Easier Tools For PC Building

[BennyGoodman]

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[W-L]

13 minutes ago, BennyGoodman said:

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So something like this it slides over the head of the screw and acts as a guide:

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW2095-Magnetic-Drive-Guide/dp/B00004RH24

[Zyndo]

5 minutes ago, BennyGoodman said:

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I'm not overly familiar with every tool in existence, but If I'm understanding you correctly I'm sorry to inform you that such a tool isn't really possible. If you want some sort of shroud for your screwdriver to hold your screw in place it would need to be able to accommodate all screw shapes and sizes and heads. That isn't really possible. I know there are certain wrench tools that are "universal" in that they can adjust to any bolt/nut size (and I'm not talking about your basic adjustable crescent wrench), but that isn't a problem since most bolts/nuts are standardized shapes (even though they are different sizes). Screws and screw heads often vary significantly in their shapes so i don't see some sort of universal shroud holder thing being all that effective. And if you were to have interchangeable shrouds for each kind and size of screwdriver head on the market wouldn't really be practical. 

 

If you have motor control issues, perhaps get a powered screwdriver (like a drill with a driver bit in it, but much smaller and easily handheld) with magnetic bits. You could also buy screws of the same shape, size, and threading but with a Robertson (square) top instead of the Phillips (cross) standard. Square heads are better in literally every way, and with a proper fitting Robertson bit you can put a screw on the head and then move the screwdriver however you want to and it doesn't fall off (even if its not magnetic).

 

 

I don't want to discourage you or anything, as I said I'm not all that knowledgeable when it comes to all the kinds of tools in the world. I hope you can find what you're looking for =)

[BennyGoodman]

29 minutes ago, Zyndo said:

I'm not overly familiar with every tool in existence, but If I'm understanding you correctly I'm sorry to inform you that such a tool isn't really possible. If you want some sort of shroud for your screwdriver to hold your screw in place it would need to be able to accommodate all screw shapes and sizes and heads. That isn't really possible. I know there are certain wrench tools that are "universal" in that they can adjust to any bolt/nut size (and I'm not talking about your basic adjustable crescent wrench), but that isn't a problem since most bolts/nuts are standardized shapes (even though they are different sizes). Screws and screw heads often vary significantly in their shapes so i don't see some sort of universal shroud holder thing being all that effective. And if you were to have interchangeable shrouds for each kind and size of screwdriver head on the market wouldn't really be practical. 

 

If you have motor control issues, perhaps get a powered screwdriver (like a drill with a driver bit in it, but much smaller and easily handheld) with magnetic bits. You could also buy screws of the same shape, size, and threading but with a Robertson (square) top instead of the Phillips (cross) standard. Square heads are better in literally every way, and with a proper fitting Robertson bit you can put a screw on the head and then move the screwdriver however you want to and it doesn't fall off (even if its not magnetic).

 

 

I don't want to discourage you or anything, as I said I'm not all that knowledgeable when it comes to all the kinds of tools in the world. I hope you can find what you're looking for =)

General rule of thumb: never use an electric screw driver on a motherboard!  but thank-you for your advice

 

30 minutes ago, W-L said:

So something like this it slides over the head of the screw and acts as a guide:

https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DW2095-Magnetic-Drive-Guide/dp/B00004RH24

Yeah! I will look into this- thanks! Could maybe make a handle for it

 

23 minutes ago, Jorgen297 said:

You can get a magnetizer/demagnetizer to make any iron/steel tool magnetic I think. Something like this, they're very cheap http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Precision-Magnetizer-Demagnetizer-3601H/204664387

Would still be a bit awkward for me- Thank-you for your reply

[JokerProduction]

That dewalt one above works okay for wood screws but is generally to ensure the screw goes in straight and doesnt help at all with starting the screw.It isn't really ideal for the smaller machine screws we use with electronics.

 

I much prefer this type and is probably closer to what you described in your OP.

 

 

There really is no reason for it to be magnetic as it holds the screw tight against the drive and it can't go anywhere.  However im sure there are magnetic variants available or you can always use one of the magnetizers posted above. (which everyone should have as they are dirt cheap)

 

there are multibit ones out there where you only need a single driver and just swap the bit out but the end is a bit clunkier and isnt ideal for small electronic use though.

 

[BennyGoodman]

3 minutes ago, JokerProduction said:

That dewalt one above works okay for wood screws but is generally to ensure the screw goes in straight and doesnt help at all with starting the screw.It isn't really ideal for the smaller machine screws we use with electronics.

 

I much prefer this type and is probably closer to what you described in your OP.

There really is no reason for it to be magnetic as it holds the screw tight against the drive and it can't go anywhere.  However im sure there are magnetic variants available or you can always use one of the magnetizers posted above. (which everyone should have as they are dirt cheap)

 

there are multibit ones out there where you only need a single driver and just swap the bit out but the end is a bit clunkier and isnt ideal for small electronic use though.

 

Is there a name for these kinds of screw drivers? i will google those brand names. thanks!