Screwdrivers

[Fudog]

Who makes the best quality screwdrivers without breaking the bank to buy them? Craftsmen seems like a poor grade of metal as the phillips never last. Thanks! I am new to the forum and enjoy reading it alot.

 

[Simplespeed]

Honestly, the harbor freight orange(flathead) and green(philips) handle screwdrivers are tough as ****. Not very pretty but they are chrome vanadium and the tips are very strong. I think the most expensive one is like $1.99

That being said, i have my tool man bring these( http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=20402&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all )for me on Monday. Nothing wrong with cheap stuff that works but sometimes you want something nicer. I have put the HF flatheads through hell using them as flatheads. They have outlasted my blue points which are chipping and rusted.

 

[D9H 90V]

I think the Snap on screwdrivers are the best, the price for the set is high but if you were to buy them individually theyd be average out to be around $23 each, plus you only have to buy them once

 

[gReves]

I like my kobalt set of soft handles. Seem to have pretty good fit/finish. The 12 pc. set was around 29 bucks or so at lowes.

 

[Stuey]

Wiha 3K drivers. Not the greatest drivers, but good quality and best bang for the buck.

 

[5toes]

Wiha - http://www.wihatools.com/pro_SoftFinish.htm

Set of 8 is $45

 

[Ed_EOD]

PB Swiss SwissGrip are probably the best quality and definatly best fit and finish. They are around the same price as the Craftsman Pros normal price. About 50-55 bucks for a 6 piece set.

 

[MrMark]

The best grip is the Wera lasertip in my experience. I like the Wiha a little better although I use all three: Wera, Wiha, and SO. Can't go wrong with any of those. Felo is good too.

 

[Simplespeed]

Anyone got any input on what makes a screwdriver great?

I honestly think the HF are the best bang for the buck. Right now they are $7.99 a set of 8. http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/8-piece-professional-screwdriver-set-94607.html

 

[babyman1737]

Craftsman Pro, Wiha, and PB Swiss get very good reviews. I love my Craftsman pro.
Let's put it this way:
Harbor freight - $1/ driver
Kobalt and Husky Pro - $2/ driver
Craftsman Pro, Wiha, PB Swiss - $5/ driver
Snap On - $16/ driver

Each step up in price is an equal step up in quality I'd say. Quite frankly, I spent around $80 for all my Craftsman Pros. That would've been over $250 if I went with Snap-on, which I decided was too much money.

 

[Case]

i bought this set tuesday... except in red
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=20399&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[MrMark]

Anyone got any input on what makes a screwdriver great?

I honestly think the HF are the best bang for the buck. Right now they are $7.99 a set of 8. http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/screwdrivers/8-piece-professional-screwdriver-set-94607.html

Longevity. I have a set of Wiha Red Handled Torx Drivers from the early 90's (I think) that are better than anything made today and look like new.

Comfort in the hand.

Fit in the screw.

Ability to apply torque.

Strenght of the blade.


These are my factors. HF would not fare well on any of them.

 

[Simplespeed]

Longevity. I have a set of Wiha Red Handled Torx Drivers from the early 90's (I think) that are better than anything made today and look like new.

Comfort in the hand.

Fit in the screw.

Ability to apply torque.

Strenght of the blade.


These are my factors. HF would not fare well on any of them.

Really? I havent paid much attention with how well they fit in the screw but i also havent noticed any problems. They might not be as comfortable as a snap on soft handle but they arent covered in spikes, they get the job done. I think they are easier to spin fast because they are round rather than ergonomic. The blades on the flat heads are very strong and alot of torque can be applied to them without them breaking. This is only with the drivers in the link i posted. HF has many different types and brands but the ones i linked are the only ones i have experience with. I am not HF nut either, i prefer to pay more for truck brand tools but these drivers, they got my vote.

 

[MrMark]

Really? I havent paid much attention with how well they fit in the screw but i also havent noticed any problems. They might not be as comfortable as a snap on soft handle but they arent covered in spikes, they get the job done. I think they are easier to spin fast because they are round rather than ergonomic. The blades on the flat heads are very strong and alot of torque can be applied to them without them breaking. This is only with the drivers in the link i posted. HF has many different types and brands but the ones i linked are the only ones i have experience with. I am not HF nut either, i prefer to pay more for truck brand tools but these drivers, they got my vote.

You, know, I seldom use a flat head screwdriver it seems. Mostly phillips, nut driver when I can, R2, even have the elusive ph/sl for electrical stuff. I hate slotted, stabbed my hand too many times. I've never been in a HF so I shouldn't have even posted what I did. I contemplated taking it out to avoid controversy. I'm just against that kind of stuff so I am going to try to keep my mouth shut because it really is true that I have no experience with the HF tools. It is just my stubborn belief that stuff that cheap made in China can't be any good.

 

[Simplespeed]

You, know, I seldom use a flat head screwdriver it seems. Mostly phillips, nut driver when I can, R2, even have the elusive ph/sl for electrical stuff. I hate slotted, stabbed my hand too many times.

And i rarely use my phillips, they almost look new. My flats get daily abuse tough, usually as pry bars.

Someone needs to do a screwdriver shoot out.