools.

Cliff

Everyone can be grumpy from time to time probably reminded 5030 that he has his tools in a variety of locations and needs to do some sorting too, . I bought two big rolling tool kits for just that deal and have yet to put the handles on the kits, oh well I can change, if I have too, I guess.:thumbsup:Just not today.

 

[k0ua]

Talk about gullible... The reviewers all gave it 5 stars.

I need to grab some ch-com adjustable wrenches from HF and rebadge them metric... because they are.....:laughing:

..............and inflate the price accordingly.

Well.... you'all did not read the fine print...that there wrench, is sort of metric for real. It has 37 "ridges" in the mechanism that stop on 1 MM increments. and it is "quick set" to one of those 37 stops.. It is NOT infinately adjustable like an ordinary SAE/Metric cresent wrench. I am guessing that a lot of those "stops" would fit a lot of SAE nuts, but you cannot be sure to have a precise fit on all.. Another thing is those "stops" would be real prone to wear in my estimation, making that wrench a piece of junk real fast.. Which it is in the package if you were to ask me..

James K0UA

 

[bironacad]

While I have heard the term Robertson, Yes the square drive is a pretty good design. Thank you Mr. Robertson.:thumbsup:

James K0UA

Yes I have been known to teach the evolution of drivers to youngins.

Note how the Robertson, eh, Canadian design is further up the evolutionary chain then the American Phillips :laughing: but once again the Germans have to one up everyone with the torque drive.:laughing: