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Screwdrivers are for inserting or removing threaded or cam locking fasteners. Some of the most commonly used types include slotted, or straight blade, screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers, and torx drivers. Less common types include square or Robertson drivers, triangular head, pin torx, and clutch head. This is by no means an exhaustive list; if your fastener doesn't match any described, check the links on this page for websites that can assist you in identifying your fastener. |
Screwdrivers are for inserting or removing threaded or cam locking fasteners. Some of the most commonly used types include slotted, or straight blade, screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers, and torx drivers. Less common types include square or Robertson drivers, triangular head, pin torx, and clutch head. This is by no means an exhaustive list; if your fastener doesn't match any described, check the links on this page for websites that can assist you in identifying your fastener. |
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*right angle, or tight spaces, screwdriver |
*right angle, or tight spaces, screwdriver |
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*flexible shaft screwdriver |
*flexible shaft screwdriver |
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=== Screwdriver Sizes === |
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Screwdrivers come in different sizes witin a given drive type. Slotted screws are defined by their width and thickness, while Phillips screwdrivers are |
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*[http://snebulos.mit.edu/projects/reference/NASA-Generic/NASA-RP-1228.pdf NASA fastener design manual] |
*[http://snebulos.mit.edu/projects/reference/NASA-Generic/NASA-RP-1228.pdf NASA fastener design manual] |
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*[http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks_library/machinery_handbook_for_machine_shop_and_drafting_room_1914.pdf Machinery's Handbook, 5th edition] Bolts section starts on page 765. |
*[http://www.evenfallstudios.com/woodworks_library/machinery_handbook_for_machine_shop_and_drafting_room_1914.pdf Machinery's Handbook, 5th edition] Bolts section starts on page 765. |
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http://sizes.com/tools/screw_drive.htm good reference for screw drive sizes |
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http://www.doityourself.com/stry/an-easy-guide-to-phillips-head-screwdriver-sizes#b a brief introduction to screw sizes |
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Revision as of 21:44, 10 June 2014
Screwdrivers
Warnings
- Make sure that the force you are exerting on screwdrivers is never in a direction such that if the driver slips off the screw, it will poke your hand.
- Phillips screwdrivers are available in several sizes. Using one of the wrong size on a screw can cause damage to both the screw and screwdriver. This makes the screw much more difficult to remove and ruins the screwdriver.
Quick Start Guide
- Identify the drive type
- select the proper driver. Drivers available in the HCC lab include:
- slotted (several sizes)
- torx
- pinned torx
- Phillips
- square
- remove or insert the fastener, keeping in mind warning (1), above.
- take note of any washers, spacers, or springs released by removing the fastener
Detailed Information
Overview
Screwdrivers are for inserting or removing threaded or cam locking fasteners. Some of the most commonly used types include slotted, or straight blade, screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers, and torx drivers. Less common types include square or Robertson drivers, triangular head, pin torx, and clutch head. This is by no means an exhaustive list; if your fastener doesn't match any described, check the links on this page for websites that can assist you in identifying your fastener.
types of screwdriver
Screwdrivers, regardless of drive type, come in several varieties, including:
- ratcheting
- solid shaft
- bit driver tool
- right angle, or tight spaces, screwdriver
- flexible shaft screwdriver
Screwdriver Sizes
Screwdrivers come in different sizes witin a given drive type. Slotted screws are defined by their width and thickness, while Phillips screwdrivers are
Additional Resources
- Wikipedia: Screw Drives
- Wikipedia: Screw
- boltdepot's guide to fasteners
- McMaster-Carr fasteners section
- Wikipedia: Fasteners
- Fastenal Fastener Technical Guide
- NASA fastener design manual
- Machinery's Handbook, 5th edition Bolts section starts on page 765.
http://sizes.com/tools/screw_drive.htm good reference for screw drive sizes http://www.doityourself.com/stry/an-easy-guide-to-phillips-head-screwdriver-sizes#b a brief introduction to screw sizes
this page needs:
- a quiz
- possibly a "detailed information" section for more in depth treatment on which to base the quiz
- a link from the tool certs page