Tools:

Neiko 03044A Mini Ratcheting Screwdriver and Bit Set
http://amzn.to/2oV9QXp

DEWALT Right Angle Attachment
http://amzn.to/2G66SGE

DEWALT Video Review:
https://youtu.be/o5fGVS_ztpQ

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. Last week I showed you a right angle adapter for a power drill. This week I’m going to show you a hand-powered alternative. This is the Neiko mini ratcheting screwdriver. I bought it on Amazon years ago for around $9. If you want to get this same one, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Sometimes, no matter how short and stubby your screwdriver is, it just can’t get at an awkwardly placed screw. Doorknob screws are perfect example, and I think I originally bought this driver just to tighten one up.

Sometimes a screw is hard to get to by design and sometimes it’s just furniture that’s up against a wall, or too close to the ground to get a conventional screwdriver in there without it being a pain.

This ratcheting, right angle screwdriver has come in handy a bunch of times for me, getting into tight spots. It takes any standard ¼-inch bit and comes with 7 of them in a little holder. The bit pops in on one side and is held in place with a little tension spring inside the socket.

Underneath the socket you have this lever that that changes the direction of the ratchet mechanism making it easy to screw or unscrew things.

That’s really all there is to it. It’s a pretty simple tool with a smart design. It’s a great screwdriver in general, even if a regular screwdriver will do. The lever provides more torque than you’d think and the flat, compact shape makes it easy to carry in your pocket.

Also, unlike a regular screwdriver, the flat sides are easy to scratch or write your name on, making it less likely to disappear on you.

That’s the Neiko mini ratcheting screwdriver. You can get it on Amazon for $9 using the link in the description. And remember, you can see thousands of reader recommended tools like this at Cool-Tools.org.

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