Tool Tech 53390 8-in-1 Screwdriver Multi-Tool with Torch

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Everyday DIY is one thing, but screws are as common as nails in woodworking, and if you’re into building electronics the need for a specific tiny driver with an unusual head is a regular occurrence. Thankfully, you have plenty of choice when it comes to screwdriver sets that are suitable for any eventuality. Is 58 screwdrivers enough? Could you make do with 12? Does each one need a handle, or will a series of interchangeable heads work? Do you need them to be insulated? Or magnetic? What about hex, truss or Torx heads? If we showed you a set of 100 screwdrivers, would you think that was overkill? Yes, the design of the screwdriver itself can make a big difference. Some are simple cylinders, while others are shaped for extra grip, with rubberised patterns for you to hold on to. Some have a nut moulded into the haft so you can turn them with a spanner. Others have a hole through the middle so you can insert another screwdriver for extra force. The grip is usually made of metal, plastic, rubber, or wood. The handle is usually designed to exert maximum torque without your hand slipping. Plastic handles are commonly used because of their durability, but rubber grips are also added to provide comfort while using it. It comprises 17 screwdrivers, including three Torx, plus sets of imperial and metric Allen keys, and a universal handle with ten interchangeable ends. There’s something here for almost every kind of job. Sizes range from a big 8mm to 2mm straight-slot, with similar Phillips and Pozidriv options. Ratchet Screwdriver: Ratcheting screwdrivers feature an internal ball-bearing mechanism that makes turning the screw simple and repetitive. You can do this without taking out the screw’s driver head.

All models have a handle, shank and the blade tip. They come in different variations depending on their usage. Sets that comprise a universal handle with many interchangeable tips are popular because they’re light and easy to carry, but once you lose one of the tips it tends to stay lost – they’re not very big and are often dull in colour. Lose too many and you’ll have to buy a new set of tips, or potentially replace the whole set. Can’t I just buy any old cheap screwdrivers? Yankee Screwdriver: Instead of using ball bearings, this screwdriver uses a spring-loaded mechanism. Instead of twisting the screw with your wrist, you place the screw head against the screw and push it to tighten. This is a specialised set of electrical screwdrivers, all fully insulated. You get two handles, and 17 inserts, all 154mm long, to go in them, plus a matching pair of pliers and insulation strippers. All the blades are extra-slim for working with sunken screws or those that are kept down by springs, and you get a selection of straight, Phillips, Pozidriv and Torx ends, none of them particularly big. On the upper part, either there is a hole through which a wire is passed, or this end is made flat so that when this part is fixed to handle, it does not allow the shank to move separately. These are generally made of carbon steel. #3 BladeBefore you buy the biggest set you can find, ask yourself what your priorities are – if you just want a set for occasional DIY, then you don’t need a 100-piece set with every possible head. Equally, if you need a set for specific technical jobs, in addition to everyday home DIY, then it pays to make sure you buy a set that covers every eventuality, and has a suitably wide range of head types and sizes. According to needs, there are light-duty screwdrivers and heavy-duty screwdrivers. They have a flat tip. Although it can be powered or manually operated, the ‘cam-out effect’ of the slotted head makes power operation less common. The blade is the lower part of the shank. It is also known as a tip. This part is hardened and tempered. A halfway house between the Stanley Fat Max set and the cheaper ones, this set from Draper Tools offers a good range of different blades.

The length of the metal that runs from the handle to the tip is the shank. It is usually made chrome, steel, or another metal and needs to withstand the force applied by your hand. The shank and the handle need to be connected strongly so that it doesn’t fall off even while applying high pressure on the handle. Some models even have shanks that reach the full length of the handle. This is useful when a hammer is used to strike the end of the handle. Powered Screwdriver: This screwdriver is powered by electricity or a battery. Power drills with flat or Phillip’s heads are frequently used along with multi-bit screwdrivers. Magnetic Screwdriver: It is a standard screwdriver with a practical feature: The screws are held in place by a magnetized tip, making it simpler to install or remove the screws. A flathead screwdriver, also called a slotted screwdriver, is a tool with a wedge-shaped flat tip that is designed to fit into the notch on a slotted screw. These tools can come in various sizes and lengths, including oversized flathead screwdrivers that are useful in automotive work, standard-size screwdrivers for furniture construction, and precision flathead screwdrivers that are suitable for working on computers and other delicate electronics.Every so often, you’ll need to clean your ratcheting screwdriver. Keeping tools clean is a great way to extend the life of your tools. If the screwdriver isn’t too dirty, you can simply wipe them down with stainless steel wipes. Tools that need a deeper cleaner are better suited to the use of WD-40. You should also use WD-40 on any comfort grip handles, as these handles absorb the chemicals found in other products, which can cause them to wear out prematurely. Tri-wing screwdrivers are costly and not easily available like other drivers. These drivers were previously manufactured for use in aerospace engineering, but now you can easily find them in home electronics. #14 Carpenter Screwdriver

Phillips screwdrivers have an X-shaped tip that is made to fit inside the X-shaped notch of a compatible Phillips head screw. These tools were developed in the 19th century as an improvement over flathead screwdrivers because the shape of the screwdriver head provides better traction or grip when you are driving or removing screws. Something a little bit different. Wera launched its handle shape in the 1960s, basing it on the contours of the human hand. And despite a few tweaks, it’s stayed basically the same ever since. Human hands, Wera says, haven’t changed in that time either. Similar to flathead screwdrivers, there are a wide range of sizes and lengths for Phillips screwdrivers and they also come in both manually driven and electric options. While Phillips screwdrivers do provide better control and driving power, the tip can still slip out of the screw head if it is driven with too much force. Go slow to ensure that the screwdriver tip grips the screw properly to avoid stripping the screw head. A screwdriver is used for tightening or loosening the screw. A round rod with a flat end, having a handle at the other end, is called a screwdriver. The length of a screwdriver is measured, excluding the handle. The length of a screwdriver varies from 50 millimeters i.e., 2” to 18”.I assume you were confused between a screwdriver and a screw drive, though? Just keep reading, and all of your confusion will be resolved. The middle part between the blade and the handle is called the shank. On its lower part tip or blade is made. When you’re ready to remove or change bits, you’ll need to take a dry cloth and wipe your hands free of any sweat or oil. This way you can get a good grip on the tip of the bit. All you need to do is pull the bit straight out and you’re all set. Read Also: Different Types of Springs and Their Applications [Full Guide] The Function of Various Types of Screwdrivers Handle, generally wooden or plastic handles, are fixed to the screwdrivers. To save the wooden handle from being broken, an iron is fixed to the handle.#2. Shank