Non ratcheting bit holder screwdriver?

[burf151]

If all goes well, tonight I will have regular and stubby Snap On ratcheting screwdrivers with all the various shanks and blades. I have been wanting these for weeks, but had a hard time meeting up with a Snap On truck. But, I'm wondering if i might not want a couple non ratcheting bit holders for some tasks. I do a lot of gunsmith type projects, and I love the Magna Tip bits, but the handles are uncomfortable for me. So, what are some nice non ratcheting handles? I would like to have a standard size plus a stubby, or something you can use various length shanks with. Thanks!

 

[jjjrmx5]

I don't think I've ever seen a non-ratcheting stubby bit holder aside from some of the fixed gimmicky hand tools/screw/bit driver sets on the junk tool aisles.

As for std. size go with what you like.
Snap-On mac, C'man Pro, Wiha, Wera, Facom, etc.
What ever fits your hand best.

IIRC, Snap-On makes a black hard handled stubby screwdriver in 1/4" square drive that you can ad a 1/4" drive bit holder socket to that will hold a std drive bit that gets you down to stubby bit holder size or darn near.

Good luck.

 

[willhollin]

http://www.wihatools.com/700seri/700_BitHolders.htm

All sorts of shapes and sizes there!

 

[franzdom]

I had an insulated non-ratcheting std length Snap-on with an older green hard handle, sold it here last year. I don't think they make this type of tool at this juncture.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I wonder if you could take a stubby handle , drill a hole, and insert either a long 1/4" 6pt socket, or a 1/4" extension and then use a socket adapter?

 

[Danglerb]

I have a few that suit me, but I am always looking for a "better" bit holder handle.

Personally on something like gunsmithing, forget the bits and get a full set of good screwdrivers, wobble they all seem to have would be intolerable to me in precision work.

 

[JerseyBoatBuilder]

I just use the 3,5 & 9 inch bit holder shanks with bits or the 5" square drive shank for sockets on my snap on standard and stubby or the 6 piece screw driver blade kit

 

[warmpancakes]

sk made one its about 3 inches tall total

 

[burf151]

Thanks for the help! Wiha has a good selection, including a stubby. Wera has a couple that look nice too in the ESD safe line.

 

[rsanter]

Snap on ratcheting screwdrivers have a center position on their collar that makes them non ratcheting
Problem solved....for free

Craftsman used to make one, apex makes them too

Bob

 

[NCCheesehead]

What about Picquic. They have both standard and stubby. I've never used one but guys here like them.

http://www.picquic.com

 

[franzdom]

 

[BrokewrenchLS1]

I've got the Wera ESD (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GDIQJA/?tag=atomicindus08-20) and the Wiha (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A910HY/?tag=atomicindus08-20) with one of the big bit check things.

Both are great; the Wera is very small, so I use it a lot more for removing and installing PCBs and components and that sort of thing, and the Wiha is the size of a normal driver, so it works for everything else. Nice thing on the Wiha is the shaft is extendable, so you can use it at its shortest setting, then extend it 3" to get more recessed screws.

I've also got a Picquic loaded with the specific torx and hex fasteners I see a lot - the integrated bit storage in the handle is nice, and it's a well-made driver.

All three get quite a bit of use, and I haven't had problems with any of them.

 

[jjjrmx5]

Craftsman used to make one,
Bob

C'man used to make one what?

They currently make ratcheting screwdrivers/bit holders and std/fixed bit holders. No stubbies tho. (chuckles to self--LOL.)

 

[bart1]

I don't think I've ever seen a non-ratcheting stubby bit holder aside from some of the fixed gimmicky hand tools/screw/bit driver sets on the junk tool aisles...

I have a Hazet one.

The Wiha one linked is a better deal though.

 

[Rico.]

Snap on ratcheting screwdrivers have a center position on their collar that makes them non ratcheting

This was exactly what I was thinking.... I have Britool and Facom normal and stubby
ratcheting screwdrivers and they all have this centre position that locks them completely.

 

[shoturtle]

wiha stubby non ratcheting
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004A910HO/?tag=atomicindus08-20
wiha standard non ratcheting
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001IDJ8OC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[ndoran]

made my own stubby one from a MAC bit holder that I fitted into a orange stubby handle - it is only 2.75 inches long and work great

 

[burf151]

I am so pleased with the ratcheting Snap Ons that I got, I may not need non ratcheting ones. These Snap On ratcheting drivers are great!

