Drill, electric screwdriver or manual?

[trikermutha]

Stick with manual tools on the Spyder. Its easy to strip and over tighten things with power tools.. If using power tools taking off hardware you should be good , But be careful not to round off the hardware during removal.

Note: BRP likes to use that yellow locktite on there hardware.

 

[Valkrocket]

Stick with manual tools on the Spyder. Its easy to strip and over tighten things with power tools.. If using power tools taking off hardware you should be good , But be careful not to round off the hardware during removal.

Note: BRP likes to use that yellow locktite on there hardware.

Couldn't agree with you more Triker. Power tools can getcha in trouble in a hurry. :banghead:

 

[ThreeWheels]

Manual torx driver or screw driver depending on what's needed.
Most of the plastic panels come off with push pins.
The time saved by using power tools for the few remaining screws isn't worth the risk of damaging the plastic panels.

Installing metal bits and accessories is a different story, but the plastic panels get a little extra care.

 

[Tango]

I have an older RYOBI multi use set from way back when. Drill, saw, vacuum. Just can't kill it. LOL Various sets of drills, torx bits, nut drivers. very happy with it. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Bensonoid]

I've settled on using these.

 

[Possible]

Actually when it comes right down to it, a tool is only as good as the hands that wield it. I knew a guy who could break
an anvil in a sandbox, and lose the pieces.

 

[RayBJ]

Actually when it comes right down to it, a tool is only as good as the hands that wield it. I knew a guy who could break
an anvil in a sandbox, and lose the pieces.

That guy used to work for me!!! Sent him to do PM on a data center computer at 6pm - 2 hour job. 4am he calls me to the site for support. He had 2/3 of the machine disassembled because he wanted to see how to do it. All the circuit boards and backplanes were spread out on the floor. Luckily there was a hot backup available until I put his together. He could break a steel ball with a rubber mallet!

 

[Peacekeeper6]

Milwaukee all day, every day.

I take off the tupperware using my cordless drill. For removal of bigger nuts/bolts, I use the handy-dandy impact wrench which makes quick work of stubborn hardware.

When I reinstall screws and bolts, I usually start them off BY HAND, then finish them off with a power tool to prevent stripping of the threads. My drill has a collar which I can adjust the torque settings, and I usually set it at 1 or 2. I then finish torquing it down with a torque wrench or, in case of tupperware reinstallation, my elbow which is highly calibrated and never goes out of specs, LOL.

Sometimes, when I feel like taking my time and "meditating", I'll just use common hand tools and give my Milwaukee a day off ....

(BTW, if you happen to strip the threads, just remember: "Stripped threads are better than no threads", LOL).