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The   Phillips   screwdriver   has   about   30-degree flukes and a blunt end, while the Reed and Prince has 45-degree   flukes   and   a   sharper,   pointed   end.   The Phillips screw has beveled walls between the slots; the Reed and Prince, straight, pointed walls. In addition, the Phillips screw slot is not as deep as the Reed and Prince slot. Additional  ways  to  identify  the  right  screwdriver are as follows: 1. If the screwdriver tends to stand up unassisted when the point is put in the head of a vertical screw, it is probably the proper one. 2. The  outline  of  the  end  of  a  Reed  and  Prince screwdriver is approximately a right angle, as seen in figure 1-74. 3. In general, Reed and Prince screws are used for airframe structural applications, while Phillips screws  are  found  most  often  in  component assemblies. Torq-Set Screws Torq-Set  machine  screws  (offset  cross-slot  drive) have recently begun to appear in new equipment. The main  advantage  of  the  newer  type  is  that  more  torque can be applied to its head while tightening or loosening than to any other screw of comparable size and material without damaging the head of the screw. Torq-Set machine screws are similar in appearance to the more familiar Phillips machine screws. Since   a   Phillips   driver   could   easily   damage   a Torq-Set screwhead, making it difficult if not impossible to remove the screw even if the proper tool is later used, maintenance personnel should be alert to the differences (fig. 1-73) and make sure the proper tool is used. OFFSET SCREWDRIVERS An   offset   screwdriver   (fig.   1-71)   may   be   used where   there   is   not   sufficient   vertical   space   for   a standard  or  recessed  screwdriver.  Offset  screwdrivers are   constructed   with   one   blade   forged   in   line   and another blade forged at right angles to the shank handle. Both blades are bent 90 degrees to the shank handle. By alternating ends, most screws can be seated or loosened even when the swinging space is very restricted. Offset screwdrivers are made for both standard and recessed-head screws. RATCHET SCREWDRIVER For  fast,  easy  work,  the  ratchet  screwdriver  (fig. 1-71),   is   extremely   convenient,   as   it   can   be   used one-handed and does not require the bit to be lifted out of the slot after each turn. It may be fitted with either a standard-type  bit  or  a  special  bit  for  recessed  heads. The ratchet screwdriver is most commonly used by the woodworker for driving screws in soft wood. SAFETY Screwdrivers,    like    any    other    hand    tool,    are dangerous   when   not   used   properly.   Therefore,   the following safety precautions should always be followed: ·  Never  use  a  screwdriver  to  check  an  electrical circuit. ·  Never  try  to  turn  a  screwdriver  with  a  pair  of pliers. ·  Do  not  hold  work  in  your  hand  while  using  a screwdriver—if the point slips, it can cause a bad cut. Hold the work in a vise, with a clamp, or on a  solid  surface.  If  that  is  impossible,  you  will always be safe if you follow this rule: NEVER GET ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN FRONT OF THE SCREWDRIVER BLADE TIP. That is a good safety rule for any sharp or pointed tool. REVIEW QUESTIONS Q40. Identify the different types of screwdrivers. Q41. List   the   safety   precautions   that   apply   to screwdrivers. MECHANICAL FINGERS LEARNING  OBJECTIVES:   Describe   the use of mechanical fingers. Small  articles  that  have  fallen  into  places  where they cannot be reached by hand may be retrieved with mechanical   fingers.   Mechanical   fingers,   shown   in figure 1-75, have a tube containing flat springs, which extend   from   the   end   of   the   tube   to   form   clawlike fingers,  much  like  the  screw  holder.  The  springs  are attached to a rod that extends from the outer end of the tube.  A  plate  is  attached  to  the  end  of  the  tube,  and  a similar plate to be pressed by the thumb is attached to the end of the rod. A coil spring placed around the rod 1-46

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