I have managed to model for the better part of 30 years with a miserable collection of 5 mini screwdrivers and pliers when assembling and disassembling models and equipment. Having gone up in size from 1/35 scale to 1/19 I have begun to feel the need for something a bit more substantial. And let's face it: those old mini screwdrivers aren't looking their best anymore.
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| A new box of mini bits for modelling and small household maintenance tasks. |
A little seaching online revealed a multitude of cheap Chinese tools that would probably cover my needs, but I'm not too keen on Chinese stuff. iFixit seemed like higher quality and while not being from a European manufacturer looked like a decent deal. Consequently I bought an iFixit 'Mako Precision Bit Set' (number IF145-299-4 64) hopefully containing high quality bits in small sizes.
The set contains an ergonomic bit driver with a magnetic bit socket and an added 150 mm flexible extension in addition to 64 bits of different types. Most usefull so far on my current Baguley-Drewry project has been the nut sockets (supplied in the sizes 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 5.0 and 5.5 mm) and the screwdriver bits.
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| Opening the magnetically attached lid on the tool box reveal its contents. The magnets secure the lid well and there is very limited risk of the lid to separate unintentionally. |
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| The bit driver fits snuggly into my hand and holds the bits well. |
The old and worn mini screwdrivers are now ready to go in the scrap bin for recycling. Their departure will also provide much needed room in my toolbox. Not for new tools, but for the possibility of actually finding what I'm looking for.
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