{"product_id":"screwdriver-maintenance","title":"Screwdriver, Maintenance (LONG)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #ff0000; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis item page is for the \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLONG screwdriver only\u003c\/span\u003e.  You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/singer-featherweight.com\/search?q=Maintenance+Screwdriver\" title=\"Singer Featherweight Maintenance Screwdrivers\"\u003epurchase the other Maintenance Screwdrivers\u003c\/a\u003e individually or add them all to your cart and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSAVE 10%\u003c\/span\u003e on the bundle set of 4! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/singer-featherweight.com\/search?q=Wera+Maintenance\" title=\"Wera Maintenance Screwdrivers for the Singer Featherweight 221 or 222 Servicing\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #ff0000; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/8814\/files\/Wera_Maintenance_Screwdriver_for_the_Singer_Featherweight_221_222_-_5_grande.jpg?v=1542506794\" alt=\"Wera Maintenance Screwdrivers for the Singer Featherweight \" width=\"453\" height=\"283\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eThese are the Featherweight Screwdrivers that everyone has been talking about from our Singer Featherweight Maintenance Workshop Tour of 2016. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #ff0000; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: #ff0000; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe sure to watch our video on how and where to use this screwdriver. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Germany, this Wera Screwdriver is, by far, the best screwdriver we have found for use on the Singer Featherweight sewing machine -- even better than any gun-smithing tool set!  \u003cem\u003e(We have tried many and most tips bend or break or strip the screw.)\u003c\/em\u003e  What makes these particular screwdrivers different from all others is the superior quality in the manufacturing, composition, and the proportionately long shaft.  Moreover, the handles were designed with a mold that is perfectly suited to the hand, corresponding to the muscles in your fingers and hands, enabling you to achieve a better grip and apply more strength.  When attempting to loosen a screw, the torque of turning any screwdriver (ratchet, bits, etc.) naturally goes to the point of least resistance.  This is usually the very tip of the screwdriver (or bit) or head of the screw itself.  However, with the Wera Screwdriver, the \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eextra long shaft absorbs the torque\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and the shaft keeps twisting like a giant spring until the screw breaks loose. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause of this design, these screwdrivers are very effective in enabling most anyone to tackle machine maintenance.  Don't be surprised if you hear a little \"snap\" as your screwdriver makes that first turn of the hard-to-remove screw!  They are especially useful for screws that have been stuck for years, varnished with old oil and grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNormally, when we have taught our Singer Featherweight Maintenance Classes, Christian and I have always gone from student to student, helping each person loosen the screws on their Featherweight machines.  However, after we switched to the Wera Screwdrivers, this became a rarity because most participants were able to tackle those screws without any assistance - even those who have arthritis, weak wrists, etc.  We hear lots of good \"snaps\" in our Workshops now!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-shafted screwdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - perfect for the hook assembly shaft screws, spool pin cover plate screw, needle plate screws, and countless other very-difficult-to-remove screws. This long-shafted screwdriver has a magnetized tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e The smaller screwdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - perfect for the gib hook screw, all three of the bobbin case screws (including the very tiny latch screw), motor pulley screw, and most all other small screws on the Singer Featherweight.  The top end of handle on the smaller screwdriver spins.  This allows for easy one-hand operation when resting your palm on the spinner while unscrewing the screw.  \u003cspan\u003eThis small screwdriver has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a magnetized tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mid-length screwdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - perfect for the tension unit screws (see photos) that are extremely hard to remove and often stripped.  This screwdriver also has a laser engraved tip that grips the head of the screw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe safety screwdriver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - perfect for the motor mount screw (see photo).  Specially wrapped in the manufacturing process with an electrically safe rubber coating.  This also helps to protect the finish of the machine harp as it rests against when you reach back to adjust the height of the motor by loosening and tightening the motor mount screw.  This screwdriver has a laser engraved tip for an easier grip of the head of the screw.  It also works exceptionally for the bed extension and bobbin winder screws.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e We have found that these screwdrivers are helpful for some attachments as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 8px; 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