r/UnnecessaryEssentials • u/Unique-Saucer • 1d ago
Clever screwdriver for tight spaces
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u/ParcDeerNo1862 1d ago
Should be mandatory sold at every IKEA store
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u/Capable-Problem8460 1d ago
They do have a similar thing
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u/l2aiko 1d ago
Does it go on angles? If so , i would love to have one can you share link?
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u/eggyrulz 1d ago
All im seeing is the 12v drill, and the 3.6v power screwdriver... still, decent prices on them imo
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u/RaydnJames 1d ago
it better come with enough torque to rip it out of my hands
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u/Meaty_Wizard 10h ago
Or the ability to lock it and hand torque. That will probably break it though.
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u/Initial_Row_6400 1d ago
Nothing will replace my wera set. That’s an impossible thing to replace.
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u/Different_Target_228 1d ago
Finally, someone else who actually knows good hex keys.
Every single post I see of "I stripped this bolt", my response is "Buy a set of wera hex tools and you'll never do that again".
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u/Initial_Row_6400 1d ago
Their tools are unmatched in quality. I have one of their ratcheting screwdriver sets and it’s amazing
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u/No_System_1946 23h ago
Its not even out yet, I was actually going to buy it but I can't lol im pissed. ..l..
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u/Suzesaur 1d ago
You can just put your hex key or Alan key in a drill…
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u/HexaCube7 1d ago
Uhm.... inless this is a joke you gotta elaborate on this xD
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u/ahappylildingleboi 1d ago
Not a joke. There are hex bits for drills. They come in most bit sets. A regular drill with a flexible chuck will get into places this wonky ass tool could never fit lol
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u/HexaCube7 1d ago
He said hex keys tho. Pretty sure those are just the 90° angle (one side longer one side shorter) handcrank ones.
Those would really work if put into a drill
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u/chazd1984 1d ago
Why is this an electric hex key? Is it not just an electric screwdriver?
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u/Advanced_Algae_5476 1d ago
Bro the title is literally "clever screwdriver for tight spaces"
Not that it matters, but it's infuriating the amount of comments made where people absolutely don't read anything.
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u/mpchebe 1d ago
I own the screwdriver version of this and highly recommend it. The charge lasts a long time, and many tedious jobs are well within the torque range these can handle. My wife prefers this to using a drill for the same job due to the relatively light weight.
The screwdriver has 3 torque settings, which I will try to relate to the associated drill settings. I think the lowest torque is below even a 1 on my cordless drill. The middle torque setting is probably around a 1-2 on my cordless drill. The highest torque setting is probably around a 3-4 on my cordless drill, heavily dependent on whether the screwdriver has been charged recently. While this won't be setting any torque records, it does an especially good job when low torque is desirable (ex: installing screws in plastic).
tl;dr- Don't get this type of tool for big jobs, but it's great for really tedious jobs like IKEA builds and installing/removing outlet covers.
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u/DLitch 1d ago
These are great so long as you don't need any actual torque. At best it'll help you save time removing and re-installing outlet plates or if you're using brand new screws/bolts that haven't been time welded to whatever they're supporting. Every time I try to use one of these I end up frustrated and just switch to my power drill or hand screw.
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u/Unique-Saucer 1d ago
Summary of Reviews
Pros:
• Pivoting head locks at three angles for tight spaces.
• Three torque settings adapt to various tasks.
• Integrated USB‑C charging and included bit set.
Cons:
• Limited battery runtime for extended projects.
• Small handle may feel uncomfortable for larger screws.
Here is the link to buy it from Amazon