Vic Cadet file driver?

[platbuck]

Will the nail file tip on a Vic cadet work on #1 phillips screws???

 

[Gareth UK]

Just about, but it's not really what it was designed for.

 

[platbuck]

yeah but they usually build in added functionality like that deliberately.

 

[JackNate]

I find the can opener/driver works on all philips that I've tried.

 

[Voltron]

What I have done to Cadets in the past is file down the tip so it is flat. Just a tiny bit, you know? It allows it to go in deeper into phillip's head screws. The Can opener should do the trick as well.

 

[jackknife]

Another tactic to use on phillips when you have a cadet, use the inside corner of the large screwdriver/bottle opener. This will give you similar results as the combo tool on the bantam. You hold the knife at a 45 degree angle to the screw and gently add torque.

I got that by watching an old vet with a TL-29 deal with phillips screws. Worked like a charm. Those old guys had a few tricks up their sleeves.:thumbup:

 

[platbuck]

yes the can opener works great for the common medium phillips screws (#2)

I am talking about the small #1 screws, filing down the tip a little (on the file) sounds like it would help.

 

[NirreBosse]

Filing it down makes it better for #1, for me the #2 is most used and on those its very good.

 

[JackNate]

I think the greatest thing is that you can only mess up and strip one slot of the philips at one time.

 

[molly's survival]

I've used mine on #2's and it worked just fine...i never really deal with #1's