I need to buy a range of propriety screwdrivers. T08 and T10 for xbox/ps repair, but also need one for a Samsung dishwasher, so I figure I will buy all of them, I do want to be able to see and touch them to assess quality though. Hardware or Electronic store or maybe a Chinatown vendor? I suffer osteoarthritis, which is mucking up terribly, so need to plan my trips out for real-life shopping carefully, and for maximum effect. Any suggestion of known vendors in Sydney would be appreciated.
Best Bricks and Mortar Store in Sydney to Buy Proprietary Screwdrivers?
[Deactivated] on 08/01/2017 - 11:47
Last edited 08/01/2017 - 13:46
Last edited 08/01/2017 - 13:46
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100 different heads would be great, I am not too fond of swapping the tips over though, sets like that I have trouble with a) losing bits b) the tips not seating securely over time with wear, the last thing I want is too slip and do in a circuit board. This Vanadium steel it is made of, is it strong enough to prevent this?
The other thing you need to check when using these type of socket screwdrivers is that if the screws are recessed deeper than the length of the bit you can't reach screw due to the socket holding the bit.
This would be the most important thing, some screws in my laptop are recessed 1 cm deep (gaming alien).
BTW propriety doesn't mean what you intended. Maybe autocorrect struck again.
fixed thanks
To be pedantic, these aren't proprietary either. Torx drivers would probably be better described as specialist tools as they are used in a wide range of products. The Apple pentalobe screw and tool would be proprietary, as it's only found on Apple products.
so bascially it comes down to….
Bunnings or Bunnings
if you have hand problems, i wonder if you're opening a can worms you cant handle
you're probably better off with the above $10 set PLUS extension driver AND an electric screwdriver set
It's a shame, I am left with ordering from OS again, its hard to keep things local when they are too hard too find. I really want the screwdrivers with their own handles. My arthritis is in my hips, not my hands, so its walking about that gets me.
Don't you have Jaycar or Altronics in Sydney? They should have them, although I have a feeling they won't be cheap.
JAYCAR, a major NRL team sponsor? Yes they have plenty of them.
They stock these: https://www.jaycar.com.au/search?text=torx
the specialized screw driver you are after will be hard to find at the local bunnings and such so maybe RS components but they are pricey.
with the sets i linked below you can get a longer driver that will aid in using and whia the brand have one at bunnings and the magnet is of high quality and will keep the bits attached…. mine is going 2 years and no sign of any problems.
This for the finer stuff.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-20-piece-precision-sc…
And this for the larger stuff.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/stanley-31-piece-bit-set_p606000…
I use both sets at work and they work very well.
They are both bit-driver sets. OP wanted a long handled set with their own individual handle. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/4343379/redir
I am going to get them from Jaycar, thanks for your help.
I remember getting a good set in bunnings about 5 years ago. Similar to this.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-100-piece-screwdriver…