Once in a while I still find a tool that simplifies shop work a little. The WORX SD, a pistol grip, 4V rechargeable electric screwdriver is one.
Its unique feature is that it holds a cartridge of 6 standard size (1/4" hex X 1" long) bits. The cartridge works much like a revolver cylinder.
When the "slide is racked" (similar to an auto pistol) it advances to the next bit.
I also happen to own a set of 100 security bits that are standard size. Purchased at Harbor Freight for $10, the set contains all the usual hex, torx, security torx, square, regular and phillips sizes, many in multiples.
So- I took one of the TORX SD cartridge, removed most of its stock bits and set it up to handle most of the panel and cylinder screws on the BMWs in the garage- which range from an oilhead to K bikes to an RT and F twins. That cylinder holds a T-25 security bit (which also drives plain T-25, I use security torx for license plates), T-30, 3 mm hex, 4 mm hex, 5 mm hex and #2 phillips.
That combo handles almost all the usual panel screws and many others on BMWs.
One can easily imagine other combinations for other work. The WORX SD comes with 2 cartridges.
The setup reduces the need to go to the chest for extra drivers and was appreciated during the past couple days of working both on the oilhead (mostly hex) and F twins (torx)
Its unique feature is that it holds a cartridge of 6 standard size (1/4" hex X 1" long) bits. The cartridge works much like a revolver cylinder.
When the "slide is racked" (similar to an auto pistol) it advances to the next bit.
I also happen to own a set of 100 security bits that are standard size. Purchased at Harbor Freight for $10, the set contains all the usual hex, torx, security torx, square, regular and phillips sizes, many in multiples.
So- I took one of the TORX SD cartridge, removed most of its stock bits and set it up to handle most of the panel and cylinder screws on the BMWs in the garage- which range from an oilhead to K bikes to an RT and F twins. That cylinder holds a T-25 security bit (which also drives plain T-25, I use security torx for license plates), T-30, 3 mm hex, 4 mm hex, 5 mm hex and #2 phillips.
That combo handles almost all the usual panel screws and many others on BMWs.
One can easily imagine other combinations for other work. The WORX SD comes with 2 cartridges.
The setup reduces the need to go to the chest for extra drivers and was appreciated during the past couple days of working both on the oilhead (mostly hex) and F twins (torx)