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"Viperdoc" wrote:



So, how about a new poll- how many screwdrivers does the average airplane
owner own?

Who makes the best screwdrivers?

I love my ratcheting Snap-On. I have two of them, one being a stubby for
small places. The standard one is pink (my thinking being what
self-respecting guy would own a pink tool, therefore less chance of it
being stolen).

I have a drawer full of screwdrivers in my box from little jewelers
screwdrivers to a great big long Snap-On...probably 20 or so total.

In the airplane I kept one of those that has reversible tips on each end
of a reversible shaft.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

Some screws, not requiring high torque, can still be done without using the
hand screwdriver.
--
Jim in NC

"Morgans" wrote in message ...
:
: "Viperdoc" wrote in message
: ...
: 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.
:
: 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.
:
: 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.
:
: Some screws, not requiring high torque, can still be done without using the
: hand screwdriver.
: --
: Jim in NC
:
:

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...

Viperdoc wrote
... a single bone screw can cost close to $100.

I was going to ask if that was hospital cost or patient cost, but thought
better of it.

Hospital cost is less, patient charge is around 3X.

Hospital cost is less, patient charge is around 3X.


I'm being extra carefull not to break anything!

Peter ;-)

And we're careful not to drop anything, since once it hits the floor we
can't sterilize it or use it over.

"Viperdoc" wrote

And we're careful not to drop anything, since once it hits the floor we
can't sterilize it or use it over.

During kidney stone removal I had years ago, (none in the last 12 years,
knock on wood) The first basket they used to scoop it out, did not work.
Of course, I got charged for both of them.

I'm trying to remember what I got charged for them. $450, I think. Ouch!
--
Jim in NC