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Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by t-writescode »

brianwawok wrote: post #62
throw0101c wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> optimized for an extra $10.00 Megapro may have larger economies of scale and therefore lower costs, or Megapro may have already paid off / amortized the cost of development and so felt its margins were already without having that included in the price anymore.

That’s not how a business sets prices. It charges as much as consumers are willing to pay.

Tell that to Arizona Iced Tea. Not all companies are garbage.

Friendly reminder that LTT sells *all* of its desk pads and water bottles for the same price, no matter the size.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by t-writescode »

Maursault wrote: post #178
Scalene2 wrote: post #157

Earlier quoted context omitted.

No, but iirc he is pretty open out add or adhd (I forget which). It seems well managed.

> It seems well managed. I agree entirely. I think my point had been lost, which was merely speculation on what else beyond fraud would delay release of a screwdriver for 3 years.

Your "point" was a direct attack on a person with absolutely no evidence. You essentially argued that Linus spent all that time and money on "blackjack and hookers" and that's what took 3 years.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by bobsmooth »

cercatrova wrote: post #190

Is there a written warranty? They faced a lot of criticism for their backpack which didn't and the response from Linus was akin to "just trust me bro," which, when called out on, they made a t-shirt out of. Left me thinking that response was in very poor taste, making fun of your own customers' hesitations.

Linus' whole point about warranties is that they're only as trustworthy as the manufacturer is.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by animex »

bobsmooth wrote: post #199
1970-01-01 wrote: post #195

And it has a terrible warranty. THE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: Bits, as they are considered a consumable item; Tools which have been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence, or improper storage; Tools which have been used improperly e.g. using the screwdriver as a pry bar or hammer; Tools which have been altered in any way; Normal wear and tear (including the breakdown of materials over time); Cosmetic da…

Or you can just buy a quality tool and not waste your time.

I've never had to replace a craftsman tool during normal home use... 20+ years.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by luma »

CarVac wrote: post #140

There's a reason that ratchets all have the control turn the opposite way: so that if it rubs against something as you operate it, it won't reverse accidentally. Linus broke the convention just because he wanted to… it's just as bad as that awful "natural scrolling" that plagues laptops these days.

Also, you turn the handle in the desired direction of rotation while holding the lock ring. LTT has decided that the ring is what’s important, not the handle you are turning.

I disagree but good on LTT for making something they want to use. I’ll stick with my Megapro.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by dimator »

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.

unrelated: the depth of the YouTube channel library is simply staggering. it amazes me to uncover channels that i absolutely would have subscribed to on day-0 if i had known them.

at the same time, youtube is really bad at exposing you to new channels that you would enjoy. they bombard you with similar videos ("here's 15 more toilet seat review videos for you!") but they're not able to extrapolate channel tastes for some reason. it's left largely up to the user to dig around for collaterally-themed channels.

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by graton »

marginalia_nu wrote: post #105
geerlingguy wrote: post #91

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Even without many third party reviews, they've sold through 60,000 drivers (and counting) in less than two days. Seems like plenty of people are already taking them for their word, or just want to show support for the channel.

LTT has a lot of goodwill. The brand is managed incredibly well and feels consistently personal, honest and authentic. Probably a lot of people that just want them to do well in what they do. If you get a decent screwdriver out of it, that's nice I guess.

True. But they did hurt some of that goodwill with the "Trust Me Bro Warranty" in regards to the $250 backpack they sell.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdxVtAiYeL0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsX3tUA-wJk

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by mrguyorama »

animex wrote: post #204
bobsmooth wrote: post #199

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Or you can just buy a quality tool and not waste your time.

I've never had to replace a craftsman tool during normal home use... 20+ years.

Are your tools from before or after Sears cashed in on the brand value?

Re: Our screwdriver took three years [video]

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Post by jsmith45 »

tuetuopay wrote: post #13

I still don't get why they, as a tech channel with a tech audience, chose the default bit set to include Robertson instead of Torx. It'll be no surprise this driver will be used mainly in an electronics context, where torx is commonplace and robertson hardly seen, even more so outside of north America.

I have heard that many of those screws that appear to have both a long slot and Philips style plus shape, are actually designed to also accept Robertson, and that in so doing using a Philips driver on those screws has a much greater chance of damaging the screwhead. These are often seen on things like outlets and light switches.

(Note, many but not all are designed to accept a Philips driver, with a visible cross that slightly extends past the 45 degree angled robertson opening, plus having some visible slopes to the edges rather than near 90 degree edges that a screw deigned for only slotted or Robertson would be expected to have. But there are some that are strictly flat and Robertson only).

For those particular screws the best bit is allegedly the ECX bit, which is basically a Robertson Flathead combo bit, and the second best bit to use is the appropriate sized Robertson bit, with Flathead next, and Philips being best avoided.

This makes including a Robertson driver actually not too unreasonable. I in the US have plenty of switches and outlets could be driven with it.

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