I found the ultimate accessory kit for tinkerers, and it comes with 180 modifications

I often get asked about tools, and I genuinely enjoy these conversations because I’m a tool enthusiast! One common question from those eager to start repairing things is, “What should I buy?” Since many of these folks are just beginning, they typically prefer a straightforward, budget-friendly option rather than a long list of expensive tools.

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That’s why I’ve been on the lookout for an all-purpose toolkit that includes a reliable screwdriver, a good selection of bits, and other handy accessories to make repairs easier — all for under $75.

Introducing the Jakemy 180-Piece Smart Cordless Screwdriver Kit. This fantastic kit includes a compact screwdriver, 160 precision screw bits, and a variety of accessories that any budding fixer will find invaluable.

The screwdriver itself is designed for convenience, featuring a built-in 500mAh lithium battery that provides 120 minutes of runtime at full power — enough to tighten or loosen over 1,000 screws! It also offers three torque settings: 0.16Nm, 0.20Nm, and 0.30Nm. If these aren’t enough to break a fastener free, you can always use the screwdriver like an old-school manual tool.

You’ll find the tool easy to use with three intuitive buttons — one for changing power, one for loosening fasteners, and another for tightening. Plus, a display shows the current torque setting and the direction of rotation, making it user-friendly.

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On the back of the tool, there’s a unique sliding feature that may look like a fidget toy, but it’s actually designed to accommodate different hand sizes for a comfortable grip. Charging is a breeze with USB-C, taking about 90 minutes to fully top up. It’s one of those tools you can just set it and forget it.

The only thing the screwdriver doesn’t have is a light on the front. That’s a bit of a miss for me. But the kit does come with almost everything else a tinkerer would need, with an impressive 160 bits in various types, including Torx, hex, Phillips, slotted, pentalobe, socket, triangle, tri-wing, U-type, square, and more. 

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This comprehensive selection covers nearly every security fastener you’ll encounter. Additionally, it includes screw extractor bits for those pesky fasteners that have been chewed up by a poor-quality screwdriver, a magnetic bit for retrieving dropped screws, and even a set of tiny nut drivers. 

All bits are crafted from durable chrome vanadium steel (HRC52-58), ensuring a perfect fit for your fasteners.

To make your repair jobs even easier, the kit also includes plastic prybars, picks, a suction cup (for removing displays off smartphones), tweezers, and bit adapters. Everything is neatly packaged in a folding polymer case that securely holds the screwdriver, bits, and tools. 

The case even allows easy access to the USB-C charging port, so you can recharge the screwdriver while it’s stored away. 

ZDNET’s buying advice

The Jakemy 1890-piece Smart Cordless Screwdriver Kit is a superb kit. The screwdriver is powerful enough to tackle the sorts of tasks associated with electronics repair, and the bits are all well-made, durable, and fit the fasteners well. The screwdriver has more than enough charge capacity for at least a week of work, and the carry case keeps everything in place, even when rattled about in a truck or dropped.

With a regular price of $70, this is a fantastic cordless screwdriver kit, but right now, there are a couple of deals over on Amazon, with 13% knocked off the price and an on-page click coupon to take another 20% off, bringing the price down to just under $49.

With this kit, you’ll be well-equipped to confidently tackle various repair tasks.