CHISEL VS. BIG SCREWDRIVER! (Which Is Better For Demolition?!)

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I got a lot of questions about why I used a big screwdriver instead of a chisel to break out a door jamb in my old video. This new video from The Honest Carpenter will show compare chisels and "demolition" screwdrivers--and explain why big screwdrivers are the superior demolition tool!
Big "demolition" screwdrivers generally come in 10" and 12" models. I personally prefer the 10" model because it fits more conveniently in my tool belt. THOUGH, a 12" screwdriver will provide even more breaking power.
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CHISEL VS. BIG SCREWDRIVER EXPLANATION:
CHISELS: Chisels are really more of a tool for fine work. They're best used for paring wood, shaving wood surfaces, carving wood, and cutting down through (and across) wood grain. They can also be used for lightly prying wood.
BIG "DEMOLITION" SCREWDRIVERS: These screwdrivers are used less frequently on the jobsite for turning screws, and more frequently for breaking apart wood and wood structures (amongst other things).
REASONS BIG SCREWDRIVERS ARE PREFERABLE FOR DEMOLITION:
1) DURABILITY
Chisels require a very sharp edge to maintain their usefulness. When that edge becomes chipped or broken, the chisel loses much of its function. So on job sites, where carpenters come in contact with a lot of different materials, chisels will see more exposure to surfaces that can damage their sharp points.
Big screwdrivers on the other hand have a blunter tip to begin with, and a virtually indestructible steel shaft, along with an epoxy/resin handle. They can be struck with hammers or even mauls, from many angles, and can be used on wood, concrete and metal.
2) LEVERAGE
Most chisels are roughly 7" long. The big demolition screwdriver is 10-12" long! This provides 3 additional inches of leverage, which makes a very big difference when you're prying out wood components, or cracking them apart.
Also, which chisels can be used for some prying, too much force can damage them.
3) MULTI-TASKING
Big demolition screwdrivers can be used for probing, acting as wedges, and a number of other things. Chisels primarily only have one function.
4) TRANSFERRING FORCE
Big demolition screwdrivers can also be used to transfer force onto fasteners and areas you can't easily reach. The tip of the screwdriver can be inserted into a difficult-to-reach area, and the shaft can then be struck to drive the tip downward. This can help break concealed fasteners, or drive down nails that are standing proud.
Have any questions? Let us hear them in the COMMENT SECTION!
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@caskwith 4 года назад

A beater screwdriver like this really is a handy tool to have, not just for carpentry, it's essential when working on cars too.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Yep, I think mechanics can get even more use out of them, including 12” and longer. But this thing hardly leaves my hand on some jobs

@BassManBobBassCovers 4 года назад

I've been doing a lot of home remodeling the past year and a half and one of the most important tools has been the flathead screwdriver. From doing demo, to talking out staples, removing tile or scraping it's insane. 100% agree with this video!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks BassMan! 😄

@edover50 4 года назад

So true .... everyone needs one of these indispensable tools ....think I use my demolition screwdriver more now for opening up the ground prior to pounding in steaks or pegs

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

I've dug with mine tons of times, Ed. I'll often use it to quickly gouge up the footprint of a post hole just to mark the area (if I don't have spray paint or chalk). A million uses and counting 🙂 Thanks for watching!

@drsvs 2 года назад

Sometimes the best tool for the job is the one you can reach when you’re in a tight spot. Love your videos.

@TheHonestCarpenter 2 года назад

Thank you Victor! Very true-as a one-man crew I learned that one fast 😄

@stuckinmygarage6220 4 года назад

Nailed it! 😂 Now , I know what to call that poor , abused, handy, 'get "er done' tool I felt so guilty misusing. Free at last!

@garycasper2929 4 года назад

You should see my “demolition screwdriver” that I got tucked away in my plumbing bag.. Lol.! Lighten’ up folks.. PS- my Pops had one too that we nicknamed BigRed. It was a big ol’ Craftman screwdriver.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks Gary! Any tool that sticks around long enough to earn a nickname is pretty dang reliable 😆

@Scrooge52 4 года назад

In 1974, I bought a set of Craftsman tools that included a 10" flat blade screwdriver. Within a month, I managed to chip a corner off of the tip. Of course, I could have returned it, but I happened to REALLY need a very narrow chisel for some reason at that time. Took it to the grinder and sharpened the tip to a cutting edge, and have carried it in my tool belt ever since - 45 years. Digging, prying, scraping, chiseling, etc. One of my most useful tools. I totally agree with you.

