the ultimate screwdriver!!!11

[ZippyDan]

im looking to acquire the ultimate multipurpose screw. i currently have one with magnetic tip, telescoping, multiple bits, and a built in led. but ive lost a couple bits and the the tail switch cap for the light, so i need to replace it

who can give me a recommendation on the ultimate screwdriver (for computer work that is). some features i would like:

1. multiple bits (more the better: flat and philips 1,2,3, torx, star, whatever)
2. magnetized bit end
3. telescoping screw retriever
4. ratcheting capability,
5. bendy to fight tight spaces
6. led lights

any more?

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

led lights??? wow...

I like the little orange and black screw driver at Wal-Mart. Great little thing, and for $6 too. I've had several on hand for the past few years, and replace them when they get too worn... Great for on the ship too....

 

[Markbnj]

You want a screwdriver that bends, ratchets, and has little LED lights on it?

If such a thing exists, it will only be found in the lands far to the East. You must go there, and seek out Mr. Hu.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Pimpin' leds make the screw driver more betterer

 

[jackschmittusa]

Hmmmm....makes me feel like a Luddite since my favorite screwdriver is a Snap-on #2x6" with the tip magnitised, that I have had for 30yr.

 

[clange50]

Originally posted by: Markbnj
You want a screwdriver that bends, ratchets, and has little LED lights on it?

If such a thing exists, it will only be found in the lands far to the East. You must go there, and seek out Mr. Hu.

Yeah, bending does not go well with telescoping retriever. I had one that did everything he said but bend, it was pretty badass. Hopefully someone knows of something similar, because my old one also broke like the OPs.

 

[herm0016]

http://www.grainger.com/industrial-supplies/ScrewdriversandNutdrivers4YP42.html

FTW! this is what i have, its kinda big, so i have a small craftsmen set also.

 

[MichaelD]

This thread has some interesting responses...

 

[clange50]

Originally posted by: herm0016
http://www.grainger.com/industrial-supplies/ScrewdriversandNutdrivers4YP42.html

FTW! this is what i have, its kinda big, so i have a small craftsmen set also.

Thats exactly what I had before, thanks.

OP, you could get a bending extension I suspect, to use with any screwdriver that uses bits.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Shop away! http://www.micro-tools.com/

 

[smthmlk]

my two most used tools when dealing with computers:
- SnapOn ratcheting screwdriver
- Leatherman Wave

 

[SparkyJJO]

I think the LED is for lighting the work area, not for bling

 

[herm0016]

wow. i know snap on stuff is awsome, i love there tools, but 51 bucks for a screw driver? i think the screwing (bad kind) is going both ways there.

 

[Markbnj]

Wow, my first sig quote...

/cracks_open_a_budweiser

 

[Atheus]

Screwdrivers with multiple bits and ratchets are too weak for real work.

 

[herm0016]

Originally posted by: Atheus
Screwdrivers with multiple bits and ratchets are too weak for real work.

example: working on computers!

 

[Geomagick]

Originally posted by: Atheus
Screwdrivers with multiple bits and ratchets are too weak for real work.

The snap on ratchet driver as shown earlier in the thread is a great example of getting what you pay for. An extremely strong driver with a fine ratchet which happens to have a lifetime warranty. As long as you don't use it as a pry bar then you wil never have a problem with it.

 

[Varun]

Originally posted by: smthmlk
- SnapOn ratcheting screwdriver

Excellent choice. I have an older version of this Snap-On screwdriver and it has served me well for many years