Tools...

Scottland · 22 Dec 2020 at 07:55

Wowstick 1F Pro

Deleted member 77746 · 22 Dec 2020 at 09:19

Psycho Sonny said:
It's almost as if it's the first thing they should tell you to buy or provide to you if your working for a large company.

Or its the first question you ask your colleagues.

In a large company they give you the tools to work though. In a small company you pick your own. While building PCs there’s usually only two you will ever need anyway.

Akagi · 22 Dec 2020 at 09:31

Bouton Aide said:
In a large company they give you the tools to work though. In a small company you pick your own. While building PCs there’s usually only two you will ever need anyway.

Two? A screwdriver and... Thumb and forefinger?

Deleted member 77746 · 22 Dec 2020 at 09:32

Acme said:
Two? A screwdriver and... Thumb and forefinger?

That's right. Don't forget your fingers/thumbs as tools.

unless you don't have any that is.

Akagi · 22 Dec 2020 at 09:33

Bouton Aide said:
That's right. Don't forget your fingers/thumbs as tools.

unless you don't have any that is.

I'd say one, or none, depending on the type of screws used.

Deleted member 77746 · 22 Dec 2020 at 09:33

Acme said:
I'd say one, or none, depending on the type of screws used.

You need to count your hands as a tool. Without hands I think you screwed.

Maybe a "captain hook" screwdriver set might be needed? what you think?

nst68 · 22 Dec 2020 at 10:42

I'd go for an iFixit set as well.

If you're set on an electric one, then maybe this Bosch one, where you control it by pushing down on the screw

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-0603...=a5zx9&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_2_title

Wizzfizz · 22 Dec 2020 at 10:53

Just a cheap screw driver is all that’s needed

Deleted member 77746 · 22 Dec 2020 at 11:24

If work is paying go for the biggest and baddass tool set you can find. Make sure it can make you a coffee and also make you invisible and time warp.

That should do it.

savagesam117 · 22 Dec 2020 at 12:52

I use Snap On for everything because I like it.

adam cool dude · 22 Dec 2020 at 13:00

I use 1/2 breaker bar with 50cm extension because you never know how much torque you need when building a pc. If I am feeling tired I just use my impact gun and wait for two dugga duggas.

savagesam117 · 22 Dec 2020 at 13:09

adam cool dude said:
I use 1/2 breaker bar with 50cm extension because you never know how much torque you need when building a pc. If I am feeling tired I just use my impact gun and wait for two dugga duggas.

Only 2 ugga duggas!? I like to use my 3/4" impact and at least 5 ugga duggas

Quartz · 22 Dec 2020 at 13:33

Anti-Chav said:
So, I'm a PC builder, I won't say for who, rules are rules, and I'm looking for some nicer tools and what-not.

<Pedant>For starters you should say 'for whom'.</pedant>

If your workplace has given you a budget of £50 for a new set of screwdrivers - yes, set, as you'll need different drivers for different screws - then they're clearly a bunch of cheapskates. Don't buy your own set as your colleagues will borrow them and not give them back.

I would advise against one screwdriver with a set of heads. The heads get lost very easily, and one of the things about finer screwdrivers is that they stop you applying too much force. You have the right tool for the right job. I have tiny screwdrivers and I have 60cm screwdrivers. Each has its place.