@chadchatham6580 3 года назад

I just got through using my demolition screwdriver to break apart a cement block after I scored it with a diamond blade. This video rocks! Thank you for being real with how you approach your craft.

@tims8603 3 года назад

I have a Craftsman screwdriver that's just over 16" long. Makes a good pry bar that can be driven into a very tight space between boards. I rarely use it to drive screws.

@danalaniz7314 4 года назад

This is great! I learn a lot from each of your videos. I have a demolition screwdriver that my dad passed down to me. I was always by his side when he did home and car repair and I never saw him use a chisel. I do like to understand the rationale and practical reasons behind why different tools are used. Thanks again for the very informative videos.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

You're welcome, Dan! Thanks for watching! My dad is also the first person I saw use a big screwdriver for these purposes. He referred to it as "a tool with a thousand uses," or "the tool that does everything." Sometimes the simplest ones are the most useful 🙂

@grantrobertdavies 4 года назад

Great video :) I thought I was always doing the wrong thing by using my screwdriver to pull things apart & chip away at concrete lol 😂 - after watching this I feel like it’s ok now! Harha... Awesome video, thanks for sharing... 😀

@bobtaylor7361 3 года назад

I have a large screw driver my grandfather gave me to pry 2 boards apart. He told me to keep it. 45 years later I still have it. And use it.

@drengskap Месяц назад

Absolutely agree, keep your chisels for tasks where a fine cutting edge is required and use demolition drivers for the rough stuff!

@nails2wood691 4 года назад

People tend to not open their mind up to other possible uses for tools except for what they first learned what they are for... thankfully there is people who step out of the box and discover new uses for things

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks Nails2 Wood! I'm glad I got to see the versatility of this tool when I was much younger, so I've always known to keep one handy 😀

@guacamoleweiner69 2 года назад

They make demolition screwdrivers that have a striking cap. My favorites are mayhew dominator, snap on, and the klein demo screwdrivers. I use them to pry calipers, flanges, spread open steering knuckles for lower balljoints, as a punch and chisel. Basically for anything i need to pry and punch on heavy duty equipment and trucks

@Espo11B Год назад

I was repairing my crumbling concrete steps outside my house recently and to help me clear away some of the loose concrete I used a demolition screwdriver because I saw this video. It made the job pretty easy. Thank you.

@Policesamuri77717 4 года назад

Fantastic ! As a Bell System Lineman, Cable Splicer, and Installer I was never without my large “Bell System” flathead screwdriver. I don’t think I ever heard of one breaking.

@tallswede80 2 года назад

where can one obtain a large "bell system" flathead screwdriver?

@stanleysiewierski 4 года назад

Giving away too many intimate secrets dude!!! 😆

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

I'll try to keep a few in the vault 😄

@tallswede80 3 года назад

That’s why people watch. We are getting value, otherwise I’m out

@BobCollinsSTEPcoach 3 года назад

Love your “honest” tool tips. Basic know-how for us DIYers. Thanks.

@carlb1409 Год назад

Great video. I just came into a small pile of tools and saw a very big screwdriver. I immediately thought "Hey that doesn't match my Stanley set. I should use it for prying and whatever." Good to hear I was not misusing a tool.

@luciusirving5926 2 года назад

Screwdrivers are made of either CrMo, CrV or S7. That's why they're so durable. I also find cold chisels to be extremely durable.

@kevindrevik7351 2 года назад

I am more of a woodworker than a carpenter, but I really enjoy your channel. I knew exactly what you were talking about in your previous video, and thought it was a good use of the screwdriver. I've seen you actually use the screwdriver as a rough chisel in your videos, and thought it was an excellent use of the tool for the need you had. Great job and keep the videos coming!

@peterjames2580 4 года назад

Well said! This old carpenter kept his good chisels at home, the screw driver is a great port in any storm. Great show!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thank you, Peter! I appreciate you watching.

@BillCoale Год назад

Great video. Another tip you didn't mention but probably already know: If it has a square shank (like yours, not like the Klein ones) when you do need to use it to turn screws, you can get a lot more torque using a wrench or pliers to help you turn stubborn screws.

@johnwilliams7102 4 года назад

Yup - I’m a simple DIYer but discovered how useful the large screwdriver is - just as in your video.

