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Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by philliphaydon »

KptMarchewa wrote: post #28
PaulKeeble wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I believe it is now I don't think they mention it in this video but have done so on the WAN show, the original manufacturer in 2020 however was Chinese, they had to change due to the fraud and lost $130000 in the process.

Video claims it's the other way around. Taiwanese manufacturer screwed them, they changed to Chinese.

The Taiwanese company was bought out by another company who is focusing on their own products. The original company had megapro as a long time customer which is why LTT used them initially.

Originally company isn’t the issue. The new company is who screwed over LTT. But we don’t know who the new company is.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by kube-system »

cjrp wrote: post #73
master_crab wrote: post #55

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Megapro is also made in “North America” (I assume Canada but would love to hear from someone in the know). So you’d be supporting the “local” American economy, if that matters to you.

Or Mexico?

Probably not Greenland.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by jaclaz »

kalleboo wrote: post #7

It's pretty impressive how they've sold 60,000 $70 screwdrivers in under 48 hours

I think it would be nice to put up an official (or unofficial) registry for owners of this tool, they should put a serial number on it, to be able to track them.

Besides the fact that IMHO a ratchet screwdriver (or more generally 1/4" bits ones) seems like very ill suited for working on computers (too bulky) usually screws on this kind of equipment are rarely very tightened and almost never (unlike in automotive/motorbike/industrial work) dirty/rusted/blocked, so chances of ruining any - if not el-cheapo, "decent" - normal ratchet screwdriver (or its bits) is near to 0.

But if Wurth sells(?) one for US$ 116.60:

https://www.wurthusa.com/Tools/Hand-Tools/Screwdrivers/Assor...

at around 70 bucks this one is a steal. /s

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by pwg »

causality0 wrote: post #9

As someone who spends a good portion of his workday using screwdrivers on industrial equipment and computers, I still don't understand why you'd want a ratcheting one.

I've had a Snap-On SSDMR4B0 [1] for at least 25 years now. The usefulness of the ratchet is hard to describe, but easy to recognize after using one for the purpose of driving/removing screws. One big benefit, which only really reveals with longer screws, is the ability to drive or remove much more quickly than a non-ratchet type screwdriver. Also, the benefit is much more recognizable driving screws with significant resistance (i.e. wood screws into hard wood, or concrete screws into concrete or cinder-block). You can keep pressure on the screw, and just rotate the handle back and forth to drive in/remove the screw, reducing the chance of stripping out the screw head by releasing pressure to turn your hand or turn the screwdriver.

If you have ever used a ratchet wrench for nuts or bolts vs. an open-end or box wrench, the difference between the ratchet screwdriver and a regular one is much the same as the difference between using a ratchet wrench vs. an open-end/box wrench to tighten/loosen a nut or bolt.

The ratchet in their screwdriver, from the video, has a ratchet sound very similar to the Snap-On model I have.

[1] Current version: https://shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle/8-3-4%22-Rat...

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by whermans »

SeanLuke wrote: post #86

A screwdriver that fits custom bits . In an industry that has standardized bit design. This seems set up for failure. I understand the reason they did it. It's not a good reason.

Shorter bits, but with an industry-standard diameter. You can use third-party bits.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by pmarreck »

SeanLuke wrote: post #86

A screwdriver that fits custom bits . In an industry that has standardized bit design. This seems set up for failure. I understand the reason they did it. It's not a good reason.

You must have not watched the whole thing. There's a "ninja star" (they call it) which when turned allows it to store (fewer) standard bits.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by compsciphd »

SeanLuke wrote: post #86

A screwdriver that fits custom bits . In an industry that has standardized bit design. This seems set up for failure. I understand the reason they did it. It's not a good reason.

no, it fits standard bits, the length of the bits is smaller so it can hold more in its internal carry. there's a difference.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by philliphaydon »

SeanLuke wrote: post #86

A screwdriver that fits custom bits . In an industry that has standardized bit design. This seems set up for failure. I understand the reason they did it. It's not a good reason.

It fits standard bits. The bit loader holds standard long bits, just 6 instead of 12…

People are clearly commenting without actually watching the video.

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