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Which is better for prying open a stuck cover from a pan of paint- thick screwdriver or long handled screwdriver?
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∙ 11y ago
The wider the screwdriver, the better. Longer handle will give a fling affect possibly resulting in thrown paint splatter.
ANS 2 - Why not do the sensible thing and just get a paint can opening handle, available for less than a dollar at every paint store and hardware store.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoa long handle is better because the longer the handle the more torque which means you need less force.
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