@biggumsliftsv1376 2 года назад

One of my favorite tools to play with as a younger boy

@TheCaptScarlett 3 года назад

Thx HC. I found a demolition screwdriver dropped in the street a while back, took it home and attempted to tidy up the tip, whilst wondering why a screwdriver was so beaten up. After watching your door jam video, I realised what its purpose is and now finding it a lot easier to start breaking things up - I've just taken out some stud walls in our laundry room

@mikejones-ku5ix 4 года назад

The Milwaukee demo screw driver is a great tool for demo and rough work. Now I use it in HVAC work daily. Love it and it's a main tool on my belt.

@SpxcyMxyo Год назад

I've used them for demo before, and it's great. I like your flat-sided hammer strike tip. 👍

@mnight207 4 года назад

I’m a carpenter and a mechanic. I always find myself reaching for my 10” Kolbalt slotted screwdriver. Heck, I stir food with it.. rofl

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

🤣🤣

@evalsoftserver 4 года назад

Which applies more kinetic energy or force for fine precision points

@ansientwun 4 года назад

My Dad was a carpenter and he had a couple of these and made sure I had them too. Love the video Ethan!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thank you, ansientwun! I appreciate you writing in with the memories :)

@beattookon3562 Год назад

So true! Been a carpenter in a cruise ship for 20yrs now. Our shop is full packed of carpentry tools, name it and we all have it. Despite of lots of different kinds of variety of chisels to choose from, I always carry with me that one flat-head screw driver for all purpose use and most especially for demolition!

@TheHonestCarpenter Год назад

That’s awesome, Beat! I’d love to be a carpenter on a cruise ship! 😁

@beattookon3562 Год назад

@@TheHonestCarpenter Nice to hear and an honor for us, but you are over qualified, Sir.😂 We are a mile away from your skills. Cheers! 🍻

@dougdohrman2559 3 года назад

I refer to my edc screwdriver I use as a Millwright as my multitool. And my 420 channel locks as my dogs. between the 2 of them I can do lots of small jobs without going back to the shop for more tools. People are always stopping me and borrowing them to finish a job because they know I always carry them. I tell them "that'll be a dollar". They just smile.

@enlightenedmind1179 3 года назад

Great video!! Excellent conveyance of info!!

@ladperenyi993 2 года назад

Very cool Masi in background, shows excellent taste!

@donstevenson3211 3 года назад

My go-to demo tools are a flat bar and a wonderbar, but I do keep one of these with me and it does come in handy.

@PriorUniform721 4 года назад

I have an 8 or 10" Craftsman screwdriver that came in a set of 10 or 12 when my Dad bought them in the 80s. He worked for an equipment company that installed loading bay doors, dock levelers, truck scales and such. He used it for prying, chiseling, chipping and pretty much anything but turning screws and taught me to use it likewise. Other comically large tools are fun to use too. I have a 1 1/2" box wrench of his that is probably 16" long and makes a good cheater bar. Many a stuck bolts sheared off with that thing... In fact I think I've used that box wrench to gain additional leverage prying with the demolition screwdriver.

@kevinmapleton1896 4 года назад

Very informative!! Great Video!!

@woocha79 2 года назад

Love your videos bro!! Great job!! 👍

@njbigfoot5835 4 года назад

Not only have I used my large screwdriver as a prybar, I have also used the handle as a small ballpeen hammer. Especially if my hammer wont work at the correct angle .

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Never tried the ballpeen approach, NJ! Makes perfect sense though, given the handle profile. Another use to put in the memory bank 😀

@HeirloomBuilders 4 года назад

Great video! I like the tip on transferring force.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks buddy! That's saved me some headaches 😄

@daveyjones8342 3 года назад

WOW! i had no idea they were that durable and useful. Thank you!

@richarddaugherty8583 2 года назад

Thanks! As a woodworker I'd never even consider using a chisel for demo! I paid $70 per chisel for my Blue Spruce paring chisels, and have Lie Nielsen socket chisels for mallet work (based on the old Stanley Sweetheart design). I have beaters for rough use, and chisel shaped objects for my wife to borrow for scraping. I never considered using a big screwdriver for demo! I think I'll pick up one for that!

@TonyMontgomery18 3 года назад

Yup.....had my bigass janky screwdriver for years, can’t remember if I ever turned any screws with it, but I’ve used it for all kinds of stuff. Good vid!

@johnkelley9877 4 года назад

I'm not a carpenter but I will sometimes use a screwdriver for demolition too. When I need to break something apart I don't want to use my nicely sharpened chisels because I don't know what maybe under the surface of the wood and I may chip the bevel of the chisel. Thanks for sharing this.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks John!

