What are spudgers?

A spudger is a tool that is frequently used in electronics repair but could also be used around the house and for any situation where a prying tool might be useful. The spudger itself is usually manufactured with plastic, metal or nylon and each type should be used for the right situation. A plastic spudger should not be used for heavy prying, instead it should be used for lifting and gently moving small components. A nylon spudger is tougher than a plastic spudger and manufactured with fiber glass. Lastly is the metal spudger, which is likely the most versatile of them all and least likely to need to be replaced.