Saturday, April 2, 2011

Problems with small screws: Use a Precision Screwdriver

Are continuously having problems with small screws? Getting entangled on simple tasks of removing a small screw just because you don’t have the right tool? Man! That is definitely irritating. That should not even be a problem. You need a good precision screw driver set.
What is the use of a precision screw driver set?
Ø  Precision screwdriver sets give a range for the right screwdrivers for the small screws
o   Normally given in 6 piece sets, 4 pieces for negative and 2 for Philips
o     Sizes  range from 2 mm to 4 mm in diameter
Ø  Gives you the ability to drive small screws with one hand
o   Normally has a rotating handle that you can rest on your palm while reaching a rubber handle to turn
Ø  Makes you look like an expert if you’re not
o   It just looks good to have a good set on your desk
o   Usually comes in the basic yellow, silver or black color that you see in high tech labs
Ø  It technically rids you of problems with small screws, that we certainly encounter
o   When you open up something and run into a small screw, You don’t have to find any sharp metal object to open it with J
Ø  Makes driving screws really easy and fast
o   They usually have smaller diameters that you can turn easily with your fingers. Small diameter = good rotational speed!

Where do you find small screws?

Ø  When opening up small electronic equipment
o   RF modules, TV set, Radios, Cell phones, MP3 players, the classic walkmanJ. They all have those. The reason for finding these screws are because they were purposely set on this equipment to reduce size, so they also reduce the screw size.
Ø  When you get a hold of small mechanical assemblies
o   Small mechanical assemblies like your door jamb and cabinet fitting will have small screws to adjust to their functions.
o   There are too many small mechanical assemblies to mention.
Ø  Any variable devices that require tweaking
o   If you’re into electronics, you’ll find them. Tweakers are there but having the precision set makes you invincible.
o   Varicaps, Variable resistors? Yes, the precision screws can do them all.
How do you use the Precision Screw driver set?
1.       Find the right precision screwdriver for the screw size
2.       You have to hold it. J. Keep the rotating bottom seated on you palm perpendicularly.
3.       Close your palm and hold the rubber handle, or the body with your index, thumb and middle finger.
4.       Point the tip on the screw you want to drive, of course J
5.       Turn the body while the rotating bottom is seated on your palm. This will give your control. You have to give force for the first turn.
6.       You can also hold the metal part near the tip, and turn it with your index and middle finger to increase your speed.
So it’s really easy. Go ahead and buy yourself one good set. This tools are really cheap and useful.

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