Screwdriver Decision Fatigue

[RonnieMac]

What the hell actually uses Pozidriv fasteners? I don't think I've ever seen or needed a Pozidriv driver but they're included in every bit set and lots of screwdriver sets too.

I work mostly on British vehicles pre-1980. I use Pozidriv screwdrivers all the time - using a Phillips screwdriver ruins both the screw head and the screwdriver when a Pozidriv is called for.

 

[crashmtb]

I work mostly on British vehicles pre-1980. I use Pozidriv screwdrivers all the time - using a Phillips screwdriver ruins both the screw head and the screwdriver when a Pozidriv is called for.

Land Rover until very, very recently still used pozidriv everywhere.

 

[rust in the eye]

Why would you hit a Phillips screwdriver with a hammer? I feel like a lifetime warranty for the HF screwdrivers is a genius idea. They are so ugly and so crappy, you’ll use it once then buy better screwdrivers and leave these in the bottom of the junk drawer or rusty toolbox where they will last a lifetime. These are the cockroaches of screwdrivers.

These are screwdrivers you buy your son in law so he’ll stop getting your daughter to ask you for help doing things he should know how to do. These are dorm room tools.

For not that much more money, you can get decent US made tools. These Harbor Freight tools are literally tent stakes and ice picks masquerading as screwdrivers. When you invite your garage journal friends over, you should hide these with your collection of knitting pattern magazines. (Trying to keep this joke G rated). It’s a JOKE guys!

From my previous post:
You're kidding, right?
I'm going to buy them. I'll report back. I've done way worse things with $7 before.

Update: I bought those Doyle demo screwdrivers yesterday. A couple of phillips screws on an ancient Mercedes mono-wiper assembly I've been working on were stuck good. My new Vessel was biting but I couldn't get enough purchase to turn it, a brand new Snap-On was wanting to cam out when turning was wrench assisted at the bolster. This screw needed some beatings and I don't beat on my good tools unless under duress. The Doyle bit well and after some light to moderate blows both screws came out without damage.
The Doyle performed well. I found the grip comfortable. It's a bit longer than I prefer. I'm also not a fan of hex shafts, this one being only 6mm and without a discrete hex bolster means only the tiniest of wrenches to assist or a locking pliers which is what I used.
$7.99 well spent

 

[johnty288]

Not sure on the acetate smell. For starters I would wear that as a cologne so my opinion is worthless.

I also have acetate screwdrivers that have lived 40 years in 100F+ temperatures for decades and I can't smell anything so IDK .

I always kinda liked that smell

 

[johnty288]

I can't get down to get a picture right now but I have a set I purhased from Griot's Garage about 25 years ago that I absolutely love... shanks finely made with hardened tips that fit all fasteners and frosted red handles that fit my hand perfectly and look good enough to eat . I dont see any other name on them and have not been able to find them anywhere. For whatever reason when anyone who happens to be in the house needs a screwdriver these are the ones they go after so I never know where they will turn up. Griots doesn't sell these anymore.

 

[Rabid Badger]

A 205 post thread titled "Screwdriver Decision Fatigue" is this forum in a nutshell.

 

[dchawk81]

A 205 post thread titled "Screwdriver Decision Fatigue" is this forum in a nutshell.

Also known from here on as SDF.

It's not really a thing until it's been acronymized.

 

[PugetDude]

A 205 post thread titled "Screwdriver Decision Fatigue" is this forum in a nutshell.

The failed pizza order thread is closing the gap at 150 posts and counting. The late pants delivery thread had legs, but is coming up short.

 

[zendriver]

The failed pizza order thread is closing the gap at 150 posts and counting. The late pants delivery thread had legs, but is coming up short.

This is what retirement looks like, so get used to it.