@laurachapin204 2 года назад

Can't believe people felt the need to question the tools a carpenter uses daily. We learn what works by doing and watching more experienced tradespeople. A screwdriver is the original mult-tool. 😄

@tomgio1 3 года назад

I just used my 20-yr old big screwdriver to lower the strike plate (correct term?) on an interior door that wasn’t closing - following The Honest Carpenter’s YT video. Was concerned about striking the hammer on the screwdriver shaft directly, but voila it worked, and no damage. Between that and some other small repairs I’ve learned from this channel, my wife now thinks I’m some kind of handyman guru. Much thanks!

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 года назад

Great to hear, Tom! If there’s a way to destroy the big screwdriver, I’m yet to discover it 😆

@JackDanielThe7th 3 года назад

I’ve seen your channel around and appreciate the tips. I have found that this, the 5 in 1, cats paw , linemen pliers (Kline) and a good hammer are some of the most important tools for construction

@carlb1409 Год назад

i just flipped all the boards on my deck. The old average cat's paw worked far better than the updated Estwing. Long side to clear a space under the nail, paw to tear it up. Far less hammer swings than driving the new version into the wood and pry.

@Tubekeny1 2 года назад

Great vid. I never realised that a good screwdriver was so useful. Thank you so much.

@MoranGuyVideos 2 года назад

You absulotly right, we have one in our toolbox when I was kide.it helped me in specific tasks around the house.

@MrVincef1990 2 года назад

They are really good for jimmying doors too.

@unixpro2 3 года назад

Great video. I have a craftsman “demo” screwdriver my dad left me 30+ years ago. I’ll be able to leave it for my son someday along with my good chisels that have never been used to demo

@theredrover3217 3 года назад

😍 Nothing like a shiny brand new tool But also love to grab my dad's Beaters When I don't want to muck up MY tools! 😁

@johndavis7394 4 года назад

Great video,thank you

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

You're welcome, John! I appreciate the feedback :)

@doconnor1354 4 года назад

I learned something new and useful. Thanks.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

You're welcome, Dennis!

@mysticmeadow9116 3 года назад

Having a farm we use our Big screwdriver for twisting in hooks, braking down pallets and sherring off old nails. Cat claws are handy too.

@timothyeldridge6822 3 года назад

Excellent!

@stevenmoss6043 2 года назад

Cool vid! I have a couple long handle flathead screwdrivers, and like ‘em. They’re great when positioning is difficult, or height/ distancing is an issue. Another awesome function of these, is scraping. If you ever have done wood restoration, mold often is an issue. I have a dog eared wooden fence, that accumulated a lot mold at the upper part. The upper tier sits a few inches below either side of the fence, making it difficult to get to. The long handed screwdriver, worked really well scraping of the mold.

@kimobailey2926 3 года назад

Speaking as a free wheeling handy man ,retired contractor of 30 + years the demo size 8& 12 inch are essential in my tool bag .

@Seedthedrummer 2 года назад

Great content once again, thanks. Milwaukee offer a twin set, Phillips and flat blade demolition pack, great tools for this exact purpose, cheap at about $17.00 au. Recommended , Smacked mine with a lump hammer, can't break it. Bomb proof tools 👍

@smithwesson7149 2 года назад

Great video! Now I know of many more DIY uses for my old Craftsman screwdriver than turning slotted screws and stirring/mixing paint! LOL

@chanel45151 Год назад

Common sense stuff as always. Just love having permission from a pro to use a massive, crap screwdriver for demo work. Very smart, and thanks. Will ensure marking with crows foot, but no problem hammering a screwdriver, lol.

@corymiller9854 3 года назад

The demo screw driver does have a nice sound to it:] I picture it being 4 ' long. I do use my screwdriver like this sometimes but i have good prybar and use the back of the hammer mostly. Today i sharpened a old screwdriver like a chisel and it works great lots of control when u turn your hand. I have learned about a wooden mallet. I always hit my chisel with a steel hammer as well turns out that is a bad idea. Old school carpentry is being lost and the young bucks need good old timers to teach:] Ty for sharing

@taheelur1 3 года назад

I do finish work, and I used an angle grinder to cut a tiny notch in the tip of mine. That way, if I only need to remove a couple brads from a workpiece to shift one part of it, I can just wedge it behind and the notch catches on the brad and tears it out. Also, if my brad nailer doesn't sink a brad all the way but it's not out far enough to grab with my fingers to break it off, I can use wedge it in the notch on my screwdrive and just spin the screwdriver until it pulls the brad out like spaghetti on a fork. I know I can use end cutters to cut the brad short and then hammer it down, but i like to pull the whole thing out

@WanJae42 4 года назад

I was just going to type "Dude, if they sold an item as demolition screwdriver, then everyone would shut up, because most of the complaints are being driven by the mentality that you're not using the tool for what it's made for". And then you show actual products that are sold as demolition screwdrivers! Awesome! You know that was originally done just to get "that guy" to pipe down.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Hit the nail on the head, WanJae42! I feel vindicated now 😄

@michaelmeansii7983 4 года назад

Also great for reaching inside the tank of a toilet to loosen or tighten the tank to bowl screws.

