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Shop Tip #311
© Frank Ford 2006; Photo by FF

In a pinch, you can use pretty much any screwdriver as an impact driver.  Here, I'm able to unscrew a couple of really messed up Phillips screws by tapping on the handle as I turn the driver very slowly and firmly.