DEWALT Screwdriver Set, Security, 31-Piece (DWAX200)

There's something really frustrating about the number of modern appliances, devices and gadgets whose manufacturers do their utmost to prevent the common-or-garden bodger, such as your faithful correspondent, from getting in and about. Case in point: our Shark vacuum cleaner started to fail to 'lock' the extension tube to the main handle thingy (I am sure it has a name but 'thingy' will do). A quick inspection revealed one of these annoying security torx head screws is used to tighten the mechanism, but could I find a way to tighten it? Nope. Enter the Dewalt security bit set. Yes, there are cheaper options out there from anonymous non-brands, but - really - for the sake of a few quid more you can have what seems to me to be a high quality bit set by a reputable brand at a pretty reasonable price. Resplendent with solutions for almost any kind of nefarious manufacturer's dastardly 'keep the bodgers out' strategy. And it comes in a tidy little case with an adapter to make use with a cordless drill possible, though given the relatively delicate nature of security screws in general, I would recommend using a hex handle and proceeding with care. So, back to said 'oover: I located the correct bit, attached a hex-fit handle, and tightened the screw up. Easy: the work of seconds, job done, and for the small cost of this set I saved probably thirty or forty quid for an entirely new 'thingy' from Shark, or - at best - the hassle of having to engage with whatever customer service regime they have in place. We are officially ahead in the game, the Shark liveth to fight another day.... Now, there is a school of thought that perhaps these manufacturers put these annoyances in our way with good reason, and I can accept that occasionally this is probably reasonable. But for the majority, they appear to want to encourage chucking said item away rather than have a pop at repairing yourself. As a wiser man than me once told me, the biggest challenge is often accessing the insides of the device rather than the repair itself, and so it be: tight plastic clips preventing clamshell cases being prised apart without damage, hidden screws under stickers, rubber feet, whatever, glued pieces and these nasty little security bits. Well, this set can't help with clips, glue or 'hunt the screw', but when you next encounter a security-type screw, you will be glad you bought the Dewalt security bit set. Just don't forget where you put it.

Nice little compact set of security bits.

Excellent very good product

Nice little compact bit set. Just the job with the bit I needed! Seems good quality too. Good price.

Excellent Product. Excellent Delivery. Very Happy

As per usual brilliant Dewalt quality the only security bits you need.

Good range of sizes

The standard DeWalt set has a few security bits, but this one is the biz for those awkward to find bits. Covers pretty much everything you will need. At the moment it's at a good price on Amazon, but take care, I have seen them at 50% more than they are right now, so the price may fluctuate. Recommended.