@tallswede80 3 года назад

also great for breaking up a huge shit inside the bowl of the toilet so it can flush.

@nannesoar Год назад

This video just gave me the idea to use tomahawks and throwing knives for demolition😂👍 I didn't know you grew up on a construction site that's super great reassurance ill be coming back more often!

@bryanrocker5033 4 года назад

You are spot on using a big screw driver as an all purpose tool. They are indispensable. As a wood worker there are is no way in !@#$! that I would use my precision chisels for demo, not No but !@#$ NO!. One point, deforming hardware that is preventing you from doing something is OK but a better thing would be to grab your sawsall and cut it off. Cutting nails off is so much quicker than trying to get them to be have, unless you have a bigger hammer to hit them with! Great video!

@rodneyadderton1077 3 года назад

I worked partition wall at a trailer factory and that big screwdriver was super handy.

@tabitha2706 2 года назад

I used a scredriver for years, but now I prefer to keep a 9 1/2 in and 14 in flat pry bar for those purposes. I’ve found them perfect for me and much easier to use than I did the screwdriver. Just my own opinion, tho

@Kris5344 4 года назад

I’m surprised that your raisin handle haven broke yet. Most of my friends that have demo screwdriver like yours have it with handle broken right at the end of metal shank. Personally I been using 2 screw driver set you see on a left @7:12 for about 10 years. They have metal shank going all the way through and strike plate on the top.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks for writing in Kris! I'm going to get some of those kleins at some point--glad to know they're helpful. But no, even after some serious abuse, the resin handle has hardly shown any damage. Hasn't even popped off the steel tang!

@Kris5344 4 года назад

The Honest Carpenter ones I got are actually $10 Irvin set (I probably linked time stamp about 2 seconds too late). Added feature I really like on those they have + and - stamped on top to indicate shape of the head. Problem I seen on ones with shorter tang is not handle coming loose but rather it breaks right where the metal ends and you end up with full tang screw driver with a rather short handle. Demo screw drivers are awesome. Not only they are basically indestructible, maintenance free but they are also very low on list of tools that tend grow feet and walk away... since it’s “just a flat head screw driver” :)

@DWAC 4 года назад

Milwaukee just came out with a demo screwdriver with a metal striking head 👍👍

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

About time, Joseph! It's going on the wish list 😄

@TruthSeekerAi 3 года назад

i been using these for 30 years its the best tool ever it can get you out of anything

@aab-el9bd 5 месяцев назад

what is your preferred size?

@Maltloaflegrande 3 года назад

I always carry a "Wrecking chisel" in my bag. It's a cheap 1" chisel I bought for a few quid and it's never been sharpened. Wouldn't be without it.

@herculesrockefeller8969 3 года назад

Nice Masi!

@UnstoppableTramp 2 года назад

I'm always chipping out little bits of concrete with mine. Really handy. +1

@yosemitesam4549 4 года назад

I couldn't agree more. Give me a screwdriver!

@algilbert93 4 года назад

Typically called a Beating Screwdriver on the jobs sites I'm on. I can't even begin to list the uses it has. I never even used a chisel but then again, I'm an electrician.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Thanks Alex G! You electricians use way more screwdrivers than I do though :)

@richardday2893 3 года назад

Real trade guys has a large screwdriver with continuous metal through to end of handle. Original multi tool.

@haningtonngugi9250 Год назад

Wow it is good

@happykal11 2 года назад

I have an old 12” wooden handle screw driver that I use. It was my grandfathers. If the handle breaks I know I can make a new one easily.

@tomdeutsch3141 2 года назад

I wish I had heard this tip years ago! I've always just used prybars, crowbars (!) and hammers for most demolition tasks. Problem with demo bars is that they're bulky and hard to keep in an apron. The big screwdriver would suffice for a lot of things, instead of walking back to the bucket to find the prybar. As for cost ... who would want to pay $10-20 for a demo screwdriver? Swing by any garage sale and pick up 3 or 4 for a dollar!

