A screwdriver is a must-have tool, and its primary purpose is to tighten or loosen the bolts in a device. A person’s toolbox might have more than one kind of screwdriver.
Before, there were only two kinds of screwdrivers: the (+) flower screwdriver and the (-) flat screwdriver (minus). There are now many different kinds of screwdrivers, which have changed over time to meet people’s needs.
So, what do you need to know about screwdrivers? Here is a list of different kinds of screwdrivers and what they are used for:
1. Flat Head / Minus / Flat Screwdriver
Most people have a flat head screwdriver, also called a “minus” screwdriver.
History shows that the minus screwdriver has been around since the 15th century. It is the oldest and cheapest type of screwdriver in the world. The minus-shaped head of this screwdriver is made to tighten or loosen bolts.
Most tools, cars, and other things use bolts with a head that looks like a minus sign.
It’s easy to use a screwdriver with a flat head. You can release the bolt by turning it by hand or make sure it’s properly attached to a plane.
2. Flower Screwdriver
A screwdriver or screwdriver plus is a screwdriver made for bolts with (+) or added heads. A flower screwdriver is used to tighten and loosen bolts, just like a flat or flat screwdriver.
Screwdrivers come in different sizes, so use one that is the same size as the bolt head. This will keep the bolt slots from getting damaged when you turn the screwdriver.
3. Ratchet screwdriver
The next screwdriver is an easy-to-spot ratchet screwdriver, which is included as a general-purpose screwdriver.
This screwdriver has a handle that looks like a gun and can hold different screw heads, from minus screws to flower screws to quarts.
Most of the time, a ratchet screwdriver has more than five screws that can be taken apart as needed. A ratchet screwdriver’s screw eye adjustment part wears out quickly, which is its only weakness.
4. Electric Screwdriver
The electric screwdriver speeds up putting in screws, which is usually done by hand. This screwdriver needs electricity to work, but there are now electric screwdrivers that run on batteries.
Some electric screwdriver models have batteries that can be charged when they run out of power. Electric screwdrivers usually look like guns, and the tip of the screwdriver bit can be changed to match the shape of the bolt head.
It’s very easy to use. By pressing the “start” button and pointing a screwdriver at the bolt head, the bolt can be quickly put on or taken off.
When using an electric screwdriver, you use less energy and save more time.
5. Flexible Screwdriver
A flexible screwdriver looks like a pen that can fit in a shirt pocket and has a simple shape. This nickname is not made up for no reason. This screwdriver has two screw bits on it, so it can be used to tighten and loosen screws.
Flat screw eyes and flower screws are the most common screw bits. It’s also easy to use; just set it up so that it fits the bolt head you want to turn.
To change the screw bit, take it out and turn it around. This screwdriver bit is easy to turn around.
6. Magnetic Screwdriver
As the name suggests, the tip of this screwdriver has a magnet. This makes it easier to put bolts in place or take them out.
Most bolts are made of conductive materials that make it easy to stick a magnet to them.
The magnet on this screwdriver keeps the bolt from falling right away, especially when the bolt is being installed in a vertical position. This magnet can also pull loose bolts to places that are hard to get to by hand.
7. Stable Handle Screwdriver
The unique shape of the stable handle screwdriver is like the letter “T.” Like a ratchet screwdriver, the tip of this screwdriver has three different screw bits: a flower-shaped bit, a flat bit, and a “pretentious” bit.
A stable-handled screwdriver is different from a ratchet screwdriver because the eye pad does not have to be taken apart.
This screwdriver has a weakness: the handle is made of plastic, so it can break easily if you use it too hard.
8. Tri-Point Screwdriver
This screwdriver is not the same shape as most screwdrivers. A tri-point screwdriver has three eyes that form a ‘Y’ at an angle of about 120 degrees. In electronics, these screwdrivers are used a lot and are hard to change without the right drivers.
Even tri-point screwdrivers are only made for specific Apple products, game consoles like Nintendo, etc.
9. Tespen screwdriver
In general, the shape of a tespen screwdriver is like that of a minus screwdriver. The only difference between this and a minus screwdriver is that this one is used to test the flow of electricity in an electronic device.
If the screwdriver’s tip is connected to an electronic part, the handle will light up. This means there is electricity in the screwdriver.
Still, the main job of a screwdriver, which is one of the types of electrical tools, is to open or tighten bolts on electrical components.
Those are some of the most common kinds of screwdrivers you can buy. Make sure to buy a screwdriver that fits your needs and the shape of the bolt eye so that it is easy to put in or take out bolts.