NEW 5 piece Diamond tip snap on screwdrivers

[mrshaun]

Just got these in tonight.
sgddp50brhttp://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/searchLN.asp?partno=sgddp50br&searchTrnsfr=true&search_type=Part&store=snapon-store

here are some pics. just thought you boys would like to see them
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[mrshaun]

sorry i thought the pics looked better. but you get the idea.

 

[Case IH]

Nice, is there a huge atvantage to those? im guessing they dont strip the tip?

 

[mrholeshot]

Don't like them, I like the round blades with the bolsters. That hex shaft will get old in a hurry. They look cheesy and where the blade sometimes has to rest against something else the shaft will cam. I think they screwed the pooch on those.

 

[toolnut]

Is there a promo deal??

 

[toolnut]

Vermont American had a similar style that worked very well.

 

[mrshaun]

just new - - thats all i know
I am not a fan of them but we will see how the aviation guys like them. 5 phillips in one set will get their attention.

 

[mrholeshot]

Whats the deal on the diamond part?

 

[chadster1]

just new - - thats all i know
I am not a fan of them but we will see how the aviation guys like them. 5 phillips in one set will get their attention.

Are these part of the kick starter program?

 

[D9H 90V]

interesting, I cant wait for someone to buy a set and give them a good review, I just hope they dont do away with the round shanks and hex bolsters

 

[Fedwrench]

Cool!! did snap on get those hex blades from Wera, Witte, or Felo?
I prefer hex blades, better for finger spinning. Do you know if they will be available in other handle colors beside red and in hard Instinct handles?
Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kirbot]

So what exactly is the difference?
Just the hex shank Vs. the round shank?

 

[tonydanzah]

So what exactly is the difference?
Just the hex shank Vs. the round shank?

they say diamond

 

[peterbilr98]

i dont think i will be getting a set i like my hard handels and my intinct hard handels just fine never wore out a snap on phillips yet and if i do i guess i could get a new one under warrenty.

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Are these part of the kick starter program?

Chad, they are....at least in this area. They were shown outside Nashville last month at the meeting.

 

[bchee]

Are these replacing ACR tips?

 

[D9H 90V]

Are these replacing ACR tips?

Good question, the ACR'swork really good

 

[mrshaun]

they are just another product offered by snap on. nothing replacing anything.
just take one program chad.
i think they have the acr tips on them. it mentions anti cam out
if i learn more i will post it for sure,

 

[billymade]

Where are they made? The only other company I can find that makes these is Wera!

Wera Kraftform® Diamond Tipped Screwdriver
http://www.google.com/search?client...n&tab=wf&biw=1116&bih=836&fp=a494c57c705f04bf

 

[stopdroplol]

They don't really look diamondy, do they? Maybe they should've thrown some glitter into the mix.

But wouldn't the point of using diamond be counter productive? Sure the driver will last longer, but wouldn't it just cause the screw to strip easier?

 

[Danglerb]

With Wera the diamond particles are in the drive faces and dig into the fastener so it doesn't slip.

Its like the old trick of using a drop of some abrasive liquid on the tip of the screwdriver. The grit digs into the metal reducing slip.

 

[The Muffin Man]

So what exactly is the difference?
Just the hex shank Vs. the round shank?

The hex shaft is less susceptible to torsional deformation compared to a round shaft of the same diameter. The diamond tip has a tendency to bite into the softer fastener reducing cam-out.

 

[mrshaun]

they do not look "diamondy" and no acr ( anti cam out ribs )
they blades are made in the Czech republic.
I do not know who is the manufacturer at this point.
handles are usa made and they are assembld here.
COO is on the package for each part.

 

[The Muffin Man]

they do not look "diamondy" and no acr ( anti cam out ribs )
they blades are made in the Czech republic.
I do not know who is the manufacturer at this point.
handles are usa made and they are assembld here.
COO is on the package for each part.

That just screams Wera

 

[mrshaun]

really. is that where they are made?

 

[otis66]

Sounds like ther made in the same place the Dual 80 ratchets are made.

 

[bart1]

really. is that where they are made?

Yep.

You can see the hex blade diamond tipped models here:

http://wera.de/catalog_de.html?L=1&file=/en/screwdrivers_kraftform_plus__series_300.html

 

[Davefr]

With Wera the diamond particles are in the drive faces and dig into the fastener so it doesn't slip.

How long do these diamond particle coatings actually last before the tip is smooth?

It seems like a marketing gimmick but I don't have any first hand experience.

 

[mrshaun]

they work well on stainless screws.....

 

[billymade]

I think they are wera.... the first thing that rung a bell was the hex shaft and the font used in the "Diamond" imprint on the shaft! I thought of Wera; right away! Well, the Czech Republic while not a 100% confirmation; definitely points towards a German OEM... I vote for WERA!

 

[Theloniousmonk]

That just screams Wera

Or Felo... those blades look ALOT like Felo, down to the tip finish. Either/or, the blades are surely top notch... I kinda like these SO's, possibly/potentially/maybe/don't know/some day interested.

 

[MattT]

Add me to the list of folks who don't like the hex shanks. They look like they'd cause problems on screws in deep, small diameter, recesses. That's all I ever use regular Phillips screwdrivers for. If the shank diameter of a ratcheting driver will fit I use that instead.

Cool!! did snap on get those hex blades from Wera, Witte, or Felo?

They do look euro between the hex shanks and dull chrome. Wouldn't surprise me if Snap-on were using outsourced, euro, shanks in them. Wonder what, if any, COO markings there are on the tools or packaging?

i think they have the acr tips on them. it mentions anti cam out if i learn more i will post it for sure,

They don't appear to have ACR teeth. IIRC ACR is a registered trademark of Phillips and it's possible the design is patented too. If they have an actual diamond coating on the tips that might help reduce cam out. Kinda like permanently attached lapping compound.

 

[The Muffin Man]

Or Felo... those blades look ALOT like Felo, down to the tip finish. Either/or, the blades are surely top notch... I kinda like these SO's, possibly/potentially/maybe/don't know/some day interested.

Does Felo manufacture any of their screwdrivers in the Czech Republic? All of the Felo screwdrivers I own are made in Germany.

 

[cf2004]

Sounds like ther made in the same place the Dual 80 ratchets are made.

STOP NOW lets leave that damn ratchet out of a screwdriver thread

 

[otis66]

They should be called Dual 80 screwdrivers.

 

[mrshaun]

not acr on them

 

[cf2004]

............

 

[chadster1]

Wonder what, if any, COO markings there are on the tools or packaging?

Shaun already answered your question.

they blades are made in the Czech republic.
I do not know who is the manufacturer at this point.
handles are usa made and they are assembld here.
COO is on the package for each part.

 

[tonydanzah]

both of my wera sets say germany on them, did they just recently switch to the czech repub?

 

[mrholeshot]

STOP NOW lets leave that damn ratchet out of a screwdriver thread

Yes please God leave it out