Gearwrench ratcheting screwdriver set.

[muddyjoe15]

I tryed a search, didnt really find much so if this has been disscussed before im sorry. Looking at a ratcheting screwdriver kit and was looking at this one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SR8NC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Anyone have one? How do they hold up, are they worth the money?
Thanks in advance.
TJM

 

[Boost Creep]

you can get this for the same price
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944013000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

if you're not in a hurry and wait for a 1/2 off sale you can get it for $17 like i did

 

[muddyjoe15]

you can get this for the same price
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00944013000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

if you're not in a hurry and wait for a 1/2 off sale you can get it for $17 like i did

Wow thats def a better deal! How do you like it?

 

[metal1313]

i like them, i have two sets, the large one pictured and a smaller set, http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HBF5IO/?tag=atomicindus08-20 becuase i wanted the stubby handle, and the short shaft. even though you can find just the shafts they when combined with shipping make them the same price as that set, and i got it with free shipping

i tend to use either the large driver, or the t-handle which i find more comfortable. i may be young but i have messed up hands and certain grasping positions start to hurt pretty bad, but the handle i can hold differently and it helps

the finish is pretty good too, and the shafts are kurnled which i really like

 

[dede2897234]

I own a stubby and regular length Gearwrench ratcheting screwdrivers. They are nice because of their fine tooth, ratcheting mechanisms. The two minuses with the Gearwrench screwdrivers are that the direction selector switch (left, right, and locked positions) is very easy to trip during use and the end cap pops off during use. I find it frustrating to use for automotive work.

A Taiwanese company called Reverse Gear (a division of Hi-Five) makes various 45 tooth, fine tooth ratcheting screwdrivers. The direction selector switch has resistance to it. It does not trip during use. There is an internal bit magazine that pops out when pressing simultaneously the separate buttons on both sides of the handle. Here is a link to the Blue Point version made by Reverse Gear for Snap-on: http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?store=snapon-store&item_ID=84976&group_ID=22708. The price includes free shipping. The one negative with the Blue Point version is that the magnetic bit holder blade is integrated into the handle. You cannot use the various lengths of Gearwrench magnetic bit holder blades.

Reverse Gear also makes fine tooth ratcheting screwdrivers for a company called Britool. It is an import tool company (a division of Stanley Tools) whose products are sold in Great Britain. I own from Britool a stubby and adjustable grip (works as either a straight or pistol grip handle screwdriver; press a button and twist the handle to change modes) ratcheting screwdrivers. I bought them from GJ member "quattrojon". The main advantage of the stubby and adjustable grip is that it can use various lengths of magnetic bit holder blades made by Gearwrench and Snap-on.

If you are interested in purchasing from "quattrojon" any of the Britool ratcheting screwdrivers, keep in mind the higher shipping fee since he is located in England.

If interested, I can post pictures of the few Britool ratcheting screwdriver models.


Dave

 

[amolaver]

i've got a couple of the gearwrench sets and like them a lot. tough, reliable, and the bits have been reasonably tough. that said, i love my williams / SO ratcheter. thats saying something because i almost never buy any tool truck items. they are reasonably priced if all you need is the ratcheting driver and a small number of high quality bits - $29.25 from toolsource http://www.toolsource.com/ratcheting-screwdriver-p-105821.html. i've had the SO version for 10 or 15 years and its been great. the williams above is identical to my SO except it doesn't have the knurled shaft.

ahm

 

[muddyjoe15]

i've got a couple of the gearwrench sets and like them a lot. tough, reliable, and the bits have been reasonably tough. that said, i love my williams / SO ratcheter. thats saying something because i almost never buy any tool truck items. they are reasonably priced if all you need is the ratcheting driver and a small number of high quality bits - $29.25 from toolsource http://www.toolsource.com/ratcheting-screwdriver-p-105821.html. i've had the SO version for 10 or 15 years and its been great. the williams above is identical to my SO except it doesn't have the knurled shaft.

ahm

Does the williams accept the gearwrench shaft like the snap on does?

 

[amolaver]

Does the williams accept the gearwrench shaft like the snap on does?

if i understand your meaning, no, the williams is a 1/4" bit driver. the shaft is integral to the handle.

ahm

 

[rgeudy]

Wow, that gearwrench one looks alot like the kobalt set i have, same bits and everything. Only thing different is the color.

 

[muddyjoe15]

Wow, that gearwrench one looks alot like the kobalt set i have, same bits and everything. Only thing different is the color.

I was also looking at that kobalt set. How do you like it?

 

[hoffmand]

I have the Gearwrench set from Sears and love it. I use the regular handle more often but the T-handle comes in handy.

 

[SpiderGearsMan]

i have 20 year old snappy -made in the USA - holding up very well

 

[Ritter4.0]

I was also looking at that kobalt set. How do you like it?

I have it too. I like it a lot. I have the stubby set and the regular set. I use the stubby with a short shank the most.

 

[rgeudy]

lol I also have the stubby, and regular one ( Kobalt ). I like the normal size much better, feels really well built. The sockets that come with it should promptly be thrown into the trash can, but the bits and shafts are nice. The stubby feels a lil Harbor Freightish....

 

[briggsguy17]

I have the GW small set that I keep in my truck box. Certainly not on par with the high end stuff but it has done everything I ask of it.

 

[01xtreme]

I have the set listed from sears, and I use it every single day. Hasn't let me down yet, but I have become annoyed with the end cap popping off during use.

 

[bamackc]

i have 20 year old snappy -made in the USA - holding up very well

I have two that are from the mid to late 80s (I believe) and there awesome.