You're Using The Wrong Screwdriver For Electrical

In this video I show you what screwdrivers work the best on electrical projects. Based on what I have seen from people and a poll I did on the channel, most people are using a screwdriver that just does not work the best. I will go through all the different types of screwdrivers that are used, what they are good at and not so good at, and then give you my opinion on the best available screwdrivers out there. Many will have never heard of them.

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Blessings,
Adam

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[HowToHomeDIY]

What screwdriver are you using? And Why?  

[SavageVoyageur]

Until 2 weeks ago I had no idea there was another bit like the Robertson or combo bit you could use. I will never be using the wrong bit again. Thanks for the great video.

[ourjourneytohope]

Yes, I’ve experienced all of this. Great discussion.

[BradMyers]

I use the Klein combi screwdriver. I bought the combo two pack that comes with the C1 and C2 screwdriver.

[jackbenimble]

I was doing it wrong Adam...using a Phillips and a common. I have added the Klien bit to my purchase list. Thanks!

[silverfox-]

You are totally right, I always use a Phillips screwdriver. I think I'm going to go with the Kline. Thanks for your output.

[joshm]

Recently ordered the Klein 32752, Milwaukee ECX bits 1 & 2, and the Wiha 30704 from Amazon. I TRIED to buy from my local Home Depot & Lowes, but they DON'T HAVE THEM. Home Depot website CLAIMED they had Milwaukee ECX, but after wasting time with Home Depot store & online order (which they cancelled), I went with Amazon. Why don't the stores have these in their Electrician Tool section? I've been using Square Drive #1 & 2, but want to have the proper tool for ALL situations.

[rfh]

Fantastic! Thanks so much! I've been using Phillips until the end, and then switching to flat-head to really torque it down. Getting one of these combination bits right away.

[laurentco]

Robertson screws are fantastic! I wish Phillips didn't exist, and I think standard slot screws should be outlawed!

[ourjourneytohope]

Good quality videos. Good lighting and view of what you are doing. These would be excellent for basic shop classes.

[michaelhernandez]

If you do use a flat head, use a 5/16” aka beater screwdriver. It grabs receptacle screws the best right below the #1 square driver.

[karieviola]

Thanks for all your videos. I watched many of them and was able to rewire my sputnik chandelier and get it hung up. Going to start adding outlets next.

[judymeyers]

I have always used a butter knife it's a perfect fit length an everything

[scottleer]

Yep, I've been using the wrong bit! Great video!

[mumblesjustin]

Great video. I personally think Milwaukee ECX is trash, The Klein hybrid fix’s the part I hate about the ECCx by adding the tip for better fitment. But I find wera’s 162 # 2 PH/S part number 006456 better than both its a NON pozi philips/ slotted screwdriver that works on more than just electrical e.g. anchor mounting hardware etc.

Side note Im not a wera fan boy. But their PH/S does work well.

[apelectrictech]

I prefer to use a 1/4" cabinet tip flat driver. Specifically the Klein 605-6B. With practice, keeping the driver in the screw head is easy. It doesn't slip out of outlet screws like a PH2 would, rarely do I use phillips drive unless its a phillips only fastener.
Square bits are second pick, but you'll swap between sq1 & sq2 often meaning more pieces to keep up with.
Not really a fan of ECX type, not that it's bad, it's just very specific.
The 1/4 flat handles Ide say 95% of fasteners I come across on equipment/devices.

[stevealenemoore]

If you don't have the square bit you can take a philips and grind the end strait flat on and get the distance the 4 blades to the size of the square bit and stop. then grind or shorten the blades of two so the legs off maybe a 1/16 shorter than the square end allowing the square end to go into the square hole and then the straight legs can serve as a regular flat screwdriver tip.

[larrycroft]

I love Klein tools. Great informative video thank you.

[haroldgreen]

The driver you use depends on the age of the device. Early devices all came with slot only type screws. Later they became slot, phillips style screws, and when I retired they were a combination that included a square drive cut in the screws. That gave you a choice on the tool you used.

[MD]

Thanks for this. Checked and I have Roberson bits, so GTG.