Real Hackers, tools of the trade (was Re: Vector Graphic range...)

From: Daniel T. Burrows <danburrows_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Fri Apr 2 14:45:01 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.

>>'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
Received on Fri Apr 02 1999 - 14:45:01 BST