Key Features:+ Magnetic tip
- Pocket clip doesn't fit very tightly
If you work with small electronics or office equipment, there's a good chance you keep a screwdriver (or several) in your pocket. A good tweaker comes in handy often, both on the job and at home, and the Allied 65051 1/2" x 3" Pocket Screwdriver is a good one.
This driver is thin and lightweight with a slotted tip. One thing that sets this screwdriver apart from other similar drivers is the magnetic tip, which is strong enough to attract and hold small screws.
As a slotted screwdriver, the Allied driver is functional, though if you need to use a lot of force the small handle doesn't provide much grip. As a tweaker, it works well. The tip is small enough to get under most e-clips (the blade is slightly thicker than the blade on a Husky mini Phillips driver, so it won't fit under tiny e-clips) and it can also be used to open boxes or pop out plastic cover tabs. The long shaft allows access to hard-to-reach places.
The screwdriver has a removable clip which is useful if you want to keep it in your shirt pocket. The clip fits very loosely, and gives the impression that it can fall off easily. The clip is hard to see when looking down -- a brighter color or more textured clip would have been nice to help locate it quicker when you are putting the driver back in your shirt pocket. Because of the clip's loose fit, it slides easily over a pocket so you don't have to force it in.
The Allied 65051 pocket screwdriver is inexpensive, and can be purchased online from these retailers:
- Theisens.com: $0.99
- CALRanch.com: $0.99
- Amazon.com: $2.03
[Update: As of 1/30/15, Amazon has dropped its price for this screwdriver to $1.86.]
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