In search of the perfect screwdriver

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!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stanley-55-045-7-1-2-inch-Wonder/dp/B00002X1XS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20BWJXWXOJWWS&keywords=Stanley+55-045&qid=1645551013&sprefix=stanley+wonder+bar%2Caps%2C934&sr=8-1

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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If you’re using a non-ratcheting screwdriver, what are you even doing? I have one with multiple bits that store in the handle–and the handle can operate either straight on for tight-space jobs, or, with an adjustment, as an L-shaped handle for additional leverage when you’ve got the room.

i find that a blend of two parts mineola tangelo/one part honey tangerine/one part blood orange gives the best balance of tartness to sweetness for a screwdriver. all freshly squeezed, of course.

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I find that the tips of those wear out pretty easily, generally mid-turn, especially on higher-quality screws.

David Tennant Zap GIF by Doctor Who

Seriously, has no one posted this yet???
I am disappointed

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Bahco, for reasons described in an earlier thread on Weras:

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I haven’t bought a screwdriver in probably 30 years. I did buy a very nice mechanics toolkit for our RV about 6 years ago but no individual screwdrivers in years.

These are more than enough.

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No love for Wera?
This is little torque driver is probably the most expensive screwdriver currently around me.

I also love the ifixit driver set for electronics.

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Ultimately it comes down to personal preference. I thought the weird handles on the Wera screwdrivers were a bit contrived until I held one and looked at what my fingers were doing and then the handles made sense.

I’ve only had them for a couple of weeks but so far, I love them.

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