At home, we often use a fairly limited set of tools.. It usually includes a hammer, isolated tool, drill and screwdriver. Usually, an ordinary owner has only 2 Types of screwdrivers – flat and Phillips, which are enough for, to tighten or unscrew any fasteners several times a month. If you need to buy a new screwdriver or give a nice gift to a friend, you can be overwhelmed by the huge selection in the store. How to choose the right screwdriver? Let's find out the opinion of the professionals.
What you need to know when choosing?
In fact, The screwdriver is divided into three parts:
- lever;
- tip;
- kernel.
The tips of old screwdrivers are flat or flat, or cruciform, however modern connections, designed for new technologies and loads, can also be hexagonal. That is why the slot of such a screwdriver can be multifaceted to achieve optimal torque. Rarely shaped tips should only be purchased when necessary., after all, connections on furniture and equipment usually have only a few types.
It is very important to pay attention to the size of the screwdriver.:
- Markings for SL flathead screwdrivers range from 2 to 18 mm. certainly, The slot size must match the fastener, which they are being twisted. For household use, experts advise buying universal sizes in 3, 5 and 8 mm.
- Phillips screwdrivers are marked PH and are marked with numbers. For home use, you can buy a screwdriver with a coefficient 2, which makes it possible to cope with most fasteners.
The screwdriver blade directly depends on the standards, which the manufacturer uses. If the rod is made of high strength steel, then you can use this tool for a long time.
