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Depends on how frequently you use it, and even then it may not be a big deal. I do tons of home repairs, automotive repairs, build things, take stuff apart and

by brk 16y ago

Depends on how frequently you use it, and even then it may not be a big deal. I do tons of home repairs, automotive repairs, build things, take stuff apart and so on. I have enough tools to equip a small production woodshop, plus a growing collection of metalworking equipment. And even after all that I probably use a #2 phillips screwdriver on 99% of anything that has a phillips head screw. For a "typical" person, a #2 phillips will probably serve all their reasonable needs.

roel_v 16y ago
We're going off on a tangent here, but I don't agree. I mean, most people do have only one or two Phillips screwdrivers and use them on all screws they see that have a 'cross' on them, and I guess it'll work in the majority of cases like you say, but it's uncomfortable to work with the wrong size, and will damage your screwdriver and/or screws to boot. 'right tools for the job' and all. Having 3 sizes is not excessive IMO, and having only a #2 is not an example of a minimalist lifestyle. For disassembling an Xbox or other piece of consumer electronics you need a #1, for putting up drywall a #2 and for mounting a heavy bookshelf a #3. All fairly regular tasks I'd say.
- dagw 16y ago
  All fairly regular tasks I'd say The vast vast majority of people I know have never done any of those things, and probably never will. If their xbox is broken, they either send it off to get fixed or throw it out and get a new one. If they need drywall or heavy bookshelves put in, they call someone. I would consider owning no tools and and getting other people to handle all your repair work to be a fine example of a certain type of minimalism.
  - roel_v 16y ago
    "I would consider owning no tools and and getting other people to handle all your repair work to be a fine example of a certain type of minimalism." Ah yes, good point, and I agree. I guess I was too fast in making a generalization on my own behavior re: the tasks for which one would use a screwdriver. I guess I own many tools because I'm frugal :)
wiredfool 16y ago
Personally, I find that my #1x60 Wiha can tackle just about anything. What it can't do, a drill with a replaceable #2 bit does.

by brk 16y ago

roel_v 16y ago

We're going off on a tangent here, but I don't agree. I mean, most people do have only one or two Phillips screwdrivers and use them on all screws they see that have a 'cross' on them, and I guess it'll work in the majority of cases like you say, but it's uncomfortable to work with the wrong size, and will damage your screwdriver and/or screws to boot. 'right tools for the job' and all. Having 3 sizes is not excessive IMO, and having only a #2 is not an example of a minimalist lifestyle. For disassembling an Xbox or other piece of consumer electronics you need a #1, for putting up drywall a #2 and for mounting a heavy bookshelf a #3. All fairly regular tasks I'd say.

dagw 16y ago
All fairly regular tasks I'd say The vast vast majority of people I know have never done any of those things, and probably never will. If their xbox is broken, they either send it off to get fixed or throw it out and get a new one. If they need drywall or heavy bookshelves put in, they call someone. I would consider owning no tools and and getting other people to handle all your repair work to be a fine example of a certain type of minimalism.
- roel_v 16y ago
  "I would consider owning no tools and and getting other people to handle all your repair work to be a fine example of a certain type of minimalism." Ah yes, good point, and I agree. I guess I was too fast in making a generalization on my own behavior re: the tasks for which one would use a screwdriver. I guess I own many tools because I'm frugal :)

wiredfool 16y ago

Personally, I find that my #1x60 Wiha can tackle just about anything. What it can't do, a drill with a replaceable #2 bit does.