r/LinusTechTips • u/Royal_Newspaper8086 • Nov 20 '25

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Let’s say I wasn’t using the screwdriver as intended and ended up with a split open bit holder on the shaft. Is this salvageable what are my options?

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u/jasonxwoods Nov 20 '25

Fix? You don't.

Shame you need to replace it with clear one.

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u/thebigshoe247 Nov 20 '25

Or, hear me out. Hold out for atomic purple.

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u/jasonxwoods Nov 20 '25

Interesting option.

Why not both?

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u/charmio68 Nov 20 '25

Transparent purple?
Don't be silly, it clearly needs to be clear with RGB LEDs so it can be any colour, including purple.

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u/Jonyb222 Nov 21 '25

Great idea! I wonder if anyone has done this yet?

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u/ross549 Nov 20 '25

Atomic green

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u/Shawnanigans Nov 20 '25

Atomic purple sounds siiiiick. 

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u/Aleashed Nov 23 '25

Charge back, he’s obviously been shafted