93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
1/7/12 8:02 p.m.

I need a super low profile screwdriver. Needs less then an inch of clearance. Any ideas of where I can find one.

dimarra
dimarra Dork
1/7/12 8:10 p.m.

Hex insert (with the proper screwdriver head) and a 1/4" wrench. Works for me every time.

Streetwiseguy
Streetwiseguy Dork
1/7/12 8:21 p.m.

Works even better with a ratcheting wrench.

stuart in mn
stuart in mn SuperDork
1/7/12 8:35 p.m.

You can buy one of these at Sears.

Marty!
Marty! Dork
1/7/12 9:17 p.m.

I see these at Autozone and Ace all the time.

KATYB
KATYB HalfDork
1/7/12 11:15 p.m.

when u buy a set of gear wrenches they normally come with a hex insert to do just that. ends up a total hieght of about 3/4

curtis73
curtis73 SuperDork
1/8/12 1:04 a.m.

My wife calls me a tool all the time. You found me.

corytate
corytate HalfDork
1/8/12 10:41 a.m.

snap on makes an excellent one.
We have a recall on new outbacks for the windshield wiper motor cover, and it's possible to just use the little snap on ratchet with the insert to lift the cowl up and fit it in there. less than inch clearance for sure.
it's probably really expensive though

WilberM3
WilberM3 Dork
1/8/12 11:21 a.m.

i bought one of these sets off my tool truck years ago and it's come in very handy many times. it's quite low profile and unlike sticking a bit into a ratcheting wrench it's not straight through so you can put some pressure downward into the fastener as you turn it.

http://usatoolsinc.com/38pcminiratchetandbitsetsun9726.aspx

Trans_Maro
Trans_Maro Dork
1/8/12 12:54 p.m.

In reply to WilberM3:

Best thing I ever bought for under-dash service, hands-down.

Shawn

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
1/8/12 1:11 p.m.
stuart in mn wrote: You can buy one of these at Sears.

I bought one of these with my Sears gift card.

93EXCivic
93EXCivic SuperDork
1/8/12 1:12 p.m.
WilberM3 wrote: i bought one of these sets off my tool truck years ago and it's come in very handy many times. it's quite low profile and unlike sticking a bit into a ratcheting wrench it's not straight through so you can put some pressure downward into the fastener as you turn it. http://usatoolsinc.com/38pcminiratchetandbitsetsun9726.aspx

I may buy one of these.

AngryCorvair
AngryCorvair SuperDork
1/8/12 7:07 p.m.
KATYB wrote: when u buy a set of gear wrenches they normally come with a hex insert to do just that. ends up a total hieght of about 3/4

[threadjack] hey katy where you been? not much mazda6 love around here since you disappeared, LOL. [/threadjack]

JoeyM
JoeyM SuperDork
1/8/12 8:25 p.m.

Her computer has been on the fritz.

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