screwdrivers

[flyerdan]

Screwdrivers seem to be one of those things that have a habit of accumulating; get a better set or one for a particular configuration and you wind up with spares. Which can come in handy if you need a really long one and cut one off at the handle and weld it to another cut at the tip for a deep recess that a socket and extension won't fit into.

Anyone else have a set of these security bits? The need doesn't arise too often but if you ever need into something like a microwave they sure are nice to have.

 

[k0ua]

Screwdrivers seem to be one of those things that have a habit of accumulating; get a better set or one for a particular configuration and you wind up with spares. Which can come in handy if you need a really long one and cut one off at the handle and weld it to another cut at the tip for a deep recess that a socket and extension won't fit into.

Anyone else have a set of these security bits? The need doesn't arise too often but if you ever need into something like a microwave they sure are nice to have.

I have a set about 1/3 that size, and they have been invaulable a few times to take apart appliances. I repaired the tea maker the other day, and had to have them

James K0UA

 

[jimmyj]

Some interesting stuff

History of Screws and Screwdrivers

 

[Dutch445]

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

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
that's funny

but look
there's more,,
love this one!

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=20

browse the rest of that site, some pretty funny stuff,,
automatic tampon dispenser !

 

[Cliff_Johns]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
that's funny

but look
there's more,,
love this one!

A Round Tuit [Art06] - $125.99 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

browse the rest of that site, some pretty funny stuff,,
automatic tampon dispenser !

That is a great web site. Many valuable and usefull things there.
Cliff

 

[Oaktree]

Anyone else have a set of these security bits? The need doesn't arise too often but if you ever need into something like a microwave they sure are nice to have.

Splined head bits!!! I havent' run into one of them in probably 30+ years. Think I still have a 70s-vintage Xcelite tool roll that had a whole set of them.

 

[5030]

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:

Torx you mean......:laughing:

 

[bironacad]

Torx you mean......:laughing:

Deliberately used the word torque good to see you are paying attention, lol, but ya

 

[flyerdan]

If anyone has been sort of interested in those security bits and are within driving distance of a HF store, it might behoove you to check out their tent sale this weekend, as they have them on sale for $3. I've also got a couple sets of the orange handled ones at the bottom of the page and they seem to be pretty well made.

 

[scgargoyle]

I'm still looking for a screwdriver that can take real abuse. Craftsman are just OK. I bought some Husky at HD, and they are soft as butter. Oddly enough, I bought a big orange handled one at Harbor Freight, and it's the toughest one I own. I can even put a wrench on it. Of course, they don't have those anymore.....

 

[GregbkH]

The Prince-Reed and the Phillips are two different tools. The P-R has 30 degree angle on its tip while the Phillips is cut at 45 degrees. As many have found out, the don't work to good if you use the wrong one. The P-R tip is typically used in smaller devices and electronics.

If you get one of these, you should be ready for almost anything.

Klein Tools 10-in-1 Screwdriver/Nut Driver 32477 at The Home Depot

 

[Brad_Blazer]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
that's funny

but look
there's more,,
love this one!

A Round Tuit [Art06] - $125.99 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

browse the rest of that site, some pretty funny stuff,,
automatic tampon dispenser !

My favorite:
710 Cap - $5.99 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

 

[scott_vt]

The first step is acknowledging you have a problem..

Good Afternoon Cliff,
I find bearhawks' post quite humorous, and I know this thread leans in that direction...

You wont get any lectures from me...

Although I do have a couple of screwdrivers that have the interchangeable tips, that could technically reduce your usable collection !

I do find myself grabbing one of the conventional screwdrivers first, cant explain that...

BTW nice collection !

 

[fbiwrench]

Screwdrivers are like rain....if you don't get some every once in a while it just isn't right!

 

[SPIKER]

I have some (used to be a set some 15 yrs ago) that I bought at Big Lots were green w steel al way through handle and a rounded hammer spot on back of the handle. they have a square 5/16 on average shank that fits a crescent wrench well. beat tar out of a few big ones but the tips are a bit soft used a chisel and parting tools most of the time hardly ever used a screw drivers
gave nephew a set of the free black handles HF versions and 9 piece wrench sets all new for his B-Day today. kid liked them...

Mark

 

[dex3361]

The best screwdrivers I have are Snap On. I do like the Wiha screwdrivers too. They have good metal in the blades.:thumbsup:

 

[D7E]

I find the chests have hundreds of philips but never any flat ones as the get taken to use as pry bars etc by everyone . I buy tons of screwdrivers/wrenches and socket sets whenever i see them cheap .

 

[5030]

The best screwdrivers I have are Snap On. I do like the Wiha screwdrivers too. They have good metal in the blades.:thumbsup:

Had a few myself with the black handles that finally cracked so I canned them Good tempered steel though.....

 

[NativeSon]

When I was in college it was my adult drink of choice. Now I can't stand the taste of OJ. :laughing:

Finally. I figured I was the only one that thought this thread was about mixing drinks. First you take a little Vodka, then you take a little OJ.......

Charlie

 

[JDgreen227]

I posted some pics of my hammer collection but nobody wanted to tell me what a nice bunch of them I had....:laughing:

It would take me FOREVER to get all my screwdrivers together in one place:

Garden shed shop: 15 drivers

Barn workshop: 17 drivers

Small barn workshop upstairs: 20 drivers

Small barn workshop downstairs: 19 drivers

Small barn ATV toolkits: 7 drivers X 2 ATV's: 14 drivers

Small barn GMC toolkit: 13 drivers

Small barn JD toolkit: 6 drivers

Garage workshops: 24 drivers

Garage rolling tool cart: 19 drivers

Garage Olds Cutlass trunk toolkit: 11 drivers

Garage Buick trunk toolkit: 12 drivers

Garage Saturn trunk toolkit: 9 drivers

GMC motorhome toolkits: 15 drivers

Basement workshop: 37 drivers

Kitchen tool drawer: 7 drivers

My home office tool caddy: 6 drivers

Comes to 244 total...and there are a lot more I don't have a count of such as mini-torx and jewelers screwdrivers for working on small things.

STOP LAUGHING !!!