ESD Safe Hand Tools - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Tony R
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2011, 01:36:01 pm
content: So I came across some ESD safe screwdrivers, pliers and other simple hand tools, of course being ESD safe the price was inflated from that of normal tools. But I must ask, are they worth it for a hobbyist, or even industry?http://www.amazon.com/Wiha-27390-Phillips-Screwdriver-Precision/dp/B001AN16QI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1PPKG0MSNCLXZ&colid=2ZN3HX2L4S0UZhttp://www.amazon.com/Wiha-32790-4-Piece-Plier-Custom/dp/B000T9XVF8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322055264&sr=8-1

author: steaky1212
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2011, 04:18:24 pm
content: Tony,I wouldnt have thought you would need ESD tools. We only have anti-static wristbands and pads at work, but generally if you ground yourself out before touching anything youshouldbe fine.In fact, when working on hobby stuff at home I dont have any antistatic stuff - just try to ground out.Saying that, apparently Wiha are a decent make... but I'd save the money for a decent DMM

author: Rufus
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2011, 07:14:18 pm
content: Quote from: Tony R on November 23, 2011, 01:36:01 pmWhat the hell is an ESD safe screwdriver? Ever killed a screw with static?That said Dave seems to poke everything with a screwdriver, makes me cringe sometimes. For example around 5:20 in the recent Kindle Fire tear down where he pokes the contacts of an FPC he suspects is connected to the battery.

author: sonicj
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2011, 08:35:17 pm
content: Quote from: Rufus on November 23, 2011, 07:14:18 pmditto! every time i see that screwdriver flying around the screen i'm tempted to forward a set ofspudgersto OZ.-sj

author: steaky1212
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2011, 01:38:07 pm
content: Dave mentions about a little plastic screwdriver thing when talking about calibrating one of his new scopes

author: don.r
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 24, 2011, 11:51:16 pm
content: Ceramic screwdrivers are great for adjusting pots and variable caps as they are both non-inductive and non-conductive. Only a couple of $ on eBay and you don't need more than 1 or 2.

author: Tony R
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2011, 07:27:04 pm
content: Quote from: steaky1212 on November 23, 2011, 04:18:24 pmI already have a Fluke 87, but this is more a general question.What i am understanding is that they are more of a gimmick, sure they do what they say they will, but does one really need it.I myself cannot see me buying a set any time soon, but how 'bout in industry? is there a benefit there?

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 29, 2011, 09:11:00 pm
content: I guess there may be a point to removing anything that might create an electrostatic discharge from the bench. One thing I don't understand is ESD-safe tweezers. How can a regular pair of steel tweezers create an ESD?

author: nukie
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2011, 10:12:14 pm
content: is antiESD tools a part of ISO certification requirement?

author: Zero999
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2011, 12:16:24 pm
content: Quote from: nukie on November 29, 2011, 10:12:14 pmYes which means all the tools have to be marked as ESD safe and brain dead auditors will pull you up on it if they find non-ESD tools in your toolbox even it shouldn't apply to them.