@heritagejonery3879 2 года назад

I use the Wera 7mm x 125mm "chisel driver ever day, it's an amazing screw drive its about 10 years old now still ok, the smaller ones have damaged tips but I just re grind them. I also have the next one up, more comparable to yours, that I use when I am doing lots of demo work, but I work with a lot of slotted screws and the 7mm head is much better at being a screw driver and that's pretty important so I use it more. I couldn't recommend them more highly, the black and yellow ones with a full tang, they get used and punches, leaves, chisel, all sorts and seem to stand up well. Am sure I will brake the 7mm one day but hopfully no time soon

@mariobarcelon7226 Год назад

same here in our home. another thing the big screw driver can do that was not mentioned is in our house it tends to be a self defence tool. hahaha

@RWong-wn3pv 3 года назад

Just buy two BIG screw drivers: 1: demo 2. proper screw driver use. If one’s a different brand, easy to tell which is the demo/proper screw driver

@jerelmercurio4754 3 года назад

I was always afraid the big screwdriver would snap. Man its good to know just how durable it is.

@GaryBowen73 2 года назад

Wish I could post pics of my demo screwdriver on here! It is rough. LOL 🤣

@LeeeerrrroooyJennnnnkins 2 года назад

Everything the HC is doing w the screwdriver I do w my dull chisel, love my chisel, but yeah, anything I'd need more leverage to break apart takes the nail pull / crowbar..

@jamescc2010 2 года назад

I need to remove exterior wood boards (2x5 for example) which is next to stucco. Will these be good tools to use to remove them without damaging stucco too much? Excellent video on using screwdriver. I think any long regular screwdrivers like what you have should do demo job until I break one lol.

@ianpullman203 4 года назад

I picked up one of those the first video I saw you using it and it's been indispensable. Thank you for all your tips, please keep posting for less experienced DIY'ers like me!

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

That’s awesome, Ian! I’m really glad they’ve been helpful. I’m focusing more and more on topics for beginners, so I can guarantee more vids like this. Thanks for watching! 🙂

@rbrazz 2 года назад

and also a handy backscratcher

@psjw7828 4 года назад

I use my large screw driver to open paint cans. I use my subcompact cordless makita reciprocating saw more and more for demo.

@TheHonestCarpenter 4 года назад

Hard to replace a recip saw for zipping right through fasteners, PSJ W. When I've only got a belt though, my hand always goes straight for this tool--and I definitely use it for opening paint cans too :)

@overcomer4226 3 года назад

That time Ethan roasted those internet know it alls in a way far nicer than I would have!!

@kenshiro788 3 года назад

I also keep one on me. I call it Daddy Flatty.

@TheHonestCarpenter 3 года назад

🤣

@lordrichard8184 4 года назад

When doing demo id carry a beater chisel and screw driver. Both worked good. And it didn’t matter what happened to them. They were old and gonna get replaced soon anyway. I’d sharpen the chisel with an angle grinder. But I started to carry a chisel knife. My good one is 1/4” thick 1095. It’s 1.5” wide. And like 10” long. I think it was made by pro tools. I got a new smaller chisel knife made by Irwin for $7 from Walmart. Way better then the dewalt chisel knife. But I might start to carry a demo screwdriver. They are stupid hard to break

@kristofbarta2964 2 года назад

I used it a lot for taking off staples from streched canvas frames. Wood gets marked but canvas remains intact.

@paulthomas3841 3 года назад

A up Bro, ye your right, I use to be a lorry Macanic, and in the Building trade,, I give up on chisels, steel to to weak

@freddyhernandez1371 3 года назад

Every tool has it main purpose !!

@xineohpinakc264 3 года назад

Kinda reminds me of carrying a large high quality tablespoon in my car. It was good for getting thick ice off the windshield that the plastic scrapers could not scratch.

@tallswede80 2 года назад

you mean a steel tablespoon? does it ever scratch or damage the glass?

@jonathanacton5133 3 года назад

I would use a pry bar for those purposes yet I like a use for a screwdriver we don't have to use for screw driving due to obsolete standard head screws

@308Sharpie 4 года назад

I'm an electrician, I use mine for setting lock rings and light demolition of crates and things like that, as well as the obvious...turning bolts and screws.

@kayakingforthebirds2506 3 года назад

I used mine just today to reach down through a small hole and drive out an electrical staple sideways. Popped it right out and no damage to the cable because the screwdriver is so rounded.