Elemen'tary Design screwdriver

[richarddownunder]

Recently bought an Elemen'tary Design screwdriver #1 from Thomas Flinn. Must say I'm rather pleased with it - as the blurb says, it's the only screwdriver you will ever need. Nicely done with an oil-finished Beech handle with flat sides so it won't roll away. Effective locking system for the bits, traditional brass ferrule. Nice!

Cheers
Richard

 

[Ollie78]

I have had one of these for years, I got it in a set with a little tiny round one which has proved very handy on many occasions.
Mine had a little screw on end bit to really retain the bit with a small O ring. I actually lost the screw on part.
In the pic it looks like they have changed the end now.
Really good tool anyway.

 

[Orraloon]

Never seen one before but I like the look of it. Would free up a bit of space in the tool rack.
Regards
John

 

[richarddownunder]

Actually, the one pictured before (which I pinched off the net) may be an older version. Mine (below) has a nice collet to secure the bit as well as a magnet within.

 

[MikeJhn]

This is my most used tool set does all the above tool plus more: https://shop4fasteners.co.uk/wera-kraftform-toolcheck-plus.html

 

[Jacob]

Better still is the Yankee design. Functions just the same plus the optional advantage of the pump action. Has it's own bits though - a design detail which could be improved to take the modern standard pattern

 

[Ollie78]

Actually, the one pictured before (which I pinched off the net) may be an older version. Mine (below) has a nice collet to secure the bit as well as a magnet within. View attachment 185227

Yes, that's like the one I have. It is a really good handle shape. I prefer it to the modern Wera ones I have.

 

[RobNichols]

Better still is the Yankee design. Functions just the same plus the optional advantage of the pump action. Has it's own bits though - a design detail which could be improved to take the modern standard pattern

I bought a Yankee screwdriver a short while back. The big surprise to me was just how good it is for screwing slot headed screws. For me, definitely the screwdriver of choice for that type of screw. The main force applied via the Yankee being along the axis of the screw works with that design, where as twisting a traditional screwdriver often works to lift the driver out of the slot. It changed my attitude to slot screws. I'm much more inclined to use them now I have a tool that works so well with them.

 

[artie]

I bought a Yankee screwdriver a short while back. The big surprise to me was just how good it is for screwing slot headed screws. For me, definitely the screwdriver of choice for that type of screw. The main force applied via the Yankee being along the axis of the screw works with that design, where as twisting a traditional screwdriver often works to lift the driver out of the slot. It changed my attitude to slot screws. I'm much more inclined to use them now I have a tool that works so well with them.

The thing most overlooked when using slot screws is having a driver that perfectly fits the slot.

When the driver perfectly fits the slot they are pretty good.

 

[nosuchhounds]

Had one of these in my ebay cart for a while. Look great. Planning on one for when I build a DTC

 

[Sideways]

I don't like wooden handled screwdrivers at all, but I imagine this design with flat sides gives a better grip than a fully rounded wooden handle

 

[Vulcan]

Each to their own. I bought a set like this maybe 15 years ago and use it every week.

More recently I bought this to go with it.

 

[richarddownunder]

This is my most used tool set does all the above tool plus more: https://shop4fasteners.co.uk/wera-kraftform-toolcheck-plus.html

I'm sure it does. The above is just my opinion in tool reviews on a tool I bought. I have a similar set to yours, it is versatile, but IMHO the Elementary one has a nice feel and I think that will be my go-to general purpose screwdriver in future.

Cheers
Richard

 

[HOJ]

a design detail which could be improved to take the modern standard pattern

I have an adapter that fits in my Spiralux version that lets me use the modern standard bits:

 

[wurglesnash357]

I have gone back to old-fashioned screwdrivers for most of my work, because I can't be bothered fiddling about changing bits if the job requires more than one size. Also, many of these adaptable screwdrivers tend to be too fat to be used in counterbores, though I accept that long bits are available.

Les

 

[Sideways]

I have gone back to old-fashioned screwdrivers for most of my work, because I can't be bothered fiddling about changing bits if the job requires more than one size. Also, many of these adaptable screwdrivers tend to be too fat to be used in counterbores, though I accept that long bits are available.

Les

The answer is to buy some extra bit handles as many jobs require at least 2 drivers and few need more than three.

I have a core set of screwdrivers too, pz1, 2, about 4 straight blades and 2 electricians, but the wera handles like yours save lots of space when using hex and torx bits, or abusing tips while removing damaged fixings.