Comments on: The Screw Up http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:54:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » A Better Hook Driver? http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-264217 Toolmonger » Blog Archive » A Better Hook Driver? Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:05:43 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-264217 [...] Last week we wrote about The Screw Up, but the “As Seen On TV” vibe it emanated soured the post. After looking around for a better option, we found the Wolfcraft hook driver. The hook driver can drive almost any kind of hook, including screw hooks, eyelet screws, and L-hooks. [...] [...] Last week we wrote about The Screw Up, but the “As Seen On TV” vibe it emanated soured the post. After looking around for a better option, we found the Wolfcraft hook driver. The hook driver can drive almost any kind of hook, including screw hooks, eyelet screws, and L-hooks. [...]

]]> By: Jim K. http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-262600 Jim K. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:05:34 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-262600 I've typically gone the route that MikeT has as well, either that or done it the "hard way" by finger and screwdriver. I had a sort of unusual rig that I built a few years back that required about 50 eyes to be mounted though. In that case I used a y bit and and let me tell you it was invaluable in that case. I’ve typically gone the route that MikeT has as well, either that or done it the “hard way” by finger and screwdriver. I had a sort of unusual rig that I built a few years back that required about 50 eyes to be mounted though. In that case I used a y bit and and let me tell you it was invaluable in that case.

]]> By: Zathrus http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260748 Zathrus Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:12:58 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260748 And here I thought the Y driver from that cheapo HF security bit set was made for wingnuts (that's what I've used it for so far). Hadn't even thought about eyes or hooks. MikeT seems to have the best idea though, at least if you have a hook and eye of the same proportions handy. And here I thought the Y driver from that cheapo HF security bit set was made for wingnuts (that’s what I’ve used it for so far). Hadn’t even thought about eyes or hooks.

MikeT seems to have the best idea though, at least if you have a hook and eye of the same proportions handy.

]]> By: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260201 Fred Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:13:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260201 My motor cycle enthusiast friend uses Motion Pro Tools They have wing nut sockets - just not at $2 each: http://www.motocrossgiant.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=08-0224&click=2 My motor cycle enthusiast friend uses Motion Pro Tools

They have wing nut sockets - just not at $2 each:

http://www.motocrossgiant.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=08-0224&click=2

]]> By: MikeT http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260193 MikeT Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:01:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260193 Or you could just chuck an eye into your drill. To drive an eye, chuck a hook. It doesn't get any easier. Or you could just chuck an eye into your drill. To drive an eye, chuck a hook. It doesn’t get any easier.

]]> By: Benjamen Johnson http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260183 Benjamen Johnson Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:40:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260183 SuperJdynamite, Yeah, I usually use a screwdriver with eyelet screws, but I like to use the pliers on hooks because a screwdriver might slip out of the hook and damage me or something else. I actually have one of the eyelet drivers Fred posted. It came in a security bit set. I've never used it, rather than go dig it out I usually end up driving in the hooks just like I described in the post with my fingers and a pliers. The Sears tool is designed for eyelet screws which are symmetrical, but might not drive hooks very well if the hook shaft isn't inline with the axis of the bit. You would have to at least drive it slowly. ======== I'm not saying this is the most solid tool built or that you need to buy it, I just thought the idea behind it was good. Personally I would rather see the screw hook sockets with the 1/4" shanks sold separately for something like $2 a piece. SuperJdynamite, Yeah, I usually use a screwdriver with eyelet screws, but I like to use the pliers on hooks because a screwdriver might slip out of the hook and damage me or something else.

I actually have one of the eyelet drivers Fred posted. It came in a security bit set. I’ve never used it, rather than go dig it out I usually end up driving in the hooks just like I described in the post with my fingers and a pliers.

The Sears tool is designed for eyelet screws which are symmetrical, but might not drive hooks very well if the hook shaft isn’t inline with the axis of the bit. You would have to at least drive it slowly.

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I’m not saying this is the most solid tool built or that you need to buy it, I just thought the idea behind it was good. Personally I would rather see the screw hook sockets with the 1/4″ shanks sold separately for something like $2 a piece.

]]> By: PutnamEco http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260182 PutnamEco Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:40:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260182 I have been using both wing nut drivers and "Y" drivers when ever I have to install many hooks or eyes. www.buyhardwaresupplies.com/?t=5&m=g1&itemNumber=21617 www.eazypower.com/wrk/bigitem.asp?SKU=80935 www.eazypower.com/wrk/bigitem.asp?SKU=80942 I have been using both wing nut drivers and “Y” drivers when ever I have to install many hooks or eyes.

http://www.buyhardwaresupplies.com/?t=5&m=g1&itemNumber=21617
http://www.eazypower.com/wrk/bigitem.asp?SKU=80935
http://www.eazypower.com/wrk/bigitem.asp?SKU=80942

]]> By: Fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260169 Fred Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:14:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260169 Here is a Sears tool that works on small-sized hooks - it looks more solid than the white-metal and plastic that the tool above appears to be made from. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925754000P?vName=Tools&cName=PowerToolAccessories&sName=Drill%20Bits&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a Here is a Sears tool that works on small-sized hooks - it looks more solid than the white-metal and plastic that the tool above appears to be made from.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00925754000P?vName=Tools&cName=PowerToolAccessories&sName=Drill%20Bits&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921×00003a

]]> By: SuperJdynamite http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260114 SuperJdynamite Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:49:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/03/20/the-screw-up/#comment-260114 "To install screw hooks, you have to tediously screw them in by hand and finish with a pair of pliers when that gets too hard." Or you can just put a screwdriver through the loop to get leverage. “To install screw hooks, you have to tediously screw them in by hand and finish with a pair of pliers when that gets too hard.”

Or you can just put a screwdriver through the loop to get leverage.

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