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I have a set of Wiha insulated screwdrivers and I love them. They fit well in your hand and also fit your fingertips pretty good when tring to work fast. They are also fully insulated and rated to 1000V. Granted I hope no one is going to work on a live circuit, every extra layer of safety helps. I got these at Sears though they are also available elsewhere. Here's the URL for ones I'm talking about: http://www.wihatools.com/328sets.htm [This message has been edited by IanR (edited 09-21-2005).]
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A good quality screwdriver.
Seen a few hot connections from drill tightened terminal screws where the torque was not set right, hence poor connection etc. etc. etc.
The product of rotation, excitation and flux produces electricty.
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My fave is the 6-volt rechargeable folding B&D: [img] http://images.lowes.com/product/028877/028877453101.jpg?wid=158&cvt=jpeg[/img] 6V drill, screwdriver and tape measure in one convenient cordless tool 2-speed gear box for low speed screwdriving and high speed drilling Handle locks in 3 positions for constricted locations and tight areas Forward/reverse rocker switch for easy change from screwdriving to screw removal Integrated LED light illuminates work surface 23 position clutch prevents stripping of screws Features convenient on-board bit storage Note: the newer ones don't have the tape measure, but come with several bits. [This message has been edited by Larry Fine (edited 12-23-2005).]
Larry Fine Fine Electric Co. fineelectricco.com
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I too am with Redsey on the "spinny" screwdrivers. I have #2p and straight blade in my pouch at ALL times. The #2p is for everything up to #6x1.25" drywall screws.
For regular drivers I am another fan of the German made Wera, Wiha, Witte brands. They last much longer than others and are made VERY well.
I also use a Makita impact driver to install devices (in quantity). It's not worth carrying it for 2-3 devices. Once you get the right feel it is perfect! Those cordless screwdrivers are WAY to slow.
Speedy Petey
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." -Albert Einstein
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(Tacka, Tacka, Tacka, Tacka!) (Tacka, Tacka, Tacka, Tacka!) (Tacka, Tacka, Tacka, Tacka!) (Tacka, Tacka, Tacka, Tacka!) (Tacka, Tacka, Tacka, Tacka!) ... Man,...you made me spill my coffee..!!!! and I woke up the Mrs. with my howling..LMAO LOL !!! frikken hilarious! Russ
.."if it ain't fixed,don't break it...call a Licensed Electrician"
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I've used power drivers very occasionally when I have a lot of large screws to put in to framing or something like that, but I've never really felt comfortable with them.
Certainly for anything on the normal electrical side of things, I just use plain, old-fashioned, regular manual screwdrivers.
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The heck with screwdrivers, too slow. For true speed just bust out the old "Passload Framing cordless nail gun and shoot #16p nails into everthing. Naa, just kidding.....
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What do you use for a "faster than usual" screwdriver? Add more vodka.
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I have always liked the Vaco line of "speedy" screwdrivers. Klein bought them out and I can't find a link online but they were always easier to use. Ball bearings and a more balanced offset made them a winner for me. Even used them for plastic boxes....then again I use the P&S quick clips.
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Sven is of the school of thought that
candy's dandy but liquor's quicker.
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