What Is a Stubby Screwdriver?
A stubby screwdriver is a type of screwdriver with a very short overall length.
The main types of screws are Phillips-head screws and flathead screws, and there are screwdrivers for each type. There are also screwdrivers with special shapes, such as a star.
Their usage is not much different from that of ordinary screwdrivers. Due to their short overall length, they can be used in tight spaces. There is also a stubby screwdriver with replaceable bits and ratchet mechanisms.
Purpose of Use of Stubby Screwdrivers
The purpose of using stubby screwdrivers is to leverage their short length for turning screws without difficulty, especially in tight spaces.
Due to their long grips and metal parts, ordinary screwdrivers sometimes get stuck in tight places. In such cases, stubby screwdrivers are used. The stubby screwdrivers have a short grip and metal parts, allowing them to be used as long as there is enough clearance to fit a fist around the screwdriver. The grip itself can be held firmly, and there is no significant difference in tightening force.
How to Choose Stubby Screwdrivers
The size and type of stubby screwdrivers will depend on the location where they will be used. A typical stubby screwdriver is palm-sized. They are used by wrapping them around and gripping them tightly. The tightening torque is almost the same as that of a regular screwdriver, so it can be used in any location.
However, in places where it still will not fit, use a thinner type that can be turned with fingertip force. Since it is tightened only with fingertip force, a large tightening torque cannot be achieved. Therefore, it is not suitable for places where firm tightening is required.
Stubby screwdrivers come in plus and minus types, but there are also star-shaped and hexagonal screwdrivers. It is difficult to have all of them because they take up a lot of space. In recent years, however, there have been stubby screwdrivers with replaceable bits. By changing the bits according to where they are used, they can be stored compactly. In addition, screwdrivers with a ratchet mechanism that controls the direction of rotation can be used to eliminate the need to insert and remove screwdrivers in tight spaces.