Thread: Newbies, be quick on this one.

Sounds like those plastic things are screw holders. You insert a screw, then fit the tube onto the shank of the screwdriver, and it holds the head of the screw and stops the blade sliding out of the groove.

Sounds right. I had one once designed for slotted screws. Didn't work particularly well.
Got to love the wife

Even if the drills are not much chop the carry case to keep everything sorted can be worth its weight provided it does not break. If you put things back after use you sill know what has gone missing (or broken) and needs replacing.

Some items you will use often and replace, other items you will seldom use and then one day it will be I have just the right tool and it will save you so much time and $.

I bought one of these several years ago (same price), and have had a huge amount of use from it. The case hinging is starting to fall apart, but is still usable. Can't go wrong in my opinion.

I too got on of these type of kits several years ago

Drill bits, brad points, masonary, spade bits, drum sanding attachments, heaps of screwdriver fittings, drill depth collars and and few other odds and ends.

Ive broken a few of the smaller drill bits but just replace them with cheapies I get from the market. Buy them in packs of 5 and just chuck them out when done with.

Only thing I dont use is the masonary ones, as I have a nice set with my Ramset drill. I have nice full sets of spade bits and drill bits, But always goto this cheaper one first for general around the home stuff.

G'Day Stu,
Another WELL DONE to your best girl.
Cheers, Crowie

It's nice having a wife who just comes home with a lovely surprise. She's battling too. I give her a big chunk of pension but it just doesn't go far but we don't have anyone after us for not paying bills. I don't know how she does it. I know it's agony just to drive down town with a massive chunk of stainless steel in her leg instead of a knee and these cold mornings give her curry but she makes sure I have my breakfast spot on time because I'm diabetic and she's forever going to sleep watching TV because she's so busy all day. It really makes me mad to see the stuff she does and she refuses to let me do anything in case I have another fall, she says. At least she's happy with me having a workshop because at least all my mess will just be in one room. I don't know about the dust though.. That tends to move around. But my friend Jan sent me a heap of face masks so at least I won't be breating it in. Good On'yer Jan.

I'll treasure the drill though. I even thought of hanging it open on the wall so I don't have to keep opening it every time I need a drill. They're not for a pro, I know that but with care they will last a long time. If I break one I'll replace it with a good quality one. Building boats gave me the first time I've ever measured a drill to make sure it's the right size using a micrometer. You've got to be spot on otherwise something gets out of alignment and everything shakes to pieces or you get a bad leak. It's nice having a bit of precision instead of close enough is good enough.

Bye all Thanks again for the advice, Stu.