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Personally, if I see any of my techs assault one of my copiers with an electric screwdriver they get shot.
These are delicate machines, and the screw quality has decreased over the years, some screws just strip if you look at them funny.
Electric screwdrivers are fantastic in the correct applications, copier tech work is not one of them
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i'd never use one, been using a screwdriver for nearly 50 years now, find it easier to use my long handled magnetised philips screwdriver, though we did have a young lad who brought one into work, and tried to persuade me to get one.....we ended up having a contest, to see who was faster him with his electric screwdriver, or me with my trusty screwdriver - I beat him handsdown. We had to remove the high voltage board on a C368 biggrin.png
i'd never use one, been using a screwdriver for nearly 50 years now, find it easier to use my long handled magnetised philips screwdriver, though we did have a young lad who brought one into work, and tried to persuade me to get one.....we ended up having a contest, to see who was faster him with his electric screwdriver, or me with my trusty screwdriver - I beat him handsdown. We had to remove the high voltage board on a C368 biggrin.png
Should give young lad 5 minutes handicap you old and crusty
A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost, he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused.
The only time i found power drivers effective is when stripping units down . then i used a ryobi impact drill with a long jis tip, this was in a shop where i didn't care where the screws ended up.
Like many things with this or any repair business each person has their preferences when it comes to tools. What ever works best for you. I used the #2 long screwdriver for 35 years until my friend at Kon/Min let me use his panasonic elec screwdriver. I was hesitant at first knowing how bad the Panasonic copiers were Been using for last 10 yrs. With us older techs it sure helps with pain in hands, etc.
The problem with almost all electric screwdrivers is that they are too slow. In the field I use a long Wera magnetic screwdriver with JIS bits. In the workshop the same type but for stripping down units there I use a Bosch drill. No need for torque limiter because I have one build into my own hands. 😁
All of them are from the US market. Harder to find here in Europe. And why? I'm happy with my Bosch drill, though I also have a Bosch Professional GSR 12V.15 FC “Blue” but rarely use it.
In general, are all those electric machines for me too heavy and clunky. The Bosch GSR weighs 950 gr. and it not yet has chuck, which would add even more.
Hey!
If you're working on Konica Minolta machines, I'd personally recommend the Bosch GO or Xiaomi Wowstick — both are reliable, compact, and ideal for delicate electronic repairs. The torque settings and battery life are solid, especially for field service work.
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