 

[mryyc]

I second the Picquic. Not too expensive, bits are also nice and durable. They're made in Canada.

 

[JerseyBoatBuilder]

I am so pleased with the ratcheting Snap Ons that I got, I may not need non ratcheting ones. These Snap On ratcheting drivers are great!

Between the 3-9" shanks and the and the interchangeable blades for recessed access situations I havent ever needed a regular screw driver

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...roup_ID=681880&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[SCscoutguy]

Sears carries a few on their website. I have a older Craftsman one with a black handle and aluminum shaft that works well.

http://www.sears.com/roadpro-rps101...6213689403P?prdNo=12&blockNo=12&blockType=G12

http://www.sears.com/felo-071573234...7287350602P?prdNo=21&blockNo=21&blockType=G21

http://www.sears.com/felo-071573234...5988849008P?prdNo=25&blockNo=50&blockType=G50

http://www.sears.com/wiha-28103-mag...M5988918508P?prdNo=9&blockNo=59&blockType=G59

http://www.sears.com/wiha-38033-slo...7287479102P?prdNo=15&blockNo=65&blockType=G65

http://www.sears.com/felo-071573235...7287360102P?prdNo=16&blockNo=66&blockType=G66

http://www.sears.com/felo-071575078...7287353102P?prdNo=18&blockNo=93&blockType=G93

http://www.sears.com/wiha-softfinis...84930201P?prdNo=14&blockNo=239&blockType=G239

http://www.sears.com/wiha-microfini...84930101P?prdNo=16&blockNo=241&blockType=G241

 

[Even 11]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sna..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item5ae819b7cc&vxp=mtr

Check out something like this, its the stubby version of what Frandom is talking about/showing.

-Dane

 

[woody 73]

Tonight I was in Home Depot and they had a brand new Klein bit holder for $24.00 dollars but something tells me it was made overseas, still a very nice tool.

 

[bibman]

C'man used to make one what?

They currently make ratcheting screwdrivers/bit holders and std/fixed bit holders. No stubbies tho. (chuckles to self--LOL.)

I have one

 

[Jawn]

What about Picquic. They have both standard and stubby. I've never used one but guys here like them.

http://www.picquic.com

This.

I have had the Picquic Multique for a year or two and just today bought the Teeny Turner... however, these two use an oddball bit size. I think it's a 3/16" hex? The rest of the Picquic line uses standard size bits, and they do make stubbies in both bit sizes.

Handles/shanks are made in Canada, bits made in Taiwan. For the standard 1/4" hex drive, they make "bitpacs", sets of additional bits in varying types (hex head, torx, robertson, etc).

 

[Biomed]

I don't think I've ever seen a non-ratcheting stubby bit holder aside from some of the fixed gimmicky hand tools/screw/bit driver sets on the junk tool aisles.

How about the Zephyr SH104M (magnetic) for about $7.45 or SH104NM (non-magnetic) for about $6.95:

 

[rsanter]

C'man used to make one what?

They currently make ratcheting screwdrivers/bit holders and std/fixed bit holders. No stubbies tho. (chuckles to self--LOL.)

They used to make a small/stubby bit holder that came in a kit with the regular bit holder

Bob

 

[JML2]

Wera has 13 variations on the theme, including miniature, extending, and stubby handles:

http://www-us.wera.de/catalog_us.ht...akt_bitholding_screwdrivers_and_adaptors.html

 

[Jeff]

I have various brands in different tool kits, plus in the shop.

 

[Plasmatic]

I have the Wiha stubby holder previously mentioned. It is an excellent tool -- I have yet to encounter a situation where I wished I had a fixed-blade stubby rather than it.

I also have a Wiha T-handle bit holder, and it has come in handy more times than I honestly expected it to.

Finally, I have the bit-holding shank for my Wiha Drive-Loc VI set, which makes it effectively the same as a SoftFinish bitholder, but with the added plus of adjustable blade length.

This way, I have all three of the primary form factors covered. Can't go wrong with Wiha!

 

[Paco Pena]

Picquic are the only multi bit screwdrivers I buy. Cheap on sale, made in Canada and have great bits.

Paco