The almost-perfect tool kit for eye and sun glass repairs
My wife and I both wear glasses, and without fail, whether it is our eye or sunglasses, a screw comes loose, a nose pad falls off, or the screws fall out completely, and we are left using tape or super glue to temporarily fix them.  I have purchased small kits in the past, the kinds with usually two - four screws and the screwdriver is concealed in a small tube that connects to your key ring.  If not on the key ring, they always get lost, and trying to get the screws in with just that little screwdriver is a bugger for my hands. I wanted a cape that had tweezers to help stabilize the screws while inserting into the respecting holes in my glasses, and I wanted a longer screwdriver with variable heads that could help me efficiently install the screws and make my repairs. I have several pairs of tweezers, but they are more cosmetic styled and not really suited for the fine point work needed for holding the screws.<br /><br />This case has it all, and more!  There is a small, portable screwdriver you can keep in your pocket or purse, and the screwdriver kit is long, contains easily changeable heads, and it is ergonomic.  I haven’t carried it around with me in my pocket, but it could be used for EDC and leveraged for many different tasks if needed.  The end stopper doesn’t stay inserted into the main body of the handle, though, and does require you to secure it frequently while in use.  For this reason, I would just stick with my leatherman-style multi tool for EDC.  But, this is for eyeglass repairs, and it pairs well with the XSIATO kit.<br /><br />The tweezers are easy to grip, and the long, fine tip allows convenient and precise control over the tiny screws.  This tool can also be used for many other tasks, but I am keeping it dedicated to this repair kit.  The magnetizing piece performs without fail for me when I am trying to magnetize or demagnetize the tip of the screwdriver heads, which helps in screw retention while in use.  I have not had to use the nose pad repair tool, yet, but I have practiced with it.  It was new to me, but easy to figure out, and will be convenient to have, although many of my glasses are new just coming with a built-in silicone nose pad on each side of the glasses.<br /><br />Next, the screws: there are tons of them!  That is the good, along with the fact that there are (14) - (15) different sizes and types.  The problem I have with them, though, is that there are so many options, yet they are grouped and packaged together into four different packages.  This has been a little frustrating, as I would have preferred them to be better separated and organized.  When I need a particular type of screw, I was able to locate it, and its pair, but it did take a while searching through the rest of the bag from which the first was located.  I like to have order and be more organized, especially with such fine things like these screws, so I would have liked to see the case be built to allow more slots in for more size options and separations.<br /><br />Finally, there is one more item that bugs me, probably the most, even more than the screw issue: the long, blue screwdriver and tweezers do not fit in the case.  It is deceiving because both are no longer than the overall length of the case, which has a decent latch for keeping it closed, but there is a compartment or slor for the nose pieces or pads that shortens the length of the inner, longer slot where they could fit.  Fortunately, the slots are structured by removable plastic inserts, which allows the two tools to fit.  The problem, with this, however, is that now you can’t get the magnetizer tool to fit!  Maybe everything fits, and this is just operator error, and I’m failing at my Jenga skills.  To even get close to making them fit, though, now the eye pad pieces will have to be mixed in with another supply slot.  So, I use another case to keep all of these items contained.  This isn’t the end of the world, but as per the products marketing slogan on the packaging of ‘Efficient’ and ‘Convenient’, they could have improved this repair tool kit and made it a five star rating.  Nonetheless, the supplies are solid, and have helped me fix two pairs of sunglasses, one pair of shooting glasses, and my wife’s favorite pair of glasses.  You won’t go wrong with this kit, but just keep the organizational points in consideration.
Rating: 4 stars