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Recommend a Handheld Precision Screwdriver & Bits

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Recommend a Handheld Precision Screwdriver & Bits

Got a few small electronic repairs require a lot of manual screwing/unscrewing, some of it will require specialized precision torx and security bits.

I would like to pick up a cordless screwdriver from CC for $10:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_ ... la7s4qv294

But I would also require these screwdriver bits for $13:
http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_ ... la7s4qv294

I wondered if they will just fit. Are there combinations of cordless screwdriver and sets that'll just work with each other? Alternatively, are there universal standards between the screwdriver and bits? Any recommendation of products or vendors would be appreciated. Though CC prices looks right.

This will definitely cut down redundancy, easier to carry around, and add new bits later on.
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I picked up several real cordless Jobmate torque drills from CT for $7.99 two years back, much more versatile and powerful than that CC driver.
From their photo I can't really tell, but normally those hex style bits should be standard even though I have seen some smaller diameter hex bits.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/6 ... ?locale=en
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Thanks. You reminded me I had a CanTire drill and the hex bit is quarter inch, which fit on an universal adapter. I am not sure 1/4" is industry standard, N. America or global standard. Almost all tools are made in China and exported elsewhere in the world.

Although for precision electronic work, my drill is likely crush the boards :)
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I wouldn't use a regular drill or cordless driver with precision bits. Small electronics with small screws can have the threads damaged easily if the driver is spinning too fast, which is likely the case with those non-precision tools.

Get something specifically made for precision bits, like this: http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-500 ... B002XZLTQO (100 RPM)

Homedepot.com (US) has one too: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-PowerT ... /202479057 (also 100 RPM)
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Rehan wrote: I wouldn't use a regular drill or cordless driver with precision bits. Small electronics with small screws can have the threads damaged easily if the driver is spinning too fast, which is likely the case with those non-precision tools.

Get something specifically made for precision bits, like this: http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-500 ... B002XZLTQO (100 RPM)

Homedepot.com (US) has one too: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-PowerT ... /202479057 (also 100 RPM)
Thanks. I kept seeing the Husky 13 piece, the Bosche look nice too. The cordless and bit set will just fit? I am not sure they all standardized. On the precision drivers, there's usually a fixed adapter, unlike the non-precision ones, the adapter can take different sizes.
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LongLiveRFD wrote: Thanks. I kept seeing the Husky 13 piece, the Bosche look nice too. The cordless and bit set will just fit? I am not sure they all standardized. On the precision drivers, there's usually a fixed adapter, unlike the non-precision ones, the adapter can take different sizes.
4mm is the standard size for precision bits, and the regular cordless screwdrivers take 6mm (1/4") bits.

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