Real Hackers, tools of the trade (was Re: Vector Graphic range...) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

2 Apr 1999

...
 > In the toolbox that I use every day I think there
is every 99 series tool
> that is avail.  There are also some that they don't make anymore.  Also
you
...

What has been discontinued? I remember seeing a stubby handle once. And
magnetic nutdrivers (although the magnetic 1/4" one is in the 99MP kit).
Anything else? There were 2 sizes of reamers and only one now is the primary one
that comes
to mind.  The one I use the most is the one they discontinued - of course
since mine is dull.

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'Tamperproof' Torx drivers are almost essential if you work on SMPSUs (many
manufacturers seem to like them). I've got all sorts of strange
drivers (Torq, Tri-wing, etc), but I've never seen them in computer
equipment. Tamperproof allen and brain fade due to lack of sleep lately.

Dan