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July 20, 2009
8-in-1 Precision Screwdriver
Danilo Campos raved about this tool in the latest edition of Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools, edited by Elon Schoenholz; the review follows.
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Husky 8-in-1 Precision Screwdriver
I've encountered many precision screwdriver kits intended to help you
get past the tiny screws that keep you out of the most interesting
parts of electronic equipment. Most are poorly made. I have long used
tools similar to the jeweler screwdrivers previously
reviewed on Cool Tools. The metal grooves in the shaft wear on your
fingertips after awhile, making longer projects a real pain. You also
can't exert quite as much torque, since each tool is so spindly. They
don’t come close to the usefulness and execution of the Husky 8-in-1.
The Husky 8-in-1 uses removable, double-sided, magnetized bits, and
stores them all inside the driver handle. The result is a versatile,
compact, easy-to-carry tool. The best part is knowing that everything
you need is contained in one small organizer.
The Husky's handle is made from rugged, squared-off plastic and is easy
to grip without being clumsy or too large for practical use in narrow
spaces. It also has the rotating top you'd expect for this kind of
tool, allowing you to apply pressure on one axis while rotating the
driver from another. Thoughtfully, the handle tapers to a long, narrow
metal shaft for access to out-of-the-way screws. The most satisfying
part is how cleanly the bits engage with the screws. They fit perfectly
every single time.
Husky makes a Phillips/Slotted version and a Torx version. Having both
sets gives you 16 screwdrivers that can pry loose just about any tiny
screw you might encounter in an electronic device. For the low price
and lifetime warranty, they’re tough to beat.
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Phillips/Slotted: $5.97.
Torx: $5.97.
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Comments
Yeap, I have it too. very helpful! But I could've sworn I saw it cheaper on dealsShoppie.com!
Posted by: Jason | Jul 22, 2009 8:20:42 PM
Agreed! I've carried this in my IT-nerd belt-clip tool kit(also by Husky)for about two years. Also in the kit: Leatherman(of course), a cheap Husky ratcheting screwdriver w/ Torx, Phillips, & std bits (Quality not as good but cheap and short, fits in the kit), drill bits w/ hex bases that fit the screwdriver, two sided Velcro for cables, diagonal cutting pliers for the dreaded nylon cable ties(safer than a knife). LED AA flashlight, Short Sharpie, pen, adhesive labels, Post-it notes, flash drive. Batman's got nothin' on me.
Posted by: Todd McW | Jul 20, 2009 10:01:26 PM
I have the torx version--works on my old Mac!
Posted by: teg | Jul 20, 2009 8:18:08 PM
I have one of these, it's well spent money! Actually I have 2 sets. One for home and one for the glove box, you'll be amazed how often it comes in handy!
Posted by: Joe Peach | Jul 20, 2009 4:38:38 PM
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