Product Review: WORX WX082L 4V ZipSnip Cordless Electric Scissors

 

This is definitely good for cutting thin things like wrapping paper, mesh (like screen material), etc. Basically, it can cut through anything that is relatively thin. It is not good for cutting stuff like thicker, cardboard, or anything much thicker than a couple of sheets of paper. But, for what it can cut, especially for long straight cuts that may be needed, it is much faster and easier than using scissors.

Product Review: RIYCUOWT Damaged Screw Extractor

 

I got this because I had three braces for large floating shelves that had screws with stripped heads in them. I was able to use these to get some, but not all, of them out. If the head is damaged too much, these will not get them out. But, if they are not, these work as advertised. It is important that you have the drill in reverse at all times when you are using these otherwise it will not work to get the screws out.

Product Review: Ryobi 4-Volt QuickTurn Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4 in. Hex Screwdriver Kit

 

This is a Ryobi cordless screwdriver. It does not have the power of a drill or impact driver, so it is definitely intended for smaller uses like installing hardware on cabinets or doors, or things akin to that. One great thing is that it can either be configured as a long, straight piece, or you can turn the base so that it is configured more like a drill, so if you need to use it at a more awkward angle, you can. While I would not say that you can use it in place of a regular screwdriver in every situation, you can do so in many. One thing to note, much like an impact driver, you have to use the screwdriver heads that have the hex ends. Double-sided screwdriver bits will not work on this. Overall, it is definitely a good value for the money.

Product Review: WORKPRO Premium 6.5” Screw Extractor Pliers (Combination Pliers)

 

I used this to get screws off of a vent in one of my bathrooms. The screws had been painted over, the ends were very worn, and I could not get them to move with a regular screwdriver. This removed them in seconds. I just used the end of the pliers to grab each screw and turn it a few times until I could get it to the point where I could get the screw out by hand. This also has a small wire cutter that works, but it is not necessarily something that would be my go-to for cutting wire. But, for removing screws that will not move with a screwdriver, this absolutely works.

Product Review: Hinge Outlet Satin Nickel Wood Screws for Hinges

 

I got these because the hinges on my bathroom door were coming loose because the screws that came with the hinges were too short, and did not hold the hinges in place. These are twice as long as those screws and work as they should. No complaints aside from the fact that it would be nice if it came in a larger pack.

Product Review: Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red

 

These are very good for smaller wires, like those that may be used in jewelry making or for wires that you would use on a circuit board (as well as clipping off the terminal ends of resistors, capacitors, inductors, or the like, after soldering them onto a circuit board). Because the clippers are small and very low-profile, it is good for making very clean cuts against edges so you do not have the ends of wires sticking out where you do not want them. They are, of course, a lot better than trying to use scissors and give you more control than the wire cutters that are included in the jaws of pliers, especially for fine jobs. Definitely a good pickup.