TM 9-243TYPES AND USESScrewdrivers are available in many different shapes,sizes, and materials. Screwdrivers are used for drivingor removing screws or bolts with slotted, recessed, orspecial heads.COMMON SCREWDRIVERSSome common screwdrivers have a screw-holdingfeature. These are used for working in close quarters,overhead, and hard to reach places. The two mostcommon types are the clip (1) and sliding collar (2). Afterthe screw has been firmly started, switch to a conven-tional screwdriver to complete the job.NOTEDo not use sliding-cover, split-typescrewdrivers for final tightening of screws.Close quarter or stubby common screwdrivers are usedfor working in close quarters where conventional screw-drivers will not fit.The common screwdriver has a round steel blade with awood or plastic handle, usually fluted for a good grip.Integral blade screwdrivers are used for heavy-dutywork.Common cabinet screwdrivers have a thin, round bladeand are used to reach and drive or remove screws indeep, counterbored holes.Other common heavy-duty screwdrivers have squareblades so a wrench can be used to turn them.22-2
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