Don't Skimp On Your Screwdrivers
Once lured back into the pit, I saw that he just needed some minor adjustments in fueling. I asked where his screwdrivers were, and he handed me this red contraption that consisted of a pile of removable, switchable and otherwise useless pieces of metal. "Is this all you have?" I asked, wearing a classic vinegar-face. "It's universal," he responded. "You just pull the end out and switch it around to what you need."
Without going into the details of why I had to go back to his house the next weekend with a drywall patch, let me say that the only thing universal about this tool was that it was universally miserable. So if you make the decision to do your own repairs and maintenance, do yourself a favor and buy at least an 8-piece screwdriver set. You'll thank yourself in the end, and avoid some unexpected home improvements in the process.
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Comments
On screwdrivers: I have a large set of the plug in bits. They are lifesavers for some things. The only one missing is a three bladed Phillips type for entering some electronics. Since the screw is really small I have not tried to grind a regular hex bit into the profile needed.
As to regular screw drivers with really strong and hard steel I agree on the proper tool. When necessary (not often) I will grind the screwdriver bit to fit the head exactly. It also means replacing the original at the next trip to the store. With the multitude of special heads in the above set, I can avoid much modification of full screwdrivers most of the time.
duke
When a 15 piece set of Craftsman screwdrivers can be bought for less than $20, there’s no excuse for using garbage screwdrivers on a regular basis.