I need a super low profile screwdriver. Needs less then an inch of clearance. Any ideas of where I can find one.
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Jan. 7, 2012 8:02 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
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Jan. 7, 2012 8:10 p.m. dimarra Dork
Hex insert (with the proper screwdriver head) and a 1/4" wrench. Works for me every time.
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Jan. 7, 2012 8:21 p.m. Streetwiseguy Dork
Works even better with a ratcheting wrench.
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Jan. 7, 2012 8:35 p.m. stuart in mn SuperDork
You can buy one of these at Sears.
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Jan. 7, 2012 9:17 p.m. Marty! Dork
I see these at Autozone and Ace all the time.
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Jan. 7, 2012 11:15 p.m. KATYB HalfDork
when u buy a set of gear wrenches they normally come with a hex insert to do just that. ends up a total hieght of about 3/4
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Jan. 8, 2012 1:04 a.m. curtis73 SuperDork
My wife calls me a tool all the time. You found me.
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Jan. 8, 2012 10:41 a.m. corytate HalfDork
snap on makes an excellent one.
We have a recall on new outbacks for the windshield wiper motor cover, and it's possible to just use the little snap on ratchet with the insert to lift the cowl up and fit it in there. less than inch clearance for sure.
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Jan. 8, 2012 11:21 a.m. WilberM3 Dork
i bought one of these sets off my tool truck years ago and it's come in very handy many times. it's quite low profile and unlike sticking a bit into a ratcheting wrench it's not straight through so you can put some pressure downward into the fastener as you turn it.
http://usatoolsinc.com/38pcminiratchetandbitsetsun9726.aspx
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Jan. 8, 2012 12:54 p.m. Trans_Maro Dork
In reply to WilberM3:
Best thing I ever bought for under-dash service, hands-down.
Shawn
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Jan. 8, 2012 1:11 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
stuart in mn wrote:
You can buy one of these at Sears.
I bought one of these with my Sears gift card.
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Jan. 8, 2012 1:12 p.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
WilberM3 wrote:
i bought one of these sets off my tool truck years ago and it's come in very handy many times. it's quite low profile and unlike sticking a bit into a ratcheting wrench it's not straight through so you can put some pressure downward into the fastener as you turn it.
http://usatoolsinc.com/38pcminiratchetandbitsetsun9726.aspx
I may buy one of these.
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Jan. 8, 2012 7:07 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork
KATYB wrote:
when u buy a set of gear wrenches they normally come with a hex insert to do just that. ends up a total hieght of about 3/4
[threadjack] hey katy where you been? not much mazda6 love around here since you disappeared, LOL. [/threadjack]
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Jan. 8, 2012 8:25 p.m. JoeyM SuperDork
Her computer has been on the fritz.
