"Morgans" wrote in message ...
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: "Viperdoc" wrote in message
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: I had a yellow handled Snap-On that matched my aerobatic plane. However,
: needed the Modine heater in the hangar replaced one day, and after the work
: the screwdriver was missing.
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: Still not convinced that an electric is the way to go- it seems like they
: chew up the head more than a manual. In the operating room we use mostly
: hex sockets or torx head screws. Of course, a single bone screw can cost
: close to $100.
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: The key, like another poster said, is the use of a real low clutch setting.
: Simply put, the clutch slips at such a low torque setting, that there is not
: enough power to tear up a head. Loosen the first little bit, and tighten
: the last bit to the correct torque with a hand driver.
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: Some screws, not requiring high torque, can still be done without using the
: hand screwdriver.
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: Jim in NC
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Doesn't anyone use the old speed drivers or whatever they are called?

Doesn't anyone have any concerns about the DC motor sparks causing a problem around gasoline?

I use my electric also and the Makita has a nice smooth clutch and repeatable breakaway torque...