Originally published at: In search of the perfect screwdriver | Boing Boing
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Of course if you assemble much IKEA furniture, you’ll want a pozidriv screwdriver. (not quite the same as a Philips, there aren’t fillets at the center of the cross)
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I’m in the process of re-tooling my 'shop and after much research decided on a full set of Stanley Fat-Max screwdrivers in Slots and Philips sizes for everyday use. (I’ve no use for Pozidrives and my Torx and Allen requirements are already met with a set each of Unior T-Handles that show no signs of giving up after about 15 years of abuse.)
I also bought a little pry-bar to hang with the screwdrivers to discourage me from using the screwdrivers as levers, and a Stanley Fat-Max bradawl to discourage me from using the screwdrivers as poking devices.
I’m working on a way to discourage me from using the screwdrivers to stir paint…
In addition to the Stanleys, I got a set of Wera Lasertips to use as Sunday best screwdrivers (I can’t really explain why I need Sunday best screwdrivers but I do) and a set of Wera Chiseldriver demolition screwdrivers for beating on with hammers if required (they’re designed for this).
The Stanley Fat-Max screwdrivers are a pleasure to use. The Weras are sublime!
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Don’t leave those screwdrivers soaking overnight in acetone cos you used them all to stir paint or they’ll dissolve.
Or so I’ve heard. I definitely didn’t do this and have no idea if it’s true.
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Wera Kraftform and Felo for full-size screwdrivers, Wiha 4mm System4 bits and a Wowstick power driver for computers and electronics.
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Yoiks, $75 for the Snap-on. That said, I do admit that the quality of most drivers with swappable bits is shoddy, and I do appreciate well-made tools.
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Type? I’ve had a cat’s paw/flat bar puller around 25 years that shows no signs whatsoever of letting up. It’s helped me pull and tear a lot of stuff. I have a wonderbar for bigger stuff, and a wrecking bar, and bought a molding bar about 15 years ago and use it as well, but that cat’s paw gets the most use.
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In acknowledgement that I must say something on the subject: The best screwdriver is the one within reach. It surely is not the number two phillips that is always absent, that motherfucker.
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That first image of Savage immediately made me think of this:
- and then I laughed like the idiot 12 year old that I am.
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I’ve learned that it does not make any difference how many one has, either – they will always be elsewhere.
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This is my favorite multi-use one so far. The shaft reverses so you have a double headed flat bit and a #2 and #3 Phillips bit on each end and the receiver end fits standard bit drivers and extensions. The handle is nice and chunky a works well when wearing gloves. $10 bucks at Home Depot.
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Those Stanleys are indeed nice. I’ve only got one, and that triangular handle is great for grip and torque.
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It’s a Roughneck 7" flat pry bar. Its only job is stop me blunting and bending the screwdrivers. I was tempted to get a Wonderbar but I felt it was too wide.
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- 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger good quality vodka
- 6 fluid ounces pulp-free pure premium orange juice
- ice cubes
pour in glass, mix well.
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I’ve just discovered this!
It’s EXACTLY what I had in mind.
Ah, yes. Those are handy little nail-pullers when the nails are in tight.
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neva’ gonna’ happen, I promise
specially treated to smell like unicorn puke when they get old
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Aye, there’s the rub(bing alcohol).
My favorite screwdrivers are the ones in my iFixit kit. One of the most useful gifts (if not the most useful) I’ve ever been given.
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