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Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by denton-scratch »

mrweasel wrote: post #69
magicalhippo wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I highly prefer a ratcheting screwdriver if I have to remove a stubborn philips or pozidriv screw, especially if the screw is not directly accessible or there's limited space for my hand. This allows me to keep a good grip and the pressure on the screw all the time, ensuring the screwdriver head doesn't slip out of position. I also find it faster to just twist the shaft of the screwdriver once the screw is loose, som…

The locking mechanism is really where many cheap screwdrivers fail. If it's to easy to hit, or doesn't lock cleanly in place, it can be pretty annoying.

My ratchet driver is Stanley. It's about 15 years old, and it has no faults, other than being too fat for some jobs; the shaft has a sort of rolodex for bits built-in, and it can get in the way. I don't think Stanley make this driver any more (Stanley are not the toolmaker they used to be).

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by bombcar »

dt3ft wrote: post #19

Looks rather bulky for a screwdriver. Kudos on launching, hope they can at least make the cost that was sunk on the injection molds.

The bulky part that worries me (and is why I don't use "bit drivers" usually) is right at the tip - it gets wider within an inch of the screw, which can be highly annoying.

I prefer the "longer bit" drivers that you can find (Milwaukee 48-22-2131 for example) but the best drivers in my experience are the screwdrivers with really long thin shanks.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by BeefWellington »

mrweasel wrote: post #70
BeefWellington wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

While true, I've never seen it on a piece of tech. If this is meant to be a general around-the-house screwdriver set, then the price point is way off. If this is meant to be more of a tech-focused set, missing Torx seems really dumb.

For most tech related tasks they could get rid of the flat-head bits and replace those with the Torxs. If they really wanted to keep the Robertson bits.

I don't agree because I've seen plenty of consumer-grade tech that uses flat-head screws. It's becoming less common but as one example I have a couple of external USB-nVME enclosures that came with flat-head screws to open the external casing. Inside it's Philips.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by wlesieutre »

CraigJPerry wrote: post #101

There's a cheap plastic handle design fairly common on old screwdrivers and i've seen it as a wooden handle on chisels too. I didn't know it's name until recently - the "London Pattern Handle". These are peak handle design IMO. It lets you hold it in a few different ways, with your fingertips for work where you need to accurately feel what the tip is doing. With the palm of your hand when you need to apply lots of to…

For the visual people, here's a london pattern handle: https://www.benchcrafted.com/londonpatternhandle

You can find the same shape in mass produced modern tools with plastic handles: https://www.sears.com/craftsman-5-pc-slotted-screwdriver-set...

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by hbn »

Maursault wrote: post #122
ChuckNorris89 wrote: post #95

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>you're ignoring personality disorder (and/or drug abuse, impossible to say) Huh? Does Linus suffer from that?

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Your comments read like something written by one with mania more than anything I've ever observed from Linus

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by Kye »

omega3 wrote: post #99

For the same price you could get a Wera screwdriver, small screwdrivers and a bottle opener. https://products.wera.de/en/kraftform_kompakt_kraftform_komp... https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_mi... https://products.wera.de/en/tools_for_bicycles_and_e-bikes_f...

There's a reason this is sold right next to t-shirts and mouse pads. This is to support a channel and get something useful in return, not for people who are looking for the best value. LTT does at least put a lot of thought into the stuff they sell. It's not just white-label mystery meat from the cheapest manufacturer in Shenzhen's industrial district. I learned a lot more than I ever thought I wanted to know about Pantone from their video on the Pantone towers they bought for the designers.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by _HMCB_ »

omega3 wrote: post #99

For the same price you could get a Wera screwdriver, small screwdrivers and a bottle opener. https://products.wera.de/en/kraftform_kompakt_kraftform_komp... https://products.wera.de/en/screwdrivers_series_kraftform_mi... https://products.wera.de/en/tools_for_bicycles_and_e-bikes_f...

Can you buy their stuff in the USA? Looks amazing.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by 51Cards »

isatty wrote: post #111
abestic9 wrote: post #5

Project Farm, a YouTube creator that faces various brands of tools off against each other, has purchased an early (but apparently production) release of one of these. In a recent comment on one of his videos he’s stated he aims to have a video of ratcheting screwdrivers including this one out in a few days. I’m optimistic given the attention to detail portrayed in this video, and the fact that Linus displays a passio…

Project Farm makes amazing videos.

I do love his videos though I find them a little rapid fire and after awhile I loose track of what is what. His testing methodlogy is pretty thorough and practical but wish he could change the presentation format a little. That said it is such a firehose of details that I don't have any suggestions on how he would do that. I just find it overwhelming to keep track of each product through the test cycles. Maybe it just needs a better summary at the end.
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