Tool Review: Mayhew Tools 7-pc Torx Screwdriver Set, No. 27031T
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Q: How did the tool function as far as saving you time?
A: This is a very handy set of Torx screwdrivers. With seven different sizes, I always had the size I needed for the job.
Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product?
A: There is no setup involved. The screwdriver set comes in a storage tray that will fit in a toolbox drawer. You can either take the storage tray and put it in a toolbox drawer or take the screwdrivers out of the storage tray and store them without it.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: It’s actually very easy to use, which it should be since it’s a screwdriver set. The three smallest drivers have a 3” shaft, the next three have a 4” shaft, and the largest one has a 5” shaft. These are nice lengths for doing what they are designed for. The handles are a triangle shape, making them easy to grip.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories?
A: The packaging is actually very nice. The screwdrivers were in a storage tray that was inside a cardboard box. Everything fit nicely, and the storage tray was easy to remove from the box.
Q: Was there a manual included?
A: There was no manual included. After all it’s a screwdriver set. If there had been a manual, I’m sure it would be like most of the manuals today and just include pictures.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The shaft lengths are very well suited to the sizes of the screwdrivers. The triangular handles are very easy to grip and easy to apply quite a bit of pressure with. The handles are also a nice red color, making them easy to see, and hopefully hard to lose. The set includes seven sizes from T10 through T40 and includes the sometimes hard-to-find T27.
Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool?
A: It’s a pretty nice set of Torx screwdrivers, and there isn’t much to not like about them. The storage tray could possibly be made smaller so that it didn’t occupy so much drawer space in the toolbox.
Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for?
A: I used the screwdrivers mostly for working on instrument panels and consoles along with all the modules and covers involved with that. Most of the Torx screws on engines and suspensions are usually too tight to remove with a screwdriver.
Q: Have you used a previous version of this tool?
A: I have used Torx screwdrivers before, but not this brand. I really like the feel of the triangular-shaped handles.
Q: Is there anything you had questions or concerns about in regard to the tool?
A: Not really. Screwdrivers are usually pretty self-explanatory.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: Probably a solid 8. They are very nice, but it’s hard to get too excited about a set of screwdrivers.
