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Making a handle and a shaft Albert 05-14-2006
Posted by Albert on May 14, 2006, 1:45 am
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I have searched using the internet for answers but I can't find it
there and neither can I find it in the information that my teacher has
given me.

A tool designer wants to make a new screw driver. What metal could he
employ as (a) the handle and (b) the shaft? Why?


Posted by Stealth Pilot on May 14, 2006, 3:12 am
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On 13 May 2006 22:45:06 -0700, "Albert"

>I have searched using the internet for answers but I can't find it
>there and neither can I find it in the information that my teacher has
>given me.
>
>A tool designer wants to make a new screw driver. What metal could he
>employ as (a) the handle and (b) the shaft? Why?

chrome vanadium steel for the shaft because it can be rapidly heat
forged to shape and heat treated to a high strength.

injection moulded plastic for the handle because it can be formed into
intricate ergonomic shapes and can be produced in a wide range of eye
catching colours.

have you ever bought and used a screwdriver?
why is this difficult?
Stealth pilot

Posted by xray on May 14, 2006, 4:17 am
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wrote:

>I have searched using the internet for answers but I can't find it
>there and neither can I find it in the information that my teacher has
>given me.
>
>A tool designer wants to make a new screw driver. What metal could he
>employ as (a) the handle and (b) the shaft? Why?

(a)The handle should not be metal, it should be hardwood. Choose the one
that has the best appearance or is the most endangered. Somebody will
buy it for a premium because it's cool.

(b)The shaft should be a soft metal like mercury because it will easily
conform to any screw configuration.

(c)Do your own homework.

(d)We're all screwed. The particular tool doesn't matter.

(e)What's your target market?

(f)What materials would you choose that are most cheaply available in
China and will look like a screwdriver to the average consumer?

(g)I'm drunk, otherwise I wouldn't have replied.

(h)*** http://www.tikibartv.com/tikibar_episodes.php ***
A screwdriver is too simple but you can get good advice on other more
complicated drinks.

Finally -- Getting a good handle on your shaft is important. Many
experts recommend having your shaft well and frequently handled. It can
facilitate the subsequent screwing.


Posted by John on May 14, 2006, 6:14 am
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That made my day! :)
> wrote:
>
>>I have searched using the internet for answers but I can't find it
>>there and neither can I find it in the information that my teacher has
>>given me.
>>
>>A tool designer wants to make a new screw driver. What metal could he
>>employ as (a) the handle and (b) the shaft? Why?
>
> (a)The handle should not be metal, it should be hardwood. Choose the one
> that has the best appearance or is the most endangered. Somebody will
> buy it for a premium because it's cool.
>
> (b)The shaft should be a soft metal like mercury because it will easily
> conform to any screw configuration.
>
> (c)Do your own homework.
>
> (d)We're all screwed. The particular tool doesn't matter.
>
> (e)What's your target market?
>
> (f)What materials would you choose that are most cheaply available in
> China and will look like a screwdriver to the average consumer?
>
> (g)I'm drunk, otherwise I wouldn't have replied.
>
> (h)*** http://www.tikibartv.com/tikibar_episodes.php ***
> A screwdriver is too simple but you can get good advice on other more
> complicated drinks.
>
> Finally -- Getting a good handle on your shaft is important. Many
> experts recommend having your shaft well and frequently handled. It can
> facilitate the subsequent screwing.
>



Posted by Leo Lichtman on May 14, 2006, 11:49 am
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"xray" wrote: (clip) A screwdriver is too simple but you can get good
advice on other more complicated drinks. (clip)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Q. What do you call the drink made with vodka and milk of magnesia?

A. A Phillips screwdriver.



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